Sunday 24 July 2011

A flower for you

A quick post from me before having a shower and heading out. The weather looks a bit better today, can even see a glimpse of sun. Popped into the Range yesterday and managed to get another A4 pack of Henbury Lane along with a lovely Christmas pack of papers called Enchanted Christmas, some ribbon and a small pack of Core'dinations. Haven't bought much lately so thought it was time for a little spend. So many gorgeous new Sugar Nellies I like and of course the sneak peeks of the new LOTV stamps. Resisting so far though. Talking of sneak peeks I'll be showing you the New Crafter's Companion stamps from Tuesday coloured with the fab new Spectrum Noir pens.

My card today is my DT card for Totally Gorjuss where the challenge is Punch or Die. Not as violent as it sounds, just use a punch and/or die. I used one of the LOTV girls along with a sheet of Papermania Summer Blooms and some Tim Holtz Core'dinations which I embossed and sanded and then punched with an MS border punch. I also used a Nestie die for the image and matting. The silver embellie I picked up at a little craft fair, 60p for 7 (odd number I know). I really like the effect behind the rose.

I would also like to enter this into the challenge of Summertime at Craft Your Days Away and free and easy at Allsorts. Have a lovely Sunday. Sun has now gone behind a cloud again but definitely feels warmer today. Yesterday was only about 15 degrees (60).

24 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

oh she is a cutie.. i love the embossed die cut strip alon the middle .. gorgeous colours ..
Have a great day
Lisa x

Miria said...

Hi, Marianne. I'm able to leave you a comment at last, I saw all your recent lovely creations, including this last one, a real cutie! I love the nestie you made! Have a nice Sunday, hugs, Miria xx

Lisa said...

Hi Marianne, Gorgeous card! Such a sweet image and pretty colour combo.

Hooray the sun has come out to play :-)

Lisa x

martina's kaartjes said...

oh my... what a pretty card ! lovely image, great coloring and details !
greetings, martina
x

downrightcrafty said...

those papers are so pretty and love the punch you have used, will try have a lovely day as the sun is out :)
Hugs Kate xx

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Marianne. How beautiful and very summery. Lovely papers and design, so sweet. Happy crafting.
With love, Sandra xxx

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie, this is gorgeous, love the colours that you have used, gorgeous work as always, big hugs love Pops x x x

Danielle said...

Very cute card Marianne! Love the sweet little girl inside the frame and the beautifully embossed border! Enjoy your day and I hope the sun stays out to play!
Hugs, Danielle

Lorraine said...

WOW THIS IS SO PRETTY I JUST LOVE THIS CARD XX

Sandra H said...

This is so pretty love the image and the colours gorgeous!!:) Sandra H

Sandra H said...

This is so pretty love the image and the colours gorgeous!!:) Sandra H

Kirsty said...

Hi She is so pretty love your colouring and your design totally gorgeous !! Thanks Kitty ;0)

Doreen said...

What a gorgeous card.Thanks for sharing with us at CYDA,hope to see you next time.xxx

Whisper said...

Gorgeous layout and colours and super cute image too.

You've also reminded me, that i haven't been to 'The Range' for ages and must pop over there, Luv Sam x

Lynda said...

Wow gorgeous card and a fab fab image.

Love Lynda xxx

Fleur said...

Such a sweet, pretty card, Thank you so much for entering our challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
Hugz Fleur xXx

Lynsey said...

Fantastic card Marianne! I love the layout. Glad you got some nice bits at the Range.
hugs Lynsey x

Donna Mosley said...

Hi Marianne, love this gorgeous card. Very pretty papers and cute image, perfectly coloured too. I've ordered the spectrum noir's can't wait to try them.

Donna x

coops said...

gorgeous card marianne.the image is so sweet and i love your papers and design ;D

xx coops xx

dolcreations said...

Marianne, this is such a cute card. I love the way you punched the edge then added the embossing. That paper is so pretty too.
I sure hope the sun comes out for you. We have been having record high temperatures here in Ontario. So glad to hear you had a little spending spree. Is the Christmas paper out already? Not here yet!Oh I can't wait!

shaz earl said...

Fabulous card, thank you for joining us at CYDA this time hope you will join us again, good luck xx.

debby4000 said...

Wonderful card Marianne, love the image and papers.
luv
Debby

scotspanda said...

awwww what a cute wee card, adorable image and fab colours

thanks for being free and easy with us this week at Allsorts and good luck in the prize draw

hugs

Amanda xx

Arline said...

Aww she is such a sweetie..have popped her on my birthday list :) Can't resist her any longer!!x