Saturday 18 August 2012

In a tangle


Our challenge at Totally Gorjuss this week is The String's The Thing and we are sponsored by Heather's Hobbie Haven. It's my Mum's Birthday next Tuesday and as I used to embroider and my Mum used to sew, knit and crochet I thought this card suited her well.
Recipe
Image - Penny Black
Papers - Papermania Happy Days
Tools - TH on the edge sewing die, MS cherish border punch
Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments digi
Other - sewing machine charm, baker's twine, pins from The Hobby House, heart button
Challenges
Penny Black and more at Allsorts Whiskers and/or wings
Simon Says Animal antics
Willow Sketchie Get Krafty

31 comments:

Jackie said...

Brilliant card, I am not a sewer or knitter but I love the image and the sewing machine charm :o)
Jackie xx

Claire said...

Great card hun - love the image, so cute and the tools down the side are just fab. Hugs, Claire x

Lisa said...

Hi Marianne, Gorgeous card! Such a cute image and FAB border and charm! I am sure your Mum will love it.

Lisa x

mags said...

Super card Marianne. The image is so cute. I am sure it will be loved.
Mags
x

Sue said...

I LOVE this card Marianne. The image is gorgeous and all the detailing is wonderful.
I hope you have a great weekend
Hugs Sue

downrightcrafty said...

oh Marianne this is gorgeous, love the kraft scissors and bits and the little charm that reminds me of my mums old singer sewing machine
Hugs Kate xx

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

So lovely card!

Unknown said...

Amazing card! You are sooo creative...love it! Hugs! Leah Ann

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh Marianne this is brilliant, I adore that die you have used down the side its brilliant, Thanks for playing on Willow Sketchie this week, Love Hazelxo

Unknown said...

This is fabulous Marianne your mum will adore this , I like the MUM ticket it's fab and your image is so cute well done Hugs Elaine

Vicky said...

Ooooh this is an awesome card hun love the cute image but I especially love what you have done with your twine & I am drooling over the die-cut edge thingy-ma-jig......you know what I mean lol. A totally awesome card sweetie.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Great card and your image made me smile...

Anne

Debbie said...

Your card is super Marianne.Your Mum will adore it.Cute image coloured beautifully,fab papers and the charm is fantastic.Have a great weekend.Hugs Debbie x

kelly ledder said...

This is such a fabulous creation thank you so much for sharing with Willow Sketchie this weekk.

Kelly x

Sharon said...

Great image and I love your embellies Thanks for playing along with us at Willow Sketchie.x

Wishcraft said...

Gorgeous card Marianne! Cute image and your details are all fabulous - love the little charm and fab border die :o) Hugs, Lisa x

rachel said...

fabulous card Marianne - love that cheeky cat image - its fab xx

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Marianne, I bet your Mum will love this, what a beautiful card, love all the sewing bits and pieces and what a great image :) Have a lovely Saturday, Hugs, Teresa x

Sheen said...

This is just wonderful, Marianne. I love all the elements you have combined to compose this creation. My mum would so love this.
Crafty hugs, Sheenagh x

julie_woolston said...

Oh my he is in a tangle isn't he.

It's gorgeous Marianne beautiful colours and detail.

Hugs Julie xx

Sandra H said...

Marianne, Your card is beautiful x

Elaine said...

Fabulous card Marianne.
I have a very naughty kitty that is just the same..always getting tangled up in things she shouldn't!!

My apologies Marianne, I am so far behind at the moment but trying to catch up!

Have a good weekend.
Hugs Elaine xx

Lisa Jane said...

oh this is image is fabulous .. reminds me of my little kitty . always getting herself into knots lol
That die cut border is just fabulous too
Lisa x

brenda said...

Good morning Marianne,

This is just lovely and that die down the side is absolutely fabulous with the image.

It's great to see you at Penny Black and More challenge this month, many thanks joining in.

B x

loulou said...

Great card, cute stamp, I love all your little details, cheers Linda

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card for your Mum.The border and embellishments compliment the image perfectly.Thanks for joining us at Willow Sketchie Challenge.Hope to see you again next week :D
Lisa x

ydetodounpoco said...

Muy bonito y los tutoriales excelentes!!!
Besos desde España.

Joey said...

Fantastic creation hunny, love the hinge of the edge of the card, thanks for joining us at MMCS. Joey xx

susiestacey said...

Wonderful card with so much thought gone into all the details.
Thank you for joining in the Whiskers &/or Wings Challenge over at Penny Black and More @ Allsorts and good luck x Susan x

Tracy said...

Brilliant Entry, thanks for joining Penny black & More @ Allsorts challenge, Good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

PinksyDoodles said...

Wow, a great card! Thank you for joining us at Penny Black and More.
Clare x