Saturday, November 28, 2009

More time to craft - YAY!


Hi everyone

I just love it when the cricket is on!  Hubby is happy to watch cricket and that leaves me free to craft!

I have just got some new spellbinder dies and had to have a play!


Tilda was hand coloured with watercolour pencils, kindy glitz & bling added. 


This is also my first attempt at distressing the edges of background paper - I think I could have done a bit more ;-)





This card fits several challenges:
CuteDaisyMay - Red Christmas
Creatalicious Challenges - Christmas with sparkles & snowflakes
Charisma Cardz Challenge - christmas (I used the previous week's sketch too!)
Magnolia Down Under - magnolia christmas



I have also been working on a card to give to my niece & her new fiance.  The official engagement party is this weekend.  I have already given them their engagement card see here and since they want to buy some new furniture, I thought it would be good to use this 'money in the couch' card.  I have been just waiting for an opportunity to use this idea on a card.  I originally came across it here and here - thanks for the inspiration!


I did not use the same stamp they mention - I have used an image I already had. 


I made a few modifications to the card to cater for the larger Australian $100 note.  I think I am happy with it???


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16 comments:

  1. SallyNovember 28, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Fabulous cards. Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz.

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  2. SueNovember 28, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Wonderful card. Love your new nesties. Tilda all bundled up in her winter coat is so cute. Thanks for joining the fun at MDUC this week.
    Hope you can join us again next challenge.

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  3. MerryNovember 28, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    What wonderful cards Cathy...love that Tilda image and the way you have coloured her. Also think your lounge card is terrific. I like how you used the clear vellum for the little envelope. Very neat.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 28, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Those are both really awesome!

    I love the colours on the first, and that second one is a neat idea!

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  5. CherylNovember 28, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Fantastic cards Cathy,love them all and so very clever!!! Such a sweet Tilda,beautiful embellishments and sparkle!! Thanks for joining us at Creatalicious.
    xx

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  6. Tracey FeegerNovember 28, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Oh how cute is this. Love the embossing on the sentiment and the card is gorg all over. Thanks for joining us at MDUC.
    mwah
    Trace

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  7. LinnieNovember 28, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Sooo cute this little Tilda and i adore cute.I love your card
    Thankyoou for coming out to play with CDM this week
    luv
    linniexxx

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  8. AnonymousNovember 28, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Great card Cathy! Thank you for joining us at CDM this week
    Ann x

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  9. coldwaters2November 29, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Beautiful card adore Tilda she looks fabulous thank you for joining us at CDM this week.

    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  10. BeccyNovember 29, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    What a lovely Tilda - great new dies - and fab engagement card too - thanks for playing at Cute Daisy May this week

    Beccy x

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  11. pinkyNovember 30, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Love your christmas card, excellent image and cute papers. Love the money in the couch one too, brilliant idea. Thanks for joining us at CDM this week.
    Pinky

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  12. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Your card is simply adorable! I love all of the little details....thanks so much for playing along with us at Creatilicious...would love to see you join us again next month!

    Abby:)

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  13. stephanneNovember 30, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Love this card, you've put it together beautifully and I am loving that glitter!! Thanks for playing with us at MDUC, I hope we'll see you back next time around!!
    Stephanne

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  14. Debbie PammentNovember 30, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Gorgeous Christmas card - love the bling on Tilda!
    Thanx for joining us at MDUC
    xXx

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  15. KellieDecember 1, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Gorgeous card, thanks so much for playing along and joining us at Magnolia Down Under Challenges. Hope to see you back again next challenge. xx

    Hugs, Kel
    MDUC Site Owner.

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  16. Jodie from OzDecember 4, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    stunning card, thanks for joining us at MDUC and hope to see you next time. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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