What a busy few days it has been, I was preparing some cards for one of the shops that sells my cards and was expecting to go next week, when they rang and brought it forward to Thursday THIS week - which is fine, expect it meant that all of those cards I had started, or was 'tweaking' that were just sitting on my desk...would have to be finished. I actually got through a fair bit yesterday...I made 6 copies of this card and also finished 8 others that just needed flowers or bling added. At 1am I could do no more and was finding it hard to focus....and felt like I was getting on top of it all, when I realised I had an order of baby knitting that had to be to the hospital on Thursday morning as well...panic stations - 8 little jumpers that needed either fur 'trim' or rosebuds on them....so it has been a busy day...with another one looming tomorrow!!
These cards are for the Die Cut Dreams Challenge - this weeks challenge is to use corners and curls...in whatever way we please. I have used a scalloped border punch on the corners of the DP and used swirls with the layered flowers. Tilda has been coloured with chalks - I bet you knew that before I even said it! LOL! The Swirl is part of a Cuttlebug Die that was part of a BRAK sent to me by the 'House of Smethers' and the button is part of a collection that was given me from a friend - they are all fabulous for cards!
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Mon, Jul 06, 2009 @ 10:41 PM
Linda! this is a masterpiece for sure.. I have this little darling tilda... haven't colored her in these colors... I love them... what a darling creation.. love the button, the fun corners, the swirl.. well.. I just love everything!!
I haven't colored with chalks for ages, love the soft look!
Sounds like you need a bigger plate... cause the one you have is really overflowing!!
get some rest girl... so you can wow with creations tomorrow!
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Judy
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" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~
Registered: July 26, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 11788
Mon, Jul 06, 2009 @ 11:55 PM
Good Heavens Linda - how do you do it being so busy!!! This card is so 'YOU'!!! Vintage, lovely design, beautifully coloured and the sentiment is perfect!!!
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 2:21 AM
Tell me about it Linda - this buiness of making mulitiples!! Thank heavens for me, I don't have to worry about store deadlines....... but if I make 1 - I make 4 or 5 of the same. Otherwise I just cannot keep with family/ friend demand for cards!! OH sigh!!! But this is just so delightful!! Beautiful colouring!! Such a fabulous layout!!! Maybe I should commision you to make cards for me!!! ;) What do you charge??? PM Me!!!!
I just put together another 4 of the bear card I made the other day - slightly different colours and layouts - maybe I'll but the one that is blue in the gallery tommorow....... but now I get to start on about 3 of the same anniversary cards!! LOL!!!! But I really like the image!! Deadline... July 18 - my son and his girlfriends 1st year of dating anniversary -and then on the 23 of July - 26 years for Dave and I. Dave won't even notice that I will give him the same card as I make for ds and his gf!!!;) And that's a good thing!! LOL!! He keeps asking me - when are you going to start on your Christmas cards................sigh.
Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 6:36 AM
Precious little girl! I especially love your corner technique, very pretty. Better calm down and settle in with making your cards. You don't want your favorite hobby to turn into a nightmare.
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44964
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 8:30 AM
GF, your chalking is out of this world!!!!!! Yikes! So gorgeous!!!! Love your card! I also love the dp! Perfect!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 1:30 PM
Linda, you are one busy lady, but you never sacrifice the quality of your cards. They always have your personality shine through and I'm always looking forward to the next one. Tilda looks so very cute and I love how you colored her. Your layered flower w/button is gorgeous, love that b/g paper and the sentiment is right on!! Great job Linda!! TFS!
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