Saturday, May 07, 2011

Penny Black Distressing


Kath's been waiting patiently for this distresssing challenge for weeks she loves distressing but for me it is distressing. So I decided to use this fab Penny Black and the gorgeous Prima papers Madeline and out came my Tim Holtz distressing tool and I distress every mat, I even torn the papers. Then I inked everything and I got out my blending tool and distress round the image.
But theres more I punched the flowers using my retro punch and scrunched them up and inked them too.
Hope I haven't distress you too much.
Do pop over and check out the Penny Black Saturday Challenge team we welcome two new permanent members Helen and Ali. If you wish to join us this week there's also a chance to win a Penny Black Gentle Kiss and some amazing seam binding from The Ribbon Girl.

54 comments:

Christina said...

That is a stunning card Debby! Looks so gorgeous!
Hugs Kristel

Anonymous said...

Oh wow such a wonderful card Debby, fabulous colours and cute image.

Hugs Jannie.

Donna Mosley said...

Oh! Debby, what a beautiful card. I find distressing hard to do but you have it spot on. Very cute image and gorgeous details.

Donna x

Janneke said...

Amazing card Debby, love the stamp you used ..

Janneke Xo

levelbest said...

I know how painful distressing is for you debby!!! You've done a fine job, those papers are just so beautiful. The image is so cute!

Lia said...

wonderful card debby I lvoe the colors and sweet stamp
hugs Lia

Riet said...

What a gorgeous car Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

Sonja said...

Oh what a cutie ... And your card is very rich coloured !

Have a nice weekend,
Sonja

Kaz said...

Oh I love this stamp! Your distressing all looks fabulous. As awlways so beautifully coloured, you have really brought those cute little mice to life.
Have a great weekend!
Kaz x

Marlies said...

What a fab card Debby! I love distressing and I love the cute PB image! Gorgeous!!!
hugs, Marlies

Christine L said...

Really lovin your 3D style Debbie - that image is fab, as is your colouring... and your choice of papers and embellies are perfect. And your distressing looks brill!
Hugs
Christine x

Jan said...

Love this Debby xx Jan

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Morning Debby, thank you for a lovely welcome :D So excited. This is a stunner as always coloured to perfection love it

Ali x

José said...

I love your distressed card Debby, you put a great deal of time in it, to let it look older. Sweet image and very pretty papers too.
Hugs José

Trudy said...

This is an absolutely beautiful card Debby
I love it!
Hugs Trudy

Anita said...

Wow what a difference with the two cards from yesterday, but this one is gorgeous too! Papers are great and I love all the distressing and the image is so cute :D
xoxo Anita

Mandy said...

Hi Debby,
Yep you have distressed me...I'm distressed that I can't make a card so beautiful...I love the image with the little mice I know I shouldn't say it but I think the Mice are my all time fav's of PB...Have a lovely weekend...
Mandy x

Anja said...

Wow... what a beautiful Card!!
Greets from Germany :)
Anja

Tasha said...

This is gorgeous Debby! What an adorable image and fabulous colour combo. Love the sentiment and all those fab layers
love tasha xx

Lisa's Stamped Creations said...

Great card - the image is so cute and I love your flowers and backing papers.

Sally Morgan said...

Ooh Debby, it's beautiful! There's so much going on-a real feast of loveliness!
I know how you feel about distressing though (just have a look at my blog hahaha!)brought me out in a sweat! lol
*hugs* Sal x

Sally Morgan said...

Ooh Debby, it's beautiful! There's so much going on-a real feast of loveliness!
I know how you feel about distressing though (just have a look at my blog hahaha!)brought me out in a sweat! lol
*hugs* Sal x

Doreen said...

Hi Debby
This is just fabulous.xxx

Donna said...

Adorable card Debby, these little mice are so cute :) Donna x

Tracy said...

Ohh another stunning card Debby! This one I am sure needs my postal address LOL.
Hugs
Tracy

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Debby love those flower pots in Red! makes the whole image pop! hugs Samantha :0)

Claire said...

Just gorgeous Debby - sweet image! Hugs, Claire x

Lisa Jane said...

love that image .. perfect for a gardener
Lisa x

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Nah, you didn't distress me at all, it's a gorgeous card Debby! The colour matched flowers works really well with the image.

Love
Maarit

CraftyC said...

Gorgeous card Debby, so colourful and I love your scrunched flowers
Clairexx

Lynda said...

OMG Debby this is so so beautiful - I just love it to bits.

Love Lynda xxx

Helen said...

I love this card Debby...those mice are so cute...and you've used delicious papers!
Helen x

Michelle said...

Hi Debby

Ooh I think you did a fab job, your card is gorgeous.

Such an adorable image too.

Hope you are well.

Michelle :-)

Anonymous said...

Those mice are so precious! Gorgeous layout Debby!! Wishing you a lovely weekend!! Thanks for sharing! *Vicki* from Stamped Smiles

Pauline C said...

Gorgeous card Debby and wow that's a lot of different types of distressing! I used to hate distressing myself but i htink I'm quite getting into it now lol! Have a great weekend
Pauline x

coops said...

stunning card debby.the image is adorable and great colours and distressing ;D

xx coops xx

Vicky said...

Hi sweetie you certainly havnt distressed me but you have got me drooling a whole lot. Not only have you used my fave papers you have used a fabulous image, I love this & I really do need this image I know I dont need more but I really REALLY need this one so I'm off shopping now.
Tatty bye sweetie thank you for the gorgeous fabulous inspiration you rock girl.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Vicky said...

Sorry if you get cold hunni but I need to keep your blog window open so I can make sure I get the right image.....so maybe grab a coat & a blanket & wrap up cus it could take some time & I dont want ya gettin cold hun.

Lots more hugs Vicky xxx

scrapn_momof2 said...

So stinking cute Debby!!

D K Crafts said...

Hi Debby. Love this card. The bright colours and image are gorgeous and the distressing is fab. Enjoy your weekend. Donna

*mieke* said...

Ooohhh Debby, this is a stunning card! I love everything about it...
Mieke

NGCARDS said...

This is a lovely card hun xxx

Lee said...

Absolutely FANTASTIC.xx

Juls said...

oooooooooooh wow wow wow!!! I LOVE this!!!! I adore the image and how you have made it so dimensional ... the colours are just amazing, fabulous mix of DP'd loving the layers, all the texture and those most gorgeous flowers!!

LIKE THIS A LOT!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs Juls

coldwaters2 said...

This looks awesome Debby those papers, the colours and that image I love it.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Debbie said...

Fantastic card Debby. Stunning.
Debbie x

Liz McGuire, said...

Gorgeous as always Debby,

Liz x

Kath Stewart said...

oh I hope you weren't too distressed debby...you did a fabulous job...love all the layers and of course your beautifully coloured image...big hugs kath xxx

chilli pip said...

Stunning card . You never disappoint Debby.
Super super cute image as well

Cazza said...

Wow Debby, your card is stunning! It looks like you were right at home distressing!! :o)
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

melsanford said...

Fab card - love the distressing! The image is adorable! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Linda said...

Hi Debby I love this card and I know what you mean I don't like distressing much either as I like all my work to be bright and vibrant I think you have done a fabulous job of this challenge love Linda

Anonymous said...

Fabulous card Debby, great job on the distressing!
Helen x

Lou said...

Hi! Debbie this is just so amazing,i really love it-such a lovely country/rustic look.
hugs Lou.xx