Sunday, May 23, 2010

Birthday Card


This weekend we went to Newcastle for my friend Michelle's 40th birthday party. I made her this card. I am playing along with the Mad for Markers "feather blending" challenge. I did feather blending on Tilda's dress. I used the colours for the Copic Colour Challenge but missed the cut-off date for this one. These were the main colours you had to use.

Michelle's party was a fancy dress and the theme was "Western Saloon". Ben and I hired our costumes and dressed up. Here is a photo of us before we went to the party. It was a good night with gambling tables and fake money. Everyone looked fantastic in their costumes. We stayed with our good friends Carrie and Josh, and we had a lovely weekend. I managed to fit in a bit of shopping as well. I am working a full week this week and am off to a Soccer Gala day all day tomorrow...hopefully I will be able to make a few posts in the evenings. I hope you had a lovely weekend and look forward to catching up with you during the week.

15 comments:

Wilma said...

Another gorgeous card Alicia - your blending is lovely. Fab outfits for the party and it sounds like a good 'bash'! xx :)

chris said...

Hi ther Alicia
wow stunning card so pretty and your artwork is amazing.
you and Ben really loook the part also stunning!
lots of hugs chris xx

Kellie said...

Your card is gorgeous and I am sure she loves it, I LOVE the photos of you both all dressed up what FUN!
Hugs Kel xx

Jessie said...

What a fun photo Alicia! Love your costumes! Your card is gorgeous as always and your colouring is amazing, wish I could colour like that.

Kerrie said...

Fancy dress, gambling especially with fake money, they are the best, you and Ben look terrific. Ooops .... yes your card is fantastic, and you have mastered the feathering really well.

Kerrie said...

Hi Alicia, I don't seem to be able to find your email address, but if you want I will stamp you a few of the images

Carol Dee said...

Holy Smokes you two are CUTE ! Love the card too, hugs...

mckinkle said...

Love your feathering on her dress, really fab detail.

Such pretty colours Alicia and what a stunning Wild West pair you make!!

Keryn x

Loz said...

Hi Alicia! Gorgeous card, love the ribbons! What a great idea for a dress-up, you guys look great! Have fun at work ALL week ♥

Annette Bowes said...

Gorgeous card Alicia, your feather blending is wonderful and such a beautiful layout! Love your costumes sounds like you had lots of fun!! Thanks for joining us at Mad for Markers this week, take careX:)

Leigh said...

Wow, great photo. Love your card too.

Sammi said...

Hi Alicia! Great card! Love those colours and thanks for joining in our feather blending challenge!!
Awesome photo of you dressed up WEstern style! sounds like a fun weekend!
Sammi
xxx

Emma said...

Tilda looks gorgeous Alicia! Thanks so much for joining us at Mad For Markers!

Diffirent Shades Of Life said...

What a gorgeous card, love the Feathering. Thanks for joing us at mad 4 Markers!
And love the costumes you guys looks great!
hugs
Sue x

Tracy said...

Your Tilda looks so sweet in her feathered dress!. Thanks for joining us at Mad for Markers and good luck.
Hugs
Tracy