31 May 2012

English Girl!

This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see my Willow Sketchie creation & pop back later to see my Delightful Challenges! 
Hugs xx


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAZEL (DIDOS) HAVE A FAB DAY HUNNIE XX

Moving Along With The Times have a fab challenge for you this week

RED, WHITE & BLUE!

I had so much fun putting this card together getting sticky & just playing! Thanks to my gorgeous hubby who nipped out the other night to get some shopping & came back with a magazine with a free paper stack.....just proves he does listen, because I mentioned ages ago that I loved the Portabello Road papers but refused to pay the money for them.....well the magazine is one I usually buy anyhoos, but hadn't been anywhere since it was released! He is a good lad! xxx



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafting Life's Pieces- great sketch
Can You Digi It?- UK colours
Creative Craft Challenge- red white & blue
Cupcake Craft- Royalty
PanPastels- Jubilee

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'English Girl' from the England set by Digi My World
6" scalloped square card blank
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Hair- gold, canary & lemon
Headband & bobbles- burgundy, crimson & amaranth red
Dress- burgundy, crimson, amaranth red, royal blue & sapphire
Boots- egyptian blue, royal blue & sapphire
Ground- khaki, soft khaki & light fawn

Papers & Embellishments
Faux stitching done using a cinnamon Promarker with fine nib
DP- 'Portabello Road' by Papermania (free with magazine)
Pearl, red & blue card from my stash
Bunting stamp off the Forever Friends, 'New Arrivals collection
Cherry divine twine
Union flag ribbon from The Range
Flower die cut by Marianne D LR0110
Leaf flourish die cut by Marianne D LR0151
Butterfly punch by Tonic

This weeks sponsor is Digi My World, the winner will receive a $10 voucher to spend instore!  


Thank you for stopping by today & leaving me your comment. I really do appreciate you taking the time!
hugs xx

19 comments:

Mau xx said...

Hi Shell, Love the card sweetie, The image is coloured beautifully. Love your flourish and flower too, Brilliant creation xx
Hugs Mau xx

kelly ledder said...

fab card Shell, I love that digi, love this theme too I will have to have a go!

Kelly x

The Craft Bucket said...

So many fabulous 'red, white & blue' creations being entered and yours it just gorgeous. Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Craft Challenges & good luck. Jane (GDT) x

Sue B said...

Aww that's so sweet of Nige to get the mag with papers!! and they look fab here.. Love how you've coloured this little lady too. Love the bunting and the flower and leaves - it's a stunning card hun!
Big hugs
Sue xx

Judith said...

Really cool card shell - love the red white and blue!!!- think i've seen a few like this today lol hugs judith x

Lisa Jane said...

Fab card .. a real British celebration
Lisa x

Debs said...

Fabulous card Shell - amazing colouring and the ribbon is lush :o)
Have a great day.
Debs xx

Joey said...

This just makes me smile Shell, FANTASTIC card. Joey x

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ah this is brill and WOAH that ribbon is ace, Love Me oxox

DesignerDiva said...

a fabulous days work again Shell, I'm lovin' Alfie below lol he is a real cutie, great details on this and I've never seen a tunnel card before so was chuffed with that one too!
Well done hunny!!
Hugs Laurie xx

coops said...

so stunning shell.love the fab colours and bunting and the image is gorgeous :D

xx coops xx

mixamatoasties said...

Great image! It's fab.

Thanks for joining in at Creative Craft Challenges.

Susan

Eulanda said...

Soooo cute! Love that die, your flower is sweet and great banner! Also, great take on the sketch from CLP and thanks for joining us this month! Hugs!

Eileen said...

Well done you ... this is just fab!
and well done hubby for picking up the magazine!
Thank you for joining us at the PanPastel Challenge. E x

Claire said...

Brilliant card Shell - love this image and your bunting it fab too. Hugs, Claire x

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Really gorgeous hun, I love the cute image and the bunting and the flourish look gorgeous, love it. Thank you for joining in with the PanPastel challenge blog
Lindsay xx

NancyD said...

Beautiful coloring Shell. Love the overall design and super image. Thanks for joining us this week at Creative Craft Challenges. NancyD

Delphine said...

Fantastic card, perfect for our challenge! I love the super cute image! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Delphine xx

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

evening Shell :) Love your card this week and the LO and papers are just perfect. I have a 'thing' for bunting at the moment and I adore yours! Have a great weekend :))