Wednesday, 23 February 2011

A Just Because card...........

Morning Everyone,
What a day yesterday it was so funny,as you are all probably aware it's half term this week so Katy arranged to go to Oxford shopping with 2 friends one lives in the next village to us so she was going to get on the bus first and Katy and her friend were going to get on the same bus but in our village,well that was the plan but what we didn't know was that the bus company changed last week and had changed the bus stops,so as you can image they were waiting at what they thought was the stop and the bus complete with friend went sailing by and didn't stop..So they ran back home into the car we got and then it was lets play catch up with the bus, which we did eventually,by which time we were on the outskirts of Oxford,the girls were laughing so much at their friend looking out the back of the bus checking if we were there.....
Anyway after all of that drama I packed some samples ready for the courier to pick up to send to Crafters Companion today and then made a card just because I wanted to I don't make many of those these days so it as nice, and here it is....... 


I managed  to find some challenges which it will fit into and they are.....
Partytime Tuesdays- Anything Goes
Sweet Stamps - Flowers
Incy wincy designs - use Punches or Dies
Lexis creations - Flowers
I Did it Creations - Anything Goes

For my card I've used one of the new Magnolias coloured with promarkers but I can't find the list at the moment when I do I'll put them on here...
I have cut Tilda out with my nesties....Then I have used four different papers from Cosmo cricket Circa 1934 pad matted them onto black card and stitched around each of them...



I've used my X-Cut punch called leafy lace for the border.....The lace is from my stash and the bow is made with seam binding from Crafty Ribbons which has been distressed...The flowers are all from Mulberry Crafts and the sentiment is from a Whimsy stamp set...Right I think that's it,I'm off to my Mum and Dad's now then back later to see if I can make something else....Take care...

Mandy x 

52 comments:

Desirée-ScrapDees said...

what a lovely card you've made again! I love the stamp, so sweet with all the little hearts!

Nikbee said...

A beautiful card Mandy. I love the papers and the image is so sweet.

Nikki x

Debbie said...

Nice one Mandy~ Had to laugh at you chasing the bus....we have all done it!
This Tilda is so sweet with her handful of hearts. The papers you have used are lovely. Debbiexx

Bonnie Brown said...

I love your card with its stitching, lace,colors and flowers. Tilda does a good job of sending hugs. Thank you for joining us at the Sweet Stamps flower challenge.

cebelica said...

Beautiful card! I love the paper and colour combination, it looks fab! That border punch is awesome and the lace you used is lovely. And of course there's Tilda - she's so cute, isn't she??

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

gorgeous card, love the image, design and colours. janex

Rebekah said...

This is a super cute card Mandy love the colours! What a funny event that all must have been yesterday! hugs Rebekah xx

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Mandy,
I love the beautiful colours and papers on this wonderful card. Tilda is beautifully done and the flowers are fabulous.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Jill said...

What a lovely card Mandy, great colouring and I just love those flowers! Jill x

Andrea C said...

Extremely pretty card, hope your girls eventually enjoyed the shopping x

Crafty Chris said...

Stunning Mandy I am waiting on this little beauty coming she is gorgeous love your layout and the papers you have used,
Chris x

Cheryl said...

oh adore,this hun its just so gorgoues,beautiful colurs,hugs cheryl xxxx

pinky said...

Its a gorgeous card Mandy, lovely selection of colours. Had to laugh at the story, things never go to plan do they lol. But at least they got there in the end.

Tanya said...

Oh Mandy, this is gorgeous! That image is so sweet, and those papers are beautiful. And your coloring is gorgeous as always. TFS!

Jessica said...

This is gorgeous, I love it!

Stacey Richardson, SweetStamps.com said...

Fabulous card! I love the colors you chose, very pretty! Thanks for joining us at the SweetStamps.com challenge and Good Luck!

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Mandy
A gorgeous card,love the colurs,
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Pat (mspfd) said...

This is such a beautiful creation. Your colors, coloring and gorgeous details work so well with your image.

Elizabeth said...

Hi Mandy, a lovely card. I really like the red/brown colour combination and that Tilda is gorgeous. Elizabeth x

lalkygirl said...

stunning card,stunning colours, i love it,thanks for joining us at lexis and good luck
tracey x

Posh Cat Crafts said...

