ADFD Challenge #34 - Pastel Colours

For this challenge I have used the image 'Flower Blossom' -
a freebie given for this challenge, although any of Tammy's images
can be used.  I took the image, and using PS, I copied the flower
and added two more, moving them around to make a more
interesting picture.  I also added grass.  I used Nestabilities
Lacey Ovales around the image, and threaded ribbon through
the holes.  For the edging I used Edgeabilities Classic Triple
Scallop.  The yellow spotted background is from a Quite Contrary
Paper Pad.  The brad is from Recollections.  I used gold shiny
shelf paper behind the Edgeabilities and paper pieced the
flowers.  Tip: if you use this shelf paper as matting, stick it to
thick cardstick before cutting out.

A Card For My Granddaughter Yehela

Yehela is five this week and this is the card I made for her.
As you will see, I have used the same cardstock as in my
previous card.  Well, the cardstock was out already and
anyway I like the colours.

I Googled the fairy and around the image I used Nestabilities
Labels Twenty-Two. I paper pieced the fairy a little and
added sparkle to her wings.  I inked around the label.
On the green cardstock I used a Cuttlebug  embossing
folder. I wish manufacturers would put the name of the
folders on the folders themselves as I don't remember
all the names of the embossing folders all the time! I
then went around the green cardstock with a distressing
tool by Tom Holtz.  The sentiment I made on Word.
As my granddaughter is into fairies and princesses I
hope she will like my card.  I have also made a scrapbook
page for her, and this I will put up soon.

A Card For Vickie - From Nana Vic's

Here is a card that I made for Vickie, who is a bit under 

the weather at the moment and her keen followers decided 

to make cards for her to cheer her up.  The cards will be 

sent to her, as well as posted on her site at CDAC, 

which is a wonderful site for those interested in digi stamps.

The delightful digi image is by Vickie, and coloured on the 

computer. Not much to explain about this card. I like the 

green and red together. I went around the green cardstock 

matting the image and the with a distressing tool and used a 

Cuttlebug embossing folder "Swiss Dots" on the red 

cardstock. I did the sentiment on Word and used the green 

brad from my stock. I coloured the flower to match the colour 

on the little girl's dress and paper pieced the image.

Charleston Cutie by JenLee

I tried a new method (for me) to make the background
for this delightful image.  I used masking tape and
stuck down small pieces of different colours all over
the cardstock.  I then embossed the card using my
Cuttlebug - but the embossing can hardly be seen.
I then put some ink over the cardstock and then
used one coat of embossing powder over the
whole surface.  I coloured the image to match the
colours of the background and cut it out using
Nestabilities Lacey Ovales.  I embossed the card
behind the image with Cuttlebug embossing folder
Swiss Dots. The sentiment is from a stanp that I
got at Michael's - I always go to the $1 stamp
stand and buy from there.  Only one of the
stamps that I have from there hasn't been very
good.  Rhinestones are from Queen&Company.

ADFD Challenge #33 - Anything Goes

This week's freebie is a 'mechanical rat' and although we could
use any of Tammy's beautiful images for the challenge, I decided
to use this one. It was a real challenge, as what type of card does
one make with the image being a rat!  I'm quite happy about the
way the card turned out. 

I used Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Circle and Cuttlebug
embossing folder Swiss Dots.  The background I made
myself - can you see it is full of rats?!  Sentiment was made
using PS.  This is the first time I made something 'mechanical'
but it was easy to do.

My second card for CDAC Progressive Challenge #9

For my second card to this challenge I have used a digital
stamp from "Pattie's Creations."  I used Nestabilities Classic
Scalloped Circles Large around the image. The embossing
is from a Cuttlebug embossing folder. Background pattern
paper is from a designer paper pad from My Mind's Eye.