Willow with Hot Chocolate



Well, after yesterday's debacle I made certain that I posted this picture!

The weather has been so cold and damp today! I've had the heating on - in June! Can you believe it! Anyway, this wintry card and the Whiff of Joy image, 'Willow with Hot Chocolate,' seems appropriate. Brrrr!

I used Nitwits papers from the 'Joyful Hearts' and 'Still Joyful Hearts' collections, they are such a pretty blue. The doily is a Marianne die, and the label is from Spellbinders' Floral Doily Accents set. I added icicle stickles to both die-cuts.

Willow is coloured in Promarkers and her mug is Glossy Accented. The sentiment is by Lili of the Valley, stamped in Broken China Distress Ink. I also distressed the edges of the papers with Broken China.

The gorgeous lace is from The Ribbon Girl. The stars are from stash.

I'm entering three challenges: Whiff of Joy Challenge which provided the great sketch;

and The Ribbon Girl Challenge which is to use lace or ribbon;

and finally The Squirrel and the Fox whose theme is either winter or summer! There's also a DT call which I'm applying for!

So that's that! I'll be a footy widow tonight, so once I've tidied my craft hovel I shall be playing with paper! Isn't it great to be a grownup yet have an excuse for getting covered with glue, ink and glitter?!

Thanks for looking, and have a good evening.

love Mags B x

Promarkers: Walnut, Chestnut, Cocoa; Coral, Oatmeal, Blush, Pastel Pink; Putty, Satin; Blue Pearl, Cornflower, China Blue; Forest Green, Antique Pink, Sunflower

Comments

Sue said…
gorgeous card Mags, definitely an appropriate image and yes, I've had the heating on too today!
Sue
Monday, June 11, 2012
Lynnes old blog said…
Gorgeous card Mags! Love the sparkle on your die cuts and great job with your distressing (I have the occasional go at that but mine always looks pants!)
We had not a bad day today, but I must admit I'm in my jumper and cosy socks now!
Monday, June 11, 2012
mags said…
Lovely card Mags. The image is super and appropriate for the weather as it is at the moment lol.
Mags
x
Monday, June 11, 2012
Annmaree of Oz said…
she is super adorable! love the blues and lace, great sentiment die too! Love the layers!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Christine L said…
Gorgeous card Mags... love the image and design.

Hugs
Christine x
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
debby4000 said…
Oh this is soooo gorgeous and what beautiful details.
luv
Debby
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
coops said…
gorgeous card mags.i love your blue colours and stunning image and design :D

xx coops xx
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Jill said…
gorgeous card Maga love the image and your have coloured her perfectly hugs Jill xx
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Bernie said…
Hi Mags! This is a stunning card! Fabulous layering and shades of blues papers. Sweet image so beautifully colored.
The sun finally came out and I got to trun the heat off here this week. Wish you the same.
Hugs
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ribbon Girl said…
Lovely card - thanks for joining in with the Ribbon Girl card challenge to add ribbon or lace, Mary G x
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Jane said…
Gorgeous card, love all the layers! thanks for joining us at WOJ, hugs, Jane x
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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