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07 January 2013

My first challenge post

I have recently made two birthday cards for two lovely ladies from the Cardz'n'Scrapz Birthday Club. 

Since as part of my Christmas gift from my Parents, I received a few Lili of the Valley stamps, I decided to use one of them, and by the way practise my colouring a bit (I am new to colouring with Copics and ProMarkers, and these are one of the first images I have coloured so far, so bear with me & also - please share some constructive feedback :)). 

The end result of the colouring was not perfect, in my honest opinion, but in general I am rather happy with the cards. Here they are:






Materials used:
Cardstock: Anita's Square Quality Cream Cards (cut to a size I was happy with)
Backing paper: K&Company Designer Mat Pad - Julianne Vintage
Stamp: Lili of the Valley Milly Flower Power
Sentiment Stamps: Freebies from card-making magazines by Wee Stamps & Adam Pescott 
Ribbon & Bling - from my stash
Colouring: ProMarkers and Copics
Inks: Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black & Distress Inks for the edging

I hope the recipients liked my cards!

I would like to enter these cards into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - New Something (new stamp)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Celebration
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes
PaperPlay - Celebration
Cute Card Thursday - Something New (new stamp)
Divas By Design - Anything Goes
Forever Friends - Birthday
Fashionable Stamping Challenges - Surprise Us (anything goes)
Totally Gorjuss - Anything goes with ribbon

It's the first time I am entering challenges through a blog, so here's to beginner's luck! Fingers crossed!

Mirella

P.S. To add to the luck, I am also participating in the January Candy Giveaway over at Forever Friends. Check it out!

15 comments:

  1. Lisa xx7 January 2013 at 22:21

    what a super cute LOTV stamp, these cards look great with such bright and cheery colours. Thank you for joining in with the Forever Friends Monthly challenge

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  2. Heather8 January 2013 at 12:19

    Both fabulous card, gorgeous colouring of the adorable LOTV image and stunning papers.

    hugs
    Heather xx
    Thanks so much to joining us at Simon Says Stamp challenge.

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  3. Unknown8 January 2013 at 18:04

    Beautiful cards, great colours and welcome to blogland - it's about time!!! LOL ;)

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  4. Dawny P8 January 2013 at 21:03

    This is so lovely - a really nice design. Happy New Year and thank you or joining us over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge. Hugs, Dawny x

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  5. debby40009 January 2013 at 08:17

    Gorgeous cards Mirella, love the image and the pretty papers.
    luv
    Debby

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  6. Anonymous9 January 2013 at 08:19

    Welcome to the world of blogging and your first attempt at colouring is great! I'm sure the recipients will be delighted with them :-)
    Kat x

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  7. Sharon9 January 2013 at 20:22

    You did a great job. they are lovely. thanks for playing along with us at CCT.x

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  8. Esther9 January 2013 at 20:49

    Your cards are lovely, so bright and cheery. Welcome to the world of Blog challenges - I warn you it's addictive..Thanks so much for sharing with us at FSC..Esther xx

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  9. Yvonne Garner10 January 2013 at 04:27

    Great job on the design and with coloring. Welcome to blogland challenges and thank you for joinng us at FSC!

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  10. Ria Zonnestraaltje10 January 2013 at 14:19

    Gorgeouss cards :) thanks for joining the Inky Impressions Challenge.
    hugs Ria

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  11. Laura11 January 2013 at 17:09

    Lovely cards! Really pretty. Thank you for playing with us at Forever Friends Monthly Challenge.
    Laura xx

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  12. Diane Louise J14 January 2013 at 17:22

    Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends Monthly 'Birthdays' Challenge. Good luck in the draw and hope to see you again very soon. Your cards are lovely :o)
    Diane x

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  13. emilysnan14 January 2013 at 17:35

    Hiya Mirella , welcome to blogland x love your 2 cards and the images are very cute x thanks for sharing and happy blogging xmaggiex

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  14. Lia17 January 2013 at 23:58

    Love those cards ..love the image and your colouring is fab..looking forward to seeing many more ..

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  15. Bettina L.28 January 2013 at 14:21

    This is absolutely some adorable birthday cards and I love the design with the pearls and ribbon too.Thanks for playing at Forever Friends monthly challenge and good luck. Hope to see you back next month for a new challenge. Bettina xx

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