Tuesday 8 June 2010

A Get Well Card for Mary


Well ladies I have made a card today as I really need to get myself into action, as we are of to Scotland in a weeks time and I will be visiting some of my lovely blogging friends while Im there, and this card is for a dear friend who has just had a foot operation and felt this lovely image from Whiff of Joy was exactly what I needed to create this get well card.
I stamped the image onto white card and coloured her with my copic pens, then used the mega Oval Nestabilitie Die to cut her out, Ive also used the mega Scalloped edge for the mount, Ive also done the same with the sentiment which is another of WOJs stamps but before sticking them together Ive used a mauve inkpad around the edges to take the stark whiteness of them.
The base card is a 7"x 7" white card cut from a piece of A3 card, I use the pieces Ive cut off for allsorts of things. The card sketch is one of Bev's and the first layer is a piece of the same mauve card that I used for the mounts and three of the papers from the new set from Donna of Bearly Mine Designs the first one is a pretty all over rose design, and the second layer is a multi striped one with shades of pink, blue and mauve, on this Ive used a lace border punch from Martha Stewart. On top of this Ive used a beautiful pink plaid design before putting a rafia ribbon across the centre with a mauve ribbon stuck on top, they were then attached to the back of the first mount.
I then stuck my mounted image on top towards the right, and my sentiment was stuck at the top on the left. I then created a flower spray from some roses and cherry blossom and other bits and pieces this was then stuck at the bottom around the mounted image. The last thing I did is stick some mauve gems at the top and bottom of my card.

24 comments:

Kim Dellow said...

Ahh Shirley, perfect get well soon card! Kim

Christine said...

Hi Shirley what a perfect card for Mary fab image am sure she'll love it, gorgeous colours pretty DP's .

luv n hugs Christine xx

Saskia said...

Beautiful work!

Saskia :)

Rach said...

This is beautiful Shirley, I love this image and what you have done with it... your friend will love it..
xxxx

Chris said...

Beautiful Shirley and I'm sure it'll cheer your friend up no end. Have a great time in Scotland, I hope the weather stays good. Hugs, Chris xx

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Shirley,i love your image and your papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

dolcreations said...

This is such a perfect card for your friend! She will love it, especially when it is homemade by you!
Thank-you so much for thinking of me and sending me the blog award! Very thoughtful!

Elaine said...

Oh my! Shirley, this is so beautiful and guaranteed to cheer anybodys day up!
I love Scotland, I wish I was going too. Hope you have a fab time away.
Love Elaine xx

Sadilla said...

hi dear...
that's so lovely, and so full of love....
hugs
sadia

Loz said...

OMG! This is gorgeous and that image is so perfect for your friend! I'm sure she'll love this! Have a great time away ♥

Donna said...

Oh Shirley, yes this was a perfect image to use for your friends card. And what a beautiful card it is too......hope you don't mind me adding it to my gallery, I love how you've combined the papers, and the flower arrangement is very pretty. Thank you for asking about Alan he's doing a bit better today, so hopefully the worst of it is over now and he can be on the mend. It was very worrying for a week or two there.
Hope you enjoy your week up in Scotland and that you get some decent weather while up there.
hugs
Donna xx

Melodie said...

Wow, I'm speechless, such a beautiful card with great colours.
Hugs
Melodie

Anonymous said...

wonderful clour you used- nice card Shirley
Hugs
Elma

debby4000 said...

Oh what a perfect Get Well card Shirly its beautiful and cute.
luv
Debby

Mandy said...

Hi Shirley, your card is really gorgeous, I love the image you've used and you've coloured it beautifully
love and hugs Mandy xx

Claire Phillips said...

Ooo Shirley - where are you heading to in Scotland ?Love the card - that image is so gorgeous and your colours are fab! Cheers Claire x

Stef H said...

what an awesome image!!! and fabulous card! and off to scotland???? wow!!!!!! have a ball. take a lampshade with ya - ya just never know when a good party will crop up - lol!!!

Spyder said...

This is sooo superific!! Love it, that poor little elf will cheer anyone up!!
Have a good crafty day!
(lyn)

Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft said...

What a sweet get well card! Don't you just love Martha Stewart punches?!

CraftyC said...

Your card is beautiful Shirley, I love the colours. Have a wonderful time in Scotland!
Clairex

Swaantje said...

Morning Shirley,
your card is lovely..
The little stamp is cute and your colouring on it..is fantastic!!
Many greetings
from Germany

Jules said...

Hi Shirley

Loving your card. Such a perfect image for the unfortunate lady who has needed the operation.

I am sure she will love it (the card - not the operation).

Love Jules xx

Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs said...

SO lovely! Great image and sweet papers. I know it will brighten her day!

Cindy Groh said...

Great card. Love the scalloped edges around the oval.