Thursday 13 December 2012

A Happy Mistake

This card is actually a mistake, because I made it for another DT project and then realised that I'd got carried away and had completely ignored the theme, so it didn't qualify.

Anyway, it fits this week's theme at Lili's Little Fairies which is 'Something New'.

My 'something new' is this little fella who just fell into my cart when I was last shopping at LOTV.

Seriously, their cart is dangerous, stamps constantly fall into it when I'm browsing.  And it seems to happen every time I shop there.  And of course I just can't possibly bring myself to remove them once they're in there.  So I just have to buy them.  Naturally!  ;0)

The Flowersoft that I've used for the snow is also new.  I only had green/meadow colour before, and thought I'd buy some white for snow.  I quite like it.  I'm not too sure about the snowflakes in the sky, but I like the bit on the ground.  I may need to practice more cos it went absolutely everywhere too!!

Despite the mess I made, I really like how this card turned out.  I hope the recipient does too, cos this one's been sent to a lovely friend !!

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Card Recipe:
  • Image - James Bear in the Flowersoft Snow
  • Sentiment - Typed (Font : Alex)
  • Colouring - Promarkers, Copics, Sakura Stardust Gel pens
  • Clouds - Dovecraft Shimmer chalks
  • Cardworks Shaped Card base - The Stamp Basket
  • Papers - Papermania Lucy Cromwell
  • Memory Box Corner Bow die - The Stamp Basket
  • Snowflake Dies - My Favourite Things
  • Glamour Dust - The Stamp Basket
  • From my stash -  Gems, Flowersoft, Pearls, Fancy Wool, Glossy accents
Please pop on over to the  Lili's Little Fairies challenge to see the other creations by the talented design team, and to enter our challenge.  I look forward to seeing your creations this week.

I've been inspired by:
  • Simon Says Stamp - Favourites (LOTV stamps, Snowflakes, Aqua/blue Christmas, stitching on cards, gorgeous dies, my favourite papers that I only use on special cards)
  • Craft Your Passion - Stitching
  • Totally Gorgeous - Snow
  • One Stop Craft - Christmas Friends (sent to a friend)
  • Penny Black & More at Allsorts - It's your choice
  • The Sketchy Challenge - Sketch
Happy crafting.

16 comments:

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous...love the design and fab image.xxx

Sharon said...

Oh Annette... I had a good giggle when I read your opening line to this post. You know how many times that has happened to me?? lol A delightful card. Just love it hugs Sharon xx

Carissa said...

Wow, this card is a stunner. You are so right too, stamps really do fall into your cart at LOTV.
Hugs, Carissa

Anne-Marie said...

Me, too....too often...hahaaa! I've recently tried the white Flowersoft, too.....and, yep....it seems to want to be on everything but me card, lol. Love the chilly colours on this....another beauty, Netty!

Crea Astrid said...

What a beautiful card. The stamp is so sweet.

Hugs Astrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/

Mojca said...

Waw he is a darling. Love the pretty embellishment. hugs! Mojca

Melissa Bove said...

Such a beautiful card! Love that adorable image!! So sweet!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

Hugs...
Melissa

scrapperjulia said...

This is super sweet! Love the image and the use of fibers! Thanks for joining us at The One stop Craft Challenge!

Christine L said...

This is fabulous Annette... as are your other recent cards that I haven't been able to get around comment on... time is whizzing by so much!! I think that flowersoft looks really good... and of course, that gorgeous teddy..... well I know what you mean about LOTV images just popping into your basket... and to think ... they're just down the road from me too!

Hugs
Christine x

brenda said...

It makes me feel much better knowing that I'm not the only one who gets my BP work mixed up Annette !

Your little image is coloured beautifully and it's such a pretty card.

Thanks so much to joining us at Penny Black and More challenge this month.

B x

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

A gorgeous Christmas card. I love the cute bear and your fab flowersoft snow.

Thanks for joining us at the One Stop Crafts Challenge this week.

Sarahx

Anonymous said...

tehhehehhee!! WELL I am super glad you make a mistake cause I LOVE IT!! and its sitting very proudly on my sideboard! THANK YOU its super GGGGGGrrrrlush! and thank you for the little gift too! its waiting till Christmas... hugs me xx

Larissa said...

A very sweet card, Love the adorable image and the flowersoft is so pretty.

-xxxx-

Linby said...

this is just gorgeous and cute. Your colouring really brought the image to life.
Thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More this month.
Lynn x
DT

alethea said...

Wow, what a mistake...LOL.. This card is gorgeous!! Love the cute image! Thanks for joining us at CYP for our stitching challenge! HUgsxx

Donna Ellis said...

Annette, such a darling little card with the pretty shape, soft colors, and prettily colored bear. The stitching, snowflakes and other layers look fabulous!