Saturday, 12 November 2011

Spots & Stripes - Secret Crafter Challenge

Hi all, firstly I would like to say a huge thank you for all your support for my blog candy and welcome to all the new followers, hope you take some inspiration from all my projects.  You still have time to enter the candy- please click on the link above if you would like to enter.

Onto my card for our challenge over on Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge. This week we would like to see your projects with spots and stripes.  So head on over and join in the fun.
For my card I used a very cute Lilly of the Valley image teamed with a postage stamp sentiment from Whimsy stamps. 
I made this card as a commission and was given full rein and this is what I came up with.  I love to go OTT on the embellishments! I have used crackle paint on the swirl to give it a nice shine and stability.

Copic Colours
RV34, 32, 11
G24, 21, 20
E44, 43, 41, 40
YR31.30
Hair - E27, 25, 31

This is the inside view on the easel card with a space to write a personal message.  Everything has been inked with walnut satin distress inks.  

Close up of the Whimsy sentiment.  I used the matching die cut to cut the image out.  They are easy to use as you get a clear plastic marking guide so you cut achieve a perfect cut.

Crafty Supplies 
Stamps - LOTV 
Whimsy - (Bunny Zoes)
Design papers - MME Blush - Craft Den
Ribbon, lace, brads, spacers & grapevine heart from stash
Magnolia Dohickeys - Butterflies and flowers
Spellbinder - Grand Border die
Flowers - Wild Orchid 
Twinkle dust and stickles for sparkle on the flowers.
Challenges I would like to enter
Fun with shapes and More - Die cut/punch (must use something three times - Circle die cut)
Inspire me Friday - Anything Goes 
Polka Doodles - Swirls and Pearls
Dutch Dare - Die cuts and punches 
My Mums Craft Shop - Sugar and spice
Crazy Amigos - Swirls 
Craft your Passion - Anything goes + Brown

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38 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good morning hunny! wow your card is soooooo pretty! so many elements to look at too! great job! and re your candy!! brilliant to see so many entries too! well done xx
hugs me x

Andie's Space said...

Hi Tamara,
OMG how wonderful is this?! Your image & colouring are fab & I love all the gorgeous embellishments. Have a great weekend.
Big Hugs,
Andie xx

Lou said...

Hi!there,your card is soooo gorgeous Tamara.Lots of pretty detail and your colours/colouring are really lovely too.
Your blog looks great :) and Big Congrats on your followers.
Have a lovely day,
hugs Lou.xxxx

Irene said...

OH my how absolutely adorable is this one again, great job Tamara!!

Enjoy the weekend, Irene

Fleur said...

Just stunning Tamara, the detail is so pretty
HUGZ Fleur xXx

Unknown said...

Wow! What a wonderful card! Hugs! Leah Ann

CraftyC said...

A stunning card Tamara, love the shape and so beautifully embellished
Clairexx

Curly said...

Wow Tamara this is gorgeous I love it
this is one absolutely stunning card,
Have the very best of weekends Hugs Bridget :0) x

downrightcrafty said...

oh totally gorgeous and such delicate colours and so much detail beautiful
Hugs Kate xx

marion said...

OMG this is soooo stunning !! So much to see on this one ! Hugs, Marion

Lisa Jane said...

This is so pretty and feminine .. gorgeous card
Lisa x

Lisa Cornwall said...

wow, this is stunning. love it, so much detail. so gorgeous. xx

Heidi said...

What a a wonderful card Tamara!
Beautiful colours and design as always:)
The image is so cute and your colouring is fantastic.
Have a lovely weekend, hugs:)

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Tamara, Oooh, I love this image, it was in my first post on my blog, so holds a special place - and you have coloured this little twosome so wonderfully as you always do. I love the scalloped pretty easel card and such wonderful details as ever, Hugs, Teresa x

Doreen said...

Wow Tamara this is such a pretty card,I love the image and the scalloped easel.xxx

Claire said...

Stunning card Tamara - love all the pretty florals and sweet image and a fabulous shape too. Hugs, Claire x

Lorraine Mcneil said...

Hey Tamara. woo hoo, I'm loving this as usual. You never cease to amaze. Just beautiful.
Hugs. Lorraine. p.s hows the kitties? All going good, I hope. Too funny......

Vicky said...

So gorgeous Tamara...love the pretty layout and super embellies too hun...

have a lovely afternoon...hugs Vicky xx

Unknown said...

Love the circle easel card, it's just beautiful. The postage stamp sentiment is perfect! found at inspire me fridays

Karen said...

Gorgeous Tamara, such pretty colours you've used too.
xx

Mary J said...

Wow, jsut so very pretty Tamara!

Inkypinkycraft said...

What a beautiful card with super sweet colour scheme, love all the embellishments and festive blog too!!! Trace x

CraftinGranny said...

You are the queen of shaped cards Tamara and I so love this one with all the beautiful layers and goodies you've used. Absolutely gorgeous! "Hugs"

Helen said...

Beautiful card Tamara - so pretty!
Helen x

Sonia said...

Tamara a beautiful card. Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs Sonia xx

Linny said...

Amazing as always Tamara. Linda x

Unknown said...

Beautiful as always!
You are so very cardclever;))

Have a nice, new week;)

Hugs Line

lis-m said...

Oh my! this is just stunning... thanks for joining us over ' Polkadoodles this week. Good luck!
Hugs xx

Elise said...

Oh my goodness gracious Tamara!!!! Wow wow wow! This is incredibly STUNNING!!!!! I loooove OTT embellishments too! hehe .. the more the merrier I say! :) You have done such a FABULOUS job with laying everything out so beautifully!!! i LOVE IT!

Hugs,
Elise

Anonymous said...

Totally gorgeous and amazing creation.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion. Hope to see you again next week :D
Lisa x

PinksyDoodles said...

This is so gorgeous and girly Tamara. Thank you for sharing with us at Polka Doodles this week.
Clare x

Cheryl said...

So sweet! I love all the pretty details you included.

The Crafty Blonde said...

Simply stunning card, love the gorgeous image and oh so pretty embellishments so gorgeous. Thanks for joining us this week at MMCS.
Lyndsey xx

BrossArtAddiction said...

Oh wow this is amazing, such yummy details everywhere you look! Beautiful job! :D

Hugz,
xx Tracey xx

Gaynor Greaves said...

Tamara, your cards are amaaaazing, so much detail, gorgeous, thanks for sharing with us at MMCS, hope to see you again, Gaynor DT :)

Joey said...

Tamara this is absolutely stunning, beautiful details and design. Joey x

sandra's crafty corner said...

wow tamara thats gorgeous, fab shape too,thanks for joining us at dutch dare with our dies and punches theme, wishing you the best of luck in our challenge.
hugs sandra dt

sweetpea said...

Wow What a fantastic card, love the iamge, the colouring all of it.
Jan :)X

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