Gorgeous card Mandy, love all the layers and the stitching really sets the whole card and I adore this Tilda which has been coloured in perfectly. Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stamps this week, hope you visit us again soon. Good luck in the draw.
Hugs
TAmara Posh Cat Crafts!

Rainmac said...

What a gorgeous card Mandy, I love the colours and the stitching is such lovely extra touch. LOL at your exploits catching up with the bus ;-)

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Mandy, I love everything about it, I need this tilda now lol
Kevin xx

Jo said...

This is a gorgeous card Mandy. It's nice to make some 'just because' cards when you get the chance. At least the girls were laughing about their bus exploits, and it turned out ok in the end. Jo x

Whisper said...

Oooo am loving those DP's - i must check them out and what a fabby layout too, Luv Sam x

tilly said...

a beautiful card and papers
Tilly

kitty said...

Hi This is so gorgeous the papers and layout are stunning Kitty :)

Cheryl said...

Cute! I love your combination of papers and your coloring is awesome.

CARLA PREDIGER said...

Lovely card! Thanks for joining us at IDIC.

KimberleyG said...

I love all the layers and the stitching.
The best laid plans of mice and men, eh? At least you'll be able to laugh about your bus chase for years to come, probably long after the rest of the trip fades from memory.

debby4000 said...

Absolutely gorgeous Mandy.
luv
debby

Melodie said...

Gorgeous card, and your paper-combo is really fantastic.
Hugs
Melodie

Donnas Den said...

A really lovely card, Mandy. Hope all is well.

Donna x

*Vicki* said...

Hi ya Mandy!! WOWZER!! This is so gorgeous girl!! LOVE that little girl and your coloring is brilliant hun!!HUGS

Dawnll said...

She is just adorable! I just love Tilda's
Thank you for sharing with us this week at
Sweet Stamps Challenge
Thanks for playing with us.

Silli said...

OM, what a sweet card!

Nannieflash said...

Hi Mandy that is gorgeous, sorry to hear you had so much trouble getting your daughter into Oxford but Im not surprised, anyway Ive no doubt she had a good time with her friends. With hugs Shirleyxxxx

Aussie Loz said...

ooh, you should really make more cards just because you can, she's gorgeous!! I love the colours and those papers are delicious!
thanks for the little funny story - great way to start our Friday.. the poor thing on the bus was probably stressing out! lol! Love it!
Have a lovely weekend ♥

Meera said...

Oh Mandy, what a beautiful card as always. Please drop by my blog as I have a little something for you.

Take care.

Meera

Sandy Hulsart said...

What an adorable card. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Sweet Stamps blog.

Craftyanny said...

cute as a button Mandy
Anne x

SusieLou said...

Mandy, this card is gorgeous! I love the colours you've used and Tilda's cute with all her hearts. Susie x

Kim. said...

What a gorgeous card, love those papers and the image is really suited to them.
I hope Katy eventually had a lovely day out.
Kim xXx

Kiehn said...

Lovely caad this image is so cute

Tina

Faye said...

What a completely delish card! xxx

Renlymat's World of Family & Crafts said...

How very sweet! I love all of the different coordinating designer papers. You did a wonderful job coloring her and the vintage lace, ribbon and flowers are just beautiful! Thanks for joining us at PTT. Hope to see you again soon.
~Renee
Party Time Tuesdays DT

Emma said...

A beautiful card Mandy and gorgeous colours.
Hugs Emma x

Sandy Fredrick said...

Very cute, I love the stitching you did on the oval. Thank you for joining our challenge at SweetStamps.com

Kim Piggott said...

Mandy this is so beautiful!
Love all your fabulous layers and sweet Tilda!
Hope your family are well soon.
hugs
kim x

dragonllew said...

Beautiful card love the all the layers and the stitching thanks for joining us at Incy wincy
Jenny x

Dora said...

This is lovely, I really love your papers and how you combined them. so beautiful xx

Esme said...

Gorgeous!! I've only just seen that fab Tilda stamp and think I will have to get her at some point soon. Love the colour combo you've used!

Esme xx