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Sunday 1 August 2010

CHALLENGE CARD


Hi,

Hope you are all OK.... I had the most wonderful time watching last nights Proms on the TV, it was 'Sondheim's 80th Birthday Celebration', I was clapping away on the sofa with a big grin on my face, it was inspiring. My favourite pieces were 'Sweeney Todd' and 'Into the Woods'.

Now I expect you wonder why am telling you all this........well.... it inspired me to make this card. The red etc was the blood from Sweeney Todd and the trees from Into the Woods.......

I used 3 stamps to make the card, (two being old ones and one new one) distress inks, and glossy accents. Luckily this fits into 3 challenges, how cool is that.........lol

Gingersnap Creations Color Challenge of Yellow-Orange-Red

The Sunday Stampers Week 114, Something Old, Something New. and

The Artistic Stamper's New Challenge Blog which is also Something Old, Something New.

Hope you like it as I was so happy making it after that night at the Proms, albeit from the sofa.....
Have a Happy Day, Annette x

59 comments:

kay said...

gorgeous,love your deep colours,x

Lizzy said...

OMG this is STUNNING... wow wow wow xx Lizzy xx :o)

Crafting Queen said...

Stunning creation, love the vibrant colours. Anesha :)

Hels Sheridan said...

Gorgeous card Netty, thanks for joining in with teh Sunday Stamper and The Artistic Stamper challenges :O)) x

Cath Wilson said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love those colours - I've been using the same ones myself, lol. Looks really sunny and HOT!

Terry said...

Nettie, this is just gorgeous! The way you placed the yellow in the center and then the butterfly is like a light shinning! Love it!

Rosietoes said...

Bold striking colours, beautiful lo and stunning images. This one has got it all Annette.
Magnifico!

Edna x

Debs said...

Annette I love your use of colours as always and this is fab, good luck with your entry xxx

The Sparkly Fairy said...

What a lovely card. Beautiful x

Carol Q said...

gorgeous Netty, lovely vibrant colours. I used to have that main image. wish I'd never got rid of it!

Doreen said...

Simply stunning,I love where you got your inspiration from!!! the colours are so vivid.just beautiful Annette.xxx

Daniele said...

another stunner Annette I seem to be following you around in blog land today and you've done a card in similsr colours to mind.....spooky or what
hugs

Lizzybobs said...

this is lovely the colours are so fresh ;0)

PetraB said...

This is absolutely stunning. I love the deep colours and the way you used the film strip.

Helen said...

This is great, and I enjoyed the prom too - some great music!

Carole said...

beautiful card, lovely colours ! xx

G Peplow said...

Wow this fairly zings off the page, it's wonderful, a great composition:) xx

coops said...

wow!!!! this is a corker of a card netty.i love, love,love the bright zesty colours and the stamps you have used are fab.,especially like the photo strip one across the bottom of the card,fab..u..lous!!

xx coops xx

Kay Griffin said...

WOW!!! Just love those bright colours. Fab card :)
Kay x

Nicks said...

as always I love your use of colours!!

kayc said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Just love those colours. Kathleen x

Zoechaos said...

Stunning you are a source of inspiration and wonder this is just perfection. xx Zoe

Pop's Cards said...

STUNNING!!!!!! wow i am lost for word!!! husg pops x

Annika said...

Beautiful, vibrant, so perfectly laid out and boy would I like to have a sponging tutorial from you!!! Outstanding work as always.
Hugs
Annika

Hells said...

Love this Nettie. Told you before I love this stamp. Love Hells xx

Brenda Brown said...

Oooh Annette it's a B and a butterfly - how gorgeous (could have been made for me - hehe). Love the colours and the design, you were truly inspired.
Luv B xxx

Meggymay said...

Fabulous colours, its a stunning piece. xx

Valerie-Jael said...

Gorgeous card!

Willy said...

What a wonderful card in great colours!

maxine said...

wow this is stunning Annette, I love the 2 tags below this too.
hugs maxine

Anonymous said...

Hi,Netty.

Thanks for passing by :)

Love your card! I especially love the shades that you've chosen.

Sue said...

This is just beautiful Netty, I love the stamps and the colours and - just everything x

Joan said...

gorgeous colours and stunning card.Ihave that butterfly stamp will have to dust it off !

Gerrie Johnnic said...

This is really awesome! Luv these colors together, a great trio of images!

Lori said...

Love the gorgeous colors on the background, and the stamping, the butterfly, the trees, oh heck, I love it all!

Charlene said...

What a tribute to the saying "Inspiration is in everything"! Beautiful card!

And an answer to your comment on my charms: I'm going to participate in a charm swap on my cruise with Tim Holtz in October so I'm hoping they will pass muster on board ship. Thanks for asking.

Nan said...

Wow..what gorgeous colors and I love that stamp. Your work is so pretty!

Ria said...

Hi Nettie, yet again you have created something so beautiful. I just don't know how you keep coming up with such outstanding work. Ria x

Rosie said...

Beautiful card Annette - especially the backgound colours!

McCrafty's Cards said...

Wow Annette, it is absolutely beautiful, i love everything about it xx

Andrea C said...

so fantastic netty just so stunning x

a Seeker of the TRUTH said...

Today i stumbled across your blog and i think your cards are absolutely amazing. Truly inspirational.

Thank you for sharing.

happy crafting

Julie

Linda Brun said...

Beautiful card Annette, the colours are just stunning.
Again thankyou for sweet comments in my blog.

Beverly G said...

I came over to say Thanks for the great comment and low and behold I'm met with your wonderful card. You really know how to do these bold art pieces.

Mandy said...

OMG hun this is a real stunner, love everything, I don't think I'd be able to part with this it would be in a frame on the wall in my craft room if I ever managed anything nearly as good.
Hope you are o.k hunny
hugs Mandy xx

Minxy said...

WoW Netty, this is just beautiful and so striking, i love it.
Thanks for joining in with this months ASCTC and good luck
hugs Minxy

Jules said...

Hi Annette

Absolutely fabulous .. .. I love the film strip feature across the bottom of your creation.

Fantastic colours too.

Love Jules xx

My name is Cindy said...

Love this card Netty - that background stamp is delish. Just popped by to say I received your ATC from the Craft Stamper swap - must remember to mark my envelope next time so I remember what they were for - couldn't work it out at first lol!!

Rachelle said...

You got the most fabulous color depth. Beeeeautiful!!!

Linda said...

Fabulous card! Love the bright colors! Way to go with 3 challenges, one card!!!

Thank you for always dropping by my blog and leaving comments, I really appreciate it!

Linda

Art By Wanda said...

This is GORGEOUS!!!!

Faye said...

Annette, this is so gorgeous. I love that hot red and orange and the black up against it. I think this is a record. I seem to be number 52 to leave a comment here. I've never seen that much response to a post. Amazing. Everyone loves it too.

Crafting Queen said...

Thank you for your sweet comment. I am doing better today, thank you. Hugs Anesha

minnie_mac said...

Love this. The colours are so strong and I love the design and the stamps you have chosen.

And yes, Saturday night's broadcast of the Proms was great. Fantastic music.

Marilyn

Lynne Moncrieff said...

What amazing colours. Lynne M x

Lynne K said...

Wow! This really stands out. Wonderful card. xx

Viv said...

Netty, this is simply gorgeous. Love it to bits.....

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning! Love the colour! x

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

Netty loving it, and thank you for joining in our new challenge :))