Sunday, 8 November 2009

Let it snow!

This is 'Madelynn' from The Greeting Farm, isn't she sweet?

I really enjoyed colouring her with my Versacolour inks and watercolour pencils and she was sooo easy to cut out.

I created this little card for the Colour Dare Challenge #41 as I am 'nuts' about cream, teal and brown as a combo.

I am also entering this card for the Crafty Calendar Challenge #2. When I saw that the theme was weather I knew that I wanted to join the fun! You might like to head on over there as the DT cards are brilliant and the lovely, and very talented, Victoria is the guest designer this month.

Finally, I am 'bringing out my bling' for the current Allsorts Challenge.

The snowflakes and the sentiment are from that very old stamp set that had lost it's label. However, I noticed that the packaging has the name on it in tiny letters and it turns out to be from Scraptrends. I've added a pretty pearl, cute Papermania bling in the snowflakes and some of my favourite ribbon. The Bazzils card stock is brown and has some Versamark stamping with with the beautiful Antique Brocade Cling from Hero Arts. It is a bit too subtle for the camera to pick up.

Have a great Sunday everyone, and sadly no, that isn't the view from my house on my blog header. While I do live on a hill and therefore have a brilliant view of Birmingham, it does not look as pretty as the Amalfi coast in mid-July!

21 comments:

BallooBear said...

Wow Jo, thank you so much for my blog award...I am very touched and honoured..I have forwarded it on as required and I hope the ladies I have sent it to feel as great as I did when I received it from you ..

I love your work

Hugs

Jo XX

Lori said...

Dotty Jo- this is fantastic! I love that stamp..she is super sweet and you colored her wonderfully! Great job with the colors and the other challenges. Thanks for joining us at the Color Dare...hope to see you back next time!
Lori

Kim. said...

Great card Jo, love the image you used and it fits beautiful with the 'weather' challenge this month. Thanks for joining us.
Kim xXx - Crafty Calendar Challenges.

Unknown said...

Great take on the Color Dare Challenge...I dont' often think about using a black base with the Dares... great card and a super cute image. Thanks for playing along this week.

CinnamonSally said...

Hi Jo, Lovely card and I love your new page header. It must be Italy, my favorite place to go in the whole world.

Christi said...

Great card! You did an awesome job with the color dare and your image is adorable! Thank you for joining us at the color dare, hope to see you again next week!

CinnamonSally said...

Hi Jo, me again, I have just downloaded the instructions for an easel card, you are right looks like fun, perhaps I will have a go.

Nicky said...

Lovely card this image is so cute - love the colour combo -simply stunning x

Emma (metalicbutterfly) said...

This is a lovely card i love the brocade stamp it gives a lovely touch to the base card...

Thank you for playing at Allsorts

Emma xxx

Unknown said...

Wow, fabulous card Jo! I love this colour combo and the image is so sweet! Thanks for joining us at the Crafty Calendar Challenge! :)
Georgia x

Nikki Schmaltz said...

This is such a pretty card. I love the B&W with the pop of color. Really cool dotted background.

Elise said...

Soooo, sweet, you little cutie! This is Hallmark "Dotty Jo!" I love it! Such a fun composition and as always your color work truly shines, highlighted perfectly by your great choices in stamps and technique! Yipeee!

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous Jo, I love the dark background, it show's the image off perfect...
Great profile pic too......
x
Vicky

Linda Brun said...

Really funky card. The image is so cute - and the colours make her stand out.

Hugs , Linda

Lynne in NI said...

Oh she's gorgeous Jo, and your colour combo is so pretty!
Hope you had a great weekend. Love your blog header...wish I was there!
:o)

Tiffany Ervin said...

This is wonderful Jo! Beautiful composition on the card and yes, she is a sweetie pie! Great coloring too!

Vanessa said...

Super card, Jo! Love the colours and your design! And great new header, love to see you!

Hugs,
Vanessa

Anonymous said...

Wow, this is great!!! I love that image... too cute! Thanks for playing along in the Color Dare!

Gro said...

Great card
Thanks for joining us at Allsorts

Jules said...

Hi Jo

Beautiful colours and layout and of course I love the little heart!

Spotted your bling!!

Thank you for joining in my challenge with Allsorts - I hope you enjoyed it.

Love Jules xx

Beth aka BR-T said...

Awesome job on this newbie! I love her Maryjane shoes, that is what got my attention when i first saw the stamp i sewar! Beth