This Week I Learnt I'm Sapphire

I'm not very up to speed when it comes to Birthstones. I have my date of birth committed to memory (it's fairly easy though) but I think I'm doing well if I remember how old I am. I'm a Virgo and I'm an Earth sign. And for those who know about such things, I'm apparently very typical. However, I didn't know until taking this week's Shabby Tea Room challenge, that I'm also a Sapphire.

The idea is to use your birthstone as inspiration in your creative project. So I looked to see which of my papers contained blue and luckily a recent purchase of Authentique's Journey collection fit the bill perfectly. Especially as one of the designs resembled precious stones.

The design of the card comes yet again from the wonderful weekly sketch challenge offered up by Mojo Monday. And of course, as has been of habit recently, the shabby chic flower embellishment is handmade (I love making these in pale cream colours).