Friday 9 May 2014

Especially for You

I made this card for my Son to give to his girlfriend, she is eighteen today, we had a look at some cards on Pinterest and came up with a plan - this is nothing whatsoever like the plan, fortunately he liked it!


I used papers from the My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline collection, lots of Walnut Stain Distress Ink, my Tim Holtz Tattered Flower die, Marianne leaf die, Spellbinders Belly Band One die and a sentiment from Pink Petticoat.


The only other additions are a button, twine and ribbon from my stash.


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts April Challenge - Distress
Hobbybook Designer Challenge - Add a sentiment
It's all about the Vintage Challenge 68 - Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 64 - Circles & Squares
Creative Knockouts Challenge 36 - Ribbons & Bows
UnstampaBelles May Challenge 35 - A Special Person (My sons girlfriend)
Polka Doodles Week 19 - Something Old/Something New (old papers/new Spellbinders die)
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 205 - Shabby Chic or use Lace/Doily

Thank you for calling today, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
x

42 comments:

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Beautiful card Pauline love the paper's and fabulous colour's have a lovely weekend
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Unknown said...

Great card and hope the girlfriend loves it as it's just beautiful.xx

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Pauline fantastic card love the design and I hope the girlfriend loves it I know I do. Love Alison xx

scrappymo! said...

This is so lovely, Pauline!
Me thinks she will love it!

I have pinned it as i so love this design.

Debs said...

Gorgeous card Pauline - love the DP's and fabulous layers.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Debs xx

Sue said...

Fabulous card and design Pauline.
Sue x

Sue said...

Just catching up Pauline! some gorgeous cards you have made lots of huggles and have a great weekend Sue xxx

Gertrude said...

Deine Karte ist wieder ein Traum,
schönes Wochenende wünsche ich dir
glg Gertrude

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Pauline, I'm sure she will be delighted with it!
Vicki x

Lorraine said...

A fabulous card Pauline. The design and papers are gorgeous.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

JJ said...

This is gorgeous Pauline, love the style and design, beautiful.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Beth Brovold said...

Oh I know how those craft plans are...the head and hands just don't seem to talk to each other!! Your card is FABULOUS Pauline...I don't think that you need a plan your creativity is fabulous!! Your son's girlfriend will be so PLEASED with this beauty!! Have a wonderful weekend!!

Debbie said...

Wow dearie this is a beauty..She will love it I'm sure.Pure elegance and class.Gorgeous.Hugs Debbie x

Sue said...

This is stunning Pauline. I love the papers and gorgeous flower, a fabulous layout too.
Happy Birthday to your Son's girlfriend!
Sue xx

Sue B said...

Oh this is beautiful Pauline!! what a gorgeous layout and design! I love the pretty papers and the fab sentiment and flower... everything has come together perfectly on this card! :-)
I always plan my cards but they hardly ever come out as I intended!! Lol
Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Big hugs
Sue B xx

susiestacey said...

Lovely card Pauline, hope she likes it .
have a good weekend x Susan x

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Pauline this is outstanding the whole design looks so professional and very beautiful, this is one top notch creation.
hugs
lorraine x

Melodie said...

Wonderful, and the sentiment is really great.
Hugs
Melodie

downrightcrafty said...

your cards are so classy and beautiful love this one with the wood effect and the flowers just like a garden on a card
hugs Kate xx

Nannieflash said...

Hi Pauline, I love your card design and those papers are gorgeous, love your sentiment to. hugs Shirleyxxxx

Karon said...

Fabulous card, love all the layers and wonderful papers. Thanks for joining us at Polkadoodles for our Something Old/Something New challenge.

Hanny said...

What a beautiful card Pauline, I just love the paper you've used. Congrats with the girlfriend of your son.
Have a nice weekend, hugs from the Netherlands,

Anonymous said...

It's a beautiful card, I love the design!
Helen x

Darnell said...

Your detailed and beautiful cards are truly works of art, Pauline! I imagine she will treasure this forever!! Hugs, Darnell

Pop's Cards said...

Absolutely Fabulous Sweetie, hugs Pops x x x

Donna Mosley said...

A very beautiful card Pauline, love the design and pretty papers.

Donna x

Unknown said...

Pauline, this is just so beautiful! It is so lovely, I can't stop looking at it. I know I could never do something as lovely as this...

Pia S said...

Sometimes the best result is when you don't stick to a plan. I don't know what you had in mind, but I do think this card turned out beautiful. I especially like all that wooden pattern which gives this card a great rustic feel, and it looks great with the soft colors you've used!

Joanne said...

I really love this card! All of the stained edges give it such a nice depth and the subtle colors are beautiful, nice job! So happy to have you play along with us at CC&CC, hugs, Joanne.

Andrea said...

I really like this card Pauline, I love this style and layout... I alway struggle with these type of cards myself, they never look quite right as if something is missing..this one is perfect and all works so beautifully together..I love your inking...done to perefection shabby chic at its best !.... hugs andrea x

verybellemakes said...

Really beautiful card - sometimes plans go awry for all the best reasons :)

Thank you for joining the Sentimental Sundays challenge, hope to see you again very soon.

Victoria DT

Erum Tasneem said...

This is such a beautiful card!!
~Erum
Sentimental Sundays DT

nwilliams6 said...

Wonderful papers and layout on this great card Pauline. I love the mix of patterns and colors. Pretty, pretty, pretty! Hugz!

Anet's Crafting said...

Beautiful card Pauline, your Son's Girlfriend will definitely love her card. Beautiful papers and layout.

KandA said...

This is gorgous Pauline. Love the fabulous design - modern and elegant xx

Michelle J M said...

This is fabulous Pauline. I just love that wood look background. Of course your son loved it and I am sure his girlfriend did too. Michelle x

Rebecca Bradshaw said...

Oh this is absolutely stunning! Everything looks so perfect, the layout is brilliant!
Rebecca.

Jane said...

Stunning work Pauline - this has come together beautifully. Thank you for joining in with us on UnstampaBelles.

Crafting Vicky said...

wow this is soooo gorgeous! Totally adore the different layers you have used and the great DP!

Thanks for joining us at Creative knockouts this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky.

Margaret said...

So very beautiful. I love all the pretty soft colors. I'm sure your son's girlfriend loved it. Thanks for joining us at Creative Knockouts this week. Good luck. Maggie - DT

Peanut said...

A beautiful card, Pauline. LOVE the papers and the distressing. Very romantic... how can your son not love it?! :-D Thanks for playing along at PolkaDoodles. We have a new challenge on now called Things With Wings. I hope you’ll be able to join us again.
xxx Asha

Julene Matthews said...

Thank you for joining us on Unstampabelles. Your card is lovely