I did plan to post this on Sunday,I think I was being a tad over ambitious as its now Tuesday! No more Christmas cards for this week anyway,I've had my little Christmas flurry and it was time for something else, although I do have the Christmas digi's that I won that I must try out as they are fab.I also have a plan to make a few cards for some birthdays this month including my sister and a baby card so I need more practice as I've no idea what I'm going to do yet. Especially the baby card as dont have the materials to do this and have been searching for a cute 'baby card' digi... as yet I've not found 'the one'...I'm not sure what it looks like but I will know it when I find it.
I went for a bright sunny theme for this card, given the rain and thunderstorms we have had I thought it would bring some sunshine...it's a thank you card for my husband. I used to frequently buy him cards, (not always for any specific reason other than to say hello or I love you) but since I started card making he has missed out,they have been too girly or not quite right, so this was to say thank you and remind him that he is not forgotten in my new crafty world... it's still a bit feminine but I think I get away with it as its not pink...just!...he seemed to like it.
I've also learned that gel pens and shiny paper is not a good mix..the card had initial only three flowers and was quite a simple design; but I hadn't noticed the ink wasn't dry when I was gluing the bow on and I smudged the ink used for the faux stitching on both the top and side panels... arghhh,some punched flowers to the rescue,add a few more pearls...and all hidden out of site (but I know its there!)
My stamping technique needs some more practice its the biggest stamp I've used so far and I struggled to stamp it properly. I must have had a dozen attempts before I finally stamped one that didn't have bits missing...I should have a day of just stamping to practice, it was getting very frustrating with it going wrong,thankfully I got there in the end. Anyway I'm already planning my next card, its a sketch, I often struggle with what to do,so I love sketches, I've chosen the papers etc and the stamp, so just need to put it all together...hopefully I will get it finished later tonight,this week I'm only working late 2 nights so aim to make the most of it while it lasts, as next week its back to feeling like I never leave work!
'A whole bunch of love'
I made this card using the following
- white square base card
- kraft card layering -Papermania
- yellow gingham paper - Magazine freebie 'Raspberry Road designs luxury paper pack'
- Stamp and sentiment - Popcorn the Bear -Coloured with promarkers
- yellow/orange paper -layering
- punched flowers -with added pearls
- satin gold/yellow ribbon bow
- gold heart pin
- faux stitching -black gel pen
Challenges I would like to enter this
This is gorgeous Andrea, I love your gingham papers - they go so well with that sweet image and your pretty flowers.
ReplyDeletePauline
x
Wundervoll! Toll coloriert! Gefällt mir sehr gut.
ReplyDeleteDanke für deine Teilnahme an der Stempelsonnenchallenge.
LG Dreja
Gorgeous card Andrea, love the image and bright colours. Thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy this time. Carol DT x
ReplyDeleteVery cute card! Thank you for joining the Animals challenge at Great Impressions Stamps!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! this is gorgeous Andrea! what a wonderful sweet image and you've coloured it to perfection… love the scrummy papers and embellishments… the flowers and ribbon are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at MAWTT for my 'Summer' theme and Good Luck in the Challenge!
Hugs Sue xx
Awwww.. . this is so sweet. Your coloring is excellent. I'd love to see what you can do with an Avadares image. Thanks for joining in the challenge.
ReplyDeleteBlessing hugs,
Teresa
So adorable, love the yellow! Glad you could join us at Whoopsi Daisy this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little bear bringing flowers to Mama Bear. Thanks for joining us at Avadares for this challenge. Be sure to come back and see our free digi bear.
ReplyDeletecute little bear! love the colors. Thank you for playing with us @ 2 Sisters this week.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jill
So pretty. Love the colors. Thanks so much for joining us at 2 Sisters this week.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Gorgeous card Andrea. Lovely colours and layout. Great bow. Thanks for joining in with this weeks Challenge at Digi Doodle Shop Challenges. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute sweetie. Thank you so much for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop Challenges this time and good luck.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Cathy
xxxxx
Oh my gosh, this is so CUTE! Love it! Thank you so much for joining us at MIM this week! Don't forget to leave a comment for another entry and mention you saw them on MIM for a chance at our second prize!
ReplyDeleteRene :D
This is a lovely card, I love the bright colours and you've coloured Popcorn beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Crafty Calendar Challenge and good luck.
Jo :)
This is absolutely beautiful. Love the summery design with all those flowers and that gorgeous bow and image. Thanks for playing at Digi Doodle Shop Challenge and Whoopsi Daisy and good luck. Hope to see you back thursday and monday for new challenges. Bettina xx
ReplyDeleteI love all the finishing touches...the pearls, flowers and bow. Your image is colored beautifully! So glad you joined us at Great Impressions Stamps!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet card, Andrea! thanks for playing along at the TPE:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Andrea, I love the summery colours. Thanks for joining us at NMW Challenges and good luck
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Hi Andrea, this made me smile, love the image and all the yellow too, saw you over on mim. Joey #201 x
ReplyDeleteCute card! Saw this on MIM! Rae #5 & #74
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. Thanks for playing at Whoopsi Daisy.
ReplyDeleteHugs Nataliya
He is cute and precious, beautiful coloring. Thanks for joining in on the fun at Avadares
ReplyDeleteBerni, DT
Hugs
This is gorgeous that image is so cute and adorable the colours, design and flowers are wonderful, thank you for joining our challenge at Whoopsie Daisy this week.
ReplyDeletehugs
Lorraine x
Aww, this is darling!! Thank you for playing along with The Pink Elephant Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Hun I love popcorn he is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at 2Sisters Challenge
Hugs Mandy xxx
This is so pretty. Thanks for joining us at the Ribbon Girl card challenge this month
ReplyDeleteCute! Thanks for sharing and joining us at Simply Create Too Challenge#19 DT AJ~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and colouring work. Like the bright pattern paper. Thank you for sharing and joining in at NMWC. Hugs, Velma
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy card with the sweetest image! I love all the patterns and movement with this design. :) Thank you for joining us at The Pink Elephant in our ribbon challenge this week.
ReplyDelete~*Joni TPE DT
Such a cute stamp, love the stamp and colors.
ReplyDeleteoh wow so pretty .. love the zingy yellow
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at MAWTT this fortnight for our Summer themed challenge
Lisa x
precious color combo <3 love it!!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for joining us over at Challenge Up Your Life!!
xo Martina
Such a pretty card. Love that flower punch! Thanks for sharing in No Matter Which’s *Anything Goes* challenge and good luck !
ReplyDeleteHugzzz
Tammy, NMWC DT at Créations LaDiva :) xx