Sunday 3 May 2009

A Posy for You


My entry this week for the Friday Sketchers Challenge, follows a lovely sketch from Beatrix, and I have called it 'A Posy for You'. It certainly was out of my 'comfort zone' not to make a square card, but in the end quite liked the 7 x 5 inch format I chose to use. Please click on the photos if you would like to see more detail, they will all open up in a large format.


The papers are all digital and the image is a really cute h'Anglar little girl holding a posy. The image is coloured with Copic pens and I have also added a little Magnolia butterfly to the front of the card. The ribbon is one from a previous collection from Raspberry Ribbons. Inside the card I have followed the design through and using Nestabilities circle and scalloped circle created a frame for a smaller version of the image.


As usual I have created a boxed envelope, this time for a 7 x 5 inch card. To make this I used the Enveloper Pro, and used D1 and C. To create the box effect, after I have scored the lines as per the recommendations for the card size, I carefully moved the card just under half an inch to the right of the first score line, and then carefully score a second line parallel - I do this to all sides, and this is how the box frame is made.



Thanks for taking the time to stop by, I would love it if you could leave your comments, I really do appreciate them. Thank you xx

33 comments:

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

OMG.. .what a gorgeous card.
i must check out the links you gave for the printable papers Madge!!
love them too

Sue said...

oh wow Ann what a beautiful card she looks stunning, fabby colouring as always,, scrummy papers & layout, sue,x

brenda said...

Another really beautiful card, how well the pink and torquoise work together. Would not have thought of that combo.

Brenda x

Shawne said...

I just saw your card on splitcoast and wanted a peek at your other stuff! Your blog is great, I love your work!
Shawne

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

madge
I just love your cards, as soon as I saw your blog I put your link on mine. I've visited loads of times. Your a very talented card maker. janex

Chrissie said...

Oh Ann, I so look forward to your postings as I know your cards are always so beautiful. This one is certainly no exception, stunning and I love the colours (and your colouring of course!)

CraftyC said...

Aww, your card is stunning Ann, i do love the papers and you've coloured her so beautifully!
Clairexx

Janiel/ janny said...

HOLY SMOKES Ann!!! What a beautiful card!!! Stunning!! Colors and well just everything is OUT OF THIS WORLD... :o)

I have left a little surprise for you over at my blog. Go and read todays post to find it. Hope your weekend was a great one..
janny

Deb said...

wow, incredible card, so beautiful and love your box envelope!
Have a great bank holiday, Debx

DillyDilly said...

Another super card - I love looking at your creations - WIsh you would consider running a class as I'm in the Cotswolds too!!

Ineke said...

This is a great card. Somebody must be very happy when he or she gets this. Very nice paper. Hugs Ineke

Bev said...

Oh just when I think your cards can't get any better they do! Wow, this is so delish Anne - love this colour combo and all the stunning detail you add, right down to how you have cut the shaped panel on the front - brilliant! x

Beth said...

This is so gorgeous! I love this funky colour scheme and how you've decorated the inside!
Beth xx

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

Madge.. THANK YOU for your comment! :-)
Madge iam sooo hooked now on the Digi papers i dont know how many times i was last night on your blog lol

i am so up for purchasing some papers.
Can you tell me if you need a high end printer for that. Iam a bit worried.
hugs
claudia

Diane Louise J said...

Oh I do love visiting your blog - your cards are such an inspiration. This card is absolutely beautiful and whoever is going to receive it will be thrilled. Love the image and the colours you have used. Diane x

Cardmaking Galore said...

This is so cute and it shows a lot of work has gone into it!

Murielle said...

OH...Ann, This is gorgeous card!
Lovely colours and composition.
Great creation and work.
I love it!!!!!
Hugs, Mumur

Sammie said...

This is gorgeous. I love the lines that lead your eye and I feel as if the little girl has walked through a spring garden and picked a flower for her granny. It's just delicious!
Sammie

Riet said...

Wowwww ,what a beautiful card,l love the image and colours.
So beautiful papers.

zo mooi....
Hugs Riet.x

Anonymous said...

Stunning card...absolutely gorgeous image and wonderful details.
Thanks for joining us at FS.
Hugs
Carole x

angeljakki said...

such a stunning card, the papers and colours are beautiful x

Gillian said...

Stunning!!! This is absolutely gorgeous, I love everything about it, especially the swirly element at the bottom with the hearts.

Gill x

Steph said...

Wow, this must have taken you forever to make! Whoever receives your cards must think themselves SO lucky!!

Dawn Wheeler said...

oh wow what a stunner ,your eye for colour and detail is second to none ,out standing card xxx hugs Dawnxxxxxx

Annika said...

Oh wow...gorgeous card! Amazing decorative border, image is coloured to perfection and papers are fab!
If you don't mind me asking - what size of a paper do you use for boxed envelope?
Thanks
Annika

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good evening Madge, this is such a lovely card, your work is always so beautiful, and this is no exception. I really love the image and colours you've chosen. Hugs Linda x

Desire Fourie said...

Oh Ann, this is just delightfully beautiful once again. You are so creative. And you are probably the only person in cyber space who spend just as much time creating a perfectly co-ordinated envelope for each and every card. Hugs from Desire

aardvarkpest said...

Wow this is like 3 cards in one.So much work but it's beautiful.I love the colours.

Glenda

Sammie said...

Dear Madge,
Please visit my blog to see what I am doing for my birthday -and spread the word if you can.
Many thanks,
Sammie

scrappyjacky said...

An absolutely stunning card...and I just love your colour combo.

Joy said...

A beautiful card - where did you get your Hanglar image from? I've had a nosey round your blog and love it especially Tilda sitting on her heart and th Paris card - fantastic.xx

loftylass said...

Gosh Ann this is a stunning card - but then I love everything you create and I think your envelopes are a stunning addition. I love digi downloads and would love to know which site you've used to purchase your papers.
Hugs
HW

Justine said...

Amazing, I am just a bit freaked out by your talent. WOW