19 April 2012

Christmas In April!

This is my third post for today, please scroll down to see my Delightful Challenges & Willow creations! Hugs xx

Lol no idea how this happened but 2 Christmas cards in one day?!?
I tell ya its this blinkin weather heatings on yet again??!!

Anyhoos its time for a new challenge over at MAWTT & Hazel the pain has picked

CHRISTMAS IN APRIL



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Merry Monday- fab sketch
Deep Ocean- song inspiration- Let It Snow!
Shopping Our Stash- water related- snow!

Goodies I have Used
Image- 'Girlz Winter' by Bugaboo
5" square card blank
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Eyes- azure
Hair- raw sienna, pastel yellow & primrose
Hat- burgundy, crimson & walnut
Jumper & gloves- turquoise & marine
Scarf- cocktail pink & antique pink
Trousers- black, burgundy & crimson
Boots- umber, caramel, sandstone, cocktail pink & antique pink
Snow- cool aqua, soft aqua & aquamarine

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Christmas Joy' by 1st Edition from Crafty Emma's Store
Turquoise card my stash
Snowflakes cut on my Ecraft using a free svg by Birds Cards
Turquoise gems by MME from Crafty Emma's Store
Colour distressing done using Time Holtz tumbled glass

Our sponsor this week is the fab Bugaboo, the winner will recieve 7 digi images of their
 choice wow, great prize!


Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab Christmas creations my teamies have made this week!
Hugs xx 


21 comments:

Lisa Jane said...

ooh i think the image looks fab with those papers -
Lisa x

nicolet said...

It´s a lovely card!
Hugs nicolet

Hazel (Didos) said...

Love this card the pretty papers work brilliantly with it, Love Me xoxo

Judith said...

Love your design for this card Shell lovely colours and embellies - it feels like Christmas already! hugs Judith x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Cute Christmas card Shell love the image and your colouring x

Claire said...

This is a lovely card, great image and colours and love the snowflakes. Hugs, Claire x

Jayne A said...

Fabulous card and I love those papers.

Hugs
Jayne
x

Unknown said...

Super crimbo card, great image, love it! Jo xxx

Sue B said...

This is gorgeous Shell !! you have coloured Girlz Winter beautifully!! The lush paper and snowflakes are perfect!
Big Hugs
Sue xx

cotnob said...

Fab card Shell, I love Winnie in her Purple Christmas outfit as well, I know the weather has taken a turn for the worse, but Christmas cards in April!!!!! Well at least you won't be in a made rush in December like I always am.
Pauline
x

Wendy said...

Such a cute Christmas card! Love that image and your pretty papers! Thanks for playing along this week over at Merry Mondays! :)

Debbie said...

Hi Shell, wow you have been a busy bee.Really funky image. Love your card and as for your snow flakes these are lush.Hugs Debbie x

Notes by Nina said...

Wonderful card, love the snowflakes and papers.

DesignerDiva said...

3 great cards today Shell and on the back of a holiday too! If I'm away for any length of time I struggle to get back into crafting - you haven't!
Hope you had a good time
Hugs Laurie x

mick taylor said...

What a clever girl you are x

coops said...

gorgeous card shell.love your papers and design and fab image ;D

xx coops xx

Unknown said...

Hi Shell,
as ever what a fabulous card , your cards are always so colourful and you use great images.
I am just catching up viewing as I have been poorly, feeling much better now and will be posting soon.
You have been making some fabulous cards since I have been away
well done Hugs Elaine

Catie Cuddles said...

What a fab image and cool colours!

Lesley said...

Your colouring is outstanding. A fun Christmas card! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday Shell.

paige said...

so fun to see a snow card in our challenge this week! So happy you joined us at Shopping Our Stash!

Leslie Hanna said...

Isn't it amazing how much stuff we use on our cards? I love the pastel-y papers for a winter-themed card. Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!