What a lovely day we are having here!!!! the sun is shining, husband is cutting the grass in the garden (I'm still a bit poorly... but trying to enjoy the sun a bit!!!) and as it is Alaia's birthday, she still has to cut her cake... Not having a party, as I haven't got the energy and feeling really unwell... But Alaia is still so happy! She's such a happy and content child!!! I can't believe my little princess is 5 today....
I'll show you the card I've made for her in the next few days...one of my favourites so far!!!
But let's go back to today's card... We have a new challenge at
and the challenge this week is....
Colour Inspiration!!!
(plus a sentiment) don't forget!
beautiful colours!!!
Our sponsor this week is Aurora Wings
you should really take a look at their Etsy shop... it's full of fantasy and magical beauties!!!
They very kindly donated an image for me to work with, I chose Water Lily Fairy - Lotus.
and I can tell you... I used ALL the colours in my card!!! it's one of the busiest and most colourful cards I've ever made!!! I had a lot of fun making it...
The Papers I've used are all from the Recollections Signature Fabulous Girl paper pad... I'm loving this paper pads I get from TK Maxx here in the UK... they all come from America... This one for example is from the famous Michaels!!! I've never been in America... but if I ever go... Michaels will be one of my stops!!! lol.
I used my Tim Holtz Distress Tool to distress the borders of all the papers.
I also hand-stitched the borders of the bottom layers with white thread.
I coloured the image with Promarkers and Flexmarkers. I bought some Flexmarkers the other day and I can tell you I'm hooked!!! I love the brush style tip!!!
The colours I used are:
Flexmarkers: Watermelon, Tea Rose, Wild Orchid, Pink Pearl, Celestial Blue and Cadet Blue.
Promarkers: Duck Egg, Turquoise, Buttercup, Mustard, Blush and Almond.
To finish off the card I used:
A blue doily from local shop
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Butterfly punch
my new Tattered Lace Leaf Branches die
Lace and ribbon and gems from local shops
as you may know, I'm a challenge junkie... I love making cards that fit as many challenges as they can!!! For me it's part of the fun of making cards!!! today is one of the busy challenge days...
I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges!!!!
As you like it - favourite style of stitching (faux or real) and why: my favourite style of stitching is hand-stitch... I don't use a machine. and I love the texture that real stitching gives to the cards. I used it a lot on my cards.
Crafty Boots - Sparkle (I used gems)
I really hope you like my card! if you do, don't forget to leave me some love in the comments...
and don't forget to follow!! :)
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your support....
Until next time!!!
Fabulous card love the beautifully coloured image and all the details and embellishments and textures you have used-I am with you I list all the challenges then try and make a card to fit as many challenges as I can
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Just popping back to say-- thank you for joining us at CFTH
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
Lovely card, lots of colours and details, thanks for playing along at The Paper Shelter Spring challenge, good luck, hugs, Colette xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, and so many wonderful details to look at! Thanks for sharing it with us at Delightful Challenges, "Bloom"! :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, super colours and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Wow, I'm speechless! Each element so precisely thought-out and placed in the right myasto.Blagodarya that include this landscaped with us in The Crazy Challenge.
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What a pretty card. I love all the accent and details. Thanks for joining us this week at Hiding In My Craft Room.
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Outstanding card, I LOVE the colours you have used, awesome. Great layout and fab embellishments. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
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Wow! What a great design, love all the layers and how you have combined all the elements. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.
ReplyDeleteHi Mirella, such a beautiful card with that lovely image and the gorgeous pastel colours. Thanks for joining us at Polkadoodles this time
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Gorgeous card Mirella. Love how you combined all the colours for this beauty. Thanks for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky this week. Pat K x
ReplyDeleteAll the beautiful Spring colors here, and I really like the bingo card! Thanks so much for joining us at Through the Craft Room Door this week.
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Hi Mirella..wow gorgeous colourful card, looks fab, Hope you had a lovely Easter x carol
ReplyDeleteVery nice project. The style is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Spring/Easter card. Thanks for playing at LRS.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Fabulous image and a whole rainbow of delicious colours! Thanks for sharing your lovely creation with us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
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This is gorgeous. I love the sweet image and such pretty colours with beautiful detailing too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking part in. A Gem of a Challenge.
Sue xx
What a colorful & sweet card! Love the image & it looks like you had a lot of fun with it too! Thanks so much for joining us this week at QKR Stampede!
ReplyDeleteWow Mirella! Gorgeous card! I love your image, your fabulous coloring and all the wonderful embellishments.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your wonderful creation with us at The Squirrel and The Fox. I am your newest follower and would love to have you follow my blog also.
Hope to see you again next challenge. Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Gloria DT
http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com
This card shouts SPRING! Lovely, and so many pretty details, nice! Super job! Thanx for joining us at CC&CC. Hugs, Joanne
ReplyDeletelovely card. Love all the details. Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Mirella, great use of the colours. And love the embellishments you have used. Thanks for sharing with us at CFAS.
ReplyDeleteCindy DT.
So bright and cheerful. Really lovely. Thanks for joining us over at the Paper Shelter this week.
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Marie
Hello!
ReplyDeleteThis is so neat! What a colorful card!
Thank you for participating in the TPS challenge this week!
Good Luck!
Hug Lena
Fab card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the Fairy Tale Challenge.
Andrea :-)
A lot of brights colors for your card ! Many thanks to join Crafty Ribbons Challenge from Christelle DT.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, and I love the color combo. Thanks for joining us this week for our "Spring Celebrations Challenge." Come back to join us again and good luck.
ReplyDeleteKaral QKR Stampede DT
Very neat design. I like all the different textures. Thanks for playing at HIMCR.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. Lots of lovely embellishments, fun image, nice design!
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in Sweet Stampin's Lots of Layers Challenge!
The colors are so lovely, bright, and fun! Wonderful card! Thanks for dropping this off on our doorstep this week at 613 Avenue Create!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute card :) nice colours. thanks for joining digisketch challenge this time :) Steph DT
ReplyDeleteLovely card, well done! Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge.
ReplyDeletegroetjes, Ellen
Beautiful card with lovely colors! Thanks for joining our Anything Goes or Spring/Easter Challenge this fortnight at Craftitude!
ReplyDeleteLove your card so much prettiness
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Polkadoodles this time
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This is a gorgeous creation, love the lush colours.
ReplyDeleteThank you also for joining us at Bunny Zoes, hope you will join us for our new challenge.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx