Monday 9 January 2012

Bloom and Grow, for Crafty Cardmakers Challenge

My first card as a DT member for Crafty Cardmakers is for Challenge 59 hosted by Fiona  and is to use -'No Floral Embellishments.
You can use floral backing paper and flowers in the image but no actual floral embellishments.
We have two sponsers this time.
One Stop Card Crafts who are offering a £10 store voucher as a prize.
Also, Digi Doodle Shop who are offering a $10 certificate for their store.

On this card I have used an old favourite stamp by Art Journey. I just love this little lad who seems to be growing out of the flower -pot, the daisy on the  stamped border is by Joanna Sheene.
Paper layers from my stash.
All the shading was done with wild honey distress inks, and I used watercolours  on the main image.
It was hard not to add a floral embellishment and have finished the card trim with  a cord passed though a couple of eyelets.

Thankyou for stopping by to take a look, I realy appreciate your comments.

21 comments:

  1. Hi Yvonne. Lovely card. He's a cheeky chappy - Great stamp.
    Regards Florence x

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  2. Very sweet Yvonne. Love that image!

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  3. I like the look of these stamps but could never think what to do with them so thanks for the inspiration.

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  4. such a gorgeous card Meggymay...congrats, and a great way to kick things off!!!
    Dot x

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  5. A great way to kick off your new position in the team Yvonne :) look forward to seeing many more :)
    Von xxx

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  6. Love the way you have used this stamp and its a beautiful card Yvonne.......what no floral embellishments, you must have been devastated....lol xx

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  7. Hi Yvonne, love this stamp but love more how you have used it. The colouring and layout is just perfect.

    Marie

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  8. Lovely card Yvonne and I think the cord works really well with the image and the colour palette.
    Val x

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  9. Fabulous card - I'm amazed how much detail you've added shading with just one colour of DI!

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  10. Fabulous card and I love this stamp. Love the colour you have painted it. xx

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  11. Yvonne - your card is gorgeous. Love the image.
    hugs
    Doreen

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  12. Lovely colours, design and image Yvonne.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  13. I love this card, Yvonne! That image is just wonderful and you have coloured it beautifully :-)

    Beth. xxx

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  14. Lovely and one of my favourite stamps, too x

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  15. Love the vintage look to this!! I know what you mean about wanting to add a flower - I felt the same about mine!! Cxx

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  16. Yvonne, that's a wonderful card, love this image and your coloring is perfect.

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  17. I just love those bright vibrant colors!!! This is fabulous--love it!

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  18. Oh Yvonne! Wonderful card! I'm busily wishing we'd get some snow, but this card makes me think I should instead be enjoying the endless SPRING!

    Happy New Year!

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  19. what a lovely card Yvonne, congratulations on your new team I'm sure you'll be a real asset
    hugs and best wishes

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  20. Beautiful card. Love the image, too! Best, Yvonne

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  21. Yvonne, this is just gorgeous. Love the colour palette and the lovely vintage feel.

    Happy New Year

    Lin

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