Sunday 31 January 2010

Three Cards Two Challenges!



I wanted to make some Mothers Day cards and the Embellish colour challenge helped me decide which colours I would use. Their colour choice was Pink, Brown and Turquoise, I love these colours together anyway so it was't difficult. You also have to add ribbons to your card.


This was my first attempt and I am pleased with the result, used my new Martha Stewart border punch on this one, a little present from my son for my Birthday. He knows what I like LOL.

Patterned papers from BasicGrey.

This is my second attempt not so sure about this one so I haven't added a sentiment yet.

Butterfly stamp: Hero Arts Papers: BasicGrey



This next card is for a new blog site that I have found called "Daring Cardmakers" Love the inspirational cards on this site. The Dare was to make a return to school card. The main site is based in New Zealand and the children there are just returning to school after their summer holidays hence the challenge. This is a fairly simple card but liked the idea of "an apple for the teacher"

23 comments:

Linda aka Oz said...

I am not to terribly worldly, I was like... Mother's Day... what the heck that is not till May? Then I woke up and blushed a little.. opps sorry..hehe
Lovely cards. Looks like son does know you! My son loves to give me those gift cards and then lets me loose on the world. He knows me too.. LOL Sweet cards Sally. hugs, the Oz

Sanne said...

Wow wow wow Sally - love your feminine pink cards

lol... and your card for the teacher - awesome!

Mabel said...

That apple looks so yummy!!! fantastic pink cards too, great job!! =)

Lin said...

Loooooove these, Sally! I'm partial to that heart paper (been hoarding what's left of mine) and of course the dots and gingham ribbon are favorites of mine, too! And that small punch of aqua is wonderful in the mix!!

Tracey said...

WONDERFUL cards Sally....loving those pink yummy ones...that BG heart paper is sooooo pretty!!

Dotty Jo said...

These are great Sally , love the BG paper - sp pretty. Love your bright, fun teacher card too! Jo x

Virginia L. said...

Fabulous card for the Embellish challenge, slally! Thanks for sharing your card for the new darling cardmakers site! Sounds like fun!

Deirdre said...

Love them, love the pp and the ribbons are beautiful. I love them both and adore the apple card - so fun.

Els said...

Love your take on the Embellish challenge, Sally! I love that colorcombo too. The apple looks mazing too! Fun take on getting back to school.

donna mikasa said...

Your Mother's Day card(s) are so sweet! Love the BG papers! The apple card is perfect for back-to-school. Any teacher would love it!

DustyPenny (Joy Ott) said...

Pretty cards, Sally!

Kimberly's Krafts said...

Great and beautiful cards Sally! :)

Alice said...

awww... very sweet cards, Sally! love them all!

SueH said...

Welcome to the daring Cardmakers Sally.

Someone must have spent a lot of time polishing up the apple on your card because it looks almost good enough to eat.

Thanks for joining us this week.
Sue
x

Charlene Austin said...

FABULOUS CARDS!!

Laura Davis said...

Wow beautiful work!
Laura

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

Very pretty card designs! Thanks for taking on an Embellish challenge!

Jessica said...

Very cute cards. The first one looks like a little girls quilt. Love it :)

Mariana Grigsby said...

Hi Sally!!!!! I love your cards!!!! I like the different patterned papers you used!!! Thanks for playing along with us!!!

Maile Belles said...

These are beautiful Sally! So glad you could join us in the Embellish challenge.

Suzanne C said...

Love the soft pretty pink cards! They are both so elegant and beautiful. What a cute teachers card with the apple!

Traveling Mama said...

These are so sweet! That butterfly is stunning!! Thanks so much for playing along with us!

Anonymous said...

Ooh ooh ooh! Look how stinkin cute these are! So super glad you joined us for the Embellish Challenge!