Saturday, 16 June 2012

Wonderful Tilda

Good morning bloggers from a soggy Blackpool!  Well the weekend has arrived but unfortunately it does not look like the rain will be shifting anytime soon.  This is a shame because Emma and her friends are going to the Pleasure Beach today for her birthday party. I'm sure it won't dampen their fun but I feel sorry for her poor mum and dad!  Max is coming to stay with us all day and staying the night so we will be nice and snug and dry with lots of games and frolics going on I'm sure!!

For today's card I guess you can tell by the title of my post, I have dusted off Tilda.  I have coloured her with my Distress Markers following about three different tutorials on various blogs.  I think this was my fourth attempt - you should have seen the others!!


I have used Wonderful Tilda.  The papers are Raspberry Road from the Josephine collection - very pretty.  I have used my Sophia's Heart die again from Cheery Lynn and also the butterfly is a Cheery Lynn die which I have used on pearlised card so they have a lovely sheen.  The flower and leaves are a Marianne die and the banner heart die is Whiff of Joy.  I have used another hand made crochet flower and a resin flower from My Crafty Heart (very reasonably priced).  The image has been cut and matted with Spellbinders. I have added some Stickles to the image and butterfly and the pearls are from my stash.  The inside has been decorated to match and I have also added a birthday sentiment to the front but that was after I took the picture!!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Ann's - Its A Girl Thing
Stamping With The Dragon - Anything Goes
Tilda's Town - Lazy Days of Summer
Crop Stop - Banners
Divas by Design - Summer Theme
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away - Bingo (Flowers, Pearls and Doilies)
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia - Favourite Colour Combo (mine is pink pink and pink!!)

Well I had to go see my dentist at 6:30 last night and I am now on antibiotics for a gum infection so hopefully they should start to work and I can get rid of this blasted painful mouth and jaw.

A big welcome to Nancy my newest follower! I will be back tomorrow hopefully, until then try and stay dry and take care xx
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45 comments:

  1. PAC CHARITY CARDS16 June 2012 at 07:10

    What a beautiful card- I love everything about it.

    Caz

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  2. mags16 June 2012 at 07:57

    A beautiful card Susan. Love the image and the fab dies you have used. Mags
    x

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  3. Caroline16 June 2012 at 08:02

    Morning Susan yep it's still raining in Moreambe. Gorgeous card your colouring is brilliant and the layout is superb love the paper's and the dies are gorgeous. Let's hope the antibiotics kick in soon.. Take care. Caroline xxx

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  4. Lorraine16 June 2012 at 08:12

    Gorgeous card Susan. I love the image and colours. Those dies look fab too!
    It's still raining here as well:-(
    Have a good weekend
    Lorraine x

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  5. Claire16 June 2012 at 08:14

    Such a beautiful card Susan - love the soft colour tones and pretty image. Hugs, Claire x

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  6. Teresa - My Crafty Heart16 June 2012 at 08:23

    Hi Susan, Oh I hope the weather stays good for Emma - fingers crossed! I love your Tild card today and wow, those Raspberry road papers are beautiful, as is your Tilda. Love the way you arranged the flowers, your little crocheted one is lovely too, Have a good weekend, Hugs, Teresa xx

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  7. Anonymous16 June 2012 at 08:32

    Gorgeous card lovley colours. Hugs Sheila x.

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  8. Sue16 June 2012 at 08:49

    Stunning card Susan, gorgeous image and lovely colours.
    I hope the antibiotics start to work for you soon and you will be feeling loads better and lets hope the weather improves too.
    All the best
    Sue

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  9. Doreen16 June 2012 at 09:01

    Gorgeous Susan,love the image and fab papers.xxx

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  10. Always with a Sentiment16 June 2012 at 09:21

    Hello Susan. What a beautiful creation. Pretty colours, lovely image, fabulous design. You always add such wonderful embellishments that are just the perfect finishing touches.
    Shame about the weather, its the same here too, so I think a day of crafting is in order.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  11. chrissy xx16 June 2012 at 09:31

    Oh! JUst Gorgeous..The cutest of Tilda's and I LOve your colours Susan...What Fabulous embellishments too...Everything is perfect....
    Chrissyxx

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  12. Sarah-Jane16 June 2012 at 09:31

    Beautiful card. I love the image and all the pretty details. Thank you for joining us at Divas by Design this week.
    Sarah-Jane xx

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  13. sandy's crafty bits16 June 2012 at 09:43

    ooo super little card ... what a cute little image ... and love your colours ... just doing a bit of blog hopping ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  14. Sarahshandmadecardsx16 June 2012 at 10:15

    Your card is gorgeous Susan. I love the image and your distress marker colouring. All your embellies and details are great too.

    Hope your mouth gets better soon and the weather brightens up for you.

    Hugs Sarahxx

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  15. Chrissy16 June 2012 at 11:24

    So pretty Susan, love this Tilda, and gorgeous colouring, love all the details, such a pretty butterfly.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  16. Sue16 June 2012 at 11:36

    Beautiful card Susan,fab image and layout.We have the same weather.Hope your poor mouth feels better soon.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  17. Sonia16 June 2012 at 12:52

    Sooooo sweet Suzie!!! Fabulous card and fabulous sweet Tilda:) I like pink and every single detail:)
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  18. julie_woolston16 June 2012 at 13:12

    This is so sweet Susan, I love the die cuts very effective, gorgeous papers and image.

