Monday 23 April 2012

A Sunshine Card for a Dull Day

Good morning everyone and welcome to a new week.  Yesterday was so nice we sat out in the garden all afternoon and played games with the children.  I think we were lucky in Blackpool as we only had a bit of rain in the morning then the rest of the day was lovely sunshine and deep blue skies!! Looks a bit different today though!

So if you have not had any sunshine in your part of the world here is a card to bring you a bit:

Well she's certainly bright and happy!  I have used a design from Meljen's and they currently have a great sale on - buy one get one free!!  I have coloured her with my Copics and Prismas and added Stickles for some sparkle - you can't have a fairy without sparkle can you?  She has then been cut out with a Spellbinders Nestie.  The flowers are made with a Marianne die and are nestled on top of a Magnolia Doohickey die.  The doily is a Cheery Lynn French Pastry - gorgeous die!!  The papers are Bo Bunny from their Country Garden Collection.  I have distressed with Scattered Straw DI and gems are from my stash.  I would like to enter the following challenges:

Meljen's Designs - Spring
Pan Pastels - Add a Flower
Paper Sundaes - Let's get Cute
Pile it On - Sparkle and Shine
Stamptacular Sunday - Loaded with Layers
CMC Copic Challenge - Yellow
Stamp 'n Doodle - April Showers and/or May Flowers
Crafty Creations - Yellow and Your colour Choice
The Paper Shelter - Wings and Things
Whimsy - Punches or Die Cuts

Well that's it for me for today. Just got housework and some shopping to do and then I think it will be a case of locking myself up in my garret and doing some crafting!!  Have a great day, see you tomorrow and take care xx

41 comments:

julie_woolston said...

Hi Susan what a lovely bright card, I love the colours, the doily is so beautiful and effective.
I love the image too she's so sweet.

Here on the Island we had a little sun in the morning and changed to rain in the afternoon and all night.

Hugs Julie x

Lorraine said...

This is a lovely bright sunshine card - it made me smile on this very grey dull foggy morning here!
Lorraine x

Lorraine said...

This is a lovely bright sunshine card - it made me smile on this very grey dull foggy morning here!
Lorraine x

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Susan,I love the image, wonderful colour choices and layout.xxx

Cards By MI said...

This is so cute! I totally adore it. Thanks for playing with us over at the Paper Shelter. Good Luck!
Love n hugs
Marie

cotnob said...

This is a beautiful sunny card Susan, you certainly brightened my day.
Pauline
x

Annette said...

Hi Susan, I've seen your intervieuw, nice!!! Your card is really beautiful! I adore the image! Stunning coloring!
Bye, have a nice day!
xoxo Annette

Unknown said...

Wow this is really stunning thanks for sharing with us at PanPastel UK.

Kerry DT Leader

craftyfairie.blogspot.com

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Susan. This is so sweet. I love the pretty colours and fab design. Cute image too.
Have a lovely day.
Love Sandra xxx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Susan such beautiful colours luv it.
Chris x

Vicky said...

Beautiful card, very summery and cheery, great use of colours (I'm not good with yellow!!)

hugsd Vicky x x x

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie this is just gorgeous huggles Pops x x x

Eileen said...

This really is a card filled with sunshine. Adore the yellow.
Congrats for winning over at LOYV.
Eileen x

Unknown said...

Oh Susan she made me smile this morning what a happy smiley image and such a gorgeous card well done Hugs Eaine, its cloudy here in Clifton too.

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

I really love this card Suzie, fab colours and the sweet and fun image really made me smile, lovely flowers too. Thank you so much for joining in with the PanPastel challenge blog
Lindsay xx

chrissy xx said...

What a cutie! Fabulous colours to Susan...LOve it.
Chrissyxx

Crafty Mamma Mia said...

Great card Susan, and bringing some welcome sunshine to the south coast ... it's bucketing down with rain today, and it rained on & off for most of the weekend too! Thanks for cheering me up! Helen x

chrissy xx said...

Only 24 lol....Long way to go yet he! he!
Chrissyxx

Unknown said...

Oh she's looking sunny and very bright Susan! She's having so much fun! No wonder, you made her look so very pretty ;-) Hugs, Ira x

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Susan,
What a wonderful Spring card - I so love the colours you have chosen, what a happy little lady she is! Have a lovely day, Hugs, Teresa x

Sandy said...

Now if this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will!!! Bright and sunny card and so very cute. Love your design work!

Carol said...

Gorgeous bright card Susan, love the image. Carol x

May said...

Beautiful card Susan, the image is sooooo cute it brought a smile to my face... lovely colour choice, and your comment yesterday really did make me (lol) regarding Timmie's tag for May, Hmmmmmm how will I write that post ( he he )Hugs May x x x

Catherine said...

Fab card, love the bright yellows and those lovely rolled flowers.....

Anonymous said...

pretty card love her dandelion clock, Thanks for Joining us on the Pile It On challenge this time, see you soon! hugs Samantha :0)

Jo said...

Hi Susan, lovely, bright, happy card and gorgeous image!Thanks for the tip about the Nitwits papers.....off to check them out later.
Hugs Jo x

coops said...

gorgeous card suzie.the image is so sweet and i love your stunning sunshine colours ;D

xx coops xx

Suzie's Card Den said...

Beautiful bright card, made me smile, just lovely.
Hugs
Suzie xx

pinky said...

This is just adorable Susan.

Winnie said...

Adorable card, love the colors and image you've used thank you for joining our challenge at SSC this week

Hugs Winnie

amanda stokes said...

Hi Susan,
Gorgeous card,sweet image and lovely colours.
Glad to hear the sun was shining where you were :) x

Sue B said...

Aww this is gorgeous Susan! what a wonderful image - she's adorable and perfect for this bright and sunny card! Love the delish papers and rolled roses - it's a stunning card!
Hope you have a great week!
Big Hugs Sue xx

Elizabeth Hart said...

An absolutely sweet card and image and the color combination that you used is perfect for this darling card. Thanks so much for joining us at the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge.

Unknown said...

love it!!! Your creations are so pretty:) TFS I'm your newest follower:)

Eileen said...

Ooo this is a super card with a great image .... Can't resist a sale ... off to have a look !! Thank you for joining us in the PanPastel UK Challenge.
Eileen xx

craftyb said...

SUch a sweet girly card - cute image! Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Creations Challenges! bx

Glenda Atkins said...

What a happy girl and happy card! Great colours and design!

Chana Malkah said...

Your card put a smile on my face that will not doubt be there all day! This is why we do what we do!
Thanks for playing with us at Stamp-N-Doodle!
Hugz,
Chana

My'scardcorner said...

Well this card put a smile on my face Susan great layout and colourchoice.
Myrax

Suzanne said...

great card, very cute, thank you for joining us at cmc this week

Robin Parker said...

Your creation is so pretty, love the colors. Thanks for sharing on the Meljen's Design Challenge for Spring.