Monday 3 May 2010

3 very girly cards

I hope the weather today has been better for you than it has been here in East Anglia. It has turned cold and windy and despite the weather forecast being for occasional light showers it has poured with rain on and off all day including some hail! We managed about half an hour in the garden between showers this morning and a trip out for lunch and a visit to the supermarket. It has been a great day to stay in and craft and I have been in pink and purple girly mood today.

This is another of my new LOTV stamps which is just perfect for a friend's birthday.She loves flowers and bears, just like me. The image was such fun to colour and I added some Glossy Accents to the window and water droplets. Papers are Basic Grey Wisteria and Euphoria. The fab sketch is from Crafts 4 eternity. I love the ribbon arrangement and must remember to try that again.
Other challenges:
Lili of the Valley Here comes summer
Allsorts Animals
Secret Crafter Friendship
Just Cute Bears Buttons and bows
Cupcake 3 papers, 3 ribbons, 3 flowers
Incy Wincy Anything Goes
Stamp with Fun Friends

Princess Anya has been mounted on card cut with a nestie and embossed with a Cuttlebug folder. I added some gold highlight to her hair and glitter to her wand and crown. I found the castle button in my stash from a pack I bought in America. Papers are Kate Knight and were free with a magazine.
Challenges:
Crazy 4 challenges Sketch
Simon Says Buttons, bows and bling
One Stitch at a time Children's theme

The last card is for the Sugar Bowl challenge of this lovely sketch, which I rotated to fit the image, and use punches. I used 2 of my MS punches for the border and the fern leaves and added lots of glitter to her wings. Papers are Basic Grey, Kate Knight and Papermania Amethyst infusion.

Please check my post above to enter my yummy candy.

41 comments:

Jill said...

They are really nice girly cards Marianne! Our weather has been sunny/cloudy with a cold wind, just what you want for May!! Jillx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Marianne :-) all of them are fabulous :-) lovely images and the papers and embellies are fab... what a good find to find a princess castle button ! :-)

thanks for joining the Simon Says stamp Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x

downrightcrafty said...

wow Marianne
you have been busy, my DH had snow whilst fishing today :(, however you and me also appear to have had a rather productive day. These are all gorgeous but think the purple shades and that lovely dream catcher fairy image just has to be my choice, just beautiful
Kate xx

dolcreations said...

I am so glad the weather did not dampen your spirits because your cards are so sweet! I just love all the attention you give to your cards...love the ribbon detail that is for sure! Your images are ALL adorable! We had rain all last night...lots of sunshine today, but now overcast! I really cannot wait for summer!!!

Tammy said...

The cards are lovely. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT this week. Hope to see you again.

pinky said...

Such a cute collection of cards Marianne, just loving them. Your take on our sketch is brilliant, love the LOTV stamp and your choice of ribbons. Thanks so much for joining us this week at C4E, hope you get time to come back again. Hugs
Pinky

Christina C. said...

All of your cards are gorgeous....beautiful work with lots of detail!

Jo said...

Lovely cards Marianne and so girly, I can see you're on a roll again!! Hope you have had a fab BH weekend!! Hugs Jo x

Andie's Space said...

Hi Marianne,
What a fab collection of stunning cards. They're wonderful. Love the image you chose for the C4E challenge. Thanks for joining us this week.
Hugs,
Andie xx

Lynne in NI said...

All gorgeous cards Marianne, lovin your colour combos
:o)

Kat said...

Gorgeous cards Marianne. You've been very busy. Love that bear and just my colours.

Thanks for joining us at Just Cute Bears this week..

Kat x

Tammy said...

These are lovely cards...I love the bear image...great coloring.
Thanks for playing this week over at OSAAT.
smiles...Tammy

cheryl said...

oh these are really gorjus cards hun great colruing too thanks for joining us at OSAAT hope to see you again love hugs cheryl xxxxx

Sarah A said...

Wow Marianne the weather certainly helped with your creativity! Loving all your girly gorgeousness;-)

The weather here in Lancashire was much the same as you had but I never saw any hail!

Thanks for joining us over at Incy Wincy this week!

Sarah x

having a {me} day said...

WOW! What a fab selection of cards! Lovbe all the pink and purple. Thanks for joining us at c4e. keeley

Lilian said...

Your cards are just fab! I love your flower buttons. The third card is just my fave. Love the color combo, flowers and the very pretty image. Beautiful coloring too! Thanks for joining the Sugar Bowl challenge!

Loz said...

Wow, you've been busy!! Gorgeous cards, I love the LOTV image, so cute!! ♥

stitchy said...

Marianne, wow 3 gorgeous cards, I love how in the first one you put 3 different size ribbons and wrapped like that, so cool...all 3 are so neatly prepared, you are so very talented - thank you so much for joining us at OSAAT - good luck hun

stitchy xoxox

debby4000 said...

Oh what wonderful cards Marianne, they're delightful.
luv
Debby

Mandy said...

Three beautiful cards..I love all of them gorgeous colours and images..
Mandy xx

Cor* said...

So here I am dashboarding & I see your girly card posts! How the heck can you do so many with such great detail ! Fabulous! Then I spotted your candy. I will post it on my blog! Excellent!

Donna said...

Brilliant card and just perfect for our friends challenge this week! Thanks for joining in the fun at SCSC :) Donna x

Donna aka Lil Diva said...

Marianne..3 gorgeous cards..wow youve been busy..The pink princess one is my fav.Good luck this week at OSAAT Donna x

Faye said...

They really are pretty and girly. Glad you liked the sketch. Thanks for playing at C4E.

Unknown said...

Fabulous creation Marianne, lovely image and colours too, Thank you for joining us over at OSAAT, hope to see you again soon, Good Luck
Sarah xx

Nilla said...

All are beautiful cards, well done! Thanks for joining us at Stamp With Fun this week! Hugs Nilla

Dena said...

Oh wow! All of these cards are so gorgeous! Great work!
Thanks for joining Simon Says this week!
Hugs, Dena

darcy48 said...

Hi Marianne, you have been busy such great cards and great combos they are all stunning hugs Arlinex

Catherine said...

Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Craft ! All your cards are gorgeous ! Good luck ! Smiles from Catherine

Lisa said...

Hi Marianne, Gorgeous cards! I love the images you have used and gorgeous papers. They are all so pretty.

Lisa x

Dragons Lair Designs said...

Three gorgous cards Thank you for joining us here at OSAAT.

Hugs Janette
Stamping Dragon

Designs

Lynsey said...

These are such lovely cards Marianne! I love all the details and embellishments you have added to your cards.
Hugs Lynsey x

Silli said...

So many beautiful cards, love your colors and coloring!

Sonia said...

Great card, sweet image. Thanks for joining us at Just Cute Bears.
Hugs Sonia xx

Kirsten...x said...

Fabulous cards love the images and the colouring is great...x

Thanks for joining us this week at allsorts hugs Kirsten...x

michele said...

gorgeous cards Marianne! thanks for joining us at c4e this week hugs xx

Pop's Cards said...

Love the image that you have chosen for this, fab colours too, thanks for joining us at LOTV this time big hugs pops x x x

Sam said...

Great cards hun. Thanks for joining us here at OSAAT.
Sam x

Annie said...

fabulous cards and colouring! and such a cute teddy bear! thanks for joining in with us at Just Cute Bears.
hugs, annie x

Stacey said...

Bright and colourful cards, just lovely. Thanks for joining us this week at Anyone for Anya! ~♥~

Marcea said...

What a beautiful summery card. I really love your colours and pretty details. Thanks for joining us on LOTV
-x-