I'm so glad you're here, dear blogging friends!
It is FAIRY NICE to see you!
It's time for the 44th Cardz 4 Galz challenge!
Badges are awarded for the Spotlight Winner and Top Picks.
Badges are awarded for the Spotlight Winner and Top Picks.
Challenge #44 is chosen by teamie Jan -and the theme is: Fairy Nice.
Show us your cards using any and all manner of FAIRIES!
Challenge ends on April 12.
Show us your cards using any and all manner of FAIRIES!
Challenge ends on April 12.
I am using this incredible Fairy Tangles Umbrella Fairy digital image that I just HAD to purchase some time ago, but has never been used. Sound familiar?
It's always a pleasure mixing and matching die cuts and making wonky frames.
For a little extra texture, I added sparkly Pine Star Embossing Powder to the Tonic Swirling Frame Layering Die Set, which has a slightly marbled appearance. It affords great coverage AND interesting cast of hues as it glitters and sparkles:
For a little extra interest, Meadow Sparkle Ultrafine Glitter (a slightly different color green) was adhered on the Tropical Flourish die cut.
The card is topped off with an old Hero Arts Poetic Prints Danselfly and REALLY old embellishment at the top left, and pretty flowers with feathers in the bottom left. Another oldie is the Martha Stewart Geometric Shapes border punch. I'm sad she is not making more punches - I really liked her line.
It is always a pleasure seeing your artful treasures,
Products:
- Fairy Tangles Umbrella Fairy
- Pine Star Embossing Powder (marbled)
- Meadow Sparkle Ultrafine Glitter
- Tonic Swirling Frame Layering Die Set (1462E) (4 decorative frames, 1 (small) tag option, 6 outline dies 10 dies in the set)
- Full Tonic Line of Products
- Hero Arts damselfly, Tropical Flourish die, flowers, ribbon, feathers, SB Wonky Rectangles, MS punch, embelly from stash
Challenges I'd like to support please:
- C.R.A.F.T. #409 Create Your Own Embellishments 4/6 (Floral Arrangement, Damselfly-sentiment)
- Crafty Creations #338 Anything Goes 4/12
- Crafty Gals Corner #116 Anything Goes 4/12
- Creative Moments #114 Anything Goes 4/5
- Tuesday Throwdown #336 Sparkles 4/5 (Tonic frame has glittery EP and die cut has glitter)
- World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #20 Anything Goes DT 4/15
Stamping hugs to you!
Stunning card De, your colouring is exceptionally beautiful and the lovely frame around the gorgeous image. Loving the green feather to compliment this creation.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know MS no longer makes punches, I have around 80 of them so am happy to have these..have a lovely weekend and take care..xx ♥[aNNie]
WOW, die Karte ist wunderschön gestaltet, gefällt mir sehr gut
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Beautiful card, I love the image and colours.
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Hi Donna, WOW! That is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a nice day. Sue
Beautiful colored caed and lovely design.
ReplyDeleteAs I always say, Donna, your cards are like jewellery. This card is stunning with all it's richness. The image is divine, coloured in so well as ever and all the embellies shine.
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure to be here and learn from your kind and wise quotes and what not.
Love,
Monica
Another beauty! I love the image first of all and the colors that you have incorporated are just gorgeous! Love the offset frame and the border frames are so pretty. Your sparkly embellishments are fabulous, they frame the image perfectly. Another work of art my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the choice of dies - another great creation thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Donna, this is just magical! I love all of your wonderful layers of fancy die cut borders, and that offset layer is a fabulous design element. Your flower arrangement with the glittery flourishes and the amazing green feather is pure elegance. I think the show stopper for me today though, is that incredible image! WOW, what a glorious fairy and you have coloured her to perfection with a cheery palette and amazing shading! This card is absolutely fantastical my friend!!
ReplyDeleteSo all of our snow melted away on the weekend, but now we are expecting more today! I'm not as excited about it as I would have been a few weeks ago, so I'm hoping the warm temperatures will melt it lickety split! Sending hugs, hope you're feeling well today :)
Wow Donna, this is fabulous!! What a beautiful image this is..(oh if only 'I' could color like that)..thank goodness for digitals..lol!! I think your framework couldn't be any more perfect for her and of course the added sparkle is the 'frosting on the cake' so to speak...perfection all the way....another masterpiece my friend!!
ReplyDeleteDonna, this is absolutely gorgeous! Love your coloring on this very detailed image and all of that sparkle really helps to set the tone of the whole design too!! Love the accent feather which goes very well with that image too!! Beautifully done my friend! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I'm in love with this card, Donna!! Wow!! What a stunning image...I can see her as a mermaid!! I love the colors and the way you framed her!! The layers and sparkle are fabulous!! Love, love this, my sweet friend!! So stunning!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
What a stunning card Donna, the image is a real beauty and the colours you have chosen compliment her to perfection and along with your careful attention to detail it all adds up to a gorgeous creation - I'm running out of superlatives.
