Thursday, 1 January 2009

Elf Girl Card !



Well ive been trying my hardest to get inspiration with my boyfriends stash - but it just wasnt happening ! His papers just arnt MY papers lol ... so we took a trip to hobbicraft in Southampton and i saw this american craft paper . Now i dont know about you but i get inspired by paper ...the patterns and colours are a big inspiration for me. Calvin said he would never have chosen this paper but i love it ! There wasnt much there really - but i got a few papers .

Having been down here for over a week , im really missing my own stash lol , my stamps for one thing ! I didnt what to spend tons of money on some new stamps and having copics / prismas means that downloads are a fab option. I got the image from The graphics Factory - theres loads there but most is not for me - however i did find quite a few of these gorgeous little elf girls. I really wanted to have some images that were different and i think ive found them !






I added crackle accents to the flowers and paper and a zoomz from http://www.dewdropcraftz.co.uk/

Hope your all having a fab New Years Day !

37 comments:

Mardi said...

Oh, love that paper, I need to find that! Great card Maddy!

Rica said...

Gorgeous Maddy - the papers are stunning and the image so cute.
Hope the New Year brings you all you could wish for.
hugs Heather xx

Kath said...

Gorgeous as usual! Happy new Year.
Kath x

Rach said...

that paper is a fab find Maddy, love the cute little elf. hugs rachxx

Michele said...

Ohhh this is gorgeous. Love the papers, they are very yummy and the little elf image is soooo cute. Michele x

Claire Mackaness said...

It's lovely Maddy. I know what you mean about others stash though. Mum has some lovely stuff, but it's just not mine LOL!

Dawn said...

Stunning card Maddy!
Those papers are brilliant and what a great download - really sweet image...
Hope you had a great NY!

Dawn

Heather said...

I'm so glad I found your blog.
Your houses are amazing, Calvin is a hoot, and your cards are beautiful.

This little elf image makes me smile. Well done.

You truly are an artist!
Happy New Year

Chris said...

OMG this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! need my address??? lol

Rachel said...

Missing my stash too Maddy but have NO stash here to play with :-( No crafty shopping yet either :-( Lovely work as usual hon

Max said...

Well there are those who would say that stash is stash is stash ... but if it doesn't 'speak' to you then it just ain't happening is it??
Well done you for finding something to tide you over until you get home to your own stash ... with a capital S. T. A. S. H.

Luv'n'Stuff
MAX
XX

Maya said...

So cute! Love all the layers!

Kim said...

Happy New Year Maddy! LOVE your card, and that paper is gorgeous! It must be elves and fairies day! I have a fairy on my blog today! :)
Hugs~ Kim

Jennie said...

Gorgeous card, hope you had a good Christmas and New Year! hugs xxx

Heather "Hev" said...

Happy New Year :)

If you pop over to my blog I have something special for you ok :)

Honour Roll

Hugs Heather

KaSil said...

Happy New year for you and Calvin <3

nessy said...

oh yes love the paper ~and what an amazing card!!
happy new year
vanessa xx

Irene said...

This card is DIVINE. Love the paper (I never pass American Craft without buying some of it). It's so nice to see Calvin the mouse enjoying his presents.

Carla said...

Happy New Year! So glad you and Calvin had a great Christmas.

katy said...

Happy New Year Maddy, this card is beautiful, love everything about it !! xx

julietk said...

Happy New year, What a lovely card :D A cool new look.

Rachel said...

A gorgeous card Maddy, I love the little elf girl....

Rachelxx

Dawn said...

Me again
Just had to give you and mousey Calvin this award on my blog!
Stop on by when you get a chance!!!

Dawn
x

SP said...

Ouch - my jaw just hit the floor! Absolutely stunning card, colouring and photo!
Happy new year, love, Susan x

Louly said...

Oh Maddy it's stunning! I wouldn't have gone for that paper either but when you use it you make it look amazing! I would difinitely buy it after seeing this card.

Bunny-Zoe's Blog said...

Gorgeous card Maddy, the image is beautiful, Happy New Year, Hugs, Nikki x

Mote said...

very fine Maddy!!!!!

Alison said...

Gorgeous card Maddy, and Happy New Year!

Gisel said...

Felicitaciones por las maravillas que realizas.
Muchas Felicidades en ete nuevo Año
Gisel

Emma said...

Your card is stunning, loving the papers and image.
Emma x

Anonymous said...

Hello Maddy & calvin,

Happy new Year!
I made an article on my blog, with your blog's adress, and two pictures of your work.
I hope it's ok for you...I love what you make, and I would share it with other French!
This my blog's adress with the article:
http://fabienne-franck.blogspot.com/2009/01/pretty-imaginations-for-mad.html

Fabienne.

Kate said...

Hi Maddy. Stunning work as usual. There is a little something on my blog for you. xx

Anesha said...

Wonderful card,love the image.

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

It's gorgeous Maddy :) And I agree you have to have the right paper for inspiration. I really struggled to get going with my Christmas cards due to the kit I was using. I ended up downloading some nice papers from http://summertimedesigns.blogspot.com/. She's got loads on her blog and they're all free.
Happy New Year :)
Anne xx

Sandra said...

Ooooo this card is beautiful. I love your style.
Happy New Year
Hugs
Sandra xx

Anja's weblog said...

Hi Maddy,

What a gorgeus card is this.
I love to visit your blog with all the projects and beautiful cards!!
And the wonderfull fimo creations.

Anja

Jami {sgtStamper} said...

Gorgeous! Love your coloring on this sweet elf, and love how you cut out some of the flowers of the paper!

Hope you have an amazing 2009!
hugs, Jami