Saturday 31 October 2009

Basic Grey DT - an Inspirational challenge

Before announcing the challenge for this week we have a brilliant announcement to make, our fabulous (and our one and only) sponsor Simon Says Stamp have very generously offered to sponsor us for every challenge, so now you have a bigger chance of winning a fantastic Basic Grey themed prize. The winner for this challenge will be announced shortly after the next challenge is posted on the 14th of November.

And this is the Eskimo Kisses themed prize for the current challenge.



Now - on to the challenge, we have a photo inspirations for you at Basic Grey chosen by the fabulous Tara W

 

I used Sugared papers and tried to replicate the colours and stripes.  Inoticed after I had photographed this poor Tilda is sitting on thin air - I shall have to do something about this - it's annoying  me. I coloured her with Copics and used them to distress the edges - I haven't been brave enough to try this before so I didn't over do it - I think it works OK. I stamped the edges  with Colour Box ink using a Prima build a frame stamp and then distressed them. The leaves are cut with the Sizzix branch and leaf die and the darker pink flowers are from my lovely friend  Gina
(thanks Hun) and the rest and ribbon and pearls are from my stash.
I'm also entering this card into the Magnolia Down Under challenge who require distressing from us this time.




Finally congratulations to my teamie Chris who's been asked to be a DT for Magnolia. I'm so thrilled and happy for you Chris - I'm not suprised with your amazing colouring techniques and a great choice Magnolia.

24 comments:

Karen said...

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING ! Those papers are soooo scrummy and that image is adorable.

Love Karen x

Moni said...

Waw stunning, so fab colour combo and love your colouring! Great details! Have a fab day! Hugs,Moni

Sandie said...

Love it!! The inspiration photo is just fabulous (so want that room!!). You did a wonderful job with your card. Beautiful papers and Tilda is so pretty.

Have a wonderful weekend :)

June Houck said...

This is beautiful! You and Chris are both amazing with your coloring and shading. I am always in awe of you two. Your Tilda is lovely. Now I am wondering why I never ordered BG Sugared...

Tara said...

I have a habit of making Tilda levitate too, hee hee! Fab choice of papers on this one Heather and those flowers look amazing!!
Bet you're looking forward to your trip to the UK now.... I will email you very soon with my moby number so we can arrange our meet up..... ONLY 7 SLEEPS TO GO!!!!!!!
Hugs Tara xx

Tasha said...

Hi there Heather - love this card, the layout is fab and i love your colouring of the image
love tasha xx

Christine said...

Hi Heather I love these DP's & yes see what you mean re Tilda in the air..gorgeous colouring love it.

Hugs Christine xx

Wilma said...

Love the card Heather but i do see what you mean about her floating in mid air. Mind you if you hadnt meantioned it maybe we would never have noticed!! :) x

Sue said...

Heather, those BG papers are wonderful! Tilda is colored so pretty. The first Tilda I ever colored was sitting and I didn't even notice it until I saw the picture I had taken (hee hee) She looks gorgeous anyway! Thanks for sharing your card with us at the MDUC this week. Hope you can come back again next time.

Loz said...

Those papers are gorgeous! Perfect layout for displaying them all. I don't think I'd have noticed Tilda hovering if you hadn't pointed it out!!

Tracey Feeger said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the colours and your colouring is just perfect. Thanks for joining us at MDUC.
mwah
Trace

cheryl said...

well what can i say hun just simply stunning xxxxxx

Kellie said...

WOW this is STUNNING from your colouring to the flowers and over to the papers, I just LOVE it! Gorgeous card, thanks so much for playing along and joining us at Magnolia Down Under Challenges. Hope to see you back again next challenge. xx

Hugs, Kel
MDUC Site Owner.

Unknown said...

This is beautiful. I love your chosen papers. Lovely distressing too. Thanks for participating in the MDU Distressing Challenge and good luck!
Alicia xx

Jodie from Oz said...

Heather your card is adorable, love the yummie papers and colours & your fab distressing. I have the same problem with Tilda from time to time and decided she is just magical and can do anything. Your flowers are beautiful. Ooh sounds like you have an amazing upcoming trip, have a wonderful time. Thanks for joining us at Magnolia Down Under Distressing Challenge & hope you join us again next time. Hugs Jodie from Oz

SheilaS said...

She is stunning. i love the colours

SheilaS said...

Another beauty. Love the layout

Chris said...

Fantastic card Heather and I'm sure Tilda isn't floating by now ROFL, but honestly, if you hadn't said I wouldn't have noticed because I only see your stunning colouring and design. Love the papers you chose for this, they couldn't be more perfect. Thank you so much for your lovely words, I appreciated them so much, sweetie. Take care and have a great trip over on Wednesday. Wish I was meeting up with you too. Hugs, Chris xx

♥ Kristy Woods ♥ said...

OH WOW!!! This is stunning!! Your colouring and your papers are just fabulous. Thanks so much for joining the MDUC!
Kristy x

Debbie Pamment said...

How gorgeous is this - those papers are divine and you have worked sooo beautifully with them. Thanx for joining us again at MDUC
xXx

Norma said...

Wow, Rica, stunning card. Love the colours and your colouring is awesome. Love this Tilda image--just too adorable.
Thanks for joining us at Magnolia Down Under.

Hugs
Norma

stephanne said...

This is wonderful Heather, love those papers and your wonderful Tilda. Your cluster of flowers is spectacular!! Thanks for coming over to play at MDUC, I hope you can join us next time around!!
Stephanne

Leigh said...

Heather this card is beautiful. I love the embellishments you've used and the colours.

Squirrel said...

Very very pretty - I think that Tilda is one of my favourites.
Rosey XX

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