Sunday, November 08, 2009

Not Distressing Again

So remember the film Home Alone with Macaulay Culkin running around the house waving his arms around and screaming, now imagine an overweight, forty something doing the same!
Ok it was only in my imagination but thats how I felt when I read the Just Magnolia challenge is for DISTRESSING.
Usually I go overboard with the distressing so I tried not to be so rough with the distressing tool and I think maybe this time it worked, I also inked the white cardstock with a matching inkpad. The background is some material I brought in Spain with words on in Silver, the Hubbies moaned that whether we go we still manage to find something crafty to buy. The die cut corners are to hide where I glue the material to the card, the lace I brought from Hobbycraft it wasn't cheap but I want some more, the pattern card stock is Basic Grey.
Hopefully Mr Blogger has behaved and posted this post, I'm off to Scrapbuddies crop at Mychett, to have a laugh and giggle and possibly do some scrapbooking.

58 comments:

Marina said...

This card is just beautiful Debby!
Fantastic papers and details and I love the colour combo and the lace.

Have a beautiful day,

hugs,
Marina

Kylie said...

You're so funny Debby. The distressing technique is not supposed to stress YOU out. lol. You've come up with a beautiful card. Thanks for the image of you running mad around your house.
Kylie xo

Lisa said...

Hi Debby, Gorgeous card! Your distressing looks fab. I have never tried this technique (makes me distressed thinking about it lol!.

Have a great Sunday.

Lisa x

Anita said...

Whahaha I see you running :D you paint a very funny picture Debby!
But I see you calmed down because your card is beautiful!
xoxo Anita

Martha said...

This card is gorgeous Debby!!

Desire Fourie said...

Must say, the distressing is very elegant ...
Hugs
Desire

Dragonlady said...

Debby this is so beautiful, the background papers are perfect for this Tilda.

Hugs Ali x

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, love the lace and the colours are gorgeous. I'm not a fan of distressing!!
hugs Angela x

creacora said...

Hai Debbie what a beauty the colours and the image are beautiful !!

Murielle said...

Your card is fabulous, Debby!!!
Lovely design and details.
Have a nice sunday.
Hugs, Mumur

Mummylade said...

that card is fantastic, love the colours

Heartland Creek Graphics said...

hahah I can just see it,you running aroun waving arms :)
The card turned out just lovely,I love those colors and the lace is really pretty.

Vera

Karen said...

Beautiful beautiful card Debby. Love the colours and that lace is scrummy.

Love Karen x

Cathy said...

Absolutely beautiful card Debby. I love the blues and your distressing is fab. Gorgeous lace too.
Hugs
Cathy xx

Nannieflash said...

Morning Debby, wow thats gorgeous, Ive still got to get around to creating my card for the challenge, but I just hope mine is as stunning as your card is. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Andrea said...

its so fab!

Nixe-Moni said...

Wow what a gorgeous card Debby!! Love the fab colours and the cute image.
Hugs
Moni

Trudy said...

Woow!!!! This is beautiful Debby!!!!
Hugs Trudy

Sol said...

Beautiful card.. I love the Lace too... And the tone in tone blue colours you have used....

Willy's creations said...

Just beautiful the magnolia xmas card.


Hugs,Willy

Chrissie said...

Just beautiful Debby, I think you've got the distressing just right on this! I'm not good at this myself so I appreciate how you feel.

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Debby,
It certainly worked - this card is beautiful. I really like the colours and Tilda is gorgeously done. The embellishments are fab and I adore that lace ribbon, it sets the whole thing off. Classy.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Ann-Marie said...

An absolutely gorgeous card Debby the image is so sweet and I just love that lace. Happy Sunday to you, take care Ann-Marie xxx

Debbie said...

Yes Deb it behaved and posted this lovely creation. Hope you enjoyed your all day crop. Went to my first one yesterday. I had a blast

Donalda said...

Oh girl you have put some mighty gorgeous cards up since I was here last. Just breathe taking dear. Big congrats on the GDT.
As always chasing my tail!!!!!!! Hugs

Tracy said...

Debby what a wonderful card, it looks stunning and the distressing is fab. Love your lace it is beautiful.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Tasha said...

Debby your card is wonderful - love the colours and the image and your distressing is fab!
love tasha xx

Danielle said...

