Monday, May 31, 2010

Charlotte's 5th Birthday Card

 It is my neice Charlotte's 5th Birthday coming up and for once I am organised with a card ready to go.  I used this gorgeous image Annette stamped for me - thank you so much Annette!  When I saw this stamp "Lili scooting" on one of Annette's cards I thought it would be perfect for Charlotte and Annette kindly posted it to me.  I think Lili is just gorgeous.  This card is suitable for Stampavie and More's Challenge - "A Card for a Girl."  I coloured her with Copics.

I went for a pink and green coloured theme so I could enter the challenge over at Creative Card Crew, plus I do love pink and green together - it seems to just work for me.  The card stock is Certainly Celery and the bottom DP is Magnolia with the frogs with the crowns that Kellie kindly sent me from Tickled Pink Stamps.  I have a princess theme going on this card with the sentiment and her cap and the Magnolia DP.  The other DPs are SU left overs.  The doily is also from Tickled Pink Stamps.  I have just ordered these and I love using them.

 I distressed all the edges so I could enter the Distressing challenges at Creative Inspirations and Crafts and Me.  Then I added gold Kindy-glitz to the edges to add some glimmer.  The flowers and leaves are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.
I used a sketch designed by Hanna.  Hanna is an amazing crafter who lives in Sweden and is only 14 years old.  She has some stunning cards on her blog and sketches as well.  This is my second card I have made with one of her sketches.  (I havent posted the first one yet).  I love the detail of them.  Do pop on over to her blog for a visit.  You will be amazed at her beautiful artworks!

I went into town today and had a Hot Chocolate with my Auntie and then visited the hair dressers.  I am off to visit my sister this afternoon and then its another four days at work for me.  I hope you are having a lovely day and your week has started out well.

Take care and thanks for visiting.

13 comments:

Annette Bowes said...

Absolutely beautiful Alicia, lovely layout, fantastic distressing and loooove how you have kindy glitzed the edges, Lili is beautifully coloured, I have some of these doilies, just can't make them look right! We will have to call her Scootin Charlotte lol! Hope you don't have to work too hard lol! Take careX:) p.s love your male cards too

Leigh said...

Pretty card Alica. Love the colours and I agree that Hanna is a very talented person.

Kerrie said...

I just love how you do the distressed edges, what sort of tool do you use? ... it such a great image for a young girl as they love those funky scooters.

Teresa said...

This is so pretty Alica and all those lovely embellies too!
Thank you for joining crafts and me challenges this week.
Luv Teresax

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

love your card Alica, that image is lovely, and such details, bet this beauty will not fit an envelope. janex

Shelley said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! Love all the layers and different elements. Great colouring. hugs Shelley

http://shelley-artfulachievements.blogspot.com/

Carol Dee said...

WOW, a fabulous card for Charlotte. Loving the pink and green, the fun papers and pretty flowers. Going to check out Hanna now. Hugs...

Cheryl said...

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS,love the distressed edges and all that layering.......beautiful work!!!
xx

chris said...

Hi there Alicia
more squeaks and oohs and ahhs from me as I have clicked on your card, its fab, it really is,
my Niece Charlotte would also like this she's 5 too.
just off now to check out Hanna's blog.
back soon
lots of hugs chris xx

Aunty Sue said...

Lovely stunning card thanks for joinig us this week at creative inspirations. xx

Anne H. said...

WOW - your card is gorgeous!
An adorable image and beautiful colors. I love the distressing.
Thanks for joining us this week at Stampavie and More.
Anne :)

gina g said...

Wow what a beautiful card, love the image and your flowers are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me for our challenge this week. luv gina xx

Maria Matter said...

Alicia, this is GORGEOUS!!!
Thank you for joining us @ Creative Card Crew!!
blessings!