Saturday, November 10, 2012

Pretty in Lavender

Hi Everybody,

Hope you all had a great week, and are ready for the weekend.  It's been a little crazy for me, as I've been taking mom to the dentist, my little dog (Opie) to the vet, or picking up supplies for one thing or the other.  Plus I've been working hard at learning to groom, so I too am glad to see the weekend here.

This card was inpired by a card by Wendy of lollydollycrafts.  You can see the card she created further down on the page on the link to her blog.  Wendy also has tutorials, and trust me when I tell you, just browsing her blog is worth the trip!

I stressed a bit over this card for a couple of reasons.  One, I so wanted to cut the paper similar to Wendy's card, but I don't have a cutting machine.  Two, the paper (not sure of the manufacturer) was part of a gift package, and I only had one copy and didn't want to mess it up. . . gulp!  I practiced a bit on some plain paper and simplified the cut a little, but I still was almost in a panic before I even got started.  Nevertheless, I managed to get through it....whew! 

The stamp, by Saturated Canary, is called "Haley Harley", and was colored with Promarkers.  I made the leaves out of some ribbon, and made the stick pin just using a simple pearl.  The bows were made from ribbon and lace, and the beads and flowers are from my stash.  The rhinestones I got from good ole Walmart.

Now, I think my photographing is getting better (thanks to my dear sweet husband buying me a better camera), but the odd thing about this image is the pinkish flowers are not pink, they are a lavender/purple color.  I have no idea why I could not get the picture right, and may end up with a new photo upload, if I can get it figured out soon.

With all that said, thank you for taking time out of your day and stopping by.





I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - Pearls and Flowers
Totally Paper Crafts - Cute and Girly
Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy - Favorite Color
Forever Friends - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

27 comments:

Doreen said...

Beautiful card,love the image and fabulous details.xxx

Denise said...

This is gorgeous Judy. Love the colour combo you have chosen and that SC image is so adorable. Amazing hand cutting too.
Hugs
Denise xx

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is awesome Judy. I adore your colouring and super layout.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Anonymous said...

beautiful card lovely image colouring and colours fab shape xx

Teresa Arsenault said...

This is fabulous, Judy. Blessing hugs, Teresa

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Judy, I like the shape the sweet image, the flowers and the ribbon.
Kevin xx

Wendy said...

Fab card Hun I love it and the colours are one off my fav thank you for your kind words about my blog it makes it all worth it if I can inspire just one person hugs Wendy

Unknown said...

Judy, this is so stunning and I will check out Wendy's blog too as this appeals to me. The colours and whole design are just gorgeous...luv annie..xx

Jamie_G said...

Beautiful!! Love all the details!

Penny said...

Love your shaped card, Judy! Beautiful paper & colors, wonderful design, fabulous embellishments, and a superb job of coloring that sweet SC image! :^)
Hugs, Penny

PaperDaisies said...

Love your card. The image has been coloured beautifully. Thank you for joining us over at Crafty Catz. Hugs Nina

Unknown said...

Hi what beautiful colours and the image is so sweet too thanks for sharing your work with us at CRAFTY CATZ hug sassyxx

ahlers5 said...

So pretty. Love the coloring and the image. This is perfect for any little girl. The leaves are perfect!

Brodders said...

Fab :) Thanks for joining us at PTW - Jane

Tammy said...

Absolutely adorable image and card! The background is so lovely and the embellishments are just perfect! Glad to hear all is well at your end!

WeirdCat said...

Judy this is gorgeous, love the corner bow and pins, the image is so cute too and your colouring is fab
Ruth x

Wendy L said...

Fantastic card, thanks for joining us at Forever Friends, xxx

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Really beautiful, I love the shape and the colours and the floral arrangement is gorgeous
Lindsay xx

Karen said...

Gorgeous Judy, love the shape too. We all have problems with colours being different when photographed, I wouldn't worry about it too much. :-)

xx

Pretty Paper Junkie said...

I stress over my cards too. I sometimes forget that you can always start over. This turned out real sweet. Your coloring is awesome and I love the little piggy with the tutu!

Shelby said...

Well you definitely didn't mess up this card! Love all of the different shapes of purple you've used and the little pop of teal is spot on great. And marvelous coloring of this sweet image.

Shelby

Donna said...

Absolutely adorable card Judy, very pretty indeed. Donna x

Kimberly said...

Oh my what a stunning card..i just love how you embellish and the coloured image is fabulous...tfs...
as for the paper i use i get it here...http://www.thescrappingnook.ca/store/ at 30cents a sheet. I do know there are many suppliers in the USA give me a day or two and i'll try and find them for you...i'm not sure if what i have is the solar white but that was what i was looking for...the supplier can't tell me...don't figure eh??

Maire Gamber said...

What a beautiful shape card! I love the image and the soft look of the card! I am your latest follower!
Hugs,
MarieXX

KraftyKoolKat said...

Left you an award on my blog for you to pick up. You deserve it sweetie you are doing so well and are a great inspiration.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Wendy said...

Adorable and so gorgeous ...Thanks for playing along with us at Totally Papercrafts this week.
Wendy xx

Carol Ric said...

Beautiful card and coloring. I love the SC images. Have you tried putting white card stock behind and under your card before taking a photo. It works pretty good most times for me.

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