Friday 20 August 2010

Sweet Sixteen......


Good afternoon peeps..... I was about to say good morning but where did that go, lol?!

I want to show you a card today that I've made for my niece. It's her birthday at the end of August and she'll be turning sixteen.... not sure where the time goes but that makes me feel old! Well she's a huge Twilight fan so I thought I'd make her a card with an Edward lookalike, aka one of the Wild Sprouts stamps from The Greetings Farm. Now I'm sorry if this upsets a few of you but I have to say I really do not suffer from this Obsessive Cullen Disorder...... eeewwwww, so not my cup of tea! Give me a bit of humour anytime; Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Carribean hits the spot for me, lol! Look at it this way, if I don't like Mr Cullen then at least there's more of him to go round for those that do, hee hee!

Anyway, this stamp works perfectly and so does the castle window stamp by Magnolia. I even managed to salvage a few bats from the border that I cut out with my EK Success punch, so I was able to make them look like they're flying through the window.


I'm so pleased with how this turned out because it's exactly what I had pictued in my mind. And I had great fun playing with my new paper stash..... I managed to get hold of some of the yummy new 6x6 Memory Box pads Emma has just received in her store here. This one is called Blackbird and is perfect for all things Autumn and Halloween..... be quick to order if you fancy some though, they're selling really fast!

I'm entering my card into this week's Stamping For The Weekend Challenge as the theme is 'anything goes'. I might be back to add a few more challenges later when I've had a nosy to see what else my card fits in with.

Well sorry for the long, waffly post today. Have lots of fun today and enjoy the start to your weekend.

TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxx

19 comments:

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Tara,
This is a fantastic card. I love the way you have created depth by using the square window. Great papers and colours, fab images and embellies. I'll bet your niece loves it - I certainly do.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Janette said...

I agree with you about Cullen...whats the big thing about him...lol...let them have him I say...anyway, onto your fab card, love what you've done,it looks brilliant, sure you will be a big hit with this one Tara...xx

Julie said...

Fab card,what a great image. X

Aunty Sue said...

Hi Tara I am with you all the way give my Johhny anyday PLEASE PRETTY PLEASElol. Loving the card though and she will be trilled with it. Now is Johnny coming round this afternoon or tonight.

Cheryl said...

Fabulous......I love this and your colouring is perfect!!!
Hugs xx

Danielle said...

What a brilliant card Tara! I'm not into the whole Twilight saga but I do love how your card has come together - and superb colouring! Your niece will love it I'm sure! Have a great weekend!
Hugs, Danielle

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Tara I can see why you are so pleased with this one it is absolutely fabulous those papers are gorgeous so are the flowers and image
Hugs
Lorraine x

Riet said...

So beautiful card Tara,I love the images and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Sue said...

Hi Hun
wow what a fabulous card, luv the scene you have made, great papers & embelies, have great weekend hun, sue,x

Kerry said...

OMG Tara I love this card. I have to say that I am a Cullen fan and I love the films - they are very addictive. It is a such a great idea and I just love how it is put together. Love it!
Love Kerry xxx

Unknown said...

Wow.. great card! Love the scene you have created and great details too.
Such a fun and cool card!

hugs.
Jorunn

dolcreations said...

I just love when cards are made into a scene! I love the bats and the whole scene is awesome!

stephanne said...

I am with you on this one Tara, I'll pass on Cullen and take a nice warm cup o' Johnny any day of the week!! However, my personal preferences doesn't make this creation any less cute!! I think its fabulous, great use of embellies and colours too!!
hugs, stephanne

Tonje said...

Wow... sooo cool! Love all the details, especially the bats!

Jo Nevill said...

Oooh scary ! Just love your card and how you have put all the images together. Fantastic !

Have a great weekend and hope to catch up soon

Hugs,

Jo xxxx

Pia said...

wow what a cool and great card, lovely details.
hugs Pia

Kathy said...

Oh this is fabulous Tara!!! I love it!! That Magnolia stamp does fit perfect doesn't it!!! Such a fun card!!!
Hope you have a lovely week!
:)Kathy

Annika said...

Not an Edward fan here myself. I DID read the books though - harmless fun.
Your Eddie looks too cute though - and it's such a clever idea to use the leftover punchouts!!
Hugs
Annika

Leslie said...

What a great card. I actually am an Edward Fan, I might be the only one on here that is by the looks of it. LOL!! But as an Edward fan, I can tell you that your niece will LOVE this card. I know I would. Your coloring is incredible. What did you use to color Edward in if you don't mind me asking. Fabulous!
Hugs, Leslie