Pages

Saturday 30 April 2011

CES Challenge 34...Inspirational Picture


Morning all...how cool to have another long weekend to look forward to! Looks like the weather will be quite nice again although not quite as warm as last week...we might have a BBQ later if the weather holds!

How cool am I today? My blog header matches my card....YAY! Thanks to Jo at the Siggi Shop for making such a fantastc new header for me..I think this header more than shows my love of gingham and polka dots...thank you Jo...I'm such a happy bunny!

We have a new challenge for you today over at CES Challenges...my gorgeous teamie Vicky has picked an INSPIRATIONAL PICTURE and as soon as I saw it I was like a kid in a sweet shop...gingham...red and white gingham...YAY! Thanks for such a fab challenge Vicky!


I hope you'll be able to join in with this challenge...you can always pop over to see what my teamies have created if you need any further inspiration!

Stamped Image : RAK from a friend
Design Papers :
Carol Ann CD
Card Stock : SU! (Ruby Red)
Colouring Medium : Promarkers
Embellishments : Ribbon from my Craft Stash...Pearls, White Button, Doily & White Blossom Flower from
Crafty Emma's Store
Tools : Rectangle Nestabilities, MS Branch Punch, Quickutz Corner Die & MS Scalloped Border Punch
Sentiment : Tim Holtz Adage Ticket

23 comments:

Suzie Q said...

Hi donna,
fab card, i too am a gingham fan and would love that bedroom! lol
isn't it quaint!
enjoy the weekend
hugs
Suzie Qx

Faye said...

Oh Donna, this is so, so, so pretty, I absolutely love it. Really love it. Hope you have a delish weekend hun. xxx

Sue said...

morning donna, gorgeus card, love the gingham paper and ribbon and the pretty doily looks fab...very petty card indeedy:)

Have a fabulous weekend sweetie:)

sue
xx

Donna Mosley said...

Hi Donna, hope you are all having a lovely long weekend. Love this amazing card, gorgeous image and colouring. Love the gingham and pretty embellies. I want that bedroom, so pretty.

Donna x

Jo said...

Hi Donna, ooooh what a fab challenge for you eh? as soon as I saw your beautiful card I knew that you enjoyed the challenge set by Vicky.
I think i'll have a go myself this week, I love gingham too, and more so after making your blog header, it looks fab and suits you so much. Thank you for choosing me to design it for you.
Have a wonderful bank holiday weekend,
Jo xx

nessy said...

delightful card ~love how you have matched your header!!! perfect colouring!!
amazing weekend isn`t it!!
vanessa xx

Vicky said...

Hi my sweetie wow I'm loving your header I just sat looking at it & thought straight away how it matched the challenge this week lol.
I soooooooooo love your card hun you do gingham sooooo well you really do I could sit & look at gingham all day long. I love the countryish look it has....it just always cheers me up for some reason. Even better on a sunny day.
Hope you have a good weekend & hope you have a bbq & it stays nice for you shug.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Nikbee said...

A beautiful card. I love the gingham with the doily - so pretty.
Nikki x

Catherine said...

This is such a great card Donna ! I love the doily and gingham is always a winner !!! Hugs and love from Catherine

Anonymous said...

Fabulous card, love the colour and love your new header too!
Helen x

coops said...

gorgeous card donna.the image is fab and i love your colours and stunning gingham :D

xx coops xx

Unknown said...

Hi Donna! Oh my goodness girl..This is just sooo sweet & adorable! Love the colors and sweet image! Have a great day! Hugs & Sunshine!/Sari

Rosietoes said...

This is adorable Donna. Love the red and white gingham and the lo is fab.

Edna x

Wishcraft said...

Love this Donna! Fab colours, cute image and your details are so pretty. Must try and fit this challenge in - I LOVE gingham :o) Lisa x

Vicky said...

Just so cute Donna...and so is your header too hun..!

have a lovely evening..hugs Vicky xx

cardmaking bird said...

Oooooo, I love your new header! And your card is gorgeous - I do love a bit of gingham and the image is adorable!! hugs, Marie xx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Great card hun, loving the gingham!!
hugs shell xx

Shelly said...

HI Donna! This is just adorable, I love the colours and the fab paper etc etc! The bow looks gorgeous too! Great inspiration piccy... love the room! Shelly x

Riet said...

So beautiful card Donna,I love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Louise said...

Hi Donna what a great card the gingham and the red looks fab and the image is so cute with her bucket ready.
Louise xx

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie, this is stunning, your colours are gorgeous, fantastic work, big hugs love Pops x

Lynsey said...

Hi Donna, what a sweet card! Love the colour scheme.
hugs Lynsey x

Julie said...

Awesome card, Donna!! So love all your red gingham and white!! Great colouring as always too - and your new header looks fab!! Juliexx