Monday, 3 January 2011

Happy New Year and New Challenges...

Happy New Year to Everyone,
Well that's it over for another year, where did the time go to. I hope everyone had a lovely time and managed to find time to rest, and of course craft!
I have made this card, with which I have tried a few new things. I have used, for the first time, watercolour card from Crafters Companion, it is really thick, but did the job. I stamped using Black Soot Distress Ink and tried to draw out the ink with a damp paintbrush, probably needs a bit more practice but looks okay! I used some Sakura glue pen on the umbrella and sprinkled with glitter. The glossy accents on the puddle and raindrops doesn't quite show so well in the photo (sadly Santa did not bring a new camera, boo hoo). I have gone around the image with grey chalks to give a slight frame. The white card blank is Craftwork Cards and I have to say, they are such stunning quality. I wouldn't consider using any other card blanks, and anyway, at the rate I make my cards, the two packets I have will last me a few years!
I have taken the opportunity to enter this card into the following challenges:-
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Song Title (Raindrops keep falling on my head)
Crafty Cat Weekly Challenge - chose a previous challenge topic (Challenge 57 - Spots & Stripes) - http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
City Crafter Challenge - Stamp it Out
Stamp Something - Glitter
Paper Sundaes - Something New
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes
Oh, while I was browsing other blogs, I came across this one, Reasonable Ribbon blogspot, http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/ maybe worth a look as they are also offering some lovely candy...
Happy crafting...
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  1. coldwaters23 January 2011 at 03:03

    Fabulous card I love the colours you have chosen to use and that image is such a delight this is one gorgeous card thank you so much for sharing it with us at Aud Sentiments this week I hope we see you for our next challenge.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  2. Fiona3 January 2011 at 10:52

    I think this is very effective with the distress inks...thanks for joining us at Paper sundaes this week.

    fi

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  3. Valchen3 January 2011 at 14:39

    Oh, I love your card! When I saw it I was pritty sure you have chosen 'Ï'm singing in the rain' but you have made a more suitable song for it!

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  4. Lisa Jane3 January 2011 at 16:51

    I love this card - especially as the song s from my favourite film of all time .. singing in the rain!
    Love the monochrome look
    Thanks for joining us at LCI this week
    Lisa ;)

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  5. pinky3 January 2011 at 18:22

    I just love that song and your card is so perfect for it lol. Love how you have coloured the image:) Thanks for playing along at LCI this week.
    Pinky

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  6. Ros3 January 2011 at 20:03

    Beautifully done! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB

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  7. cnelson4 January 2011 at 05:54

    Just darling! Thank you for playing along at CCCB!

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  8. Kirsty Vittetoe4 January 2011 at 08:30

    Cute and fun all in one, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  9. Ruthie4 January 2011 at 20:38

    This is so stylish - love it! I like this technique too! Think you've made a fab job of it! Must try some watercolour card sometime too.

    Thanks for joining in the fun at Aud Sentiments

    Rx

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  10. CRAZYCRAFTSHED4 January 2011 at 21:56

    A gorgeous card,thankyou for joining us at CraftyCatz,
    hugs Dianne xx

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  11. Anonymous5 January 2011 at 20:16

    Oh I so love this!! Beautiful with the black and white!! the sparkle really makes the image stand out!! Thanks for joining with us at Stamp Something this week!!HUGS

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  12. Gloria Stengel8 January 2011 at 18:21

    What a great monochromatic card! Love the gray. Thanks for playing along at Paper Sundaes this week.

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  13. Cj13 January 2011 at 13:51

    I love your card it's so sweet.xxx

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