Saturday 1 May 2010

Isabella's Sketchbook - Kioshi With Love.


Hello,

I think I'm back on track......... or perhaps I shouldn't have said that! Anyway, I made a card for Isabella's Challenge and this week her new design team was announced with some of their beautiful projects to inspire us. My understanding was that as long as one of Isabella's images were used the challenge is open.

Earlier in the week Isabella featured a tag on her blog, not sure it's the same but I had one too, so my decision was made!

This image reminded me of Asian styled flowers so I've teamed it with Basic Grey's Kioshi paper pad, picking a plain and this beautiful muted coloured dp. My tag was coloured in this same muted style using Prisma's and OMS, then cut out. I've sponged around the edge with antique linen distress ink and stamped the sentiment from Annabelle Stamps.

Some punched daisy fans, ribbon and retro flowers with gem centres and the card's complete. I hope you like it.

Tomorrow I have my card for the 'Roses' April challenge, if you've got time I'd love it if you called back.

Have a great week end.


26 comments:

Edna Morrisedie said...

You have combined colours and used space really well here, love the feel of this one!

The Other Patti Sue said...

This is awesome! Love the 2 different punched border.. and the corner flowers! Your such a creative diva!

Betty Benton said...

Really beautiful Sue! Looking forward to seeing your Rose challenge!

Kathy Martin said...

Wow, so pretty, colorful and detailed! :)

Kerrie said...

Beeautifl, love that dp.....

MicheyMoo said...

Lovely card Sue.....I've just got the Kioshi 6x6 pad and can't wait to use some. I love your layout here....it all comes together soooo well.
Less than a week to Certification now!! Yay!! See you Thursday. :)

CraftinGranny said...

Beautiful card Sue. I love the soft colors and the layout along with the two coordinating ribbons and bow.
"Hugs" Granny

Cec said...

Gorgeous card Sue. I love the combination of colours and your handmade flowers are terrific. Thanks for joining us at Isabella's Sketchbook this week and do come again, we'd love to have you.
Hugs!
Cec

JACKIE M said...

I love it Sue, the layout, colours and image are all beautiful.
Thanks for joining us in Isabella's challenge.

Jackie :)

Patti P. said...

Sue, this is an absolutely beautiful card. I am loving the images at Isabella's...new addiction, maybe? Love all the elements you used. Great Job!

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

This is so pretty! I'm a big tag lover so this really appeals tome. It really does work great with that paper and the flowers and ribbon are wonderful! So happy you could join in the fun this week at Isabella's Sketchbook challenge! Looking forward to seeing you again next week.

Amy said...

Absolutely beautiful! What a stunning green.

Colleen said...

Sue,
Hi, I love the idea of how you used a tag on this card! That is something I have never done. I know I'm behind in this kinda of stuff. Love the colors and I my just have to try that tag on a card.

Payne Holler Cards said...

hi there! wow Sue, this is beautiful - I love it!! so "girly girly"...and now I NEED that dp! know what you mean about getting back on track ...i'm trying to do that today
(and did I hear you're coming to DC?)

Anonymous said...

Sue, this is an amazing card. I love everything about it from the flowers, punch, and ribbons. Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at Isabella's sketchbook challenge.

Theresa's Studio said...

Beautiful card....love the flowers and how you used the punches. Great colors. PS: I waited to see your choice of image before doing my card Hee! Hee!

Sharon said...

Oh Sue, you have done an a stunning job with the tag image at Isabella's. I will have to get one myself. I love all the additional embellies. They just complete it to perfection. Look forward to seeing you back again next week.

Jennifer Scull said...

everything about this card is phenom! so happy you have played along with us again at Isabella's! you have such a way with her images! :)

Viv said...

Sue this is just beautiful! Great job with the tag and love your flowers.I got this paper yesterday, you've inspired me to use it! Thanks for joining us at Isabella's Challenge . Viv x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Sue ! The layout and colour combo is just gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Isabella's. Hope to see you again next week. Sue C x

Annika said...

OMG, I really want those papers now! You have done wonders with Isabella's image. Stunning, stunning, uber stunning work!
Thanks for playing with us at Isabella's Challenges, hope you'll find time next week as well.
Hugs
Annika

Juls said...

wow this is so incredibly incredibly beautiful...just love everything about it!! Hugs Juls

Wordbird said...

Hi Sue! I just love your beautiful feminine style! Yhis card is soooo lovely. You have embellished and colored it beautifully! Thanks for playing with us! hugs! Diana Q

Lisa said...

Wow! Flowers, ribbon, pretty tag and a punched scalloped border. Very pretty with such beautiful soft colors! Thanks for playing along this week at Isabellas, hope you'll join us next week as well!

Peri said...

What a beautiful card, Sue - such delicate colours and great layout. And I love the way you've used the tag, which is beautifully coloured. Thank you for playing along with us at Isabella's this week. I look forward to seeing what you create next week!

redwasher1 said...

Beautiful!! Love that tag and the border punches work perfectly!