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WOW Donna this is stunning! I love the gorgeous fairy and beautiful card layout.
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Linda xxx
What a fab image Donna, love your wonky frame! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Donna this is a stunning card I love the fairy she is gorgeous and all the colours work so well together. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely stunning, Donna!
ReplyDeletegorgeous image and card Donna also a great design
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Awesome, amazing, stunning. Great work. I love it. Great image and I am so glad you got her out and used her, she is fabulous. Thank you for sharing with us here today at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
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A gorgeous card Donna, such a beautiful image and fabulous combination of dies - I love your colour choices and super design.
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Oh, Donna, this is super gorgeous. I love the colors and all the fantastic layers. And, you blinged it up perfectly too.
ReplyDeleteStunning work my dear friend, what a beautiful image and those colours you have used are gorgeous, love the green frames and punched one from MS, have lots & lots never seem to use them nowadays Donna..
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There's just so much to like about this card that I can't possibly list it all. The coloring on the fairy -- her dress, her umbrella, her scarf -- all those tiny spaces to color in and done so perfectly. Her arm and elbow look so real, Donna. Boy I wish I could color like you. You are so talented! I also love that Tonic frame set; how pretty is that! This is just remarkable and so full of beautiful layering. You'd be so fun to sit and make cards with; I could learn so much from you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card, Donna! The fairy image is gorgeous and your colouring has really brought her to life. Beautiful framing using all those lovely dies. And feathers ... and glitter ... wow!! ... what more could a girl ask for? :) xx
ReplyDeleteSo much bright color, so much texture, and what an interesting design layout. LOVE that umbrella. Did you color the tangles or use paper piecing? Love all the different die shapes and the way you've framed out the focal point with the wonky asymmetrical piece, and of course the wonderful swirly glittery bits that make up the gorgeous bouquet. Oh my, this must have taken some time to create! Well done! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteAs always you created another beautiful card. The colors, layers, punches and the coloring of the fairy are magnificent
ReplyDeletewonderful coloring of her and the framing is so creative and neat! I love the sparkle you have added to go along with the lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, you have done a wonderful job with the layout and the coloring is superb. Very Well Done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Angela DT for http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...
Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI remembered decades ago, when I was in elementary, I had all the eagerness and enthusiasm to do arts and crafts in class. This is a great and conventional hobby. I'm sure the recipients of these art works will be so much delighted and appreciative.
Warm regards,
Ida
This is stunning! Lovely fresh and fruity colors!!
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I always love your placement of your frames wonky or not and your wonderful use of glitter! You could teach me that and I can work with you on Vellum lol Loving the sweet Fairy image, look at all of those wonderful colors! Your flowers and feathers are the perfect accents! Holy Smokes, just checked out the price on that swirling die, yes 10 dies, but WOW! lol Love this....and you! Have a HAPPY day!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous gorgeous card That image is stunning ......Lis
ReplyDeleteWow Donna this such a stunning creation. It has the wow factor. Such a gorgeous layout and fantastic colouring of the image.
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Cathy
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What a beautiful, amazing, fantastic card with that incredible image! Your coloring leaves me speechless. You truly have a gift. And all those layered frames and special touches... another of your gifts. Of course, fairies leave plenty of sparkle everywhere they go, so you've got plenty of that, too. Perfect! Such a fun and gorgeous card, Donna!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Donna, using a great combination of dies. You always manage to put everything together to look like a work of art!
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OMG! Donna this card takes my breath away! It is so beautiful, the color combination is gorgeous, the dies you used are wonderful and I love the glitter! You are a master at combining dies!
ReplyDeleteDonna, you are the Queen of sparkle. Love the greens with the pink/purple contrast. Fabulous combination of elements. Thanks for sharing this at Tuesday Throwdown Challenge. Good luck. Hugs, Debi DT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous image and fabulous colouring (love the hair)Donna great layout and love the jaunty angle frame
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Stunning!! Beautiful image, fantastic colouring and colour choice wonderful design, love it!
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She is lovely and you have colored her up to perfection. The greens are all so pretty and the tipped frame looks perfect with her. Awesome card, Donna.
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Sue
DELIGHTFUL card Donna!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your image (yes, been there, done that), LOVE your colouring and ADORE your creative layers!
Thank You for joining us at the Crafty Gals Corner :)
Beautiful card! I love that image and the layered frames.
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