Saturday 3 October 2009

Penny Black Challenge #69 - Autumn Breeze

Welcome once again to the weekend, and to the latest Penny Black Saturday Challenge. It looks like the weather is on the turn here in the UK and autumn is definitely on its way, so to celebrate we thought this week we would have a theme challenge for you ... and surprise, surprise it is

Autumn Breeze

... so what we would like to see is anything on your card that reminds you of autumn .. whether it's an image, shapes or just autumnal colours. As always, the only rule is that we need to see at least one Penny Black stamp or sticker on your creation.

This week we have an absolutely fantastic prize ... our own dear Carole has donated this gorgeous stamp from the latest PB Christmas 2009 range - "Hand mailed" - how cute is that? You've got to be in it to win it, so we look forward to seeing your creations.


Here's my card for this week ... I treated myself to a couple of new Daisy Bucket papers in autumnal colours, and then I couldn't resist inking up this cute li'l mouse swinging from a branch (first time I've inked him up - naughty!!) as I thought the flowers complimented the flowers on the paper. This card is very different from my usual colour palette, but I kinda like it (and of course it allowed me to buy some paper and flowers so I'm more geared up for future autumn cards lol!)

Indeed, life being short and all that, I'd also like to enter this card for 2 other challenges that have an autumn theme this week .. namely the new Crafty Calendar Challenge (where I have also included the optional extra of plants and vegetation) and One Stop Craft Challenge #49.

Recipe:
Main image: mouse from Penny Black transparent set "Tiny Wishes":
Sentiment: from PB transparent set "Party Critters";
Papers: Daisy Bucket "Sweet Marabella";
Supplies: lace from Quixotic Paperie; pearls by BasicGrey "opaline"; flowers and flower-shaped gems by Petaloo; gold, copper and iron brads from my stash;
Tools: image matting and layering cut with large oval and scalloped oval nestabilities; leaves cut using Leone Em "Ash Family" punch.


Thanks to everyone who joined in last week with your fabulous pink, lemon & chocolate themed cards - there were some really yummy creations. Don't forget to check out the challenge blog later to see who has won last week's prize, and whilst you're there do check out the fabulous cards for this week from my fellow DT teamies :-)

Hope you have a great weekend.

27 comments:

PinksyDoodles said...

I love this card Pauline and the image is so cute.
Clare x

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

This is Stunning Pauline! What amazing flowers and such a gorgeous image.The papers are really beautiful.
Hope you're keeping well hunny.
Sharon xx

cats whiskers said...

Hi Pauline dear, this is a stunning card and what a brilliant idea to use just the top of the stamp it fits the challenge perfectly. BTW can you let me have out little Buddies address so I can get a little something off for Tuesday
Hugs Jacqui x

debby4000 said...

Oh this is adorable, wonderful image.
luv
Debby

Jane said...

Gorgeous card, wonderful colours and image, thanks for joining our first challenge! hugs, Jane x

Mephisto said...

Hi Dear,
very great image and wonderful Colors!

Hugs
Domi

Ruth said...

What a cool card! The stamp is adorable,Ruth x

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Pauline! Your colours look fab and I love the image you've used!
Thanks for joining in this week at the Crafty Calendar Challenge! :)
Georgia xx

Caroline said...

Stunning card Pauline! Love the papers and cute image. This card has a great autumn feel thanks for joining us at the Crafty Calender Challenge. Caroline x

Kim. said...

Gorgeous card Pauline, love the colours and that little mouse is so cute. Well done on adding the optional extra of plants or vegetation and thanks for playing along with our first challenge.
Kim xXx Crafty Calander Challenges

Pauline said...

Beautiful card Pauline - love the gorgeous papers and the image is just adorable. Very pretty flowers too.
x

Liz McGuire, said...

Hi, brilliant card, very cute. Thanks for joining in the fun at Craft Calendar this month. I hope we will see more of your creations in the months to come.

Liz x
buttonsforbrains

Donna said...

Beautiful card Pauline, such a sweet little image and a gorgeous combination of colours and embellies! Thank you so much for joining our first challenge at Crafty Calendar :) Donna x

Kim Dellow said...

So so pretty Pauline! Just love the little mouse - so cute. thanks for linking to the Quixotic paperie candy and good luck :) Kim

Louise said...

fab card such lovely colours and a real cute image, thanks for joining us this month on crafty callendar challenge.
louise xx

Squirrel x said...

Pauline, I love that image! It's so adorable = not seen it before. Your paper selection is gorgeous and the flowers are fab. Reminds me of the harvest festival. Brilliant. Squirrel xx

Donna said...

Love Love Love this adorable card! What a beautiful image! Thanks for joining in the one stop craft challenge. Donna x

Beth said...

Oh this is so cute Pauline! I didn't realise this came as a separate stamp from the bunny one I've seen! I love the papers you've used and the flower gems are fab too! I hope you've had a nice weekend!

Beth xx

Debbie said...

A gorgeous card Pauline, I really love the cute image and the gorgeous autumnal papers. Debbie x

ribenaruby said...

Fab autumn card Pauline, love those papers and a sweet image that is!

stephanne said...

Oh wow, this image looks fantastic coloured in fall hues, and the rest of your card looks great, the perfect compliment. Wonderful work.
Stephanne

Laura (Faerielore) said...

such a beautiful card ive not seen this stamp before its so cute, thanks for joining us over at CCC xxxx

tiggertastic said...

What a lovely rich looking card, those new papers were worth every penny

Sarah x

theneon said...

Hi Pauline -- you have used the yummiest papers and colors for this beautiful creation. So much pattern and texture and a delightful repeat of smaller flowers offsetting the larger ones.

Christine (All She Crafts) said...

This is gorgeous! Lovely paper selection, and those flowers really speak of autumn, don't they? Great card!

Hugs,
Chris xx

Marcea said...

hi there sweetie - oooh I love this. Gorgeous papers and your image is just tooooooo sweet
-x-

Mel X said...

Hi Pauline, thanks for your ovely comments on my new blog! I think I'm visiting a real pro here - your creations are GORGEOUS!! Think I'll be back!!