Wednesday 18 March 2009

Happy Birthday CCT + 3 more challenges


CCT is one year old this week, so they're having a big celebration! I've been away for a few days over the weekend so I almost missed it - hence the quick post in the morning before leaving for work!

The theme this week is a fab sketch, which I really enjoyed working with. Actually I scribbled it down on a piece of paper and looking at it now I don't think I've got it quite right, but I did my best so I hope it qualifies!!


The card is bit different for me - I have used my brand new Penny Black stamp "blush", which I have coloured using Marvey brushstroke pens to create a watercolour effect. I also lightly sponged the edges of the tag with pink ink and edged with silver, though the photo doesn't show it very well. The sentiment is also a new stamp by Great Impressions (I bought it while I was away from a fab little shop called Horseshoe Crafts); papers are by Craft Creations; Coredinations cardstock is embossed with Cuttelbug Swiss Dots and sanded lightly; flowers by Prima; ribbon, gems, brad and spacer from my stash.
I hope the generally floral theme of this card also makes it a good candidate for this week's ABC Challenge which is flowers - actually most of my cards would qualify for this is some way shape or form cos I love flowers, but it has been quite a while since I have used a flower for the main image, and even longer since I did a brushstroke flower.
I would also like to enter this card for the Artygirlz challenge - stamping, and the this week's MTTC challenge #53 - nature.
Gotta dash to get ready for work - hope everyone is having a good week.

25 comments:

Moni said...

Stunning card, love the colours and the flower! Hugs, Moni

Julie Allain said...

Beautiful card Pauline

Thanks for joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge

Julie xx

debby4000 said...

Beautiful card, love the colour combo and elegant flower.

peggy said...

Hi Pauline,

Great card, love the colour combo !!!!

Have a nice day,

Hugs,
Peggy

Artyjen said...

Lovely card.
xoxo

Crissi Harvey said...

Pretty card pauline thanks for joining in with the AG challenge

crissi xx

ella bella said...

beautiful card love the soft colours and design.
Tracy x

Spyder said...

Another lovely card! Love the colours you've chosen!
((Lyn))

RubyMay said...

I love the soft colours you've chosen...your card is fabulous x

Kimberley said...

Love the beautiful colours - well done.

Helen said...

Gorgeous card Pauline! Love your new stamps!
Helen x

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

great job

thanks for joining us this week on ABC :)

Hugs Jane x

Lesley said...

Beautiful card, thank you for taking part in the MTTC challenge xx

Riet said...

what a beautiful card Pauline.

hugs Riet.x

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

Stunning card Pauline! So soft and delicate. Fab new stamp.
Sharon xx

Deb said...

fabulous card, that is such a pretty image!Thank you so much for joining in the birthday challenge! Have a great evening, hugs Debx

Jo said...

Beautiful card and one of my favourite sentiments. Thanks for joining in with us at MTTC :o) Jo x

Cardmaking Galore said...

very elegant card!

Tasha said...

Beautiful card Pauline
love tasha xx

AngelaC said...

Gorgeous card - I love the soft and delicate colours.

Debbie said...

Gorgeous card, Thanks for playing along with a spoonfull of sugar this week, Hugs Debbie x

Bev said...

Stunning! This so pretty and elegant Pauline - love it! x

Jen said...

Lovely muted colours.
Thanks for joining the ABC challenge this week Pauline.
Jen x

Phree said...

Gorgeous card, such pretty delicate colours are pefect for the flower image.

Victoria said...

a lovely card - thank you for joining us on abc this weeek x