Sunday 22 August 2010

A Card for two Challenges

Good Morning Ladies, my blog was playing up this morning didnt want to post my photo, and after five attempts it eventually gave me five photos, anyway Ive now hopefully got it sorted and weve only got the one. The update on hubbys day is he enjoyed himself and has gone back again today though he seems to be having problems with his steelcap boots they are making his ankles hurt I image hes going to be in a lot of pain when he gets home today. I gather his job was rubbing down the paintwork on the level crossing gates ready for painting, as I said its all volunteering jobs and anything goes, I carnt see him rubbing down paintwork at home that seems to be left for me to do.
Anyway todays card has been created for this weeks Just Magnolia Challenge "Let get Sentimental" and Stampin for the Weekends "Anything goes", Ive used this lovely image of Tilda going of on holiday with her case, and Ive used my copic pens to colour her then used my Label Die No.9 to cut her out and drew around the edge of the die for the mount. The sentiment is one from my stash, this has also been cut out with a small die and the mount was cut and mounted across the back of the sentiment.
The card is a 7"x 7" white card thats been created into an easel card, and the papers Ive used are from Kay Millers "Wings" downloads, a very pretty lilac paper with loads of butterflies and flowers on, this was used on both of the sides of the easel card, and on top of this is another paper from the same set a pretty yellow pattern with circles on, for the inside Ive created a strip and for the front a square and with my Martha Stewart border and corner punch Ive cut around the edges of both and layed them up on top. Ive then used a piece of ribbon and on top of this a strip of lace with another narrower ribbon threaded through the holes and attached around the middle of the front mount, on top of this is the mounted stamped image, and the sentiment was stuck in the centre of the strip on the inside.
To finish of Ive created a flower spray from roses and heather and stuck to the card with silicone glue, the last thing is the three gems down the side on the right hand side.
This card is to be entered in the following challenges:-

 Before I sign of Ive got some very big thank yous to give to Janette of http://little-boscraftyplace.blogspot.com/ and Christine of http://nanaseaside.blogspot.com/ for the Award below both these ladies are extremely talented and I urge you to give both of these blogs a visit to see for yourself.
I always find it difficult to pass these gorgeous awards on, and I feel so guilty that Ive not been able to pass it onto more of you, that Ive decided today if there is anyone visiting me today "Sunday" thats not been awarded this award before, I beg you please take it and display it on your blog as my thank you for being such loyal and wonderful followers, you carnt know how much joy and the feeling of love it gives me to have your comments.

23 comments:

Mandy said...

Beautiful card Shirley, love your pretty flower arrangement and as always sweet Tilda is beautifully coloured.
Hope hubby's ankles are o.k, men always manage to do much more outside the home than they do in it lol
love and hugs Mandy xx

Janette said...

Morning Shirley,Very sweet card again this one, love those papers to..gorgeous....glad your hubby was ok....I think I would get ready with a couple of pain killers for when he arrives home hun...lol....aww bless..have a good day.xx

Lisa said...

Hi Shirley, Wow this is beautiful! Such pretty papers and the arrangement of flowers is stunning.

So glad your hubby enjoyed himself yesterday. Hope his ankles don't hurt too much when he gets home today.

Lisa x

Spyder said...

ohooo Shirley!! another brilliant card. Love everything you do, just beautiful!!
Hope to see baby Mason soon, they are 'supposed' to be coming over here...but...? we don't know for sure, there's just no communication where they live now and messages don't appear to 'get through! Just face book! Hmm!
(Lyn)

Babs said...

Hi Shirley, love your card its just faboulous
Babs x

Unknown said...

Beautiful card Shirley - love the colours xx

mueppi said...

Good afternoon Shirley
your card is so beautiful again!
You know; I love all your works!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
I send you a lot of hugs
Gisela

slinkycat said...

Great card! Love all those flowers :)

Leanne x

Riet said...

Wonderful card Shirley,I love the image and the colours.
So beautiful papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Janet said...

Another stunning creation Shirley.....gorgeous flowers....hope your poor hubby's ankles feel better soon1 xx

Sue said...

Hi Shirley
gorgeous card,fabulous colouring as always, beautiful papers, luv all them flowers, sue,x

chris said...

Hi Shirley, such a fabulous card, love it. hugs chris xx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Hi Shirley - another beautiful card - as always your colouring and layout are fabulous. Love those gorgeous flowers too!
Hugs, Sylvia xxx

Claire Phillips said...

What a beautiful card Shirley, fab papers and those roses are perfect! Cheers Claire x

Jules said...

Hi Shirley

Gorgeous work from you and I am pleased to hear hubby is keeping himself out of mischief too LOL!!!

I think rubbing down paintwork is the worst job of decorating!!

Hope you had a good weekend.

Love Jules xx

Elaine said...

Beautiful card Shirley.
Love your colouring of little Tilda, fab papers and your flowers are so pretty.
Glad to hear your hubby enjoyed himself yesterday, hope his ankles aren't as painful today!
Love Elaine xx

Mina said...

wow what a stunning card Shirley...I love this Tilda shes so pretty...thanks for joining in with the Just Magnolia challenge
Mina xxx

Mandy said...

Hi Shirley,
Just gorgeous,I love it...Hope Hubby is ok and didn't work to hard,I hate rubbing paint work down,but it's a job that has to be done.....
Mandy xx

Lia said...

beautiful card shirleuy I love the papers and tilda is cute
hugs lia

debby4000 said...

Fabulous sweet card Shirley.
luv
Debby

Melodie said...

Hi Shirley,
you made again such a wonderful card.
Hugs
Melodie

Josephine said...

That's gorgeous, Shirley. A lovely image, colouring and papers, but what caught my eye is that flower arrangement - absolutely stunning!

Sarah said...

What a gorgeous card Shirley, I can almost see Tilda's hair moving in the breeze. So sorry to hear your OH is having trouble with his ankles, a nice soak may help x