8 July 2009

All Sorts Challenge



Hi everyone, a card today for the All Sorts Challenge where this week they're asking for a shaped card. I have no idea if there is a name for the card I've made but I know it's been around for quite a long time, I think I got the dimensions from Splitcoast stampers originally but never got around to making one. It's a easy to make up, just cut a piece of card 12 inches wide by 4 inches deep, score at 4 inches and eight inches and then score the two outside squares in the middle on the diagonal left to right. I coloured a sweet Sugar Nellie image with pencils, used some BasicGrey Lemonade paper, added some stickles, some distressing and sponging around the image edges, a prima flower and BG button tied with embroidery cotton. My camera seems to have really picked up on the lime, it seems a lot softer IRL, hope I haven't burned anyone's eyes :D. Hope you're all having a good week. Chris x

24 comments:

Sue said...

Hi Chris,lots of gorgeous creations since my last visit nad i adore this card the colours are gorgeous:)

Sue
xx

brenda said...

Hi Chris, very pretty card, love all the colours and such a different shape.

Thanks for joining in at Allsorts this week.

B x

pinky said...

Chris, this is just so beautiful, the colours are vibrant yet very soft on the eye. Just love the shape too, nice to see something different.
Pinky

Lainy's Little Blog said...

Stunning card. Coloured to perfection as always. Hugs, Lainy xxx

Karen said...

Gorjus card Chris. Love the bright colours and the way you've shaded round the image is fab.

The couple of cards that I've missed are gorjus too. Love the subtle shades on the Magnolia one. And those cheeky little bees are so cute.

Love Karen x

Nannieflash said...

Fantastic card Chris, I love the colours youve used they are really bright and colourful. The papers are gorgeous, and the image is stunning. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

Nicki said...

Wow, I love the unusual fold, I will so be copying this one! Great colours and lovely image too. Nicki, xx.

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Chris,l love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x

Jules said...

Hi Chris

Wonderful card and brilliant colours and image.

I don't think I have seen a card like this before - lots of work has clearly gone into this.

Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week. I hope you can play again next week.

Love Jules xx

Donna said...

This little dinky card is a real beauty Chris, I love the bright funky colours and the image is so cute. What a brill design too, may have to give this one a go :) Donna x

Tab said...

Ooooh such a gorgeous cute card, love the image and the colours are divine!
Hugs Tab xxx

Kate's Makes said...

As always, a gorgeous card! :o) Sorry i'm just getting back to you, thanks for my blog comment - i'm going to try the scissors technique as i love the distressed look. I'm a bit worried i'll mess it up so will try it out first on my less expensive papers...! Blogger is driving me mad as i get error messages or blogs don't load or pictures don't load argh! But i guess we are all in the same boat.
Hoping all is ok with you, Kate x

Debs said...

Hi Chris
Love this card - the image is so cute. Your colour choice is superb. Thanks for joining us at Allsorts this wek.
TTFN
Debs xx

Michelle said...

Two more fabulous cards Chris, Love the way you colour them, such an individual style!
x Michelle

Emma (metalicbutterfly) said...

Hi Chris!

I am so glad you could join us this week and your card is so beautiful i love its shape andthe colours and image are so pretty,

thanks for playing at Allsorts

Emma xxx

cats whiskers said...

Ohhhhhh Hun what a brilliant shape and those gorgeous papers wow!!!, love the image you are so brave using yellow, I have a real phobia over it
big hugs
Jacqui x

mckinkle said...

I love your crad, its so different and thanks for saying how it was done, Id love to give it a try. The colours are beautiful!
Keryn :D

Sandra said...

Hiya Hunni! Just poppin my eyes back in after being dazzled by your card ;o) or should that be o) Ha ha
Love the shape and your colouring is flawless as always. Me likey your lemonade papers.
Hugs
Sandra xx
(not long now before the 'royal' visit...then normal crafting may resume)

debby4000 said...

Adorable card, such pretty colours and sweet image.
luv
Debby

Lisa said...

Hi Chris, Fab card! I love the bright colours. I made one of these a few weeks ago and it was great fun to make.

Thanks for joining us at Allsorts this week.

Lisa x

Georgia said...

Wow, wow, wow Chris! I absolutely love this! The colours are lovely, so fresh and pretty and fruity! :)
I also love this image and the way you've coloured it!
Love, Georgia xx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

This is fabulous Chris - I love the papers you have chosen, and the image is so cute and beautifully coloured. Love the unusual shape of the card too.
Hugs, Sylvia xxx

scotspanda said...

fabulous colours they really suit the image :o)

thanks for joining us at allsorts and I hope you will join us again next week

lotsalove

Amanda xxx

Larissa said...

Very cute! Love the shape of your card.

Hugs,
Larissa