Sunday 28 August 2016

A Little Bird Told Me




Another promising day, we've had beautiful weather which has meant I've been busy outside . We had some bad news at the beginning of the month and I didn't feel much like crafting, apologies to those I follow for a lack of comments.

I had a play yesterday and this card using a House Mouse image from the Triple CD from Joanna Sheen a Crafter's Companion Embossing Folder and a sentiment from Lili of the Valley. I decoupaged the holly leaves, it was a quick make as I kept it really simple using the sketch from SSW2 as inspiration




Challenges

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/use-white-and-one-other-colour-or.html
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/q-for-quick-layout.html
https://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/week-34-anything-goes-crafting.html
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/pretty-pretty-ribbons.html
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/get-ready-for-christmas.html
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-96-doodle.html
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/favourite-shaped-cardbase-why.html I love the symmetry of the square card but like the added interest the scallop edges give
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/27-clean-simple.html
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/august-challenge-in-dragons-lair.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/chnc-challenge-296-use-sentiment.html
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/anything-with-wings-challenge.html
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/challenge-328-something-that-flies.html
http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/challenge-38.html
https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/august-rudolph-days-challenge_25.html
http://merrymondaychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/loris-christmas-in-summer-link-up.html


37 comments:

Wendy L said...

So gorgeous, thanks for joining us at MAWTT, xxxx

Heide said...

Such a beautiful card. Sweet image. Thanks for joining us. Hugs, Heide SSW2-DT

Sue B said...

Aww this image is SO adorable Meg… I love the holly wreath… the decoupage gives it a wonderful 3D effect. Gorgeous ribbons and the gentle embossing adds texture and interest. I like the way you've kept the hearts at the top, as it balances out with the scalloped edges at the bottom if you know what I mean. Just perfect!
I'm sorry you've been through a rough time lately…but I'm glad that you're getting back into your crafting again.
Thanks for joining us at MAWTT for our CAS Challenge! :-)
Love and Hugs, Sue B

LOU said...

Beautiful card Meg. That image is gorgeous!
Thanks so much for joining us at Winter Wonderland.
Lou DT xo

Pamela said...

Good to see you crafting again Meg. And what a come back - this card is simply stunning. I just love the image and (daft I know) but I really like the simplicity of the bow/knot!
Pamela
CD Sunday DT

Darlene said...

Awe ... so sweet Meg! What a beautiful job of coloring and design! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘RIBBONS’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

Margarets designer cards said...

Glad to see you back in Crafting mode, beautiful sweet image and a lovely Christmas card

Pia S said...

The dimensional wreath sure looks fantastic! I very rarely think of decoupaging but I'll have to admit the effort would be worth it...

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Sorry to hear you had bad news, hope you are ok. This is so so cute love it

Sarah said...

A lovely card Meg, such a cute image, which I think I have on a decoupage sheet somewhere!! Love the embossing folder too. Sorry to hear out have had a rough time xx

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Meg, such an adorable image.
Pauline
x

Kathleen said...

A brilliant card, love the super cute image and the EF.

Kath x

Kathie said...

Oh Meg I love the simplicity of your card, this is an awesome image and a beautiful Christmas card. Love that embossing folder you've used. Don't forget to be eligible for the prize to add the SSW2 sketch to your posting and comment on our posting. Great card and thanks so much for sharing it with us over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and good luck.
Hugs
Kathie
SSW2~DT

Brenda said...

Meg, this is adorable. I love the addition of the scallops, it adds such nice texture to your beautifully colored card. Thanks so much for joining us at As You Like It Challenge!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love your holly wreath and the texture of the background!!

Anonymous said...

beautiful and sweet! i love the decoupaged wreath and the embossing folder is so pretty. thank you so much for playing along with us at rudolph days challenge.
linda
rudolph days challenge DT

scrappymo! said...

Hi Meg
Your card is gorgeous.I love that beautiful wreath that surrounds that adorable House Mouse image.
I am sorry to tell you that because you have exceeded the maximum numbers of other challenge entries with this card, you will not be eligible for the prize draw here. We love your card and hope you will be back to play along again.
Thanks Meg , for taking part in the Aug Rudolph days Challenge.

anne said...

Such a lovely card and great fussy cutting on your wreath. Thank you for playing along with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.
Anne SSW2-DT

Rainey's Craft Room said...

This is such an adorable image and you have coloured it beautifully. The decoupaged and layered wreath really stands out and frames these cute critters beautifully.
Sorry to hear you had some bad news, hope everything is ok now.
Lorraine

Joanna M. said...

Goodness this is such a beautiful card. I love your embossing folder and how your image pops because of the CAS set-up. Seriously pretty; thanks for sharing it with us.
~Jo, SSW2-DT

Anet's Crafting said...

Beautiful Christmas card Meg. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Winter Wonderland. We would love to see you again ... Anet DTx

Kath said...

A beautiful card Meg - love the sweet image. Visiting today with my DT hat on, so thank you for joining us at the Winter Wonderland challenge.
Kath x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

What a gorgeous card, I love the embossing folder you've used too.

Sue xx

Anonymous said...

Fab make, adorable image soooo cute :) Thanks for joining us for the ATG challenge at Digi Choosday.
Gail Digi Choosday DT
http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk

Nancy said...

What a beautiful card, Meg! The embossing is lovely and the image is adorable!
Thanks for joining our Digi Choosday Challenge at Polkadoodles! :o)

Anonymous said...

Super cute card Love this HM image too! Thanks for joining in with our challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge,
hugs Samantha :0)

Creating with Susan said...

Beautiful!! Love the wreath and the little critters are adorable! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Christmas Card Challenges.

Gloria said...

What a adorable scene you created! Love your design and coloring!!!
Thank you so much for joining us at August Rudolph days challenge! xx

Pippa said...

Such a cute card and clever to tie in with Christmas. Thank you for sharing with us at Dragons Lair Designs. Pippa DT

Barb said...

What a really lovely card. The image is adorable and I love the embossing too. Barbxx

laurie said...

Such a sweet image and an adorable card! Thanks so much for joining us at The Christmas Card Challenges!

Hazel said...

Thanks for entering your lovely crafting for CHNC challenge 296 - hope to see you again soon x

La Papera Gialla said...

Very sweet!
Thanks for entering our Anything Goes Challenge here at Christmas Card Challenges!
Monica - CCC DT

Mandy LaCroix said...

This is SO pretty! I just love it! :)
Thanks for sharing it over at Christmas Card Challenges!

Mojca said...

Waw this looks really gorgeous! thank you for joining us at As You Like It Challenge. hugs! Mojca

Squirrel x said...

Gorgeous card, thanks so much for joining us at AYLI for the challenge. Hugs xx

MagsB said...

Aww, so cute! Thanks for joining in at My Time to Craft!

love Mags B DT x