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Saturday 16 April 2011

CES Challenge DT Card & other challenges...


 Hello everyone, Saturdays here again and were well into spring. Kids halfway threw the school hols and the weathers been quite pleasant. Thanks to everyone who entered last weeks challenge over at the CES Challenge Blog.
This week we have a fab sketch for you and this is my take.


And this weeks prize is a £10.oo voucher to spend in Crafty Emma's Store


I have used my new Tatty Buttons Stamp that I purchased from Ally Pally and coloured with Copics. I don't usually use such strong colours but love the way she's turned out. Papers are Websters (available at Crafty Emmas Store). Flowers are from CES and Wild Orchid and the Butterfly is a Marianne Die Cut  coloured with a Chalk Ink Pad, dabbed with the Gold Adirondaak Dabber then covered with Gold Glammer Dust. All edged with Chalk Ink Pads and used my favourite "Field of Sky" background Stamp around the image.
Flowers spritzed with Gold & Red Glimmer Mists.
Sentiment Catslife Press also from CES.


Heres a list of challenges;
Stamp Something - April Showers
Totally PaperCrafts - Springtime
Sarah Hurley Challenge - April Showers
Cute Card Thursday - Weather Inspired
I Did it Creations - Sing a Song (Under My Umberella - Rhianna)
Party Time Tuesday  - April Showers
Paper Playtime - Weather
Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes
Guylou's - April Showers
Crafty Calendar - April Showers Bring Forth May Flowers
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Bingo (Punches/Dies/Glitter/Flowers)

Thats it from me today. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I have stamps on EBAY and this card will be added over the weekend.
My Candy is still open to all.
xxx

59 comments:

gina g said...

Gorgeous card Claire i love the image not seen these before and that butterfly is gorgeous. luv gina xx

Tara said...

This is stunning Claire! I so love that image and the colours you've chosen are fabulous.... great job on the butterfly too ;o)
Hugs Tara xx

Donna said...

Incredibly pretty card Claire, I love how you have used the sketch this week and the way you have embellished your card :) Donna x

Joey said...

Hiya Claire

this is beautiful, love the detail in the butterfly and the flowers.
Have a lovely weekend

Joey x

An Occasional Genius said...

Hi Claire, sorry I haven't been over in a while, I've missed some gorgeous creations (just had a peek to catch up, love the baby card!). This is a lovely card, super sweet image, great colours & a beautiful butterfly. Hugs xx

Tasha said...

WOWZER Claire this is stunning> The image is so fab i love it. Great colours and layout too
love tasha xx

Cindy Haffner said...

Ohh girl this is GORGEOUS!!~

Alina said...

lovely card, Claire!
hugs, Alina

Tracey T said...

Wow, Claire, this is so beautiful. The colours are fabulous and I love your stamp - the whole thing is just perfect. Big hugs, Tracey xx

chrissy xx said...

It's Gorgeous. LOve this image and your colours are FAB!
Chrissyxx

Sandie said...

Thank you so much for coming to Sarah Hurley and playing in my challenge. Your card is SO gorgeous. I love it!!!!

Sue said...

Hi hun
a gorgeous card, awesome colouring, beautiful papers & embelies,, have lovely weekend, sue,x

Sparkplug17 said...

Such a gorgeous card! I love the deep colors!

Gem said...

gorgeous creation! Thanks for singing along with us at I Did it Creations this week! Gemma :)

coops said...

oh my word.i love this card claire.fabby image and your rich colours are just stunning,really love the speckled edging around the image, looks fantastic :D

xx coops xx

pinky said...

Wow that is just gorgeous Claire!!

Monique said...

Beautifull card Claire !!

Hugs Monique

Deb said...

beautiful card Claire, love the sweet image and dragonfly!
Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge, have a great weekend!
Happy Crafting, Debxx

Georgia Ehrmann said...

Beautiful! Thanks for playing at IDIC this week!
Hugs,
Georgia

Debs said...

WOWZERS this is stunning - love the techniques you have used and the image is fab!
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Debs xx

Riet said...

So gorgeous card Claire,I love the image and your papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Donna Mosley said...

Stunning card Claire. Very pretty details and I love the 'rain' you've created around Tatty. Gorgeous butterfly.

Donna x

cebelica said...

How pretty is this! I love how you did the image background. And this is a fantastic take on that sketch. Wonderful card! Hugs!

Debbie (Little Gingham Bear) said...

Fantastic! - thank you fir singing along with our challenge at IDIC this week
Hugs
Debbie xx

Sandra said...

