Thursday 7 August 2008

Happy birthday to Heffa


My crafting friend Helen (aka Heffalump) will be 30 on Sunday; so to mark the occasion I've made her a card. Helen makes some fab and inspiring cards, and is also very into her Penny Blacks so we were bound to bond as friends!! Whilst I was about it I thought I'd allow myself to be inspired by a sketch, so I laid it out in line with Papertake Weekly Challenge - Katharina's Sketch #8. I also notice that this week's ABC Challenge is "E for Embellishments" - well as always my card has a few .. in this case flowers, a pearl brad and some lace.


I used: main image by Penny Black; sentiment stamp free with August 08 "Craft Stamper" magazine; Sandylion background papers and lace trim from Edwin Allen; hydrangea petals by Prima and Papermania pearl brad. Die cut numbers are Cuttlebug "Hippie Chick" alphabet, and yet again I've brought out my new nesties to play with! I also had another go at faux stitching almost everywhere on this card!!
Hope Heffa will have a great day!

22 comments:

Lynsey said...

Gorgeous card Pauline, I am sure your friend will love it!
Lynsey :)

Unknown said...

beautiful card! thankd for joining in the ABC challenge x

Jilli said...

Pretty card, love the DP's and the lace looks really effective.

Tanya said...

Very beautiful card Pauline!!
Love the colours and the lace!!
Hugs,
Tanya
xx

Mandy said...

Pauline, this is a really super card, love the colours and image.

Mandy

Rach said...

gorgeous card Pauline, Helen is sure to love it...such pretty details. hugs rachxx

Dawny P said...

Hi Pauline. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your nice words. Yes the funeral story is fairly amusing - well it is now lol xx

You've some really fab stuff on here. I love the PTW card cos the colours are just so pretty and that little lace detail is gorgeous. Love it xxx

Brocéliane said...

love your pretty card :)great colors and details :)
*Brocéliane*

Dawn Wheeler said...

Adorable card such a cute image ,love it ,Dawnxx

Lorraine said...

Helen is just going to love this Pauline. the lace trim is stunning and I'm a big fan of Sandylion too. Gorgeous tones and colour matching. Silly me didn't realise it was a milestone year...hope I'm forgiven.

Victoria said...

ooh the lace is devine, what a fab card x

Richelle said...

Pretty card! love the lace on it.

Jill said...

gorgeous card Pauline, I love that lace and your take on the layout I'm sure your friend will just love it, fab colouring in. Thanks for your lovely comment on my card Jill x

Manda said...

Absolutely stunning card Pauline, you've outdone yourself with this one, ity's fab! Love Mand xxx

Bev said...

Oooh this is gorgeous! Love the colours and papers

~Emma~ said...

Its gorgeous Pauline...she will love it! Hugs Em.x

Mrs Mayne said...

Gorgeous card Pauline! You can't go wrong with PB! I'm sure 'Heffa' will love it! Thanks for joining us for the challenge! x

Cathy said...

Gorgeous card Pauline. I love the colours and the mouse is so cute.
Thanks for joining in the ABC challenge this week.
Hugs
Cathy xx

Helen said...

Wow Pauline - this card is fabulous! I love it!
The papers are gorgeous, and your watercolouring is beautiful!
Thank you!
Helen x

Donna said...

Beautiful card, love the colours and lace. Thanks for taking part in this weeks challenge. Donna x

joanne wardle said...

love what you did with the craft stamper stamp

Rosietoes said...

Great use of the CS stamp and lovely card. Congrats on being mentioned on the CS blog. :)