Thursday 23 April 2009

Quick couple of cards...

I made these the other day and I quite like them. Tried a bit of distressing edges on the Tilda card and the other was to use up some scraps I had and try out a tip I saw online about using the 5-petal flower punch from SU to make different flowers. I liked it a lot, very easy to do and you wouldn't know it is from the same punch...
And I noticed that my Versafine inkpad has taken a beating. I forgot to put the lid back on a few nights ago and only replaced it the next morning *oops* and now it won't stamp that well anymore. Might have to buy a new one which is unfortunate, I am on a buying ban until I complete 50 cards! So far I have 6...
Well here they are, hope you like them:





I used Basic Grey "Urban Prairie" papers, Sizzix leaf stem die, Nestabilities Labels 3, Papermania brad, Craftworkcards dome paper circles and a sentiment from a set by My sentiments exactly (You can see my Versafine packing up there...)



I used the Urban Prairie papers again for this, edges distressed, Tilda image is coloured with pencils and blended with Sansador, flowers are Prima and attached with Papermania brads, a charm from my stash is hanging by a chain from one. The butterflies are cut out of a sheet of the paper and I added some faux stitching.
Thanks for stopping by today!

17 comments:

Ruth said...

These are really beautiful.The colours are so fresh.
Thanks very much for your detailed feedback on the images on my blog. It's very much appreciated, Ruth x

Lesley said...

aww these are gorgeous Alex...Good Luck with ur buying ban!! I always give in!!! hehehe
Luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Tanmo said...

Fab cards, love turqoiusey colour! you can buy a new ink pad, as thats an essential lol, just dont get tempted with anything else! xxx

Elaine Stark said...

Beautiful colours and lovely flowers. Elaine

Foxcraft said...

Gorgeous cards hun, I'd LOVE to be able to shade and colour the way you do, they're fantastic!

Julie said...

Quite beautiful and fabulous colour choices! lots of lovely detail too! Juliexx

craftypagan said...

Wow these are so beautiful! The colours are so fresh and light!

Michele Kovack said...

Both of these are gorgeous!!!

amanda stokes said...

Hi!two gorgeous cards love them!
hugs amanda xx

Caroljenks said...

Alex these are gorgeous! Those BG papers are stunning and your layouts always amaze me!

I LOVE them!

Carol x

Tina'sAngels said...

Really lovely cards.. love your blog.
Tina
http://christinasretreat.blogspot.com/

Crystal said...

These are gorgeous!!! love your colors and all your deets!!! beautiful!

craftypagan said...

Wow this card is stunning! You are so talented. I have an award for you to collect over on my blog. Love Rowena

ButterflyBeadwear said...

Hehehehe
I know this is a super little card because I am lucky enough to own it!!!!
I just stumbled upon your blog by accident!! I shall mention your candy on my blog, and I thinkI shall have a go at your stetch-thanks again for your gorgeous card wallet.
Tammy xx butterflybeadwear.blogspot.com

♥Silvana♥ said...

vary pretty!!!

Merry said...

What fantastic colours and terrific layout.

XxJULESxX said...

Just gorgeous Alex as usual!!!!!i love looking through your blog!!!