Tuesday 23 February 2010

Crafty Creations # 55 - Stitching.....


Good morning everyone!

My card today is for the latest Crafty Creations Challenge which has the theme of stitching..... in my case this comes as the faux variety because I'm useless with a sewing machine and have given up trying, lol! I cased the layout on this card from a beautiful card I spotted on Sandra's blog here way back last May!!! I'm a huge admirer of Sandra's cards and the way she put this one together blew me away..... so I made a note of where I'd seen it knowing that one day I'd use it to inspire me!

The image is of course Edwin Chasing Butterflies by Magnolia, coloured with Poly pencils. The gorgeous papers are from a Cosmo Cricket collection and I just punched out some mini butterflies to add and left it at that for once!

I recently ordered my tickets for the NEC show in March and I have to say it's fast approaching now and I'm very excited...... and hoping to see lots of familiar faces there maybe? Just wish there were a few more pennies in my money box right now, lol!

TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxx

26 comments:

Laura (Faerielore) said...

This card is brilliant darling, these papers are gorgeous and the layout is fab xxxx

Saskia said...

Great!! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenge with your lovely work! Good luck!

Saskia :)

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Tara,
Fantastic card. I love your papers and colours and Edwin is fabulous. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment because I have now found your blog and I love what I see. I am going to follow.
Hugs,
Fiona x

mckinkle said...

Super card Tara, lovely colours and your colouring is amazing!

Keryn x

Kathy said...

WOW Tara this card is gorgeous!!! I love the papers and your sweet image! Also that sentiment card is brilliant! It all flows so nicely!! I love this!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
:)kathy

Anonymous said...

So sweet, lovely papers and great image!! Thanks for playing the Crafty Creations challenge!!
smiles,Deena

Anonymous said...

Oh Tara, this is just darling!! I love that little check box!! :) Your coloring is so fabulous!! Awesome card girl!! HUGS

Kelly Schelske said...

Lovely Tara! great papers, Edwin is adorable, love the butterfly in his hand!!

Kim Dellow said...

Gorgeous Tara! I love that faux stitching! So cute. Wish I was coming with you all to the NEC - Hope you guys have a fab time and can't wait to see the photos :) Kim

CraftyC said...

Stunning card Tara. You've coloured him beautifully and the papers are so pretty
Clairexx

Sue said...

Hi Tara
gorgreous card hun fantastic colouring, luv the papers & layout. Luv the sentiment box, beautiful creation, sue,x

Riet said...

So beautiful card Tara,i love your Edwin.
So gorgeous papers and colours.

Hugs Riet.xx

Anonymous said...

OH Tara this is wonderful! You did a beautiful job coloring our little Edwin. I hope you are doing well girl.
Hugs,
Pam

gina g said...

This is fab Tara, love the papers and as you said the layout if fab. luv gina xx

Mina said...

stunning Tara, I love to see Edwin used hes always sadly neglected dont you think...I love your stunning colouring
Mina xxx

Squirrel x said...

SIMPLY STUNNING BABE, HUGS, SQUIRREL XX

Dena said...

Tara, Sooooo cute! What a clever idea 3ding(?) that butterfly in his hand. Love the little remember when idea too!! I know what you mean about that sewing machine, but the more you do it the better it gets. tee hee!
Hugs, Dena

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my Tara this is brilliant I love your design and papers and Edwin looks great.

Hugs
Lorraine x

Murielle said...

Wow...Your card is absolutely stunning, Tara!!!!
Lovely design and details.
Hugs, Mumur

debby4000 said...

Oh WOW Tara this is gorgeous.
luv
Debby

Michele Roos said...

Gorgeous card Tara. Love the way you've coloured in the image and love the details to. Hugs Michele x

Pretty-In-Ink said...

It's gorgeous! Your colouring is beautiful and your faux stitching looks fantastic!

Georgia said...

Absolutely fabulous card Mum, I so love this sentiment and the little ticked box and I love your colouring on this card - the papers are lovely and the butterflies look so cute! :)
Love, Georgia xx

Gemma said...

Wow great card! Love the sentiment!
Beautiful! Gemma

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Tara...sweet Edwin is so cute...and perfectly coloured. Love the layout and the fun sentiment!
Hugs
Carole x

Sandra said...

Wow! Tara your card is amazing. I'm totally humbled and honoured that my card inspired you.
Thank you so much for your gracious words... they warm my heart.
Hugs
Sandra x