Gorgeous card Claire...love that Tatty Button stamp and you've done a grand job with her!...fab colour combo too.

Hope you have a fab weekend
Take care
San x

Delphine said...

This is so beautiful, Claire! I totally love the image and your background stamp:-)! Wonderful colours and details! Hugs Delphine xx

Fleur said...

Wow this is amazing, such gorgeous colours.
HUGZ Fleur xXx

Diane's Card Designs said...

Oh Claire this is gorgeous. Love the image and butterfly.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Diane :-) xx

Jennifer said...

Stunning Claire! Love that image. Beautifully done :-) xx Jenny xx

Cheryl said...

GORGEOUS,love the design and colours!!!
xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. The image is so cute and the papers are gorgeous.
Have a nice day.

Hugs Jannie.

Marion said...

Hi Claire, Gorgeous card hun and I love that image. Such a fabulous butterfly and terrific colour combo. Great sketch.
hugs
Marion

Mandy said...

Hi Claire,
Sorry it's taken me a time to get here but my Mum has been back in hospital so no blogging again...I love the colours on your card so vibrant,great layout and Tatty Button looks fabulous..Wish I'd known you were going to Ally Pally we could have met up maybe next time....
Mandy x

Kerry said...

Hi Claire.

Goreous card, love the image - very different.

The colours are lovely.

Love Kerry xxx

Sheena said...

Aawk how gorgeous is Tatty Button?! I love all the detail on your card and the colours are perfect. Sheena xx

Nikbee said...

A gorgeous card. I love the bright colours and the image is fab.

Nikki x

Nannieflash said...

Wow Claire your right she is fabulous with those strong colours, love the card design to. with hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Debby said...

I love the warm colors you have used. Wonderful image and card. Hugs

Helen Laurence said...

Hi Claire,
Please can you email me at ellephantasticshop@googlemail.com as I've just realised I haven't posted your prize from our March challenge & I don't remember you emailing me with your address so
I apologise if you have already emailed me & I've forgotten!!

Thanks Helen x

kaylou said...

gorgeous Claire, love the background and your fab butterfly.
Hugs Kaylou xx

Loes Oorschot said...

Such a pretty card Claire! I love the colours and the beautiful flowers!

xx Loes

Sara I. said...

Beautiful - love the papers and all the distressed flower leaves! Thank you for joining us at Guylou's and good luck!

xxxtglxxx said...

Wow - this looks amazing Claire :)

What a fab layout, and such wonderful colours. Not seen the image before either, but you have really coloured this brilliantly.

hugs

xxalisonxx

Renee said...

Gorgeous creation! Love how you colored the image and all the paper layering and those flowers are surely and eyecatcher! Thank you for participating in this weeks Challenge at Sarah Hurley!

Emma said...

A beautiful card Claire, gorgeous image and details.
Hugs Emma x

Pia said...

wooow Claire what a great card, so beautiful colouring, love it !!!!Beautiful butterfly
Wich you a habby day
hugs Pia

Murielle said...

Hi Claire,
Wow.....You card is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Beautiful colors and the design is perfect.
I love your colouring so great.
Big hugs, Murielle

Faye said...

Claire, these bright colours look fab. I must dig out my Tatty! Have a great week. xxx

Patchi said...

Great card! I love the colors and the embellishments! Thanks for joining the Party this week and I hope to see more cards from you soon!

Patchi
PTT-DT

Wishcraft said...

Ooh this is lovely Claire! Fab image (I've got this one, but haven't used it yet), and gorgeous colouring. Love the colours and all your beautiful details :o) Lisa x

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

What a beautiful card Claire, super cute!
Hugs Jacqueline

Brenda said...

Great card, love your image and paper choices! Thanks for joining the challenge at Guylous Inimitability this week!

Mary said...

Beautiful card, all the dtail is fabulous. Thanks for playing along at Paper Playtime

Unknown said...

O wow this is gorgeous Claire, beautiful colours. Love your 'Fields of Sky' around your stamp, looks awesome xxx

Fab said...

Sooooo cute I can't help but feature it on PaperMood.com, I hope that's ok ! X :) Fab

Caroline said...

Wow!! This is stunning. Perfect for our challenge at the Crafty Calender this month.
Caroline DT x

Ria Maningat-Mojica said...

I love it! Thanks for joining us at Sarah Hurley's!

spikesbitch said...

I love this image. The colouring has been really effective, particularly her hair and the umbrella. The whole card rocks :-D

Julie said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous card!!! Stunning colouring and so many awesome accents!! Love the effect you've achieved around the image too- absolutely love it!! Juliexx


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