    Hugs Julie x

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  19. Tina Makuc16 June 2012 at 13:56

    Your card is gorgeous Susan!!! You used so many die-cuts..
    Thanks for playing with us at Tilda's Town Challenges this week..
    Hugs, Tina

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  20. Sue B 16 June 2012 at 14:44

    This is gorgeous Susan! I love this cute Tilda and you've coloured her so prettily - love the soft tones! The papers and embellies are stunning! Love the gorgeous butterfly.. flower… and heart banner!!
    Oh the weather here is terrible too! quite depressing. I hope Emma has a fab time at the Pleasure Beach - I always think the fair brightens even the dullest day - so fingers crossed she has a great day!
    Aww sorry to hear that you've got a gum infection - how awful - hope the antibiotics kick in soon!!
    Take Care
    Huge Hugs
    Sue xx

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  21. judit16 June 2012 at 15:02

    Beautifully coloured with the distress markers, I was thinking about getting them as well! Are they much different to use than other markers? Love your card, very pretty! hugs, judit x

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  22. Vicki16 June 2012 at 15:23

    Gorgeous card and details. Thanks for joining our CropStop Banner Challenge.

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  23. Carol16 June 2012 at 16:53

    Beautiful card Susan, thanks for sharing it at Crafty Ann's. Hope your antibiotics kick in soon. It's very wet and soggy here too! Carol x

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  24. The Crafty Blonde16 June 2012 at 17:16

    Gorgeous card, love the sweet Tilda image and such pretty papers. Beautiful die cuts and love the flower.
    Lyndsey xx

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  25. pinky16 June 2012 at 19:52

    Wet here too Susan:( Hope your mouth is feeling better by now! Love your gorgeous card. I forget to use my magnolias a lot but always enjoy them when I do. Love the soft colours on this one.

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  26. Vicky16 June 2012 at 20:35

    Such a pretty card Susan...:o)

    have a lovely weekend hun...big hugs Vicky xx

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  27. Elaine16 June 2012 at 21:37

    Beautiful card Susan.
    You did a great job colouring with the DI markers...I'm still learning how to use them, some images turn out better than others!

    It's been raining so hard here today, and I hope the weather in Blackpool was better!

    Hugs Elaine xx

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  28. amanda stokes16 June 2012 at 21:50

    Hi Susan,
    Gorgeous card,lovely tilda and papers :) x

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  29. coops16 June 2012 at 22:08

    so beautiful susan.stunning pretty image and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  30. Hazel16 June 2012 at 23:33

    Hi Susan

    This is so stunning - I love everything about it - just fabulous.

    Hope the weather didn't spoil the pleasure beach too much!

    Thanks for dropping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

    Toodles

    Hazel xx

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  31. May17 June 2012 at 01:08

    Beautiful card Susan... love the colouring with DI's fabulous job!! great design and colours... Hugs May x x x

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  32. ♥Gemma♥17 June 2012 at 11:41

    Wow Susan, its stunning & very pretty colours you have used..gorgeous detail too :D

    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  33. Cards By MI17 June 2012 at 13:31

    What a super sweet card. I totally love it and the design is to die for. Thanks for playing wuth us over at the Paper Shelter this week. Good luck with the challenge.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  34. Anonymous17 June 2012 at 22:39

    Oh this is just so pretty and so delicate, gorgeous!
    Helen x

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  35. Katie18 June 2012 at 01:03

    Very pretty card! The lacey touches are so sweet & feminine. Thank you so much for joining us at CropStop this week!

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  36. Glenda Atkins18 June 2012 at 05:36

    Gorgeous Susan, so soft and refined and so fabulous to look at!
    hugs
    glenda

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  37. Unknown18 June 2012 at 07:47

    Oh my she looks beautiful, thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous work with us at Tilda's Town Challenges this week
    Hugs
    Karen
    xxx

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  38. Jen18 June 2012 at 13:09

    Beautiful papers and die cuts to make a lovely card. Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's.
    Jen x

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  39. Ann Whitfield18 June 2012 at 13:19

    Stunning card Susan, Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
    Ann x

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  40. Tracey18 June 2012 at 20:56

    This is so pretty Susan, I love the soft colours :)
    Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter & Good Luck!
    Hugs
    Tracey
    x

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  41. Julie18 June 2012 at 22:26

    This is so beautiful!

    Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Days Away for our Bingo challenge.

    Julie x

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  42. Sandy20 June 2012 at 02:17

    Beautiful - absolutely gorgeous! Are you going to remember me when you are rich and famous!!!!!!
    Sandy

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  43. Becky20 June 2012 at 19:25

    Gorgeous card, so many pretty details, you're making me want more dies. Your colouring is lovely, I love my markers :)
    Thanks for joining us for this challenge at
    Tilda's Town Challenges
    Hugs, Becky x

    I've got candy on my blog if youre interested http://attic-crafter.blogspot.co.uk/

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  44. Delphine21 June 2012 at 16:27

    Beautiful! I love the soft colours of your card and the dies you have used! Thanks for joining us at Tilda's Town and good luck! Delphine xx

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  45. Andrea22 June 2012 at 23:24

    Lovely card, thanks for joining us at Lovely Hanglar and Sweet Magnolia

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