Tuesday, 5 April 2011

3,2,1.. and She's back in the Room!

Hello, I am here, I'm back and I can't believe I haven't posted anything in a whole week!!

Well, I made some cards today for the PDCC and WMSC, took loads of pics and they wouldn't load. So, I had to wait for Himself to arrive home with his computer expertise and general techie knowhow to inform me that as I use the card reader so much, I've worn it out! ME! It's my fault! LOL!

Thankfully he was able to download my pics to his laptop and from there to the MAC, don't ask me how, I'm just not worthy.

So this week the Play Date cafe wants us to use Pink, Blue and silver, and Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge would like a little batch of notelets/mini cards.

Here's the inspiration:


And here's my take:


I have used white linen card bases for all three cards. The patterened papers are a mix of pink and blue gingham by Craft Creations, and papers by Pink Petticoat that were a magazine freebie last month.

On this card below I have silver embossed the heart from Waltzingmouse stamps Seasons of Love onto some Pink Petticoat paper, and cut with my Heart Nestabilities, then cut a scallopped heart from some blue Craft Creations paper and layered together.

I then paper pieced the background using more Pink Petticoat papers and some pink and silver sticky ribbon by Anita's. Added a pink flocked brad and some silver polka dot ribbon.

The sentiment is stamped in silver ink and is from WMS Victorian Frippery.


On this next card I have clear embossed the heart onto some Pink Petticoat paper, and mounted onto a gingham scalloped heart. Then layere this onto some pink gingham, blue ribbon, added some clear gems to the corners, and a sparkly blue button to the centre.


On my final card I have clear embossed the WMS heart onto some blue craft creations paper, then layered onto a gingham scalloped heart, mounted onto some Pink petticoat paper, with a blue gingham strip added to the middle.



I cut two butterflies out in silver mirri card, and layered them together with a blue acrylic(?) flower and bead, and added a pink pearly heart. Shiny shiny shiny :-)



These little cards didn't take too long, and I am very pleased with how they turned out. I can't say which one I prefer, the colours look so lovely together.

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline xx

25 comments:

Vicky Hayes said...

Wow! Pauline these are so pretty! I love the soft colours you've used on them and the little details you've added. Perhaps you should start asking Himself if he would turn on the computer for you...! Hope you're feeling better after your migraine. Vx

rudlis said...

What a great card set! And love your colors!!!

Deborah Frings said...

Such pretty, feminine and delicate cards. These are gorgeous.

I'm pleased that your migraine has gone - I had planned on playing today, but I've had a stress headache, not as bad as a migraine, but I've felt rough!

~Tammy~ said...

Lordy Bees these are so soft and beautiful! L O V E

Carol D said...

So pretty, I also have have the heart stamp set and have used it lots.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

I've also had problems uploading pitures lately.


Hugs Carol xxx

Kelly S. said...

Oh these are so sweet! I love the soft, dreamy pastels and patterns you chose to set off the heart. Lovely embellishing, too!

Sasha said...

Hi Pauline, it's good to see you back! Hope you're feeling much better.

All three of your little cards are so sweet. The heart stamp is lovely. I like how you've done the scallop edging. Love what you did with the butterfly too xx

Cyndie said...

Oooo, your little notes are just delicious! I love how you made each one a little different but tied them all together with the heart theme!

Maria said...

Delicate sweet cards! Just love those hearts...so so pretty!

Tracey said...

So PRETTY and soft...LOVE them!!!! Thanks for joining us at The Play Date Cafe :)

Mona Pendleton said...

So gorgeous Pauline! Each and EVERY one of them! That WM lacy heart image is one of my all time faves and you really did a fabulous job showcasing its beauty! Thanks for playing along with the WMSC :)

Jean Martin said...

These are beautiful Pauline!!! Love them!!! Thanks for joining us at WMSC! :)

Andrea Ewen said...

Wowzers, Pauline...those are downright gorgeous cards! Love the sweet, delicate designs and the lovely, shabby accents! Just beautiful! So glad to have you join us at the Play Date Cafe!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Those little cards are so so sweet, thanks for reminding, I need to post mine at WM soon!
Hope you feeling better now!

Ruby said...

Oh these are beautiful Pauline, I wish I could soft and delicate, but vibrant always comes to mind for me. I absolutely love these, a winning entry for sure, my fave of yours so far!!

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous creations Pauline.
luv
Debby

Colleen Dietrich said...

You *should* be pleased with how they turned out, Pauline! THey are tres adorable. So you wore out some technology, did you? I often get blamed for stuff like that, too, with this crafting hobby of mine.

Thanks for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe!

Marlou McAlees said...

Pauline these are just gorgeous!! very feminine and shabby chic ~ which i Loooove xx

Jinny Newlin said...

Such pretty, little beauties, Pauline! Thank you so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

Monique said...

These are just beautiful Pauline..Love all these soft Pastel papers :)..Great work:)

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OH, Pauline--these are just stunning! LOVE LOVE LOVE each card--what a beautiful set! Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the PDCC!

Anonymous said...

Hi Pauline - hope you are feeling better!
Love all your cards ;) I totally agree... its impossible to choose a favourite!
Hugs, Ruth S

Beate said...

Adorable cards, so soft and pretty!!
Hugs and smiles

Lenet said...

beautiful, love the soft colors, thanks for joining us at Wmsc

Stella said...

I can't pci ka favorite either; all three of them are breathtaking. I love pastels and your design is brilliant. I love every piece and bit of these three beauties!!!
Hugs,
Stella
XX

ps I am a bit late with my comment; I have some serious catching up to do....:)