Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Bright and Cheery

Hello there crafty peeps!  Spring has finally arrived....it's a little warmer plus we have the rain, (oh joy), and hopefully soon we'll have some sunshine.  Lots of doctors' visits this week, but hubby seems to be a bit better right now.  He's on some needles to improve his blood, and they seem to be helping!


Today's card has some nice bright warm colours to chase the dreary weather away.  I've coloured this cute little Christina image from Tickled Pink with copics, then used the 'out of the box' technique with my Nestie die to cut her out....I always like this effect!  Then, plenty of DI...to distress the edges and provide the right colour for the lacy mat and the seam binding used for the bow.  I've added some sparkle to the dragonflies which are from Make it Crafty, a butterfly sticker, and then, how about some flowers.  If you look closely, you will also see that I've added a bit of stencil pattern to the DP for something just a little bit different.

Products used
Spellbinders... Labels Twenty die
Martha Stewart... Double Arches punch.
Basic Grey paper..Porcelain collection (from at least last year!)

Now, for some challenges...be sure to check them out if you need some inspiration!

Totally Papercrafts - Saturated Colours
Incy Wincy Designs - Girly / Mothers Day
Stampin for the Weekend - Sparkle and Shine
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT - Birthday
Little Darlings - Flowers
Truly Scrumptious - Distressing & Diecuts/Punches
Aud Sentiments - ANYTHING
Dream Valley - For a Special Lady
Joanna Sheen - Flower Power
Creatalicious Challenges - BUTTERFLIES and add some FLOWERS
Hooked on Craft - Flowers
Crafter's Companion - Here Comes Summer
Oldie but a Goodie Challenge - Die Cuts and Punches
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15 comments:

  1. Turtle In The SandMay 1, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    What pretty summer colors. That stenciling is a great touch of interest to the DP. Thanks for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week. Linda

    PS I am offering some candy on my blog and would love for you to enter. Linda www.turtleinthesand.blogspot.com

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  2. DoreenMay 2, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    This is gorgeous,what a great image and papers.xxx

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  3. JaniceMay 2, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    I love those tickled pink images - must get more! Love your great card too. Thanks for sharing it with us at An Oldie But A Goodie, Jx

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  4. TammyMay 2, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Oh wow Joyce, so pretty! Love the colors you used and the out of the box technique you used is perfect for the image.

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  5. Brenda BrownMay 2, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    A beautiful card and indeed bright and cheery, sounds like things for you are a bit like that too. I am pleased.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  6. Sandra HMay 2, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Joyce, Your card is just so pretty:)x

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  7. happyscrapperMay 2, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Gorgeous I love the flowers and the image. Thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy, and hope to see you back.
    Hugz,
    Christine Dt at Incy Wincy

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  8. TracyMay 4, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Oldie But A Goodie challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  9. magsMay 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Gorgeous card. Love the image and colours used. Thanks for sharing with us at Dream Valley and good luck.
    Mags
    x

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  10. Sandy's Stamping SceneMay 4, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    What a fab Spring card! I also love this effect one gets when cutting out parts of the image from the nestie separately. Speaking of the imagee; she's such a cutie and you've colored her beautifully. Thanks for joining in with the Truly Scrumptious challenge.

    Hugz,
    Sandy

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  11. CarolMay 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Super card, thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments this time. Carol DT x

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  12. Aunty SueMay 6, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Lovely card and fab punch, thanks for sharing at DREAM VALLEY this time and good luck.

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  13. MichelleMay 8, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I love your card!!!its gorgeous!!! Thanks for joining us at Hooked on Craft !! Good Luck !! Cheers Michelle

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  14. FrancescaMay 9, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful

    Thanks for joining us at Oldie but a goodie this fortnight and good luck!

    Hugs
    Francesca

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  15. lis-mMay 13, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    lovely card.. smashing summer colours.. thanks for joining us over at Crafter's Companion challenge this month. Good Luck!

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