Wednesday 12 August 2009

A 'Very Nellie Christmas' for the Sugar Bowl.

There is a wonderful sketch over at The Sugar Bowl this week by the uber talented Marlene and I am just in the nick of time with this one as it ends today! I did make this card last week before I went away but have just forgot to post it!



I really enjoyed using this sketch as it's not too complicated or fussy and it gave me the perfect opportunity to get out one of my older Sugar Nellie stamps, the gorgeous Nellie with Crocheted hat and scarf, still available form Funky Kits. I almost forgot the include option of 'doodling' but I managed to doodle a frame around the image, saving my bacon. I should learn to pay more attention to the finer details! Lol! Another christmas card to add to my box!

Materials:

Image: Crocheted Hat and Scarf Nellie From Sugar Nellie, coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor

Papers: MME Wild Asparagus, BG Wassail

CS: Coredinations

Sentiment: SU Best Yet set

Tools: distress inks, sponge, nesties, SU scalloped border punch, x cut snowflake punch

Misc: Half pearls & pearl brads from stash, flower I bough from Julie's etsy shop {thanks Julie}

Well I hope you are all having a lovely week. I'm finding it a bit of a challenge getting back into work mode after 9 days off and I'm soooo tired! I had an early night last night, {9pm} so hopefully I will feel a bit fresher today!

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave me a comment so I know you have been!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

13 comments:

Fern said...

Wonderful card Vicky... i just love the sweet image and beautiful papers. Lovely colours.

Fern xx

Rach said...

beautiful papers sweetie, love the design of this card. hugs rachxx

Wendy said...

Wonderful card
Wendy x

Tara said...

Sorry I've been AWOL Vicky - had a few internet probs!!
You've been busy recently and have made some gorgeous cards!! Hope you are well ;o)
Hugs Tara xxx

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Vicky,i love the image and colours.

Hugs Riet.x

cats whiskers said...

Hi Vicky, thanks for youe lovely comments dear, here is the direct link to the pre-order page on LOTV
http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Pre_Order_Stamps.html
Hope it helps dear
Hugs Jacqui x

SemSee said...

Beautiful card, Vicky! Just wanted to pop by and say thanks so much for visiting my blog! I have a little something on my blog for you!! Hugs, Sem x

Tab said...

Beautiful card, just adore the sweet image and the colours are delish!
Hugs Tab xxx

Julie said...

Lovely card Vicky, and I like the way you've made the flower all Christmassy too

Di said...

This is lovely vicky! hope you have a nice holiday!

Hugs Di xxx

craftyb said...

Hi Vicky...this is such a lovely fresh card...i love this image! Good for you getting another christmas one made...I'm gonna have to start into mine bigtime...but I'm hoping to get some of the new yummy christmas lines which are nice n bright coloured...hate the thought of going all dark again!! lol

Glad to hear you had a fab pampering time...that place looked out of this world! And hopefully work isn't as bad as before! bx

Sandra said...

Beautiful card again Vicky...nice to see an older SN image,lovely papers and colour scheme.
Pleased to hear you had a good time and plenty of pampering i hope!,
Take care
San x

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous,I just love your colour combo and beautiful papers and as always such fabulous colouring!!!
Hugs xx