*** Crafting and General Life from Becky and her little sidekick Dylan ***

Wednesday 28 April 2010

A Bit of a Change from 'Cute'!!

Hi Everyone!!

I'm back again today with something a little bit different... I was inspired to make this card by the following challenges...


I dusted off some of my CDs and decided to use this geisha image from Joanna Sheen's Oriental Dreams CD1 and the pink paper from the same CD but it's the floral papers on CD2. I did one of my all time favourite techniques on this card which is printing a pre-coloured image onto card stock and then going over it with Pro Markers, it has to be the most relaxing thing in the whole world (well, in my opinion anyway he he!!)

As well as moving away from cute for this card, I also tried out some distress stickles which I got in the January sales but hadn't got round to using, you may just be able to see the texture on her hair and kimono (so that's another thing I tried!!)

And finally I added this gorgeous Penny Black Thank You greeting which has to be my all time favourite Thanks You stamp and one which I use over and over.

And I also need to thank Jill who supplied the edge puncher which I used on this card. Jill sent me a huge bag of goodies which I am still getting over!! Thanks so much Jill!!

Well, that's it for today, I think I'll be back with cute again next time he he!!

Love Becky xx

19 comments:

Bubbles said...

Very swish! You can turn your hand to any style of card! The border is really pretty, love the ribbon and your right that sentiment stamp is really nice.
Joanne x

cheryl said...

oh becky hun this is awesome so love that geisha,lady and the punched edging really adds to the super detail you have put onto this card,totally love it hugs cheryl xxxxx

Doreen said...

Hi Becky This is fabulous, I love the image and the border you have used. Thank you for sharing this with us at CD Sunday.xxx

Cathy said...

Fabulous card Becky. I lvoe the punched edge and that thank you stamp is fab.
Thank you for joining in the ABC challenge this time.
Hugs
Cathy xx

Tracy said...

This is gorgeous Becky love the image and the edge border, such a fabulous card. hugs Tracy x

pinky said...

Excellent image Becky and you have showcased it beautifully, might have started a new trend lol.
Pinky

Christine said...

Hi Becky,
Lovely image and border, I like how you used Promarkers over the image.
Thanks for joining us on CD Sunday
Christine x

Wendy - Anntaurus said...

Becky - this is awesome. I love what you did with the image - never tried that and will have to give it a go. The card is finished off perfectly and I just love that 'thank you' stamp. Thanks for joining the CD Sunday Challenge this week.

Rachel said...

Another gorgeous card - you're very talented.

Wedgie xxx

starcyl said...

Such a great card and an unusual idea with the promarkers. Thanks for joining in with us at CD Sunday this week.
Jenny x

Donna said...

Wonderful Card, love the border and image. Thanks for joining us at ABC this time.
Hugs, Donna x

Anne said...

Perfect card Becky for our challenge at CD Sunday. Hope to see you again soon. Hugs x

Lisa Jane said...

Love the card . The image is beautiful
Lisa ;)

Tess said...

Just stunning Becky. The black and yellow colours really are eye catching.Thanks for joining us at CD Sunday this week. Tess x

Anonymous said...

Oh becky, she is beautiful. Never thought of colouring in printed images. Love that Thank you stamp too - give us a clue where to get it! Love S xxx

Chrissie said...

Just gorgeous Becky and I'm so glad you had such fun doing something different to cute.
Thanks for joining in with CD Sunday.

Rainbow Lady said...

This is great Becky love the bright colours and the edging is divine. Thanks for joining us at CD sunday this week Love Cynthia x

Jill said...

beautiful card Becky the punched edges looks gorgeous so pleased you are enjoyed the bits & pieces I sent you thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx

Donna said...

Gorgeous card Becky and wonderful Image. I love that Thank-you stamp too! Thanks for joining in at ABC.
Hugs, Donna x