Wednesday, 20 January 2010

New Home easel card


SECOND POST FOR TODAY

I was asked to make a new home card for somebody who has built a home in the country and has 2 cats, one black and one ginger and these needed to be included on the card. Checking through my images I found this lovely digi image which was a freebie from Lily-Boo Too a while ago. The person who asked me to make the card keeps chickens so I knew the bird in the chimney would amuse her.

I wanted to use some die cut cats but they looked as big as the house so I hit on the idea of making an easel card so the house could be on the front and the cats look as though they are on the lawn at the front of the house. The backing papers are K & Co Daisy. I bought these in the Glitterpot sale and they are ging to be so useful for Spring cards as the colours look so fresh. I used my brand new Flower lace MSBP on the border. A few Prima flowers and flat backed pearls and a die cut swirl which I cut in 2 just finish off the picture. The ticket sentiment is from Alissa designs.
This one is for 2 challenges, spring at Sophisticat and punch it at Simon Says.

8 comments:

Kazabing said...

Super card Marianne - I just love that house image - she is gonna love it I'm sure.

hugs
Kaza.xxx

dolcreations said...

Both your cards are adorable. I can't pick a favourite. I love the new house card..so personalized! Love the two cats...the friend is going to LOVE this!
The hedgehog card..so darling that is for sure!

Jill said...

Its a perfect image for your card isn't it. Love easel cards, easy to make but look impressive!!

Unknown said...

Marianne, this is utterly fantastic, I too have to make a New Home card for my daughter who just moved house yesterday.....I love that image, if you were making one for me, I would need 6 black and white cats and a dog....mmm, LOL, many thanks for joining us at Sophisticats this week. Hugs Avril xxxx

Lynsey said...

Hi Marianne this is a fantastic new home card! The cats work really well!
Hugs Lynsey x

The Crafty Goat Girl said...

Hi Marianne, wow such a great easel card, love the colours! hugs Heidi xxx

cats whiskers said...

Hi Hun what a great card I love it. Glad you got your little parcel enjoy
Hugs Jacqui x

Faye said...

Super, super card. I love that image - can I still get it? x