Morning Everyone,
It's so good to be posting something at last....Today see's the first challenge for 2011 over at Cards for Men,and for this challenge we have a fab sketch for you by Shirley.....
We are being sponsored for this challenge by...
Here is a little bit about them......
I'm Tracey Malnofski, the artist and owner of The Stamping Boutique. My team and I are very happy to sponsor Cards for Men. My store has been open since September 2009.I am currently a stamp artist for UnityStampCo. and I've worked for InStyleStamps, Squigglefly, and TheDigiShack in the past. I'm a professional artist and an active member of the Artist' Guild in my community. I have quite a busy household with a husband, 3 teenagers, 5 mini-dachshunds and an Appaloosa mare. It's noisy, but I love them all. I'm truly blessed.
"The Stamping Boutique" is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week.
The prize is 5 Digi images.....
The DT were lucky to get some images to play with,and here is my card...
I've used Promarkers to colour the image and the colours I've used are.....
Castle - Cool grey 4,5
Drawbridge - Cinnamon,Tan,Sandstone
Clothes - Red,mustard,cool grey1,2
Water - Cool aqua and glitter
The grey card I've put through a Creative Expressions embossing folder which is a brick pattern...I've then used the scroll image printed it out and then cut it out...the oval is cut with a nestie.....
The cord and buttons are from my stash and the greeting was with some Christmas goodies...I've made it quite simple as it's for a 4 year old little boy, I was asked to make a being good card,never made one of those before...lol...Please popover to the challenge blog and checkout the rest of the teams fabulous cards and join in with us for our first challenge of the New Year.....Well that's it for today see you tomorrow.....
43 comments:
Hi Mandy, Fab card! I love the brick embossed background and cute image. Just perfect for a 4 year old boy :-)
Wishing you and your family my very best wishes for 2011.
Lisa x
Brilliant card Mandy, love the little scene you have created and that embossing folder is brilliant! Happy New Year to you and nice to see you back with a card:)
Hi Mandy wow stunning interpretation of my sketch, love your papers and your colouring is gorgeous. Happy New Year love, with love and hugs Shirleyxxx
A gorgeous card Mandy. I love the embossed bricks.
Happy New Year,
Nikki x
Hey girl!! How are YOU?!! Oh my this is just too adorable!! I love your coloring details and the fab touches for this card!! Brilliant work and best wishes to you for 2011 my friend!!HUGS
Fab card, Mandy. Thanks for listing your promarkers as well because it's really helpful when your still learning (like me).
Speak soon,
Donna x
Such a fabulous card Mandy, I love how you've used more than one image on your card and the embossing is perfect with the castle image, clever lady. Wishing you a happy, healthy and crafty 2011 xxx
Absolutely fabulous card Mandy I love the shape and the brick wall effect and the scroll this looks super.
|Hugs
Lorraine x
Hi Mandy, what a cutie this is, love the sketch too. Hugs xxx
I am a new follower and friend via Feline Playful. Great blog! My number is 69, so I am looking forward to the 9th and all the comments and new followers on my blog too. If you want to visit sooner, the address is: http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com. Happy stamping!
This is just adorable - and looks so REAL!!! Wonderful job with that image.
Lynn
Great sketch interpretation. I love that CB folder, it's so neat; it would be great for a manly card, too. I bet he loves his card.
Hello my little apple struedel! This is a really cool card, I love the image you've used. Have a faberoony week. xxx
Great card and cute image.
I become a follower
Love the little man card, so cute. Perfect for little boys, and bigger ones too! Popped over from FP and will be a follower too! Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year Mandy! What a fab card- I love the sparkly water and how you have used the scroll. That embossing folder is just perfect for this card.
Hugs, Alison x
Great card... I am a new follower from Feline Playful
Wonderful card, love the embossed brick background! Happy New Year!
Christine aka blankiefinder (#71 @ FP) (already a follower :)
This is so nice! The glitter is very cool! Nice coloring and the bricks are great too!
Ah, what a cutie. Love the card.
Wonderful cute card Mandy, love it.
luv
Debby
Fab card and lovely candy too!
Just popping over from Feline Playful
and became your follower too!
See you soon;-))m
Nice sketch))) The card is so funny) Nice image! Love the papers you used here Mandy))
Hugs, Larisa. xxx
I'm here via Feline Playful & realized I'm already your follower. Lovely card. Happy Crafting 2011.
I came over from FP and have become a follower. Love your blog and your creations, they are great!
Happy Crafting in 2011!
Lovely cards! It was a pleasure to "walk" through your blog!
Happy New Year and a toast to a creative 2011!
Liefs, Renata
Just popped over from Feline Playful to say hi. Been a follower for a while. Hugs lin
Your creations are fantastic and I've truly enjoyed browsing through your blog!
I too have come to meet & greet you from Feline Playful! Your blog is awesome and I can't wait to see more of your creations!
Hi Mandy,
I realy like this card !
Lovely image you have there and everything goes so well toghether !
Greetz
Margo
Super cute card! Came via Feline Playful :)
Love your blog. Found it on Feline Playful. I am now a follower. Hug Anita
arrived through Feline Friends.
Lovely blog.
hugs Tessa
Love how you've incorporated the image with the brick embossed background.
Your Feline Playful friend, Shelley
Hi! Cute idea for the drawbridge- I am here from Feline Playful- fun projects- I look forward to seeing your 2011 projects!
~ Shelly
a lovely creation Mandy! just visiting you from Feline playful and have become a follower too :) Gemma x
Hi Mandy! Super cute card! I am already a follower and visiting today through Feline Playful! I look forward to your inspiration!
Hi Mandy. New follower here, visiting from the Feline Playful event. It's been fun browing your blog. Love your cards. I'll be seeing you again soon. Happy New Year!!
Christine
Hi! I am visiting from the Feline Playful give a comment - receive a comment event. I am now a follower! I wish you a Happy New Year filled with lots of crafting time.
Thanks for playing along with give a comment, receive a comment, become a follower, gain a follower at Feline Playful. If you haven’t already done so please make sure to take a few moments to follow everyone in return! I hope you find all sorts of crazy creativity in 2011. I’m now a follower and will be back soon to check out all your lovely creations. Hugs, Karen
www.felinecreative.blogspot.com
Great blog! I arrived here thru Feline and will visit again soon. I am now a follower!
Love your blog! I found you through Feline Playful's "give a comment-receive a comment".
Happy New Year!
Hi there, another new follower from Feline Playful. Looking forward to seeing more.
Great card perfect for a little boy, never heard of a being good card either but I am sure this great image is fine.
Kim xXx
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