Tuesday 1 July 2008

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Thanks a Latte

I've been naughty...... Even though my birthday isn't until tomorrow, I've convinced Ali to let me have my Cuttlebug a little bit early! I knew I was going to love it but I mean, wow, isn't it great?! So far I've only got two embossing folders - Perfectly Paisley and Swiss Dots (of course!) - but I can see myself acquiring some more soon :o)
This is the first card that I have made with my new toy and I'm afraid that it looks far better in the flesh than it unfortunately does in this picture! As it is a thank you card, it is also going to be my entry for this weeks Papertake Weekly Challenge.

The image is a RAK from Dawn, one of my SBS sisters. I think it might be a Stampin' Up stamp, but please don't quote me on that! I've coloured the birdie with watercolour pencils and highlighted the flower with an adhesive gem. The card stock is Bazzill Bling and I've used my new Fiskars 'Cloud' scissiors to cut the scalloped edges. I finished the card with ribbon and some brads.

Just before I sign off, sorry I've not been about too much this week but I've been tied up making the gifts for our SBS Secret Sister Swap. Although I am enjoying doing something different, I never realised that it would be so time consuming! Once I've finished everything, posted it all and had confirmation that my secret sister has received it, I will share some pics with you but I don't want to do so yet as I don't want to spoil the surprise for her!

Hope everyone is well,
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13 comments:

Jenn said...

Welcome to the cuttlebug craze! It gets worse from here, you'll want to own every folder...LOL!!! :D I my personal fave is the Swiss Dots folder and you did a fabulous job on you card with it. Your card is very cute and I love all the yellow!!! TFS! :D

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous card Stacey, and love the effect of your new cuttlebug embossing.. fabulous machine isn't it and so easy to use, Happy Brithday for tomorrow, Big Hugs, Nikki x

Rach said...

Happy birthday Stacey for tomorrow, you did a fab job on your card with the help of your new prezzie!
love the colour that you have used and that cute chick image. hugs rach.xx

Bev said...

Oh this is just too cute! Happy birthday for tomorrow

Jill said...

fab card, love the colours and layout Jill x

Lorraine said...

Such a bright and cheerful card. Have a wonderful day tomorrow.

Anonymous said...

aw your card is really `tweet` Stacey:0x

Mandy said...

lovely card Stacey, image is very cute!

Mandy

De Ruijsbroekjes said...

Such a lovely thank you bird ! Very sweet colours so sunny :-)

Sheila Hallworth said...

just gorgeous. i lo-ooooooooove yellow too! and i also love my cuttlebug folders, it's difficult to stop myself from embossing EVERYTHING!

Dawn Wheeler said...

Realy pretty card ,beautiful image and colours ,Dawnx

mel4christ said...

That is adorable. Love the yellow, so cheery!

Mrs Mayne said...

Fab card! Love the swiss dots folder - still on my 'to get' list!! Thanks for joining us for the challenge and Happy Birthday for today! x