Good morning to you all in the land of blog
Today sees the next challenge at the
with the theme this week chosen by the very talented Franz, who chose the theme of
I Love You Mom
We are sponsored this week by the fabulous
who are offering a $10 voucher to the winner
Believe it or not I actually created this card just before I found out that I had been chosen for the Wild Rose Studio Design Team, as I think I am having an addiction to these gorgeous little Bella's. Please pop over and see other gorgeous interpretations of this theme at the main challenge site by our amazing team.
I made a Birthday Card for a Mum
Recipe
Pale pink card - base layer and contrast
Wild Rose Studio - Bella Papers
Wild Rose Studio - image, Bella with Mum
Wild Rose Studio - sentiment from the Little Labels Collection
Grimsby Crafts - Memory die - Cherish Border
Hobby House - pearls
Martha Stewart heart edge punch
Ribbon, charm and feather from stash
Here is a close up of the image, I have used glossy accents on the balloons and the image is coloured with copics and edges distressed with TH mulled lavender.
As you cannot really see the charm, here is a little close up of that too.
As always, I would like to thank all of my wonderful visitors and followers for the lovely and inspirational comments you leave, which allows me to hop on over in return to see your own lovely work and welcome to my new followers.
Now I was told the other day by a family member that some lovely ladies use my blog as inspiration for their crafting - how lovely :) thank you ladies, and do leave me a comment next time you hop over to see me, would love that :)
If you want to see more of the collection or be inspired by others hop and see us on
or in the
I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges
Crafty Catz - Birthday Card
Fat Pages and Cards - Anything Goes Butterflies and Blooms (little butterfly charm and flower on bow)
Fussy and Fancy - Butterflies, punches and ribbon
Simply Create Too - Mother's Day/Feminine
Stampin for the Weekend - 4 or more layers
CRAFT - Celebrations
Charisma Cardz - Pink and Girly
Crafts and Me - Punches and Die Cuts
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Stampin Royalty - Punches
This afternoon I am running my copic class at Grimsby Crafts, looking forward to seeing some new faces too, cannot wait.
hugs
xx
stunning card Kate - love the colur palette and Bella is looking gorgeous as ever! Hugs Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and I love the soft colours....
ReplyDeleteHi Kate awww how cute is this likkle guy? very..lol gorgeous dreamy colours great design stunning creation.
ReplyDeletesmiles Christine x
Oh sweet sweet sweet sweet wonderful card!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the cute image:) I love every single elegant detail:)
Hugs and big kiss,
Sonia
Very sweet, love the feather!
ReplyDeleteAww this is gorgeous Kate, more fab little cute elephants
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
Sam xxx
Hi Kate !
ReplyDeleteWonderful realizations. Adorable caracters. Bravo !
Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week!
Hugs from France.
Catherine.
OOh just soo cute and so pretty
ReplyDeleteLisa x
this is so sweet and beautiful kate, love your card.
ReplyDeletegreetings karin
Aww ! Kate another adorable card
ReplyDeleteThe papers & colours are just gorgeous and so is the dies ,pearls & ribbon x
This is a stunner Kate. I am sure your Mum will adore it.
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Cathy
xxxxx
Gorgeous card, don't you just love Bella xx
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, this is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations on your DT appointment - I'm not surprised you were chosen - your creations are stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at CRAFT for the Anniversay Challenge & blog hop.
Hope we see you again soon.
Hugs Sheryl xx
Oh I think I am in love with these images!! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Kate, really pretty!
hugs
xxalisonxx
Super sweet Kate. Love your detail in the embellies
ReplyDeleteHugs Jane x
Hi Kate, Oh this is so gorgeously cute, love, love it...thanks for sharing it with us at CraftyCatz this week....almost forgot that bit then..lol...xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting the CRAFT challenge blog hop...hope you have had fun. This card is sooooo pretty and i love this image
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the blog hop we have so many prizes to be won
Sylvia xx
Gorgeous card, love the image, and bow, thanks for joining in with CRAFTY CATZ this week, x carol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Kate, the image is adorable, the feather made me think of Dumbo, and I like the big bow, Congratulation on your new design spot, they are lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Kate, your card is stunning! Bella, is totally adorable and you've done a fantastic job of showing her off. Thank you for joining us over at Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge...good luck!
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Mary
Just Gorgeous! Thank you for playing along at Charisma Cardz this time x
ReplyDeleteStunning Kate...so love wee Bella...and fabulous layout too sweetie :o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
Beautiful card i love the sweet image. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me this week. luv gina xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic card kate - love the image and just everything about it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by to see me.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Toodley Pip
Hazel xx
aw so sweet kate.gorgeous image and i really love your colours and design :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Hi Kate, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your class this afternoon. Can't wait to get my torch and tennis ball out and have a go. Thank you soo much and hope to see you at your next class xx
ReplyDeleteOh my word Kate this is so beautiful, the colours, design and image look stunning, thank you for joining our challenge at The Paper Shelter
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Lorraine x
Kate what a beautiful image and fantastic card a fabulous creation , well done . Enjoy the rest of your weekend Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteAdorable, sweet card Kate.
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Debby
This is so cute Katie, love the background papers and adorable image. Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, sorry I haven't visited you this week! Love this sweet card, very pretty colours and that image is too cute
ReplyDeletehugs Vicky x x x
Aww! Love this Kate. Such a sweet image and beautifully coloured, as always. Loving all the details and embellies.
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Caz x
Beautiful, love the embellishments. Thanks so much for joining in with the challenge at Charisma Cardz this week.
ReplyDeleteJenni x
What a beautiful creation! I'm loving these little Bellas... I can see how the addiction begins, lol. Donna ☺
ReplyDeleteFab card Jane, love this sweet image so much!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Franz.
Hi Kate
ReplyDeleteThis one is heavenly and sweetness itself. Absolutely amazing.
Michaela xx
Kate: Your entry is so cute! Thank you for joining us at Simply Create Too for our Challenge #13 - Mother's Day [or Feminine] Challenge.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Simply Create Too Design Team Member
http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com/
Your card is lovely, I love the charming image and your coloring is beautiful! Thank you for joining us this time at THE PAPER SHELTER CHALLENGE! I hope we see more of your lovely work on the 1st!
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