Sunday, October 04, 2009

A Sunday Double

Over on Just Magnolia the challenge is to make your own flowers, I very often use various punches to make flowers simply because to get the right shade of a brought flower to match papers is really difficult. I tried to make some flowers that was on the link on someones blog, of course now I can't find it but you had to spritz them with water, well I tried it but on my cheap cardstock it didn't work too well but I did like how when all the funky flowers were put together. So it was the inspiration for these flowers.
The papers Making Memories and my MS Doily punch for the border. Remember me saying I had to buy a new one cos I wore the old one out, what you don't realise soon after I had a bit of clear out and threw out the wrong punch so on some landfill site is a brand new Doily punch and my purse is quite a bit lighter now that I had to buy yet another.
The sketch on Friday Sketchers this week is sponsor by dream2stamp and it just didn't seem right to use anyone elses stamp when I'm on their DT not that I had to but it was a brilliant excuse to use this turtle stamps. I still trying to think a card for a man not sure if it worked this time but I do love the colours which match the image. They're are Daisy Bucket papers and the sentiment is Clever cut.
Ok this is schedule post cos I'm off to Scrapbuddies at Mychett Community Centre in Surrey.

57 comments:

Anonymous said...

These are both just gorgeous Deb,great colour combi's again and lovely images..
Oh my you threw the wrong punch away I would be mortified.

Happy Blogaversary to the Secret Crafter challenge and look forward to joining in the fun.
x
Vicky

Unknown said...

Love them both!! The flowers you have made are so pretty!!
hugs Angela x

Marina said...

I love your cards, Debby!
Both are very beautiful.
Love the images, papers and details, especially the flowers.

Hugs,
Marina

elly said...

wouwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww debby
the design paper is beautiful
sooo lovely with the magnoliastamp
I LOVE IT

huggs elly

Irene said...

Morning Debby

Oh these cards are so cute and adorable.

Tilda is gorgeous and your flowers and papers are fantastic. I love the colours. And, those turtles, fabby.

luv
iene
xxxx

Anonymous said...

Oooh, Debby, I love both cards! The Tilda card is just perfect--I love the papers, flowers, and lovely Tilda. The turtles are adorable, too!

Tara said...

Two fabulous cards Debby - I love the colours and gorgeous papers you've used!
Can't believe you threw out the wrong MS punch..... you must have been sick!!!!
Hugs Tara xx

Louby said...

Aahhhh love these 2 cards especially the pretty, pretty magnolia one. Those turtles are fab for mens cards and I love the green, brown and blue combo.
What are u like throwing a brand new MS punch away!!!OMG
Louby x

Helen said...

Gorgeous cards Debby! Love the pretty papers on your first card...and those turtles are just so cute!
Helen x

Unknown said...

Fantastic cards Debby...love the image and papers.

greets Melli

Lorraine A said...

Oh these are gorgeous Debby ;-) I love the flowers you made ,, I am really liking all these handmade flowers I am seing everywhere and i plan on making them more often,,, not only cheaper but I think nicer too ;-)

oohh i bet you felf like crying when you realised you'd thrown the wrong punch away ;-( I would have !!

Luv
Lols x x x

Donna said...

Brilliant cards Debby, beautiful flowers on the Tilda card and such pretty papers too! I love the turtle card too, deffo perfect for a man :) Donna x

PS: I use foil to sharpen my punches and it does work!

Magda said...

Lovely cards! Great colours. I love turtle stamp.
Have a nice day!
Magda x

Kim Costello said...

These are just stunning Debby just love how you 3d your images they're always gorgeous! Two beautiful cards, hope you a fun WCMD HuGs Kim :)

Lisa said...

Hi Debby, Fantastic cards! I just love the gorgeous colours you have used on the Magnolia card and of course Tilda is so pretty.

Lisa x

Andrea, said...

Oh these are fabulous Debby I love the colours of your first card

Marley said...

Hi Debby.. love the cards! The magnolia is very sweet.. i like the big flower!! the colours are lovely.. the card with the turtles is so cute.. I just love turtles.. I got 4 turtles at home.. 2 waterturtles and 2 turtles on the land.. xxx Marley

cats whiskers said...

Happy Sunday sweetie both cards are as usual stunning, but love that cute tortie card just made me laugh this morning. OMG fancy doing that bet you tore your hair out, know I would. have a good day dear
Hugs Jacqui x

Sonia said...

What fab cards, love them both.
Hugs Sonia x

Debbie said...

The turtles are definately a masculine card so yes it did work. I think for some reason we all struggle with masculine cards, Have 1 to do this month as well. Now for your Magnolia...she is delicious...love the pinks which believe it or not is something I struggle with..Guess it has something to do with having all boys in the house. Well unless you count Ginger (she's the dog)...lol

Julie said...

Two lovely cards but the turtles are my fav

Trudy said...

What A very pretty cards, Debby!
Beautiful image, papers and flowers.
Your colouring is gorgeous as always.
Hugs Trudy

Eva said...

Lovely colours! And I can imagine that finding matching flowers for that peachy pink card was tricky... I think I've seen the tutorial you mention on Stampartic. They haven't given the post a title so I can't link directly to it, but it was posted September 12th, so it's currently almost halfway down on the front page. Here's a direct link to the original tutorial in Danish, the pictures are pretty self-explanatory though. I'm so anxious to try this tutorial out for myself!

Ok, going to stop writing now, sorry for babbling. I blame it on my fever. ;)

Karen said...

Both are absoluely stunning Debby. !

Love Karen x

Berni said...

Love the Tilda image - the colour combo is fab.
Love
Berni

Aina said...

Your cards are always gorgeous :O)

Unknown said...

Great Cards Donna, love the flowers, oh I am sorry but I just want to find that landfill site...tears rolling down my face, poor you and poor purse... thanks for the laugh tho...Hugs Avril xxx

Nannieflash said...

Oh your not the only one for doing daft things like that, Ive just bought a second Xmas tree border punch when I didnt need to, never mind Im sure it will be used at sometime as you do wear out them with all that hard work you put the through.
Wow Debby both your cards are gorgeous, I love the colouring and the papers are beautiful. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxx

dolcreations said...

Debbie your cards are amazing wow! Your homemade flowers are to die for! Wow..super wow!
Christine

Beryl said...

The turtle card is a great fun card but the Magnolia card is fantastic. I just love those colours and flowers.
Beryl xx

Tricia T said...

Debbie, did you *really* throw out that punch??? Oh, no!!!! Well, your new one works beautifullly! :-)

brenda said...

Hi Debby

Both loveley but that pink one is absolutely adorable, all soft and pink and girly.

B x

Karen said...

Debby ... I adore those turtles! The colours are perfect chosen! Love the way you did the circles.

Hugs,
Karen.

Debbie said...

Fabulous cards debby I do love the cute turtles though,hugs Debbie x

Jo said...

Lovely cards Debby. Jo x

Suzie Q said...

Hi Debby,
loving both your cards they are so very different you have been busy!!
especially liking the man card and the square corner piece is very retro!
enjoy your day
Suzie Qx

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Debby,
Two great cards but for me the Tilda takes the prize. I love the pinks and your papers are beautiful but that image is so well coloured - she's gorgeous.
Hugs,
Fiona x

PinksyDoodles said...

Fab cards Debby. I love your flowers on the first card. I much prefer the punched flowers to the bought ones.
Oh what a shame about your MS border!
Clare x

Tracy said...

Hi Debby
I love the flowers on your Tilda card, and the colours are delicious. Cute little image on your second card.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Anonymous said...

Hi Debby!! WOW!! These are totally adorable!! I LOVE the colors on your magnolia card..the turtles on the second one are just too darn CUTE!! :) TFS your beautiful work!! HUGS

Murielle said...

OH...Debby, your cards are splendid!!!
Lovely colours and look.
Your papers are perfect.
Have a nice week.
Big hugs, Mumur

Julies Crafty Creations said...

What fantastic cards Debby, they are both really stunning. Hugs Julie x

Bev said...

Two gorgeous cards Debby, love the papers on the Magnolia one, so pretty. The image on the second card is just too cute too xx

Sue said...

Two great cards. I love turtles and these two are just adorable.

Sorry to hear about your punch mishap, I would have been devastated.

This is the link for the flowers made using lots of water http://stampartic.blogspot.com/search/label/tutorial. Sue.x

Beth said...

These are gorgeous Debby, I love the gorgeous flowers you've made and the colour scheme is fab! I can't believe you threw out the wrong punch!! You must be so gutted! I hope you've had a nice weekend!

Beth xx

Daffodil Nellie said...

Beautiful card, sorry to hear about the 'punch' problem. If you still have the defunct punch have you tried punching through wax paper (like a baking paper) sometime works is its stiff or to sharpen they say punching through foil works. Certainly cheaper that buying another lol.

Dena said...

Both of these cards are so adorable. I really like the colors of the second so awesome. That circle stamp on the first is awesome too. Love your homemade flowers! Hugs, Dena

Willy's creations said...

So cute!


Hugs,Willy

gina g said...

Hi Debby Doesn't tilda look so pretty, love the colour and the flowers are gorgeous. luv gina xx

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

2 super yummy cards. janex

~Denise Lynn~ said...

How cute are these cards! Love your soft and girly Magnolia card, beautiful hand made flowers and that turtle card is just the cutest ever! Thanks for playing along with us at Just Magnolia this week! :)

Sol said...

Hello! 2 really cute cards! Love the stamps! I am wondering what kind of punch you have used for the leaves on the pink card. I am looking for this punch... But can`t find it. Do you know where I can buy it? or what it`s called? Thank you!

Karin said...

Gorgeous cards, beautiful colours andlove the sweet image.

Karin xx

stephanne said...

Soooooo beautiful, the Tilda card, just love how you've used the papers and the dress and flowers, too too cute!!! 3D master, you are!! And that adorable card below, oh how sweet is this? I love stopping by your page, but have to do it when I've got time to spare, your work is not the type I can just browse through, I have to stop and drool over ALL OF IT!!!

Donalda said...

What a gorgeous card dear. And your flowers are just beautiful
Thanks for joining us at JM.

Stampin'Piper said...

Stunning Cards! I love the colours on both and the turtles are really cute!

Thanks for playing with my sketch and joining the Friday Sketchers!

Have a great day, Hugs Tanja

Dawn♥ said...

Oh no on the MS Doily Punch! Sounds like something I would do. LOL! Both of your cards are absolutely breathtaking Debby! :)
♥Dawn♥