Sunday 17 May 2009

Life is Good!!!


My entry this week for the Friday Sketchers, which follows a gorgeous sketch from Claudia with lots of detail, is called Life is Good. It features a pretty little h'Anglar stamp and ribbon detail. If you want to see any of the images in more detail, just click on the photographs and they will open up in a large format.


The image has been paper pieced in part and coloured with Copic markers. The papers are digital (as usual!!!) and I have built up the image in several layers and this is shown in more detail above.


Inside the card I have followed the papers through and have added another layered up image. The matching box envelope has similar detail to the front with matching ribbon bow detail and is lined in the constrasting floral paper


I hope you have the time to leave a comment - thanks for looking xxx

43 comments:

Lilacanglia said...

absolutely stunning,
Hugs
Angie

Friday Sketcher Design Team said...

Ann, such a lovely card set and I love seeing all of your detail work...just beautiful...Thanks for joining us at Friday Sketchers...Hugs...Jacque

Marja Sch said...

OMG this is really stunning. Everything is just perfect. Your colouring,the image, the DP and a gorgeous envelope.:-) Thanks for the inspiration Hugs Marja

Anne said...

really beautiful piece of work, he papers are adoreable, you said they were digital, can you tell me where you got them from.

regards
anne :)

Riet said...

wowww Ann,what a beautiful creations,l love the image and colours.

Hugs Riet.x

Michele Roos said...

Gorgeous card. Love the image and the colours you've used. Hugs Michele x

Tab said...

Wow! What a stunningly gorge card and envelope Ann! The image is to die for and I love the colours that you have used too. You always use the most delish papers too!
Hugs Tab xxx

Suzanne said...

OMW am I glad I found your blog your work is stunning, I love all the wonderful details and the matching envelopes are gorgeous. Good luck with the new challenge blog. Sue :o)

scrappyjacky said...

Stunning card...amazing detail...I love it.

A Consuming Passion said...

Hi, Had to tell you I absolutely love your cards, they are really small works of art!! I'm interested to know you use digi paper and flowers too and would love to know your favourite sites for this. I'm newish to card making and live in Sydney but originally from the UK with a Mother who lives in Evesham!!! anywhere near you?? Looking forward to much more of your work.
Sue

Nilla said...

Wow, gorgeous card, beautiful papers! Hugs Nilla

strawberry fields said...

Hi Madge
This is a stunning card.
I'm very excited about the new blog :)
Fiona

Daisy Chain said...

Brilliant work. Love those strong blues. The papers are stunning. And those H&S stamps are gorge...Wish I had some too.

Can't wait for your new challenge blog. Good luck with it. I shall be joining in for def.

Hugs Debbie xx

Lorraine said...

Your cards are just amazing, you are one of my favorite designers.

Astrid said...

Hi Ann,
This is the first time i visit your blog...but not the last;-)
You make such wonderful cards!!
Love the colours and your beautiful details. And your colouring is just fantastic:-)
This last card you`ve made is gorgeous!

Hugs,
Astrid

Janette said...

What an amazing card,it's just gorgeous.x

Kim said...

Madge your work is AMAZING! I am so glad that I have found your site! AMAZING and STUNNING work hun! WOW I am in awe of all of your cards! Congrats on the new challenge blog...I am looking VERY forward to playing along with you and Dawn! What a fantastic challenge blog!!!
Hugs~ Kim

Victoria said...

Wow madge this is stunning! Such attention to detail. Great papers and love the Hangler image!
Hugs, Vicky -x-

Fiona said...

This is the first time i have visited your blog and am really impressed. I love the colours you have choosen and the little girl is gorgeous.

Sharon Caudle said...

Oh my gosh...I just found your blog, and I am now hooked! Your work is beautiful and I could spend hours just looking! This card is amazing!
hugs!
Sharon

Anonymous said...

Wow I have just found your blog and your cards are absolutely amazing - so inspiring. Could you please tell me where you get your digital downloads from as they are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing han xx

Andrea said...

Wow - what a stunning card. I love the deoupage you have done for the image, and the matching envelope is gorgeous too! I'm finding this so inspirational!

Tracey said...

wooow your cards are just the best i have EvER seen. Fantastic you are so very very talented...I have just become a follower and i have just sat and read every part of your blog im an absolute fan now big time
love tracey xx

Deb said...

wow, your cards are just amazing! This is stunning, love everything!
Debx

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

aaawww.. love love this card.
lovely papers you have picked for this cute stamp.
thank you so much for using my sketch sweetie.
hugs
claudia

Stampin Mindy said...

BEautiful! I love all the layers and how the card just pops..simple stunning!~

maxine said...

wow fantastic card, I love everything about it.

Hanne said...

Wow! This card is so beautiful! Lovely details!

seagirl said...

Gorgeous card!!!Love the colours and beautiful details. I am so glad that I have found your site.And good luck with your new challenge blog. Hugs Beata

Desire Fourie said...

Ann, this is once again just gorgeous. Love the colours of this. Congrats on your new challenge blog and I will definitely pop in there from time to time. Hugs from Desire

Anonymous said...

Wunderschöne Karte, sowohl innen als aussen. Schöne Farben Ton in Ton.
Einfach klasse.
Liebe Grüße Andrea

NormaB said...

Your card sets are absolutely stunning.

Conibaer said...

What a wonderful card! I visited for the first time but found so much inspiration and beautiful creations that I´ll definatly be back!

Ila said...

Your cards are Absolutley Beautiful!!...and this one is no exception...I love the image, papers, your fabulous coloring..and the dimension you created here..Gorgeous!!..Hugs, Ila

Sam said...

This is absolutely gorgeous babe. Loving everything about it - FAB FAB FAB
Can't wait for the launch day of The Next Level.
Take care
Sam x

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Ann..I haven't been by your blog for an age..boy have I missed a lot of amazing cards! I just love your work...so beautiful and perfect details right down to the matching envelopes!!Love the dimension on your hanglar and the papers are gorgeous...looking forward soo much to the launch of the next level!
Hugs Judy xxx

Fern said...

Hi Ann,
I've just found your blog.
I think your cards are stunningly beautiful, and you are a great inspiration to me.
The card is wonderful, i especially love your decoupaged Hangler image.

Fern xx

Sandra said...

Love your style Anne, I'm sure I'll be back for more inspiration soon. Looking forward to your new challenge opening soon.
Take Care
Sandra x

Renata van Miltenburg said...

After many years 3-d cardmaking I was totaly done with it and sinc I discoverd the stamps I never did it since but here I see the combination of those two and it is just stunning!!! Realy love your cards. And at this one I LOVE the idea of the safetypin. I'm gonna steel this idea (and mention your name ofcourse :D)

Groetjes,

Renata

Shelly said...

Simply gorgeous! I love this colour combo and pretty papers! Such a cute image too :)

Shelly said...

Simply gorgeous! I love this colour combo and pretty papers! Such a cute image too :)

Justine said...

This is out of this world Gorgeous. In case you don't have a recipient in mind, just send it my way "it'll be like supporting your troops". Hugs
Justine

Tammi said...

Love your piecing on this and all the amazing details, your work is incredible!