Saturday 31 January 2015

Coveted Iris

Morning everyone and hope you find the time to join our new challenge at Open-Minded Crafting Fun,which is "No pink or red"Our sponsors are---Bugaboo Stamps,Faery Ink,The Art of Ronnie B.Barton and Oak Pond Creations-whose image I chose "Iris"coloured with promarkers.I have a few of these plants in my garden and one is the most delicate shade of blue which I love -but none of my colours came remotely near,so I chose this colour which is one I really covet lol,now this Iris is shades of bronze(yes I know it looks pinky in the pic BUT believe me it's not on my card lol)a couple of die-cuts/liquid pearls from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct and B.papers are Tattered lace craft mag freebie.My Son (tattoo artist) was not happy with my colouring said it lacked perspective!(he will have to give me some colouring lessons)
challenges-
allsorts-flower power
pink gem-lots of layers
pile it on-hearts and/or flowers
love to scrap-ATG
craft your passion-ATG
not just cards-ATG
top tip Tuesday-something new/image/papers
passion for promarkers-garden life
Simon says-ATG
the paper shelter-lots of layers
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
as you like it-matt or shiny--I prefer matt,not keen on shiny so very rarely use and very hard to photograph
creative fingers-ATG
polka doodle-flowers
sister act-ATG
ladybird crafts-say it with flowers
DL.ART-ATG
paper creator-ATG
country view-use something new/image/papers
Hope you will check out the DT cards and blogs and find the time to join our challenge
thanks for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

39 comments:

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Carol, I love the image and beautiful papers.
Sue xx

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,fab image and details.xxx

aussie aNNie said...

Hi Carol, gosh each time I visit it's like I know you personally...funny...Super card and love this image, awesome colouring once again...xx
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Unknown said...

Beautifully layered card Carol, how wonderful the burberry papers match the pretty flower! Hugs, Ira x
Ira’s Crea Corner

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Beautiful card Carol...lovely image....great papers...Joolsx

Michelle said...

Lovely flower and colouring.
Thanks for playing with us at Craft your Passion.
xxx Michelle(DT)

Unknown said...

Carol you have created a beautiful card, love the Iris and fab papers. Thanks for joining our challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty and good luck in the draw. Jennifer DT member xx

Pia S said...

The first thought that struck my mind was 'Burberry', I love that pattern and colors. Beautifully colored image, and with this design it works equally well for a man as for a woman...

Colette said...

Lovely card Carol, beautifully coloured iris and great papers, thanks for playing along at the Paper Shelter lots of layers challenge, good luck, hugs, Colette xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

This is a lovely card and the layout and papers are very pretty. Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday for our 'New' theme this time.
Lorraine DT

cotnob said...

Such a gorgeous card Carol, a beautiful image and fabulous design.
Pauline
x

starcyl said...

Beautiful card, love your iris! Thanks for sharing this wit us at Polkadoodles this time.
Jenny
Polkadoodles DT

brenda said...

A really gorgeous creation and pretty flowers so perfect for our theme this week.

It's lovely to see you at Allsorts, thanks so much for joining us.

B x

rachel said...

wonderful Carol - I think the colouring looks good! And the rest of the card is lovely too. Big hugs to you! Rachel xx

rachel said...

wonderful Carol - I think the colouring looks good! And the rest of the card is lovely too. Big hugs to you! Rachel xx

Pamellia said...

Beautiful card Carol! That flower is gorgeous and I just love the dark green accents, such a great contrast to the soft pinks and neutrals! hugs :)

cotnob said...

Hi Carol, I just popped back to say thank you for joining us at Paper Creator's Crafts.
Pauline
x

Unknown said...

Beautifully matted layout and the iris is spectacular. Thank you so much for entering our Anything Goes challenge this week at Word Art Wednesday.
Blessings,, Carole

Chris said...

Beautiful image. lovely design! A fabulous card! Thank you for joining us at Creative Moments.
Chris
x

Tanvi said...

Such an adorable card. TFS at Craft Your Passion. Good Luck.

chanya13 said...

Beautiful !!! Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion!!! I hope you get to join us again for our next challenge. Agnieszka DT

Benzi said...

What a fabulous design for your card and the iris is beautiful. I also like that ivy going up the side.

*Vicki* said...

Such a beautiful flower image!! Love the colors and your stunning design! :)

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card.
Thanks for joining my 'Garden Life' challenge at a Passion for Promarkers and Good luck.
Lorraine x

Unknown said...

Such a pretty card! Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday.

Lena said...

So stylish and neat! Beautiful layout ..

Thank you for participating in The Paper Shelter utmanning this week. Good luck.
Hug Lena

Little K Smith said...

A lovely card, I love these flowers!
Thank you for joining us at Passion For Promarkers, I hope you can join in this week too :)
Kelly.x

Helen said...

Great card - thanks for joining us at Penny's.

Helen x

Bev said...

Gorgeous! I see nothing wrong with your colouring!! Thanks for joining in with our flower power challenge over at Polkadoodles http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/week-5-flower-power-polkadoodles-craft.html

cotnob said...

Hi Carol, me again, back to say thank you for joining us at A Gem of a Challenge.
Pauline
x

Vannessa said...

Lovely card. Thank you for joining in The Paper Shelter Challenge this time. Hope to see you again.

Hugs, Vannessa
TPS DT

Craftnut said...

Thanks for joining us at allsorts tracy x

Melissa said...

This is a lovely card.
thanks for joining us at Creative Fingers Challenge.

nnalorac said...

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous card Carol. AYLI. Carol xx

Stampsnob. said...

Love all the layers this is a beautiful card.Lis

Stampsnob. said...

Love all the layers this is a beautiful card.Lis

Zw@@n said...

Gorgeous flower stamp and lay out of your card, Carol.
Thank you for joining us as As You Like It. Luv, Wilma

Anonymous said...

A gorgeous card, lovely layers.thanks for joining us at A Gem Of A Challenge!
Helen x

Melanie Joyce said...

An absolutely stunning card! Thank you for joining in with our Flower Power challenge over at the Polka Doodles blog http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/week-5-flower-power-polkadoodles-craft.html Mel x