10 June 2010

Magnolia Bride and Bridesmaid



Hi everyone, hope you've had a good week so far! A Magnolia Wedding Collection card today with the beautiful Bride and Bridesmaid stamp which I've water coloured with distress inks and cut out with a Nestabilities mega labels die. The background paper is by Magnolia and is punched with a Martha Stewart crown punch around the page punch then I've inked the edges of this, the die cut image and the card base with old paper distress ink. To decorate I added a ribbon that I inked with the distress ink, ruched up and attached with thin glue tape, some viva pearl and jewel pens, stickles, gold outline paste for the gold pearls and a pink pearl to the ribbon. 

I'm entering my card into the following chellenges:

Sir Stampalot - 'Punch it'
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - 'I do, I do, I do'

Thank you for your lovely comments, I always read and appreciate them.

39 comments:

Suzie Q said...

Hi Chris,
Wowzers a stunner of a card so elegant, how on earth do you ever give your cards away, I would have to keep them all.
This is absolutely fab fab fab,fabulousx
hugs
Suzie Qx

Angelwood said...

What a beautiful scene this is and so gorgeously perfectly colored! Love it! hugs, Angela

The Wired Angel said...

What a phenomenal coloring job Chris! Of course the card itself is darling too (as usual). Hugs, Peggy x

Rach said...

OMG!!!!
Chris this is stunning honey.. fantastically coloured and such gorgeous little details.. i have just ordered myself some of those viva pens.. they look awesome.. xx

Sharon said...

Wow Chris, this is gorgeous. Your colouring is fabulous as usual and I love the simple layout. Hope to see you Sunday.

stephanne said...

Holy Smokes woman, you bring these images right off the paper!! Your colouring is just astounding, and I love the glittery pearly accents in their headdresses, how fantastic!!! The shadowing of her gown is perfect. You wow me every time I tell ya!!

The Crafty Den said...

Wow Chris, what a beautiful card. I love the image and your colouring is awesome. Love the soft colour scheme. Thanks for joining us at stamptacular challenge this week. Hugs, Denise (GDT) x

scrappyjacky said...

A beautiful card,Chris....love the edging that you've done. Hope to see you Saturday at The Craft Barn.

Papirdilla said...

Hi, Chris!

This is so pretty! Amazing coloring!!! You just take my breath away.... I really like the way you put the ribbon. And the punched edges are so beautiful. It's really inspiring to visit your blog!:)

Hugs,
Hanne

Alison said...

That stamp is adorable, Such a beautiful card.

Stef H said...

holy moly! is this gorgeous! i thought the image was a picture! girl!!!! your watercoloring is to die for gorgeous!!!! wow!

Dawn B. said...

Wow...what else is there to say about this card.. Gorgeous coloring Chris.

CraftyC said...

Wow Chris, its stunning. Your colouring is amazing!
Clairexx

Juls said...

I NEED THIS STAMP!!!! How gorgeous is this..love the fact your card is just so soft and beautiful, and the ribbon detail is just gorgeous!! Hugs Juls

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Hi Chris - Another stunning card, beautifully coloured as always! Absolutely love the punched crown border - a perfect match for the bridal image.Fabulous!
Love and hugs, Sylvia xxxxx
PS: Just received my Fun in the Summer Sun Magnolia mag - absolutely love your "Peach" card.

Sian said...

Beautiful card, love the image and the way you've coloured it in - gorgeous.

Julie said...

Oh Chris - this is so stunning!!! Wonderful layout and love all your little details!! Hugs, Juliexx

dolcreations said...

Chris this is beautiful. Your work is stunning....the colouring with distress inks is just out of this world! Beautifully done!

Patti Jo said...

You know I am such a stalker...I mean admirer!!! :) This is so elegant Chris, I love how you get the depth with your coloring. Thanks for the close up too so we can see the wonderful detail of the pen work. Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Saskia said...

Ooooh... so beautiful!! Lovely, lovely card!!

Saskia :)

debby4000 said...

Stunning Chris, your colouring is outstanding.
luv
Debby

brenda said...

Hi Chris

Your card is adorable and love how you have used the MS punch, really makes the card pop.

Thank you for joining our Stampalot Challenge this month and good luck.

B x

Crafting Queen said...

Such a beautiful card, love the colouring of your image. Have a great day. Anesha

Bluefairy4U said...

Wow Chris another stunner. Love the ribbon being covered with distress inks makes it all so beautiful.
Sorry shall miss you as going on Hols. bad timing or what.
Hope to see you sonn
Lol Jo.xxxx

pinky said...

Wow Chris this is soooo beautiful, love your colouring and that beautiful punch you have used. Thanks for sharing at Sir Stampalot this month.
Pinky

Marimer said...

It is a beauty, I've been watching to learn every detail of your art, coloring the stamp is divine design is a good framework for this label, smart and creative, congratulations.
Besitos, good weekend

Nannieflash said...

Oh Chris these new Tilda images are so fabulous especially this one, it makes the bride so grown up against Tilda and I love it. Fabulous colouring and gorgeous papers. with love and hugs Shirleyxx

Larissa said...

Very pretty! Love the simple layout. Your colouring is as always fabulous!

Hugs,
Larissa

Riet said...

Ohhh wowww Chris,So beautiful.

Hugs Riet.xx

chris said...

Hi Chris
I am blown away by your perfect artwork,its done to such perfection.
amazing amazing work.
thanks for joining us in the Sir Stamplot challenge.
hugs chris xx

Francesca said...

Fantastic Card with wonderful colours, thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot challenge
and good luck!
Hugs
Francesca

PinksyDoodles said...

Hi Chris,
Your card is gorgeous. The image really is beautiful and your colouring is stunning.
Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Clare x

Beth Norman said...

This is so so beautiful. So much work went into it, and it shows.

June Houck said...

Truly lovely, Chris!

Joey said...

awwwwwwwwww could that stamp get any cuter!!! lovely elegant card. Joey.x

Anonymous said...

Just gorgeous Chris! Love your talent in water-coloring! Awesome designing w/the punch and ribbon...Lovely!
Pam Going Postal

Skraptacular Designs said...

WOW...stunning! Your coloring really makes this card come to life! I thought it was all popped up off of the page! BEAUTIFUL! I would die to learn how to color like this! What a talent you have!

Thanks for joining us this week at Stamptacular! Hope you'll join us again soon for some more challenge fun!

Hugs,
Priscilla

Sprytebyrd said...

What a beautiful card! Love how you inked the edged of the punched border and the images is wonderful! Amazing coloring!
Thanks so much for joining us this week at Stamptacular Sunday! ♥ Good luck on our "I Do, I Do!" challenge!
Dee (Spryte)

coldwaters2 said...

WOW this is totally stunning how serene so soft and delicate love the new Tilda image I love it thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Hugs
Lorraine x