Thursday 15 November 2012

Thanksgiving at Delightful

Good morning everyone, today sees the start of a new challenge at Delightful Challenges and the theme this week is:

THANKSGIVING/THANKS

I have gone with the Thanks theme with living in the UK.


I thought I would get a head start with my Thank You cards!! I have used the sweet Thanks  for the Gift Set which comes complete with image and sentiment - bargain, available here from Digital Delights. I have coloured him with Copics.  This was the second attempt at colouring him the first went in the bin, the problem was the box I just couldn't get the shading right so in the end I covered it with Mermaid Stickles to hide my dreadful shading!! Thank you Stickles lol. The papers are from Bo Bunny the Alora Collection, I thought that although the image is Christmassy you could still use it for any time of year so that's why I didn't use Christmas papers.  I embossed the cardstock with a Circles embossing folder.  The image has been cut and matted using Spellbinder's Nesties and I used Edgeabilities for the border.  I cut the sentiment out with a Sizzix tag die - had it years and years! The flower is made using Dienamics Rolled Daisy die. The flat back pearl and twine are from my stash.

Our sponsor this week is:


The Robin's Nest - you can visit them here.

Please go over to Delightful Challenges and see what the rest of the girls have done - some fabulous inspiration to be had there! You don't have to use a Digital Delights image but we love it when you do and then you can count it twice.  

Well this is my last day in Las Vegas (which feels really weird as I am scheduling this so I haven't even left for Florida yet lol). I would normally be fed up when I get back but my DH and I have booked to go there for Christmas so I will be looking forward to that. How strange Christmas in Vegas - very kitsch!!

Thanks so much for looking, once I get over my jet lag I will be round all your blogs to catch up with all your wonderful designs I have missed!! Take care xx


22 comments:

Caroline said...

Fantastic card love the image and the layout is fabulous. Caroline xxx

Sue said...

This is fabulous, I love the image and great colours

Hugs Sue

Doreen said...

What a beautiful card, love the image and colours.xxx

Lorraine said...

Fabulous card Susan. love the image and all the bright colours.
Enjoy the last day of your hols.
Lorraine x

Eileen said...

Super cute image. Beautifully coloured and great use of colour and design.
Hope you have had a wonderful time
Eileen x

chrissy xx said...

Super cute image. FABulous colours too.
Chrissyxx

julie_woolston said...

Hi Susan what a gorgeous card I love the image, so sweet.

Hugs Julie x

Sonia said...

What a wonder^_^
Fabulous image^_^
Big hug my friend,
Sonia

Glenda Atkins said...

Hi Susan, another wonderful creation, love the colours, colouring and fab. design!
hugs
Glenda

Lisa Foster said...

Hi Susan:)
I totally adore your card this week! Beautiful design and colors!
Hugs,
Lisa F.

coops said...

so gorgeous susan.adorable image and i love your fab bold colours ;D

xx coops xx

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Susan
A gorgeous and beautiful card as always
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Craftychris said...

Such a sweet image! I love the colours you have used. I hope you have a good journey home and Christmas in Vegas sounds so cool! xx

~Tammy~ said...

This is so so cute!

Lin said...

Your little elf is just the cutest! Beautifully coloured, love the layout too.

Am I envious you will be in Vegas for Christmas? You bet I am, lol

Lin xx

Vicky said...

Long time no speak, sorry Susan!! This is a gorgeous bright and cheerful card for thanksgiving, really pretty

hugs Vicky xxx

Ally said...

such a cutie and the card is so pretty! Love the flower and the design.
xoxo, Alessandra

Sue B said...

Aww this is gorgeous Susan! what a cute image and your colouring is beautiful !! love the embossing and fab embellies! :-))
Hope you're having a good weekend!
Big Hugs
Sue xx

Debbie said...

Love this fabulous image on your very cute Christmas card Susan.
Hugs Debbie x

Teresa said...

Such a cutie, you have been busy, love this one too. Teresa xx

Sandy said...

I just love it when cards make my heart smile and this does for sure. He is soooooo cute! I love the design you have used here too.
Sandy

Planetsusie said...

I thought I was the only one who did this sort of thing (ie put first attempts into the bin). I think the box looks great with the Stickles though. Beautifully shaded ribbon! Great card.

Hugs Sue Pxxx