Saturday 13 October 2012

A Gem of a Challenge - flowers

Time for our new challenge at A Gem of a Challenge - this fortnight our theme is 'flowers' which is really easy... but for some reason I couldn't seem to add any to my card, it just wasn't working for me on this one! Luckily there are flowers on the image and papers, and I've added a little flower button too.



Items Used
Scalloped card blank - Craftwork Cards
Pre-coloured digi stamp - Tweet Bird - Pink Gem Designs
Papers & flower button - Papermania
Corner die - MFT Dienamics
Memory Box Vintage Birdcage die - MCH
Pink twine from my stash

So a very simple one from me today, as I was a bit time challenged!  The pre-coloured images from Pink Gem Designs are so handy when you need to make a card quickly, or when you're just not in the mood for colouring - and you get the line version as well, so you can also choose to colour them yourself.

**Edited - I've just remembered I meant to enter this for the 'pink plus one' challenge at In The Pink (I've used pink & brown/ kraft)**

Oh, and as you'll already know if you're my Facebook friend (feel free to add me by the way!), hubby finally caved in and said we could have the kitten :o)  We should be getting him/ her in the next few days, and I can't wait!

Here's a photo my mum sent me of our new little furry baby...


What a naughty little face eh?!  This one's going to be trouble lol :o)

Hope you all have a lovely evening!

43 comments:

Denise said...

Lisa this card is gorgeous - love that image and the really pretty papers.
Love that little kitty too - so glad hubby caved in :0)
Hugs
Denise xx

Anonymous said...

Another stunner Lisa! Still waiting for a naff one, lol!

Kitty is adorable!!
xx

Pia S said...

Such lovely papers and paneling! The image is beautifully paper pieced, and the birdcage is a lovely detail - just prefect for the theme of your card!

Faye said...

I think it's a really lovely card. I'm loving the pink and pretty details. X

heidy said...

Such a love card Lisa and that kitten is too cute,well done lol!!
XXX heidy

Liz's creative corner said...

Hi hun, lovely card, the papers and image are adorable and love the bird cage die too,

have fun with your kitty, hugs Liz xx

Claire said...

This is an absolutely gorgeous card, love the image and fabulous colours. Have a good evening. hugs, Claire x

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous card. Love the image, fab papers and great layout!
That little kitty looks like he/she has 'mischief' written right across his/her face!! lol
I think you're going to have your hands full!!
Have a good weekend.
Lorraine x

Amanda said...

Gorgeous card, I thought that the image was paper pieced, very clever idea. Wow that kitty looks mischievous lol, hugs, Amanda x

The Crafty Blonde said...

Lovely card, love the sweet image and such pretty papers. fabby little cage die cut and sweet flower button x

Sue said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, I love the image and beautiful colours and layout.

Awwwww that kitten looks adorable! I bet you can't wait!

Hugs Sue

Annette said...

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWw That kitty is just ADORABLE. I have the full grown version, and he is just as naughty looking! Keep posting the pics!!
Annette
xx

Kim said...

fabulous card, love the CAS look and the layout. and that kitty is just gorgeous!
Kim x

Donna Mosley said...

A gorgeous card Lisa, love the pink & kraft combo. Aww! this is one lil' cutie hun. Yep! gonna be trouble lol! Will no doubt spend loads of time at the top of the curtains. :o)

Donna x

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Lisa this is such a pure delight to see I love those shades of pink the papers and design look fantastic, the image and the bird cage are super, super.
hugs
lorraine x

Vicky said...

This is soooooooo gorgeous sweetie I think putting flowers on may have ruined, I love the image am gonna pop on over as its fab to have coloured images just to print out.

That kitten is just soooooo cute. We've had Payton for a couple of hours tonight while Ben & Megan went to buy a kitten, its a grey tabby &OMG its so darn cute it really is.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Vicky said...

This is soooooooo gorgeous sweetie I think putting flowers on may have ruined, I love the image am gonna pop on over as its fab to have coloured images just to print out.

That kitten is just soooooo cute. We've had Payton for a couple of hours tonight while Ben & Megan went to buy a kitten, its a grey tabby &OMG its so darn cute it really is.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Lisa, beautiful card - when are yours anything but!!

A huge big awwww for kit-kat as well, s/he does like trouble!!

Sarah

Debbie said...

Another fabulous card with such pretty colours, you certainly have an eye for crafting :)

So pleased to hear you will be taking in the adorable little fur ball, certainly looks like trouble LOL

Hugs
Debbie

rachel said...

gorgeous card and that fur baby is just adorable!!! xx

Kat said...

Gorgeous card Lisa. Love the sweet image and the lovely DP.

That kitten is soooo cute. Our last cat was a fluffy ginger one and he was lovely. He had such a sweet nature but he was an outside cat which is not ideal if you're as fluffy as he was. Catriona would love a cat but her husband doesn't like cats and she has 2 Labradors. The older Labrador hates cats!!

Have a great weekend.

Kat xx

scrappymo! said...

What a pretty card! The littel flower button is a nice finishing touch!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

What a gorgeous card Lisa - the layout and layering is fabulous and I love that cute little birdie!
Thank you so much for sharing with us at ITP - hope we will see you next time too!
Sylvia xx

Janet - aka stacky said...

I don't know which I like the most your gorgeous card or your adorable new kitty, ok your card is fab all your cards are but kitty wins this time. I am not surprised your hubby gave in I mean who could resist xx

Creations by Shirl said...

What a tweet card! love it Lisa...
And your kitty is just adorable... love them at that young age they get into a lot of mischief..... So so cute....
Enjoy your weekend!

Marlies said...

A gorgeous card!! So sweet and the krafts makes the pinks stand out. A great design! hugs, Marlies

belldoubleyou said...

Your kitten looks like it's intrigued to meet your blog-readers! Orange stripey kitties are so beautiful.

Jackie said...

A delightful card and a very cute kitten :o)
Jackie xx

Christine L said...

Hi Lisa....

Fabulous card... love that pre-coloured image and yes it has flowers... and so does your paper! Like you, I struggle to add flowers where none are needed!!

Thanks for sharing with us at In the Pink... hope to see you here again soon!

Hugs
Christine x

Christine L said...

PS....... GORGEOUS kitten!
x

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Morning Lisa, Wow, I love your card - everything is perfect on it as always, I love the birdcage with that image too, they look like they were made for each other! oooh, I LOVE your new little kitty, so glad hubby changed his mind...I just showed my hubby too and there was a smile reaction, so stage 1 is complete ;)
Big Hugs, Teresa xxx

coops said...

so gorgeous lisa.fab pretty papers and image and i love the pink with the kraft.
awwww to your soon to be kitten.so gorgeous, just look at those eyes :D

xx coops xx

Jo said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, love the colour combo! And oh my, that little kitty is just gorgeous.....we have a ginger cat (Alfie Bear) and he's got the cutest face......but definitely trouble lol!
Hugs Jo x

Unknown said...

What a sweet card Lisa, such fine paper piecing and I especially love the fact that you placed a photo of that darling kitty of yours, too, in combination with your bird card ;-) Big hugs, Ira xox
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Donna said...

Incredibly beautiful card Lisa and so pretty in pink...cute lil kitty, deffo looks like trouble lol! :) Donna ♥ x

Eileen said...

Great image. Love the colours, papers and design you have used.
That kitten is sooooooo sweet
Eileen x

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

gorgeous lisa!! Love the pinks and the little bird cage die :) The paper piecing on the bird is adorable too. Your new fur baby is gorgeous too!! :D

Karen Petitt said...

great card Lisa, glad to hear that i'm not the only person that feels when i have 'to have' something on a creation it's usually the last thing i want - feminine contraryness on my part methinks! gorgeous ginger kitty! looking forward to seeing photo's of your new family member Karen x

Sue B said...

Oh this is beautiful Lisa… I love the pre-coloured images… so good if you are stressed or short for time… this little bird is So cute and the papers and layout are gorgeous… the birdcage and button are just right for embellishment! :-))
Hope you have a lovely evening!
Aww… your kitty is SO cute!!! I bet you can't wait until she arrives!
Big Hugs
Sue xx

Anonymous said...

A very sweet, pretty card and loving your new arrival, so so cute!
Helen x

rosie said...

gorgeous card. love the image. fab colours.

gogeous kitten. they are so adorable when they are tiny!! mew x

Aileen said...

Hi Lisa. Your cute little birdie might want to jump back in it's cage when your new arrival comes home! x

Janet said...

This is simply stunning Lisa.....love it!xx