Monday 8 June 2009

New toys to play with....!

You may be forgiven for thinking that I have totally dropped off a cliff. Well, I can confirm that I am still alive and kicking and have in fact managed to make 4 whole cards this weekend! I know, I was stunned too! Unfortunately, I am not massively happy with any of them but refuse to put them in the bin so will be sharing them with you in the coming days. My mojo appeared fine and they went together easily enough but I didn't get that "I'm satisfied" feeling at the end of them... very odd!

This was my first card of the weekend and I actually think it is the one I like the least, which I find weird as I love all of the individual elements! I've been after some Kraft CS and this American Crafts DP for ages and so was pleased to finally get my hands on some to have a play. It was also an opportunity to ink up this super cute Gorjuss girlie from set 2, a recent 'shared' purchase with my pal Sheila. In my head, this card wasn't going to look like this, it just didn't translate brilliantly!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Gorjuss Set 2.
Paper: American Crafts 'Everyday', Bazzill Kraft CS, Core'dinations CS.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) and Copic markers.
Embellishments: Card Candy, crochet flower and ribbon from stash.

Hope you have all had a great weekend and aren't missing those blisteringly hot days too much!
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22 comments:

Victoria said...

Well I think this is gorgeous Stacey. Love the image, the cute paper and the crocheted flower. We often our harshest critics!! Can you let me know where you got your kraft paper/card from please as I too have been looking for some of this!
Hope you had a great weekened!
Hugs, Vicky -x-

Unknown said...

Stacey this is a Wonderful Card, can find fault with nothing, you know what we say about "being our worst critics" I look forward to seeing your other creations. Hugs Avril xxx

Julie Kettlewell - Stampin Up UK Independent Demonstrator - Order products 24/7 said...

Stacey I love this card, love the flower and everything! Jules x

Sarah said...

Hun this is gorgeous, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself! Love the fab dp and your colouring as always is perfect!
xx :0)

Sparkle and Flourish said...

This great stacey..has a very eye-catching clean and simple look. Love the crotchet flower and the fab image. Fab!
Judy xx

Natalie said...

Lovely card, great image and paper. x

Bev said...

Oooh I likey very muchly! How gorgeous is that bow sweetie!! Such f fabulous card that all works so well. Fabulous!! x

Anonymous said...

love this Stacey, great design. hugs rachxx

cats whiskers said...

Nothing wrong with this little beauty dear she looks perfect to me, cannot wait to see the rest
Hugs Jacqui x

NGCARDS said...

Love the bright summery feel on this card :) your colouring is fab! xxx

~amy~ said...

well, I think it turned out absolutely darling Stacey!

MarkerGeek said...

This is lovely! Works beautifully. Love this Gorjuss image so much.

Kit said...

what a gorgeous card these stamps are devine everytime I see them used I get envious and so I must get some...love the ribbon and the flower very cute

Beth said...

This is so fab! I love the cute buttons paper and how you tie the bows - just gorgeous!
Beth xx

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Stacey,l love the image and colours.

Hugs Riet.x

simplyfairies said...

Oh my I LOVE IT, Its fabulous..

Oh I have to have some of that paper!!

Sandra said...

Love it Stacey...lovely image coloured beautifully and great paper too!,
San x

Lynsey said...

Stacey I love this card!
Hugs Lynsey:)

Sam said...

Cute card, love these images, fab colouring, still can't seem to get the shading right!!
Sam x

Terry said...

Hiya Stacey wow hun what wonderfull new toys you have to play with and what a gorgeous card you made...just love the adorable image.....thanks for sharing. hugs terry

Anonymous said...

Well I don't know what you don't like about it as it is GORJUSS.

How on earth do you get your bow to look as great as that???? I need a tuturial off you for this please :D

Shell

Nicole Bailey said...

Well I LOVE it Stacey!
I love the kraft paper base...it's refreshing and very spring like. :o)