Friday 27 February 2009

First Gorjuss Creation!



I'm sure I'm not alone when I say this - I was so desperate to ink up one of these beauties! They are simply scrummy and an absolute pleasure to colour! In particular, the hair lends itself perfectly to shading, the results are really satisfying. This card is for my Sister-in-Law Jo who has a birthday early in April. You can hopefully see that I have die cut the letters on her name and added them to the top, right-hand corner of the card.

I decided that, for a change, I would rummage through my huge collection of 12x12 papers. I always seem to make a bee line for my small Basic Grey pads these days and it's a shame because I have accumulated some yummy papers over the past couple of years. The make of this one is Rico I think, never heard of them before but it's rather scrummy anyway, lol!



Materials:
Image - Suzanne Woolcott - Gorjuss
Papers - Rico
Decorative Stamp - Karrs
Die - Nestabilities Scalloped and Plain Circles
Colouring - ProMarkers
Flowers - Prima
Embellishments - Ribbon, Mini Brads and Pearls from my stash
Accents - Dovecraft Shimmer Chalks

Before I go I would just like to thank Kathleen for this award. It goes right back to you Kathleen and I would also like to give it to everyone on the Colour Create Design Team.



Hope you all have a really lovely weekend. I'm looking forward to our new Colour Create challenge on Sunday - you will need to get your thinking caps on for this one... hee hee!!

29 comments:

Moni said...

O yes it is beauty, love how you coloured it and great paper you used, love the flowers! Hugs, moni

Sue said...

Oh Tara
a beautiful card hun i luv the way you have coloured her frock, gorgeous papers, luv the stiching detail, sue.x

Riet said...

woww Tara,what a gorgeous card,l love the image.

have a nice weekend.
hugs Riet.xx

Beth said...

Oh wow! This is such a fab card! I love how you've paper pieced her dress and all the gorgeous flowers! xx

Sandra said...

Wonderful card Tara, Jo is gonna treasure it.
Hugs
Sandra xx

Ruth said...

What a beauty! Ruth x

Kirsten Alicia said...

Wow Tara, this is AMAZING!! And so beautiful - lucky SIL! :)

Tab said...

Fabby card hun! Love how you have done the dress, looks so good! Gorge flowers too.
Hugs Tab xxx

debra said...

Gorguss card hun and the flowers are beautiful and a very lush colour.
Debra xx

Lynsey said...

Wow Tara, this is stunning! I love the dress, its all so pretty!
Hugs Lynsey:)

Katy said...

Gorgeous card Tara :) Love the colours and these images are just gorjuss!! :P

xx

gina g said...

stunning card Tara love the image and the colours are fab. luv gina xx

Have a lovely weekend. xx

Caroline said...

This is an absolutly stunning card Tara. Love the colours and what you have done with that image and yas she is gorgeous. Caroline x

scotspanda said...

oooh wonderful card, I am really needing to get these stamps, :o)

lotsalove

Amanda xxx

Chrissie said...

I just love the colours of this one and those flowers are just fabby!
Chrissie

Tracey said...

A gorgeous card Tara!!

Kelly Schelske said...

Gorgeous Tara! Love the papers and the pretty flowers, you've colored her so nicely!!

Hugs, Kelly

sandra_w said...

Woww!! Gorgeous card, Tara!!

Hugs,
San

cats whiskers said...

Oh Tara I love this one what a fabulous idea to paper piece her dress it looks stunning and I am sure Jo will be over the moon with it
Hugs Jacqui x

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, love the paper pieced dress it works so well, brilliant.

Georgia said...

Wow wow wow wow wow! I think this has to be in my top five for cards you've made Mum! I love it!
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Carole said...

Absolutely stunning card Tara, your paper piecing is awesome and I love the papers...lovely colour combination...perfect for colour create lol!
Have a nice weekend.
Hugs
Carole x

Andrea, said...

Beautiful card, I love her dress

Jo Nevill said...

Fantastic card Tara, fantastic colouring too ! I love the paper you have used and for piecing it on her dress - great idea. I bet Jo will love it.

Loads a love,

Jo x

Heather said...

Fab card Tara - just adore the colours and papers and your paper piecing. Gorgeous embellies - as usual.
hugs Heather xx

Sue said...

Tara, this is a fab creation. I agree, the Gorguss stamps are to die for. Can't wait to get some. Love your layout, the colours and papers you've used.x

Laura (Faerielore) said...

yum yum yum yum yum LOVE this card !!!!! im dieing to get my dirty little mitts on some of these images but unfortunately have to wait till they come out singely to buy - drat hehehehe

Chris said...

Absolutely beautiful card Tara I think the colour scheme is so pretty! Wonderful colouring on your lovely gorjuss girl and her dress looks fantastic. I'm sure Jo will love her Birthday card. Chris xxx

Julie said...

Beautiful card Tara, I love the layout and the paper piecing.