Friday, 19 June 2009

Challenge cards and The Northern Retreat .

Once again the copics colour challenge has come around and this weeks colours are gorgeous !
Charmed Cards and crafts are sponsoring this weeks challenge and you have a chance of winning a download of your choice .


The stamp i have used is Stamps Happen , unicorn and maiden stamp , ive had it for years but never really used it ! The card was for a friend and craft club member so i couldnt post it till now. I used a martha stewart punch for the fern leaves and distressed the edges of the image card and ofcourse the image was coloured using copics .It was quite a tricky image to colour i have to say but im pleased with the finished result. Please check out the other gorgeous cards from the Dt team.


Just Magnolia and Friday Sketchers.

Ive combined this card with the Just magnolia challenge and the theme this week is Summer , with the sketch at the friday Sketchers challenge sketch.
I used butterfly tilda and coloured her in with copic ciao markers . I love doing gradient shading which you can see on her dress .Her dress in the photo looks quite orangey but in real life it does look more pinky at the top , im not sure why it isnt showing in the photo.

Fancy a retreat ??? well if you pop along to Jo's blog you will find the details of The Northern Retreat click here PLUS the chance to win some copic markers !!

Have a great weekend folks !

40 comments:

Lea said...

Both beautiful cards Maddy. I really love the unicorn and maiden card. The magnolia card is lovely too, nice colours!

Lea

Tab said...

Beautiful cards hun, love the images that you have used and the colours and embellies are delish too!
Have a fab weekend!
Hugs Tab xxx

joey said...

Hi Maddy,

beautiful beautiful cards!

your colourwork is stunning, I love the detail on the top card, and the vibrancy of the bottom one.

Joey.xx

Nicki said...

Oh WOW these are absolutely beautiful, love the images, fab colouring,
Nicki
x

Kim Piggott said...

Wow two stunning cards!
Beautiful colouring and gorgeous detail!
So happy that you have joined us at Just Magnolia!
hugs
kim x

Sarah C said...

These are amazing cards Maddy. I especially love the first one. The image is gorgeous and the whole card is stunning xoxo

debbies said...

Your coloring is gorgeous!

Kelly Schelske said...

They are both fabulous Maddy! Love the unicorn!

Hugs, Kelly

Elaine said...

The CCC card is just stunning, I love it, fantastic image and your colouring is awesome.

Love the shading on Tilda's dress in the second card!

megastamper said...

wow both cards look so great and really wonderful, amazing colorations.
thank you for joining in the friday sketchers challenge and your work to my sketch.
have a nice weekend. hugs, bea

sandra said...

You did it again!
Made two fantastic cards!
Unicorn is stunning!
Hugs!
Sandra!

Samantha Mellor said...

Gorgeous cards especially like the sunny and bright magnolia card.
Hugs SamXX

love to create said...

gorgeous card and blog :)

Jessica said...

Maddie, I've come to love your blog and always expect something wonderful here. And you never fail me. You've done it again. I love this lovely 'maid marion' kind of stamp. It's so sweet.
Do you have copic lessons in a kit? Or something I could see in a video? I keep working with mine, but I just can't seem to get the knack!I've watched some youtube videos but I still can't get it. I'm thinking I might have to make a trip over to get some lessons! (I wish)! Any suggestions for me? Thanks

Bunny-Zoe's Blog said...

Fab cards Maddy, beautifully coloured and i love the bright vibrant colours. Hugs Nikki x

Riet said...

What a beautiful cards Maddy,l love the images and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x

Donna said...

Hi Maddy, wow two gorgeous cards and of course fabulous colouring as always. Donna x

Nigel said...

Love the cards, especially the mythical one. The embellishments are perfect.

Nigel

scrappyjan said...

HOLY MOLY your coloring is breath taking!!!! WOnderful... janny

Marimer said...

Me encanta visitarte y lo vengo haciendo desde hace algún tiempo, tus trabajos me parecen de una imaginación increible, super fantásticos, enhorabuena.
Saludos desde Tenerife

Hazel said...

You never cease to amaze and inspire me, Maddy. There's an award for you on my blog x

Denise Clark said...

Hello Maddy! Found your blog over at Friday Sketchers!

Love your cards! Both adorable images! Wow! You did a great job with your coloring! Terrific job!

Sandra said...

OOooo gorgeous cards!! You are truly an inspiration. It may have been tricky to colour but it was well worth it with the unicorn card.
I bought the butterfly Tilda yesterday... can't wait to use it.
I scrolled down your blog and noticed you mentioned the lack of 'darker skin tones' around. I have to agree with you. Here's one of mine if you'd like to take a peek. Leo.
Hugs
Sandra x

Chris said...

What a fantastic blog and cards you have - your coloring is amazing. I'm thrilled to be this week's sponsor over at Friday Sketchers and this is just such a super card to play along!

dawnmarieg said...

Wow Maddy! Stunning maiden and unicorn stamp and your colouring is amazing as always, it so looks a tricky image to colour but you've achieved it effortlessly. Love the magnolia card too, such a bright cheery card. Hugs Dawn Marie.xx

maodren said...

It's very nice
J'aime beaucoup l'image et les couleurs, c'est trés romantique
Bravo

Dawn said...

Wow Maddy that first card is just magical - the colouring is just jaw droppingly gorgeous...


Hugs
Dawn

Michele said...

Gorgeous cards Maddy. Love the images and the colouring is just breathtaking. Congrats on the DT post for Whimsy and look forward to working alongside you. Hugs Michele x

Michelle said...

you always make the most beautiful cards! I wonder how many stamps you own? ;)

papercraftsbyrach said...

a fabulous summer design, thank you for joining us at just magnolia
hugs rachxx

Vix Kennedy said...

Love all your magnolia butterflies, it will be in my basket pretty soon! What is the name of the background stamp you used as thats fab too!

RB said...

wow , you have sooo much to see! very beautiful cards , love all of them!! nice job,
RB

Joanne said...

Thanks to the August issue of Craft Stamper magazine, I've just found your blog. All I can say is -
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Debbie said...

Oh Wow!! two gorgeous cards Mel, both of the images are wonderful and your colouring is stunning! I love the yummy papers you have used. Debbie x

leasanders said...

Hi, Maddy! Long time no visit. Hope you've been well. Love your newest projects. The colors are so beautiful. I'm going to have to look into the Copics but I tell you, I'm not a very good color-er! =)

Crissy Armstrong said...

Wow, your unicorn card took my breath away. Amazing work, just stunning! The coloring is phenomenal!

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Jessica said...

Maddy...Where are you? I miss your artwork!

Katja of Katzz said...

So very sweet! I'm a beginner in making cards. I like the things you use on your cards. I don't have so much. Only flowers or eyelets etc.
I'm very jalous. You're very good in making cards. My compliments.

Greetings,
Katja (http://katzzcreaties.blogspot.com/)

Craft Fairy said...

Wow. your work is fabulous. The colour combination is wonderful.

Yvonne