Debby, you shouldn't get so stressed with distressing - you did a fantastic job! This card has such a lovely soft feel to it - the colours are gorgeous! And that lace is yum - no wonder you want more!
Hugs, Danielle

Kit said...

what a beautiful card, i love the colours but my favourite thing about it has got to be the lace that you have used

dolcreations said...

Your card is beautiful Debby! Love that paper and the lace at the bottom is so gorgeous with that image! Your colouring is awesome! I think you did a beautiful job with the distressing!
Have a great day,
Christine

Pink Dandelion said...

Beautiful card Debby, love the colours you have used. Next time I am in Stockport I must remember to look in Hobbycraft for lace. Debs xx

Tracey said...

This is just gorgeous Debby! Love your card and I think it is the perfect amount of distressing. xx

Anne said...

Fabulous card Debby, and I totally agree, there's always a craft shop wherever you go! Hope you enjoy the crop. Hugs :)

Caryn said...

Wow, stunning Debbi, that lace is beautiful. Another gorgeous card.
Hugs,
Caryn xxx

Shelly said...

Hi Debby! Oh I just love this card, DISTRESSING and all (almost wrote destroying there lol)! The colours are beautiful, and the lace is very moreish! Know what you mean about the hubby lol! Hope you enjoyed the crop!
Hugs Shelly :)

Janet said...

It's fabulous Debby....you did a great job!xx

Sonia said...

Debby this is beautiful, i love your distressing. Is it easy to use the distressing tool?
Hugs Sonia xx

PinksyDoodles said...

This is a beauty Debby and your distressing is perfect.
Clare x

Linda . J said...

Gorgeous card Debby and love the design and detail, the colours are beautiful.
Hugs Linda

Debs said...

Oh brll card Debby, just the right amount of distressing, wish life was that easy to control.lol. hope you had a good crop,
Hugs Debs

Heather Huggins said...

Really cute!! Not to much distressing. Distressing is hard...

Anonymous said...

HAHAHA picturing you running around the house, waving your arms, screaming.................I know you dont like distressing...
BUT!!!! I looooove the card, you didnt overdo you did well!!!
My compliments!!
With love, Marja

Anonymous said...

Your cards are so inspiring! I love them all and this one is also sooooo very pretty! and My fav colour too! if you don't have a home for this one you can send it to me! t ehehee.....there is an award for you on my blog too! Samantha :0)

Leigh said...

Oh my, that lace is just gorgeous. So is the card and the fabric you've used as a background.
I laughed at your description of running around in a fit. lol

Nilla said...

Beautiful card with the little Swedish Lucia! Love it! Hugs Nilla

Jo said...

Lovely card Debby as always, Hugs Jo

having a {me} day said...

Oh WOW! This is so beautiful! Love the fabric, the lace and the blues. Gorgeous colouring on that darling Tilda. kxx

Mina said...

beautiful Debby, love that material it works so well with this stunning image...thanks for joining in with the Just Magnolia challenge

Emily said...

Adorable Debby! Love that touch of lace!!!

Kathy said...

Haha Debby your funny!! I don't know why you worry your distressing here is simply gorgeous!! I love the colors that you have used and this image is darling!! That lace matches so nicely!!
Have a great Monday!
:)kathy

Ali Watson said...

Stunning creation Debby, love everytjhing about it. Tilda is adorable.

Sue said...

thsi is stunning,love the simplicity of this and that lace is gorgeous...think i will treat meself to some now we have a new store open at Hull:)

sue
xx

cats whiskers said...

The distressing works perfecty dear this is just beautiful again!!!!!
Hugs Jacqui x

Unknown said...

wow how cute and sooo fantastic. looks so precious and christmassy.
big hugs, bea

Pattie G said...

Debby, this is so adorable and I love the way you colored your image. You are amazing!

hugs
Pattie

Linda Brun said...

Beautiful card. Love the papers you've used. I'm glad I'm not alone, hunting for craft tressures when travelling.

Hug , Linda

Marcea said...

This is stunning Debby - truly perfect!! Just the perfect amount of distressing - wow wow wow!!!!
-x-

Nicola said...

Wow how beautiful Debby. Love these soft colours and your awesome colouring.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-