Tuesday, 9 August 2011

WMSC 59, PDCC 93, The Pretty Little Ribbon Challenge


Hi bloggers, today I have another card for a couple of my favourite challenges, and a brand new challenge. The sketch I have used is Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge, the colours are from The Play Date Cafe, and I am also entering this into The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge, as I have used some ribbon and twine.


Here are the inspiration pics:








And here's my take:


I have used a base card of pale pink pearlescent card, and cut to size some lime green bazzill.
Then matting onto the bazzill some glittery embossed paper from Nana's Nursery - Girl, and stitched together.

Then onto a melon piece of bazzill, stamped the half frame in Versamark from Waltzingmouse Stamps Vintage Labels No 10, then stamped the little flourish in the middle from the same set.




I then cut two triangular portions in pale pink pearly card and the green bazzill, and part stitched around the edges before finishing off by stitching together on the melon stamped bazzill. This is where it got a bit tricky, and the Sewing Machine and I fell out BIG TIME!!


However, I managed to rescue the wonky stitching, and disguise the areas where she wasn't playing ball!

I then made a tag in the pearly pink paper using Nestabilities No 4, and stamped the little flourish and journalling lines from WMS Very Vintage Labels No. 4. in Pink Petunia chalk ink.

Punched a hole through the top and added some green Loop Trim from The Ribbon Reel, and a rose and gem from stash.

The To: and From: are from WMS Afternoon Tea Sentiments set.


As I took the photos outside in the smidgen of sunshine that's left of today, the wind blew my card over, and as I picked it up, I placed it the wrong way up, and I think I prefer it this way!


Not sure it looks right with the tag in it sideways though! What do you think? The pink and green bakers twine is also from The Ribbon Reel.


Thanks for stopping by today,

Pauline xx

25 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

What a pretty, girly, feminine card Pauline!!!

Kelly S. said...

Beautiful colors! Love the stitched edges and how you used the Labels 10 image to make your own patterned paper. Wonderful job on this week's WMSC!

Sasha said...

Such an inspiring idea, Pauline. To use a Nestabilities label as a tag, and I like the look of it sideways. Lots of lovely stamping and stitching. A really fabulous card!!

cheryl said...

oh just love this hun the detail is amazing and just love the fresh colors on this hugs cherylxxxxx

Marlena M. said...

Your card has so much personality...I love it! ;)

Deborah Frings said...

I really enjoyed reading your post - especially your issue with the sewing machine!!! Love the card - great colours, lovely stamping - fab card!

Colleen Dietrich said...

I actually like it sideways, Pauline! That tag is so pretty on its own, and I have Nana's Nursery paper, too! So glad you came to play with us at THe Play Date CAfe. :) Hugs!

Karen B. said...

This is truly a work of art! I love the interactivity in it and your colors!

Jinny Newlin said...

So pretty! LOVE that way that black stitching really pops, Pauline! LOVE! And your pocket is perfect! Thanks so much for joining us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

Stamps and Paper said...

What beautiful colours Pauline... love your card with the pocket for your tag.

Anne

Lynn Mercurio said...

Such a fabulous take of this week's sketch challenge. Your use of the labels image as a decorative border is brilliant.

Stamps and Paper said...

Thanks Pauline for the link to the ribbon challenge...

Anne

Libby Hickson said...

So so pretty! Love how you used this week's colors. Thanks for joining us at The Play Date Cafe!

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful card Pauline! Love the tag and all the WM goodness! Thanks for joining along with the WMSC :)

Lorie a.k.a.The Peddler said...

TERRIFIC card Pauline! It's so bright and cheerful. Love the idea of incorporating a pocket on the card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That is such an interesting creation, love the pretty tag and the cute pocket!!

Julia Aston said...

Great colors on your panels Pauline! love the little tag!

Wendy ten Hove said...

Gorgeous colors, Pauline!! Perfect card! Love the black accents, that really finishes it, looks great!
Hugs, Wendy

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Love this, so colourful and clever

G Peplow said...

WOW Pauline, That's gorgeous, lovely colours and really detailed, love the tag too, Gay xxx

Marlou McAlees said...

This is totally beautiful Pauline, I adore it :) x

Peet said...

This is so gorgeous, Pauline!!

Stella said...

There is nothing wrong with your stitching and I love love love how this card turned out. Fabulous take on all the challenges and I LOVE that tag!
XX

Ruby said...

I think it works best with the tag at the top, but it looks lovely both ways. I love all of the balance you've created with the little flowers, great design!

Sarah said...

This is so pretty! I love the colours you have used. Thanks for joining us at The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop blog. Sarah x