Monday 1 March 2010

Cards For Men - Challenge Five - "Paper Piecing"

We had such a fabulous response to the last challenge and we are thrilled with that, thank you all for taking part, its such a pleasure and a thrill to look at your fantastic work. I do so hope that you will take part is this fortnights challenge as we are being sponsered by Stamping Boutique and they are going to give away 5 digi images of your own choice.

This is what Tracy says about her company:
Our company, "The Stamping Boutique" is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week." And this is the link that will take you to see her fantastic creations http://thestampingboutique.com/.
This is my DT card that I created for this Challenge, its one of the images from Tracys Shop.

Ive actually used a gorgeous Noahs Ark Digi stamp for my card, and the same named papers from the Nitwit Downloads, but I did also use the Archaic Papers from Basic Grey to print on for the paper piecing of my image, the rainbow and sky were coloured using my copic pens, and I also used a Sakura glitter pen for the stars.
The base card is a 8"x 8" white card with a first layer of blue card, and one of three design papers from the Nitwit Collection and Ive layered them up with the same blue card, theres the base paper which has a animal design on and two others one a sentiment one and the other a stripped one, these were stuck to two mounts and placed on the base card. The strip of dark blue pearlescent paper across the centre has had a border punch used on both edges.
The mounted image was stuck on top of this and my sentiment was stuck on the bottom at the right, to finish of Ive used some animal buttons that I bought in Hobby Crafts.

16 comments:

Julie said...

Lovely bright card. Thanks for your lovely comments. Julie x

Unknown said...

Shirley this is just Stunning, I love that Ark, I bought it during the month and have not used it yet, must get prining...Love Avril xxx

Debbie said...

This is fabulous Shirley! The arc image is lovely and the animal papers you have used just tie in perfectly. Beautifully put together as always. Debbie x

cats whiskers said...

I just love this card so cute and fantastic colours and image dear, I have so missed visiting you glad to be back
Hugs Jacqui x

brenda said...

Oh Shirley, how cute is this. What a wonderful card for a child, so bright and appealing.

B x

Sue said...

Hi Shirley
aww gorgeous card hun, great image coloured brill, luv the papers, sue.x

Kath said...

Well Shirley you've done it again, such lovely cards. Congrats to you.
Kath x

Christine said...

Hi Shirley this is gorgeous love your theme & all the animals look brill..great colours love it.

Hugs Christine xx

Donnas Den said...

Lovely card, shirley. Those Nitwit papers again, hey, lov 'em.

Donna xx

Mandy said...

Shirley this is gorgeous, love the image the papers are perfect for it, and those little buttons are so sweet
love and hugs Mandy xx

Melodie said...

Hi Shirley,
I like your card again very good, the beautiful fresh colors.
Hugs
Melodie

chris said...

Hi there Shirley
this is so adorable, love that image and your dp's, all great love chris xx

Chris said...

Gorgeous card Shirley! Love the image and your colouring and layout are wonderful. Hope you're well. Hugs, Chris xx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Oh how sweet Shirley!! Love your design, the coloring and all the animals!! Such a cheerful creation!
hugs,
Chris

Mandy said...

Hi Shirley,
I'm back and feeling much better..This card is stunning I love the image and papers..Hope you and Ian are both well will e-mail you...Take care..
Mandy xx

Zwissel said...

Hi Shirley
your card is beautiful again!!!!!!!
I love all your works!!!
hugs Doris