Well those two weeks went quickly again, I seem to be on catch up all the time lately so this card was hastily created yesterday I'm afraid. I know the date is coming up and then...boom...it's here and I'm not prepared. Anyway challenge #11 was set by Zoe and her theme was to use - ' A button, 3 brads, ribbon and one other accessory'. For some reason I found this quite challenging, but hey, that's the point I hear you all saying, so here's my card...
Card recipe
Little Holly Berry stamp - Winter Faerie Poppets-Crafters Companion
Promarkers
Papers -Magazine Freebies
Wooden Button
Organza Ribbon
3 Brads
A Bell
Kraft cardstock
Diamond Stickles for wings
Linen Thread Stitching - Stampin 'Up
I went with a vintage Christmas theme this time and thought this sweet little Holly Faerie worked well. I also tried a new thing for me...stitching. I don't own a sewing machine so I thought I would dip my toe in the water with a few hand sewn stitches around the image, I think it turned out ok, I'm quite pleased. All the papers and cardstock were edged in Vintage Photo Distress Ink and the little bell I have had in my stash for ages.
I'd like to enter this in to the following challenges:
Completely Christmas - Challenge #12 Mid Month Sketch
Winter Wonderland - Holly and /or Ivy
Scribble & Scrap - Anything Goes #18
TTCRD - Anything Goes
Passion For Promarkers - No Sentiment
One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes + An Embellishment (Bell)
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes
CHNC Extra - Anything Goes Christmas
CHNC Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes
CHNC Christmas Challenge - Festive Flowers and/or Foliage
Don't forget to check out the other ladies blogs in the challenge too, links in the tab at the top of my blog, for some amazing inspiration for your Christmas cards. It is only 220 days to Christmas you know, he, he.
Enjoy your Sunday and I will be round later for some commenting.
Lorraine
35 comments:
Fabulous card Lorraine. I found it a bit challenging too. Hugs Rita xxx
I'm another who struggled a wee bit with this challenge but I go there in the end. I love your vintage card Lorraine and the image is lovely. Hugs Christine xx
Definitely struggled at first but after a bit of fun it came together for me! This is beautiful Lorraine, your papers are gorgeous, as is the image.
Hugs to you Sue Pxxx
Love it! The image is wonderful and your stitching turned out fabulous. Well done!
I think you aced the brief. It has been so fun to check out each card today and yours is no exception!
Hugs
Maureen
Beautiful card Lorraine, absolutely stunning! The hand stitching is perfect and adds another texture. Hope you are having a lovely day Karen x
Hi Lorraine
Fabulous card... Stunning image..... Love the stitching.... Gorgeous
Hugs Sylvie xxx
oh Lorraine how clever...lovely image...great card layout and all the brads and ribbon well everything there...and that stiching perfect! xxx
Beautiful card! Thank you for playing along in our challenge this week, for passion for ProMarkers. hugs Lotta
What a lovely vintage style card. The image is lovely and I like the bell detail. Lovely touch x
Oh WOW Lorraine this is absolutely beautiful and it has a wonderful vintage look to it which I love so much, the image, papers and embellishments look perfect.
hugs
lorraine x
What a beautiful Christmas card! I love the way you have coloured her - she pops right out at you! Fab design too!
Hugs
Gina x
That is so gorgeous, Lorraine! I love the papers and details!
This is gorgeous. I love the image and beautiful colours.
Thank you for taking part in a Passion for Promarkers Challenge this week.
Sue xx
super card Lorraine - wonderful image and great layout - fab xx
Oh this is so adorable and beautiful image too
luv
Debby
Gorgeous card and lovely image, it's one I have from many years ago and totally timeless.
Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black and More challenge.
B x
Fantastic card and I just love your stitching idea. I couldn't come up with anything much for this challenge. Everyone has made such lovely cards . Hugs Mrs a.
What a lovely take on our theme over at Completely Christmas, thank you so much for joining in with the fun, we would love you to come back again next week for another fun challenge...
Hugs
Suzy B Owner Completely Christmas
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Beautifully colored and designed card! Thanks for playing with us at One Crazy Stamper and good luck in the challenge!
Fab layout and details, a lovely card... I really struggle with recipe challenges, my brain just doesn't work that way! Hugs, Lisa x
Such a sweet little fairy and you've coloured her so well. LOVE the vintage vibe ... and those gorgeous papers.
hugs, Asha
wow this is gorgeous
hugs Kate xx
Stunning card Lorraine sorry I'm late playing catch up here but I've been enjoying the weather LOL huggles Sue xxx
Aaah what a delightful image and a fabby vintage layout too, and thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More this month and good luck, Luv Sam x
Gorgeous card for Zoe's CCC challenge - love that image - and how wonderful that you used the sketch for this week's Completely Christmas challenge. Thanks also for entering this for all of my Craftyhazelnut challenges x
so stunning lorraine.the image is gorgeous and i love your design and fab papers ;D
xx coops xx
First of all, great blog! Love it, so cool. This image you colored is so pretty, wonderful colors, love the ribbon/bow and the sewing nicely done. Great added touch with the bell. Thanks for playing our challenge at One Crazy Stamper!
Leanne DT@OCS
Hi, this is a beautiful Christmas card! Thanks for joining in with the Winter Wonderland Challenge this week!
Hugs Lynsey x
Fabulous Christmas card...love it! Thank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck. xx
A beautiful card, lovely take on our sketch.Fabulous image and gorgeous colouring!
Thanks for sharing with us at Completely Christmas Challenge blog this week.
Hugs,
Sandy
Ooooha Christmas Card already! Must start myself! Love your Layering!Sewing looks Fad and the Perfect Image!
A wonderful vintage card Lorraine, love the image....a great take on the recipe. Carol x
I love your choice of image, beautiful details and the design too, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Great card - thanks for joining us at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge.
Helen x
THanks for joining my challenge. Fabulous card with lovely layers and combinations of colour and design. Hope all good with you and sorry I'm late.Zx
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