Tuesday 20 October 2009

Just Magnolia # 27 - Bright and Zingy....


Good morning peeps!

Sunglasses required this morning I think..... not because we're having lovely sunny weather but because of my card, lol! This one is for Just Magnolia's Bright and Zingy Challenge and I was persuaded to use my Basic Grey June Bug papers for once! I have to buy everything new Basic Grey paper pack as it comes out but I must admit I've struggled a bit with June Bug, just as I did when Lime Rickey came out. Anyway, I was determined to get over this mental block so this card is my result...... the reason for the sentiment is that I've sent the card to Sharon who turned the big 50 very recently!

I used a Tilda from the Autumn Kit and decided to paper piece her as I love this effect so much (and it's great if you're not in the mood for too much colouring, hee hee)! The flowers are Prima and I used a MS border punch for the white panels.

I'm keeping this short as I'm a busy bee at work today, so I'll toodle off and will catch you all later. I really appreciate you stopping by for a nosy today and would like to say a huge thank you to those who take time out to leave me a comment ;o)

TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xx

33 comments:

CraftyC said...

Hi Tara, fab card. Love the Zing and the paper piecing looks great!
Clairex

Laura (Faerielore) said...

FAB card babe, love the bight bold colours and patterns, definately a fabulous fifty card xxxx

Cheryl said...

So bright and cheery,your paper piecing looks fabulous......love it!!!
Hugs xx

Christine said...

Wow Tara cant miss this one great bright colour combo looks very tropical..love it.

Hugs Christine xx

cheryl said...

wow hun this is just brilliant lvoe it to bits gosh how lucky is Sharon to receive such a fantastic card on her 50th we must be near one another for birthdays as mine was 17th and I was 50 too.
thahks for comments on my blog hun so kind of you to take the time love and hugs cheryl xxx

Maria said...

Fabby card Tara. Love the cheery colours and the paper piecing is great. Hugs, Maria

coldwaters2 said...

Tara this is just stunning those colours are definitely bright and zingy and Tilda looks awesome

Hugs
Lorraine x

Andrea, said...

Oh this is fab Tara a great cheery card on this yucky day. Great use of the papers and image

Stephanie said...

Too gorgeous for words - I have these papers but not brave enough to use them so thanks for the inspiration hun :) Hugs, Steph xxx

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness!! Tara, this just adorable!! LOVE the colors and you've done a brilliant job with the challenge!! HUGS

Cass said...

Bright and zingy indeed,but absolutely gorgeous.Love how you've paper pieced her.
Cass xxx

Kim Dellow said...

Hey Up Tara, This caught my eye on my reader! So lovely love the bright colours just what you need on a grey day. Kim

strawberry fields said...

tara this is adorable!
hugs
fiona x

Victoria said...

Wow this certainly is zingy! Love it though! Your not the only one who struggled with the June bug pad. Me too, which is why there is so much of it left! Lol! Fab paper piecing as well, my favourite technique!
Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Dena said...

Miss Tara, this is a very nice and cheerful card. I love what you did to chef Tilda. That paper piecing makes her look totally different! Cute as a bug!!! Hugs, Dena

chantal said...

What a beautiful card.
Today it's my birthday and guess what..... 50 years! hihihi

grtz Chantal

Pink Dandelion said...

Wow this is a fab card. I looked at these papers but didn't dare buy them. You have made a great job of them. Best wishes Debs xx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Tara, the colours are fab, Sue x

Georgia said...

This is absolutely FANTASTIC Mum! I l-o-v-e it! This flower paper is absolutely gorgeous! I don't know how you pick papers each time you make a card, you must be like a kid in a sweet shop, hee hee! :)
Love, Georgia xxxxxxxxxx

Dragonlady said...

Hi Tara,

Fab card and love the paper piecing very effective matching wit hthe papers.

Hugs Ali x

Mina said...

wow Tara this is bright but I love it...stunning...thanks for joining in with the Just Magnolia challenge
Mina xxx

Ruth said...

Hi Tara,I found myself singing "All things bright and beautiful.." when I was looking at this one!! It is indeed both bright and beautiful! Ruth x

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Beautiful card Tara, love the cute image and the lovely bright papers. Hugs Nikki x

gina g said...

Hi Tara wow should have put me sunglasses on lol, gorgeous card love the sweet image and the yummy papers. luv gina xx

Danni said...

I love, love, love this!! Love it!

Michele Roos said...

Such an adorable card Tara. Love the bright colours you've used and the paper piecing also. Hugs Michele x

debby4000 said...

Fabulous card, love her outfit.
luv
Debby

cats whiskers said...

OMG this certainly fills the bill "Bright and Zingy" sweetie, lovbe it what great idea ro paper piece and love those bright flowers
Hugs Jacqui x

Bev said...

Perfect bright and zingy card hun - this is just fabulous!! Thanks so much for joining us at JM this week xx

Ila said...

Oh Wow!! totally Fabulous and Super Cute!!...I love the bright colors and flowers...She will love this BD card!!...Hugs, Ila

Jo Nevill said...

Goodness me ! That's a bright and colourful one ! Wow, what a fantastic card and you have played with those Junebug papers so brilliantly. I bet Sharon loved her card. Fantastic !

Hugs,

Jo xxx

Chris said...

Bright and beautiful, love how you've put the papers together and it looks amazing! Tilda looks fabulous all pieced up, I love this one and I bet Sharon did too. Hugs, Chris xx

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Bright and zingy for sure! Love the colors and papers, such a beautiful card! Thanks for joining in with us at Just Magnolia this week! :)