Thursday 12 March 2009

Back with a few cards!

Hi everyone! I finally motivated myself into doing a few cards, and I actually enjoyed it! So maybe it's not quite time to give up just yet? Perish the thought! I'm gonna make this post short and sweet as I have an early start and late finish tomorrow (I hate early starts!!!).

The first card is for Friday Sketchers blog, this week's sketch was by Murmur of France, a nice sketch to work with...


The image is from the Penny Black 2009 collection, it's called "sun dried". Coloured with brush markers, papers are from my stash so sorry I don't have a clue who they're made by. The sentiment is embossed using the Cuttlebug "Friend" folder.

The second card is for the Stamp Something "Favourite Somethings" challenge, as my favourite bear as a little girl (other than Care Bears) was Paddington...


The image was from a free stamp on a craft mag last year (can't remember which one - sorry), coloured with w/c paints. Papers are from Basic Grey Cupcake collection, ribbon is from Hubbihobby and sentiment from Clare Curd's Signature Range. The little paws are stamped using a stamp from Tanda Stamps.

The third and final card is for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge, this week it's a 3,2,1 recipe...


Three brads, two ribbons, one flower. Brads, ribbon and papers are from Papermania, ribbon is from Dovecraft. Embossing done on Cuttlebug using "swirls" folder. The image (which I think is so cute) is called "Rainin' daisies" from Penny Black. Sentiment is again from Clare Curd's Range.

Well that's it for tonight as off to bed now to get a decent night's sleep! Nighty night!

10 comments:

Louby said...

Hi Shelly, I'm in the same state as u at the mo. Can't get motivated to do cards, I think is a mix of work, tired and kids. I'm off work tomorrow so hopefully might get something done. You have been busy though and have made some great looking cards. I really must have a go at stamping on acetate- yours looks fab.
speak soon
Louby x

The Crafty Den said...

Oh wow Shelly, your mojo is definitely safe and well. All your cards are fantastic. I especially like the friday sketchers card. Have a great weekend. Hugs, Denise x

Murielle said...

Fabulous card, Shelly!!!
I love your composition, the papers and colours are wonderful.
Marvellous look.
You have beautifully interpreted my sketch.
Thanks for your participation FS.
Hugs, Mumur

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Linanna DESIGNS said...

Wow Shelly 3 gorgeous cards hunny. You most certainly must not give up on your crafting. Your cards are just gorgeous hunny. Looking forward to seeing more fabulous creations over the weekend. Hugs Linda x

Anonymous said...

J'aime beaucoup cette nouvelle série de cartes.
Paddington est toujours aussi adorable.
A très vite. Sylvie

Kath Stewart said...

gorgeous card for the challenge Shelly and love that super cute image.......thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC
Hugs Kath xxxxxx

katy said...

Hi Shelly, how are you ? Loving all these cards...sooooo pretty, have a nice weekend xx

The Crafty Blonde said...

Lovley set of cards, they all look fab. Looks like your mojo is back.
Lyndsey xx

ella bella said...

wow Shelly fabulous cards, i love all the detail in the first one and the bright colours and the penny black one is so pretty. beautiful work
hope you have a great weekend
Tracy x