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Wednesday 29 August 2012

The Fashionettes are Blooming.......

Hi, hope you had a Great Bank Holiday, ours lasted longer than the usual 2 days, we have been out and about enjoying ourselves visiting a Steam Rally, Historic Gardens and some Museums then in the evenings have chilled out with a glass of wine watching the TV and catching up on Facebook.  Did I play a game or two on Facebook..........yep of course I did............lol


Fashionable Stamping are challenging us to create  Anything Floral/Handmade Flowers and as have quite a few family birthdays next month thought I would give it a go.  This black card I have die cut the square with a Nestie, then using Tim Holtz Flower die cut made the fabric flower which was originally a fabric napkin from my niece's wedding and sewn a bead in the centre.   The stamp is Monique from Scrolls Work minus the witch hat an arm and a broom, yep cut them off.........aaah poor Monique......but sometimes you have just got to be ruthless haven't you........lol  Calling this card Sitting Pretty.


The Postcard has been stamped with the Friendship Sheet from ISC.  Various Distress Inks, Black Stickles and Gems, Modge Podge and Glossy Accents.  The black gems shouldn't really be on it but when I modge podged the face the inks couldn't have dried completely and that side of her face was a bit of a mess, hence the gems.  Resulting in an OTT postcard. Oh well these things happen........ 

I would also like to enter these cards into The House that Stamps Built challenge which is also Flowers.

Am now going to catch up with all your blogs before the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics starts this evening.  Have a goodly evening and take care of yourselves, hugs Annette x

57 comments:

cheryl said...

well Hun,you would never have known you made a mistake,as you have covered it to perfection,just brilliant love that face,and the whole collage is just brilliant sweetie love the first one too,but the second one takes it for me amazing art work Hun hugs Cherylxxxxxx

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Brilliant projects Nettie, love them to bits and they are very inspiring.

Warm hugs
Maarit

Doreen said...

Stunning projects Annette,love them both.xxx

Pam said...

Both cards are amazing! Two totally different looks, but equally divine!!

Healing Woman said...

Your improvisions (think that's a word) on both cards show such creativity. Taking the witches hat off left you with a sophisticated looking girl and hiding the smudges with the gems worked too. Of course, no one would ever know unless you told. Gorgeous cards-both.

Crafting Queen said...

Two great projects. I adore the colours in the second one!

Sherry said...

Two very beautiful cards Netty, the first one is so striking - just wonderful x

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...oh wow Netty how amazing are these two pieces, gorgeous fabric flower loVe the image, very creative thinking and adore the lush orange flowers on the second, super image very striking indeed...Melxx :)

Jingle said...

Wow! What a stunning card! The fabric flower is amazing and the girl perched atop it is just stunning! Your postcard is really beautiful, as well!

Paula Whittaker said...

love that top card....great use of the napkin and the stamped image.

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely work Annette! Valerie

Catherine Denton said...

Oh I like these! So pretty, Netty.
Catherine Denton

Rita said...

Two very beautiful cards Annette. Hugs Rita xx

Karin said...

they are both beautyful, but i love the second one!!

Carol Q said...

absolutely lovely creations Netty. The fabric really creates dimension on the first one and your choice of colours is sublime on the second as well as having used one of my favourite stamps.

Victoria said...

Oh Wow my friend..both of these are truly stunning! The first is so poetic-atmospheric and love the deepness and richness of the colors..pure magic!I feel a kinship with her..like a sister! and wow..the second as well..very entrancing..vibrant bright and lush..her eyes are so electric and full of life! this is a gorgeous piece..stunning works!wowness!
Thanks for these beautiful sharings..very inspiring!
Victoria

Faye said...

Both are gorgeous, Netty. I really love the lower one with the face on it. The colors are right up my alley.

Deborah said...

Love Monique's makeover - so stylish. And your postcard is a real stunner.

