Saturday 3 April 2010

Coals to Newcastle!



Today's card is one that I have made for my sister Jenni's birthday. I am hoping that it has reached her in time for her birthday today but if not ,because of the bank holiday yesterday, here is your card Jenni. Happy Birthday!
A few of the cards I have made previously have featured the same papers by Dovecraft which Jenni has commented on so I have used them again on her card. I decided to follow the challenge over at Simon Says which is 'It's so Distressing'.......which it was, as I had to make the card in record time to get it in the post! I edged to image and the papers, which I distressed with scissors, with Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distressing ink. The flourish is also one of his made of Grungeboard which I coloured with a promarker. The butterflies are stickers I got from Lakeland years ago, the flowers are a mixture from my stash as is the lace. Both of which I think give it a vintage feel.
I am also entering the following challenges:

13 comments:

  1. I love it Gillian! Thanks so much, got some nice new clothes as well :o)
    Jenni x

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  2. This is so pretty and those papers are gorgeous I have them and you have inspired me to get them out again :D
    Thank you for joining us at crafts and me and good luck.

    Amy xx

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  3. Beautiful card i love the pretty papers you've used. Thanks for joining our first challenge at Crafts and Me. luv gina xx

    I have a sweet pea stamp up for grabs on my blog. xx

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  4. What a gorgeous card! I am thrilled you could join us on our first challenge at Crafts and Me. Hope to see you again next time.
    -x-

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  5. Pretty card and love the design papers. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me for our first challenge. Hugs Tracy x

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  6. A really sweet card love the embellie,
    Thankyou for joining us at our 1st Crafts and me challenge, good luck.
    Teresa xx

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  7. Wonderful card Gillian, beautiful image and fab details.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamps Challenge.
    luv
    Debby

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  8. A really beautiful card and such a fantastic layout! Thanks for joining in the fun with PTW :) Donna x

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  9. Such a sweet card! Love the lace trim...pretty touch! Thanks for playing at CCC!

    Janna :)

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  10. Awww a sweet card love the DP,s.Thanx for joining Crafts and me for our very 1st challenge.
    (hugs)
    Trish (-:

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  11. Very pretty card - gorgeous papers and coloru scheme. Thanks for joining in the CCC Challenge this time
    Pauline x

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  12. darling image and your coloring is so pretty!

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  13. The picture of innocence. So pretty! Love the pinks and greens! The flowers are gorgeous! Terrific card!

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