Friday 22 March 2013

Sparkle & Bows!

Good morning all in Blogland and apologies but a bit late with this post - and for being a bit awol over the last day or so. I've had sickness and a nasty migraine (again!!) - I really hate these migraines! They leave you feeling so drained as well that it takes a day or so to pick up again. I'm keeping diaries now to try and pinpoint any triggers or causes, but just wish they'd STOP lol!
Anyway, less waffle!  I hope that you're keeping warm wherever you are - as I look out of our window at the moment there is a howling icy cold wind everything is white with snow blowing everywhere. It'd all be very seasonal if it was mid-December, but I do feel someone should explain to the weather systems that it's heading towards the end of March now!  This time last year we were sat having tea outside! I just hope we get a hot summer to compensate us for this....
It's Friday again, and that means time for a new challenge over at CraftyCatz!  And this week our lovely Sassy has chosen the theme of 'Sparkle and a Bow' - so not too difficult really!  For my card inspiration I've used one of the fantastic Time for Tea range of digi stamps from Polkadoodles called 'Fall Love'

Isn't she a cutie?  I've coloured her with promarkers and flexmarkers and added glitter to the heart on her top! 

The backing papers are from First Edition, matted onto Kraft card (and the pink one is also a bit glittery!). The ribbon/bow is using pink seam binding, with button from stash and some twine added. The sentiment stamps are from LOTV. 
Hope you like it!  And hope that you'll stay in and keep warm - and join us at CraftyCatz with your sparkly creations! 
Back soon, 
Kim x 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:-
PaperCraftingJourney - ribbon or lace
Crafts and Me - button and bow
Fab'n'Funky - pink, green and brown
I Love Promarkers - anything goes
Whimsical Designs - button & bow

27 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card Kim just love the image and fabulous colour's you have used have a lovely weekend my friend
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  2. This card is just gorgeous Kim! I love what you've done with Fall Love - she looks fab! :) I hope you don't mind if I share this on my FB page? X

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  3. This is lovely Kim. I love your colours and design. Keep warm and well.
    Laine
    xx

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  4. JUst GOrgeous Kim...FABulous colours and I LOve this image she is such a cutie with here sweater hanging off and that FABulous hair..
    Chrissyxx
    Bad here too...Been out this morning! but glad to be home x

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  5. What a great card Kim. Love that image and the papers are fabulous. Thanks for taking part at I ♥ Promarkers this week.

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  6. Stunning card Kim - love the colour combo and beautifully coloured image.
    Debs xx

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  7. Smashing card Kim. Love the colours and that image is sweet.
    Traceyxxx

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  8. Kim this is fab and love that image oh I said i wouldnt buy any more but might go have a peep a girl and look cant she. Oh I am seeing far too many snow flakes to think it is spring. Who kidnapped the sunshine. Take care and have a good weekend

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  9. Hi Kim, lovely card hunny, i love the papers and image, Hope you are feeling a bit better and gotten rid of that migraine. Take care have a relaxing weekend, x carol

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  10. What a cute image and love the colours and paper you have used. Freezing here too but thankfully no snow
    Eileen x

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  11. Such a beautiful card Kim. I love the sweet image, fabulous colouring and gorgeous papers and layout.
    So sorry to hear about your migraines, I hope you are feeling a bit better now
    Take care
    Sue xx

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  12. So pretty and my fave colour combo too. Thanks for joining us at I Love Promarkers xx

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  13. Hi Kim, just wanted to say thank you for the lovely comment you left on my PD entry - it means a lot to me so thank you very much!
    I love these new images that Nikky at PD is selling - and you're colouring is fab! Beautiful colour matching with the papers too hugs Karen P

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  14. Awesome card. Love the color combo and that images is simply adorable. Great job. Thanks so much for joining us at Whimsical Designs. Please join us again soon.

    Tereese (Friday)

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  15. a brilliant card Kim, gorgeous colours and image. Hope you feel better soon-have you tried cutting out milk and using lactofree, it's definitely helped with mine xx

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  16. Hi Kim, a great card and super colouring!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Fab'n'Funky this week

    hugs Vicky xxx

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  17. Stunning card Kim, love the adorable image, gorgeous colour combo, beautiful papers and design. Love it! Hugs, Jill x

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  18. Such pretty colours Kim, love your colouring of the cute image too,hope you have a great weekend xx

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  19. Love this Kim. That image is fab.

    Susan x

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  20. The pink and soft green are so lovely together and she's such a sweet image. That pink embossed paper is just gorgeous. You really designed this so beautifully. Hugs!

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  21. What a fabulous image. Love how you have showcased her. Just stunning. Hope the weather is being kind to you. Hugs Nina

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  22. Cute. Thanks for playing with us at PCJ Challenges. --Christine

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  23. Aww, this is just wonderful and your image is so sweet. Great papers and layout too.

    Thanks for playing along with us at Fab'n'Funky Challenges.

    Rachel x

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  24. Lovely card!!! The soft colors are so pretty and the image is just adorable!!!!
    Thanks for joining us at Whimsical Designs!!

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  25. Kim, your beautifully colored Fall Love girl looks fabulous on this wonderfully layered card. Lovin' those embossed pieces too! So glad to see your entry at the Crafts and Me Stamps digi team's "Buttons AND Bows" challenge. Hugz, ~ Rose

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  26. Love your card. Thanks so much for joining in at Whimsical Wednesdays this week . Good Luck!

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x