Thursday, 15 January 2009

Green and black...

Isn't this lady image just fabulous? I just love the pose and the wonderful folds on her dress.

I created the card for the challenge at http://rainbowladyschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ which was to make a card using the colours green and black. I'm sorry to say that I'm so late getting this card uploaded that the challenge has now changed, but I'm sure Cynthia will forgive me!!

As I have used some of my Christmas stash...

adhesive pearls and chocolate (not on the card - eaten while crafting - lol) the card is also great for the card at http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ or it would have been yesterday!! I am having such a good week - need to make mental note to create cards for challenges while the challenge is still running.

Things can only get better!

Materials used:
  • rubber stamp (I think this is one from Frantic Stamper, but am not 100% sure)
  • green paper by DCWV
  • green lace paper by Joanna Sheen
  • cream card
  • pearls from stash
  • black organza ribbon
  • You're SPECIAL sentiment stamp by Hero Arts
  • Cuttlebug Swiss dots folder
  • Derwent Inktense and Sakura Clear Stardust to colour image

Just been to Cynthia's Challenge Blog at http://rainbowladyschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ and this week is 'Fashion' - so my green and black creation fits just fine - I'm not late at all, but the first!!!

26 comments:

Deb said...

I am so glad you showed us your card anyway, it is so beautiful!
I am just about to do the draw so I will include you as you were still in before it!

Thank you for joining in the CCT challenge!

Rainbow Lady said...

Well I think that is great organisation Ann to be last and first at the same time lol
Wonderful card I love it. Thanks for playing twice Love Cynthia x

AB. said...

What a stunning card! The green & black works so well together. It is truly beautiful!!
Peace & Love
Alison xx

Beryl K said...

Ann this is absolutely beautiful and to get both of Cynthia's challenges in one card is very clever. I think you must have had a bit of inside info on the new challenge lol
Beryl x

Maria Matter said...

Woo, Ann, you are 'all that' to be too late for the one challenge and spot on for the next! lol
This is beautiful, very elegant! Great colors and layout! Well done!
Blessings, Maria

Ann Whitfield said...

It's breathtaking Ann - the colours of green are just sumptuous!
Ann x

Lorraine Robertson said...

Gorgeous card & I think you could use the same one for this weeks challenge "Fashion"....

Hugs
Lorraine xxx

Max said...

ROFLOL ... you are such a hoot Ann :)
Be careful or you'll meet yourself coming back LOL!
Beautiful card and perfect for both challenges.

Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx

Juliet said...

This is beautiful and elegant and the colours work so well.
Juliet xx

Christine said...

Stunning card Ann, the colours work so well together.
Hugs
Christine xx

Dawn said...

Ann this is beautiful!
Could you E-mail me - I have something to ask!

Ta!!
Dawn
x

camcraft said...

Oh Ann. This is truly beautiful.Never seen this lace paper before. You are an amzing crafter, an amazing eye with detail and colour. When I grow up I just want to be as talented as you:-)
Carole x

Irene said...

Ann, your card is just gorgeous and stunning.

luv
irene
xxxx

Christy said...

WOW!!! The card is beautiful. The color is absolutely amazing!!!

Anonymous said...

This is so gorgeous!! I love it!! :) TFS!

Pink Dandelion said...

Ooh this is a beautiful, elegant card, love it. The lacey paper is yummy I will have to go and check out Joanna Sheen. Best wishes Debs xx

Heather said...

Yes Ann - it really is a good idea to make the card whilst the challenge is still running !!
Beautiful - love your layout and the image is fab.Beautifully finished.
hugs Heather xx

debby4000 said...

Beautiful card, the colours and paper really suit the image perfectly.

Hazel (Didos) said...

WOw this is a stunning card, Love the colours and the lady is so elegant. Hazel xox

Shirley said...

Wow, this one is even more elegant than the last. I am going to have to stop by Fran's to see if I can spot this. I love your colors, DP, Pearls, and all.

Carol said...

Hi

Gorgeous and congrats - I think you well deserve the inspitational feature!!

TC
:)

Cecilia said...

Wonderful and elegant card!

Hugs, Tiina

Totty Teabag said...

I would not have thought of using this colour combination, but it is so successful I may need to steal it...

Beryl said...

I agree - it's a fabulous image. You are so lucky that this lovely card fits both challenges. Great colours too.
Beryl xx

RubyMay said...

well I've heard of people doing a double challenge.... but not last weeks and this weeks all in one go ! lol
Brilliant work though and I am so glad we got to see it x

Gayle Page-Robak said...

Gorgeous card...beautifully created!

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