Sunday, 10 January 2010

Caardvarks challenge... ooooo la la!


I've been working on a few different cards over the last couple of days, but wanted to share this one first!
Believe it or not this is my take on the gorgeous Caardvarks sketch... look closely, very closely!I just couldn't resist having a bit of fun with this adorable The Greeting Farm Sprout called Savanah. BTW, they have their new releases out and all of them are gorgeous. I think Ruby Sprout is calling to me!

I made up the background by colouring white card stock with Versacolour inks and then stamping with that gorgeous 'raindrops' background from Hero Arts.

The little flags are coloured with Promarkers and are made from a strip of Bazzils Basics 'Just the Edge'. The wood for the stage was cut from the current Cowshed catalogue and then coloured with Distress Ink to make it look nice and glossy. I Printed the sentiment on my PC and popped it up on dimensionals.

I am also entering this card for 'L is for Layering' over at The ABC Challenge as there are four different layers on this card to achieve the 3-D effect that I was looking for. I used alot of dimensionals for this one!

This card is for my dear friend Gay. She is a wonderful friend and one of the most honest and straightforward people you could ever wish to meet.

Happy crafting everyone, and take extra care if you are out in the snow!

20 comments:

Sanne said...

What a festive card in fresh colors! Well done Jo...............

Sanne said...

What a festive card in fresh colors. Well done Jo!

Nicky said...

love your card really cheeful and fun x Great idea with the flags

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

Gorgeous

Thanks for joining us on ABC :)

Hugs Jane x

Danni said...

How creative and fun! Love it!

Victoria said...

this is such a brill take on the sketch Jo! I love it. The bunting is gorgeous with the flappers

Victoria
x

Jill said...

Love the banner and your coloring is awesome!

Pajalu said...

Jo this is one beautiful card :D. Good luck with the challenges. Smudge is in one of her two baskets as well - but that has more to do with trying to get away from a 3 yr old lol xoxoxo

Tiffany Ervin said...

Love your take on the sketch Jo!! You are really having so much fun with these cute girls!

Suzanne C said...

What fun! The dancers and the expression is very cute.

Abounding Treasures said...

Such a fun card ~ love the way you took the challenge sketch and made it your very own!!

Your friend is going to thoroughly enjoy this card :o)

Vanessa said...

What a fun and colourful card, Jo!! Love it!!

Hugs,
Vanessa

Alice said...

lovely card!! so cute!!

Beth aka BR-T said...

Oh I just love you interpretation of the sketch DJ it is fantastic! Beth

Linda Brun said...

Great take on the Sketch Jo and a really joyfull card. Really nice colours.
Hugs

donna mikasa said...

How did I miss this? Oh, so cute! I can't believe you coloured three Savannahs!! I struggle with her, I don't know why. Love your take on the sketch--brilliant idea!

Anonymous said...

What a great FUN card! I love it!

Victoria said...

well done on winning the prize on abc for this card x

Linda Brun said...

Congrats on your win over at ABC for this card.. Big Hugs....

Lynne in NI said...

Well done on winning ABC with this fabby card!
:o)