Wednesday 5 May 2010

Two pretty Sugar Nellie girls

No card from me yesterday but I spent some time colouring these 2 images last night ready to make the cards today. This is one of the first SN stamps I bought and is probably my favourite stamp and I haven't used her for far too long. There is a lot to colour and a lot of detail which is something I miss with some of the newer stamps, much as I love them. The fabulous colour scheme is for the challenge at The Craft Garden. That plum is so rich and goes so well with the green. I added a touch of pink otherwise the plum would have been overpowering. Papers are Basic Grey Wisteria and the roses are Wild Orchid. I punched the butterfly from the same paper as the Nellie cut circles and added some butterfly ribbon.
Other challenges:
Friday Sketchers Fab sketch
Sir Stampalot Blossoms and butterflies
Passion for Promarkers Gratitude
I love Promarkers Wings
Flutter By Wednesdays Open theme

I used the lovely sketch from Create 4 fun for my second card. The papers are Basic Grey Euphoria and are perfect for the photo inspiration challenge at Basic Grey. The photo is of a girl's bedroom so I went for a girly card. I used 4 different flower punches and added some gems, pearls and ribbon. The faux stitching (running stitch, french knots and cross stitch) are for the challenge at Totally Gorjuss.

35 comments:

Emma said...

Both gorgeous card Marianne, love the images and colours.
Thanks for joining us at PFP and good luck.
Hugs Emma x

Karen said...

Really lovely Marianne, thanks for joining us at I ♥ ProMarkers.
xx

kris said...

Gorgeous cards!! i love the deep shade of purple on your FBW card!! Thanks for playing with us at FBW!!

brenda said...

Hi Marianne

Two great cards, I especially love the colours on the first one, a wonderful combo.

Thank you for sharing with us at Stampalot Challenge and good luck.

B x

Sally H said...

Wow! beautiful cards! Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot and good luck!

Ida / Little said...

Hi Marianne, both cards look gorgeous, thanks so much for joining us at PfP this week :)

Hugs Ida

Unknown said...

Oh WOW they are gorgeous stunning cards Im swaying more towards the 1st one as it is my fav colour and love that image.
Christine x

craftymum said...

Hi Marriane
super card
Thanks for joining us at TG this week
Love sarah XXX

Lorraine said...

Smashing cards. I do like the deep plum colour. Thanks for taking part at I ♥ Promarkers this week.

The Crafty Den said...

What a pretty card. Love the cute image and your papers are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

Tracy said...

Great colours, fab image. Thanks for joining the Sir Stampalot challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my these are so beautiful I do so love the colours a wonderful job you have done here Marianne thank you for sharing this with us at Sir Stampalot.
Hugs
Lorraine x

cats whiskers said...

Hi Sweetie these are just so sweet I love the colours you have used on here, thanks for your lovely comments
Jacqui x

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, sweet cards Marianne.
Luv
Debby

Tracy said...

Both gorgeous cards Marianne.
Thanks for joining us at PfP this week, good luck.
Hugs Tracy x

Wiccababe said...

well, you know you're always going to win me over when it comes to Sugar Nellies Marianne :)
lovely cards
thanks for joining us at pfp this week and good luck
Debbi
xx

Jill said...

I'm only just starting to get into Sugar Nellie stamps, they are gorgeous aren't they. Really love the mix of papers you have used on the second card and I love those burgundy roses on the first one. Jill x

Lynsey said...

Fantastic cards Marianne! So pretty and girly they are just perfect!
Hugs Lynsey x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Marianne, the colour combo you've used is really rich. Thanks for joining us at I ♥ ProMarkers. Sue C x

lil-paper-pixie said...

Adorable cards hun, Thanks for playing along at Passion for Promarkers.

Hugs

Sarah

Linnie said...

I adore your cards just beautiful
luv
linniex

pinky said...

Gorgeous cards Marianne, the deep purples and greens in the first one are stunning together. Thanks for sharing at Sir Stampalot this month.
Pinky

Danni said...

Such wonderful cards! Thanks for playing along with my flutter by challenge!

Anonymous said...

Both of your cards are so lovely.
Lisa x

chris said...

such perfect cards love them both but especially love the top one.
thanks for joining in the Sir Stampalot Challenge.
hugs chris xx

Anne-Marije said...

What a nice cards!
Thanks for joining us at the Create4fun challenge this week.
xxx Anne-Marije

Jodi said...

Gorgeous work! Love the pretty coloring and colors you used!
Thanks for joining us at Flutterby Wednesday!
Hugs
Jodi =)

WeirdCat said...

Very pretty card,thank you for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers
Ruth x

Francesca said...

both cards are beautiful,Thanks for joining us at sir stampalot this month and good luck
Hugs
Francesca

Kimberly S said...

You've done such a beautiful job on both cards! Thanks so much for joining us for Flutter By Wednesday! :)

LISA said...

A very pretty card, thanks for joining us at I ♥ ProMarkers.
Hugs Lisa xx

Michele Roos said...

Gorgeous cards Marianne. Love the colours you've used and the image also. Thanks for joining us this week at PFP. Hugs Michele x

Heather said...

Two gorgeous cards Marianne, love your take on the photo inspiration. Lovely papers and layout and such a cute image.
Thanks so much for playing along with us at BG.
hugs Heather xx

Nancy said...

Wonderful creations!! Thank you for fluttering with us this week!

PinksyDoodles said...

Oh what a beautiful card. I love the rich colour scheme and gorgeous image. Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Clare x