Friday 18 June 2010

MONDAYS CHILD

Hello again what a change in the weather, it is very dull and overcast here today. I made this last night but it was quite late when I finished so I left it till this morning. Well I think my distressing days are over if I can't find something as good as my fingernails, why you ask, well my nails have worn down so low my fingers are sore now. And I don't know what else to use.
Anyway my image today is Mo Manning's "Mondays Child" coloured with Promarkers the backing papers were downloaded from Cuddly Buddly I have embossed the pale blue card and die cut the sentiment added three buttons and a little bow. I do hope you like it.xxx

This is for the following challenges
MO'S DIGITAL"Dry Embossing"
OUR CREATIVE CORNER " Sketch 20"
MELJENS " Just add some fibers, ribbon or lace"
THE TREEHOUSE "Tooltime Challenge"  using your favorite papercrafting tool. Mine is my CUTTLEBUG
CRAFTY ANN'S " Embossing"
FLOURISHES "Embossing"


                                               

27 comments:

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so lovely Doreen. I do love these cute images. Sorry to hear about you nails and your fingers being sore. We do pay for our craft don't we. Cathy xxxx

Sarah A said...

Hi Doreen

Wow, this is fab. Love the colours. Sorry to hear about your nails, have you tried the edge of a metal ruler? Not too bad as far as results go actually but just not the same as your nails LOL.

I haven't tried the Tim Holtz distressing tools but it may be worth a go for the sake of your poor hands!

Sarah x

Babs said...

Aww Doreen what a really lovely card, such a cute image and the papers & colouring are fab
love it
Have you tried a distressing tool
Babs x

Unknown said...

Awww how sweet these Mo images are.. I don't know how I haven't got me any yet!!! .. I'm using a foundation sponge at the moment for distressing he he !! Works out ok I think!! xx

Monika Reeck said...

OOh Doreen he is so sweeeet...great card...I was made last night card with a similar like you MAIN IMAGES and ribbon LOL :) how are you dear...thanks for your nice comment on my Blog...

Janet said...

So sweet and beautifully coloured and presented as always.

Janet xx

Hells said...

This a delightful card Doreen. Beautifully coloured as always and I love the background. There is always so much to look at. love Helen xx

PatR said...

Lovely card Doreen. The image is cute and beautifully coloured as always. Sorry to hear about your sore fingers hope you find a suitable implement soon.
xx

Netty said...

Doreen, the card is beautiful, love it.
I use for distressing the inside of scissors or a nail file, both work really well and give different strengths of distressing and am sure you have both of these. Never heard of using your nails before...... Enjoy your weekend, Annette x

Ann Whitfield said...

It's beautiful Doreen - I love the delicate colouring. Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
Ann x

Chrissie said...

Whoa, there's no stopping you now is there Doreen LOL!
Another gorgeous image and beautifully crafted card.
I use an emery board for my distressing, please try it and give your poor nails a rest!

Sarah said...

Wow, this is beautiful, I love everything about it xxx

nnalorac said...

Doreen, this is adorable, he is such a cutie, love your colours and distressing. The edge of a pair of scissors or I have a Tim Holtz distressing tool, both do a great job. nnalorac.x

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my Doreen this is gorgeous the papers and that image are fabulous wonderful colouring as always. I got my distressing tool from The Craft Barn it is the round one with several little notch's in it is a Tim Holtz one and not at all expensive.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Elaine L. said...

Just adorable! I love that paper and that tiny little bow. Thanks for sharing it with us in Mo's Challenge this week.

merniebug said...

Darling card, sweet image, Thanks for joing us here at meljen's for this weeks challenge.

Jackie said...

Gorgeous card, very sweet image beautifully coloured :o)
Jackie xx

KymKreates said...

This card is fabulous but get a distressing tool or use a fingernail file or scissors or something!!!! Save your poor fingers girl!

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Doreen, what a gorgeous card. I used to use an emery board or sometimes scissors but I didn't find it too effective. I then got a Tim Holtz distressing tool and find it brilliant - much better than nails anyday!!! Thanks for taking part in Crafty Ann's Challenge this fortnight and we hope to see you back again very soon. Best wishes, Kym xxx

Gloria Stengel said...

Mo's images are adorable and you used this one to perfection! I love it. Thanks for playing at OCC Sketch!

To distress try the edge of sharp scissors or the CTMH or Heidi Swapp tools. I have good luck with both methods.

The Wired Angel said...

Lovely card Doreen.. and perfect for the challenge. Glad you could join us at Mo's this week!! Peggy x

Silke Ledlow said...

AWWW so so sweet!!! The embossed border panel looks wonderful!!! Awesome coloring too!!!
Thank you for playing the FTTC with us!!! Hugs ~S~

Claire said...

Wow Doreen, what a beautiful card! Such gorgeous delicate pastel colours. Sorry to hear about your hands, have you tried distressing the edges with a craft knife?
Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ann's
Claire xx

Cheryl said...

This is simply adorable!

I know what you mean about your fingers. I bought the Close To My Heart edge distressing tool and it has saved my fingers some. I still pick at it to rough it up a bit more after using the tool but it is much better.

Thank you for joining us for the Meljen’s Designs challenge. Good luck!

Dawn B. said...

This is adorable.. I always use the side of a pair of scissors.. Works for me.. or even a kitchen knife to distress.. Great job and thanks for joining us at Mo's.

Rose said...

lol i know what you mean.... nails just seam to work the best! fantastic card :) thanks for joining us on the occ this week

Lisa said...

Love the soft colors of your card! Thanks for playing with Meljens this week:)