Sunday 9 December 2012

Last Dream Valley challenge of 2012


Today is the last Dream Valley challenge until 9th January 2013 & of course the theme is Christmas. We have loads of sponsors, too many to list here, so pop over to the blog & see for yourself, as well as look at the amazing creations of my fellow teamies.
I have been practising with my Distress Ink painting & I think this is my best so far. I am afraid I made this card whilst away in Lincolnshire, so cannot remember which inks I used.
The papers were from stash & the image is the one that came with the recent Magnolia magazine. I added a Magnolia tag & stamped Seasons Greetings onto it from an old See D bought from QVC many moons ago. The ribbon I stitched with a running stitch & gathered up & stuck to the card., onto which I added more ribbon & Candy to complete the ruffle. Flowers & berries from stash.
More practising is required, but onwards & upwards as they say, I am enjoying playing with the inks though.
 I am now off to do our monthly food shopping, we did all the extra Christmas food yesterday & today the normal shop. Then apart from the meat & cheese order which is to be picked up from the farm shop on 22nd December, I am done!!!!!
Entering into the following challenges
Magnolia Down Under Xmas Bingo  (I used Doo Hickey die, ribbon & painted with my inks)
Midweek Magnolias Christmas Surprise (Tag that can be pulled out)
Tildas Town Celebrate Xmas
My Time to Craft Non Traditional Xmas Colours
Charisma Cardz Christmassy




22 comments:

Sarah-Jane said...

Gorgeous card. I love your colouring.
Sarah-Jane xx

Kelly said...

So pretty, I love the purple and I think you did a excellent job on the DI.

Cathy Lee said...

Nicely done, Dawn. Great job on the DI coloring.
Happy Holiday Hugz,
Cathy Lee

Christa said...

Hi Dawn , I like your purple Christmascard very much ! Thank you for joining us at Tilda's Town. Christa.

Judy said...

Gorgeous card! The purple and gold go really well together.

xo
Judy

Jayne A said...

Beautiful card and I love the colour way.
Hugs
Jayne

Anonymous said...

this is such a cute tilda, very pretty card
Hugs Julie P

EnblogSail said...

This Tilda is lovely! Sweet card!
Caryl

Norma said...

Beautiful card. Adorable Tilda--I still have to do mine...LOL. Love the colour combo. Terrific job with your distress inks--must try them one day. Pretty ribbon.
Hugs,
Norma

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Gorgeous card, love the colours & ruffled ribbon!

Thank you for sharing with us at My Time To Craft this week, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx

Cat's sCrap said...

What an adorable card ! Magnificent coloring on Tilda. Bravo !

Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.

Hugs from France.
Catherine.

cathylynn said...

All beautiful! Great colors with wonderful details,
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

Sherry said...

Dawn, she is absolutely adorable. Your coloring turned out great. I have mine colored but don't like the way it turned out so will start again. TFS!!

Hugs

Suzi Mac said...

A very pretty creation. Thank you for joining us at Midweek Magnolias. Good luck!
Hugs
Suzi x

cabio's craft corner said...

Cute and adorable Tilda card and love that lace trim you pick for this card :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Jules said...

Wow Dawn

You sound well ahead of the Christmas game .. .. I am hoping to be well forward come this Sunday.

Loving the card you have posted here. Great image and I love the effect you have achieved with your ribbon!

Hope you are having a good week.

Love Jules xx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Dawn this is simply beautiful, it has that WOW factor, the colours and design look stunning Tilda is amazing, super, super card. Dawn I want to thank you so much for leaving me such a lovely comment on my blog it meant so much to me.
hugs
lorraine x

Jenni said...

Fab non-traditional card, love what you've done with the ribbon. Thanks so much for playing along with the Charisma girls this week, hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Jenni x

mandy said...

Such a pretty card Hun love the color scheme


Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz

Hugs Mandy xxx

Tina Makuc said...

This card is gorgeous Dawn!!
I looooove purple.. :)
Great details and awesome colouring..
Thanks for joining us at Midweek Magnolias!!
Hugs, Tina

Louise said...

Hello there!
Auw, this is just adorable! Love the beautiful colors youve chosen :) Amazing soft coloring and gorge details.

Thank you so much for joining in our bingo game at MDUC this week :) Welcome back!
Hugs, Louise

Nathalie said...

Gorgeous card. I love your colouring and combo.
Hugs!
Nathalie