Saturday 5 February 2011

Love is in the air

Lots of DT work to do so its a quick post from me with a couple of anniversary cards to share. I'll hopefully have more time for commenting soon. Thanks to those of you have left me comments lately. I see that I have lost 3 followers since I drew my candy. Aren't people funny, I never stop following anyone. Anyway onto my cards. The first one is another of those gorgeous LOTV images with 2 of their sentiments. I went with a bright colour scheme for a change. Papers are Henbury Lane with an off piece of heart paper. All coloured with Promarkers with Sakura gold and white souffle pens for accents. Love Grows has been coloured with Broken China distress ink ad gold pen. I didn't have any red roses so I coloured some white ones from Wild Orchid with a red Promarker and added punched fern leaves and pearls.

Challenges:
ABC Sketch and N is for Nesties (4 on this card)
Lili of the Valley Romance
By the cute and girly Red is all around us
Crafty Creations My love is like a red, red rose
CES Red and romance

The second card is one I made for Lynsey, whose anniversary was on Thursday. I posted it first class on Tuesday and wasn't pleased that it didn't arrive until Friday. Isn't that bad, within the same county. I even took it to the Post Office as I was pretty sure it would be a large letter, which of course it was. The image is from Wild Rose, papers are Prima and Laura Ashley. The border punch is an MS one I bought in America. I haven't seen that one for sale here.
Challenges:
Cupcake Old Macdonald had a farm
Simon Says Love is in the air
Sir Stampalot All Creatures great and small
Crafty Purple Frog Valentines or Love
Crafty Calendar Love

Have a great weekend everyone. We're off to the theatre tonight for a meal and a show, Hairspray.

40 comments:

Lisa said...

Hi Marianne, Gorgeous cards! I especially like the one you sent to Lynsey & Will ... lovely colours and super sweet image :-)

Lisa x

Yvonne Russell said...

Lovely cards. I really love the LOTV image on the first card and the flower punch edging. Interesting to see colouring with distress ink too.

downrightcrafty said...

oh another pair of delish cards and I cannot understand people who join just for candy either lol xx
hugs and enjoy your weekend
Kate x

Seafield Jo said...

Both beautiful cards Marianne. Enjoy your trip to the theatre. Jo x

dolcreations said...

Both cards are so pretty! I am just loving those LOTV images and you have coloured them so perfectly.I love those flowers on the top card and the ribbon is a perfect touch.
Have a wonderful time at the theatre tonight!

Whisper said...

Both cards are fabby, but am especially loving the LOTV one, as i love that MS flower pot punch and the papers too, luv Sam x

Miria said...

Aww, Marianne they're both so sweet! You made two more fab cards! Enjoy your evening out! Hugs, Miria

Linda said...

what a sweet cards
hugs linda

Lisa Jane said...

Two fab cards love the images .. and the unched/die cut elements .. both are so sweet
Thanks for joining us at BTC&G this month
Lisa ;)
ps you also enter Sarah hurley's Die cut challenge

Cheryl said...

Such beautiful cards,love those images and your fabulous designs!!! I only do candy for my followers now,unless it is a DT one.I think it is a little rude to stop following after candy,I have had quite a few stop following me after my first few candies.I hope you don't lose any more!!
xx

Jill said...

Really pretty cards Marianne. Wish people would stop using LOTV stamps they are just too tempting! Jill x

cebelica said...

Such cute cards. <3 I love them!

Vicky said...

Wow, just so cute Marianne! love them both and how awful your card was late grrrr.........

hugs Vicky xx

Nannieflash said...

Hi Marianne, a lot of people only follow when they think theres something it in for them, I found lots of strange people signing up when I had mine.
Stunning cards I love them both such beautiful images and fabulous papers and design. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

H said...

Hi Marianne I love both your cards,they are gorgeous
Have fun going to see Hairspray.
Hugs harma

Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool) said...

aaawww both too cute!!!
the first image is just adorable!!!
thanks for joinin us at TCPF!!!

pinky said...

They are both very cute Marianne. Thanks for playing along at Sir Stampalot.
Pinky

Anonymous said...

Both gorgeous but my favourite is the first one.
The same happened to me over a year ago, they follow me but once the candy is gone they leave.
I hope you have a nice evening!
Hugs xx

Fiona said...

2 gorgeous cards but I do love the top one...I am so loving these stamps at the mo!!

fi
x

Cherry said...

Gorgeous cards and blog. Just really admire your colouring and beautiful details. Cherry XXX

Distressed Miss said...

Both great cards I love the LOTV image and your colours are beautiful.
Thanks for joining us at ABC
Hugs
Clare
x

Donna Mosley said...

Hi Marrianne these are both so gorgeous, love the fab colour combo's and super cute images. Really like the MS border punch, haven't seen it here either. Hope you have a lovely evening. :o)

Donna x

Sally H said...

Fabulous cards, Marianne! Thanks for joining in the animal antics at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!

CraftyC said...

These are both gorgeous Marianne, love the bold colours.Thanks for taking part in this weeks LOTV & CES Challenges!
Clairexx

Wishcraft said...

They're both gorgeous Marianne, love the sweet images and colours you've used :o) Lisa x

Lynsey said...

Hi Marianne these are such lovely anniversary cards, mine looks so pretty sat in my living room!
Hugs Lynsey x

PinksyDoodles said...

These are both beautiful cards Marianne.
Thank you for your entry into the Sir Stampalot challenge - the rabbits are adorable!
Clare x

Faye said...

Wow, cute cards. Thanks for playing at Cupcake this week. x

Julie said...

FAb cards, Mariaane!! I do especially love your colours and papers on your card for CES challenges = thanks for joining us!! Juliex

Mandy said...

Gorgeous cards Marianne, the images are adorable, and the papers are so pretty.
Shame about the followers but we all get some candy grabbers unfortunately, it's their loss hun.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp for our "love is in the air challenge"
hugs Mandy xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for joining The ABC challenge!
/Hanna xx

Emma said...

Both such gorgeous cards Marianne, I love the images and colours.
Thanks for joining us at CES Challenges & good luck.
Hugs Emma x

kaos said...

Gorgeous card!! Love the image and the details you used!

Thanks for sharing with us at The Crafty Purple Frog Challenge!
hugs
kaos

Francesca said...

beautiful cards

Thanks for joining us at Sir stampalot this month and good luck!

Hugs
Francesca

Julie said...

Two very lovely cards!I love LOTV stamps - such cute images!

kaylou said...

Gorgeous card , thank you for joining our red/romance challenge at CES.
Hugs Kaylou xx

Marcea said...

busy busy busy hey hun .... so pleased you had chance to join us on LOTV this week with your gorgeous card - hope you find some time to chillax!! xxx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards, I love the bright colours on the first one. Thanks for joining us this week on LOTV.
Caz
x

Caroline said...

Gorgeous cards!!!!! Thanks for joining us at the Crafty Calender this month.
Caroline x

Beverley said...

Gorgeous cards, love the colour combos and the images are so cute. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Calender. Hugs, Bev