This week on Daring Card Makers it's the beginning of a new month and therefore it's time for a new birthstone to inspire our card making.
The birthstone for April is the
The birthstone for April is the
Diamond
"How you decide to use the birthstone is up to you, it may be a card for someone who has a birthday during this month, featuring "diamonds. or it may be a card that refers to the meaning or mythology surrounding the stone - anything goes, really as long as somehow the birthstone is hinted at."
I thought that 'hinting' was quite a good idea and, of course, diamonds must mean Marilyn Monroe and Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend!
I've had these papers for a very long time, they are from the Meg Collection from Making Memories, the font for the sentiment is, of course, Hollywood. The 'diamonds' and 'sapphires' are from a vintage brooch which has been kicking around in my junk box for two or three years. I also tried out a sketch from Fiskarettes which is part of a competition, but you have to make an original project so I can't submit this one.
