I needed to make a birthday card for a friend, so I decided to take my primary inspiration from this week’s Simon Says (Wednesday) Challenge - "Summertime Blues". Having decided on a colour scheme I had a dig around to find some suitable papers that were both summery and blue, and then searched for an image to suit the papers … rather the opposite way round from my usual method which normally starts with an image.
Here’s the result.
I love this cute image which I have had forever but I don’t think I have actually inked until now. It was quite difficult to colour but I’m a fairly pleased with how it turned out.
I’m also trying to reach out dies I’ve not used for a long time, such as this gorgeous butterfly and scrolling foliage.
A couple of years ago when I was last into crafting I bought a special storage case for my dies to store them on magnetic sheets but didn't label them! However lately I got to thinking I was sure I had stored all the packaging in the loft somewhere so that I could create an inventory of what was in the case later .... and my dear husband had a look at the weekend and found a large carrier bag full - happy days!! So now I will be able to put together an inventory and mostly know what I'm actually using!
Stamp: Fizzy Moon “Celebrations”;
Sentiment: LotV - Art pad No. 8;
Media: Promarkers and Flexmarkers;
Paper: LotV Nitwits “Petal Fresh”;
Tools: Spellbinders nestabilities; Magnolia Doohickey "Swirly butterfly" and "Heart Swirl Branch"; Cheery Lynn Designs "Fanciful Flourish";
Supplies: Flowers by Wild Orchid Crafts; ribbon and lace from my stash.
Challenges I would like to enter:
Allsorts #635/636 - Anything Goes with option of roses - mine are on the lace
Corrosive Challenge #8 - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations #424 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #691 - Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday #220 - Stripes
Simon Says (Wednesday) - Summertime Blues
Stamping Sensations (August) - Any Celebration
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
After a mammoth crafting session yesterday I’ll be having a day off today to let my back recover from sitting for hours on a hard dining room chair!! Thanks very much for visiting.
Hugs,
8 comments:
Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Allsorts challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
It's another real beauty Pauline. I am so pleased to see you back crafting as I always loved your style, it's one I can't achieve so nice to see what you create.
Many thanks for joining us at Allsorts and Stamping Sensations again.
B x
Such a beautiful card, love the image and coloured perfectly. Thank you so much for joining in with weeks challenge @Through the Craft Room Door. Debbie
DT
Fabulous and sweet card.
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m
This is an adorable birthday card with lots of lovely details! The bear is so sweet! Thank you so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
A gorgeous card, the image is so sweet.
Thanks for sharing at Stamping Sensations,
Avril
Beautiful card, I love it. Great thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy Designs Challenges.
Wish you good luck and hope to see you soon.
Hugs
Danka
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Hi Pauline
A really lovely card - what a lucky friend to receive it!
Your colouring is amazing! I thought you were going to say your image was a pre-coloured one as it is so perfect!
Pleased you found your die packaging.
Love Jules xx
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