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

Both cards are brilliant, the 1. is really unique and magnificent designed, I love the 2. also cause I've the same face stamp and love how you added the flowers.
Hugs Anja

Tolegranny said...

These are lovely Netty.

*jean* said...

both are lovely but that top one is my fav...fantastic, nettie!!

Sue said...

WOW! These are stunning Nettie.
The colours and detailing are wonderful and your designs are so inspiring

Sue

Daniele said...

wouldn't have know that bits of her are missing......lol, sound like you a had a busy bank holiday, I was at work, love the fabric flowers looks stunning on the black
hugs

Viv said...

Wow wow and wow again - love the drama of the fabric flower card Netty and the colour of the second one is fab!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Stunning makes Netty. Beautifully designed.
Regards Florence x

Gery said...

Hi Netty.
During my holidays you made a lot of beautiful work, just as what you are showing today.
I'm crazy about the second lady with the flowers!!Also loved your little fairy "Under the sea" tag.
Love Gery

PetraB said...

Beautiful and very stylish projects!

Meggymay said...

Love how you trimmed this stamp down, she is sure sitting pretty. Its a gorgeous card thank you for sharing it with us at FSC this time.
Yvonne x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Wonderful projects Annette, I love the striking black with the flower, and the autumnal colours on the second.
Kevin xx

Terry said...

Netty, this card is just blooming beautiful! Love that flower and how you have the lovely lady sitting so pretty in the center! Both are fabulous and thank you so kindly for joining us at FSC! Hugs!

Linda M. Cain said...

These are just gorgeous!

~Linda

Anonymous said...

I love them both~~ but then I love all your art! Sounds like you have been having a nice holiday. We don't get bank holidays in the U.S., although you would think they would.
Have a great rest of your week! xo
~Rhonda

Patti J said...

Netty, these are beautiful! I especially love the second one. Wow! Hop over and link them up at The House That Stamps Built - the challenge is 'Flowers'!

Kathy Eddy said...

Wow, these are amazing! Love what you did witgh the tattered flowers!

Lynn Stevens said...

Well Netty sounds like your having a wonderful summer.
and always enjoy seeing your latest creations. Had to laugh when I read you cut off her hat and broom. LOL I suppose next month she will be in full attire?
hugs Lynn

My name is Cindy said...

Gorgeous gorgeous cards Nettie, particularly lovethose orange flowers!! Was all ready to settle in to see the paralympics and got a call from my daughter to go pick her up - kids!! So have recorded and will watch tonight. We are off to see something on the 9th - the buzz has been so amazing here in London we just want to go and be part of it all. Hugs Cindy x

Sandy said...

Wow Netty these are stunning projects.
Gorgeous designs and the colors rock.
xoxo

Brenda Brown said...

Monique is definitely sitting pretty on your fab card and love the postcard too.
Glad you had such fun over the weekend.
Hugs Brenda xox

Silvia(Barnie) said...

I'm missing words, just two fantastic cards. Thanks for joining us at FSC this fortnight.

Ella said...

Netty,
These are stunning! I love how black makes the colors stand out, so special! I agree these are brilliant!!! :D

kay said...

loving your works of art and re the gems,they look good on the postcard,x

Unknown said...

Netty, so gorgeous. Love them, Ev

Lynette said...

These are both very pretty, but I especially love the second one - it's gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us at Repeat Impressions this week!

Anonymous said...

I am shamelessly going to " case those " cards they are so beautiful really really beautiful no really really super beautiful

Marie

1CardCreator said...

Beautiful cards Annette! I love the 1st one and I thought I recognized Monique lol, love what you did to her! The flower looks stunning like that.

Marjie Kemper said...

These are both so lovely! I can't take my eyes off the girl with the orange flowers... stunning!!

Astrid Maclean said...

Stunning cards both of them!!! Can't say which one I like best, they are both just so lovely!!

Patti J said...

Me again! Thanks for linking up with us over at The House That Stamps Built!

June Nelson said...

Fantastci cards Netty lovely lass, your colours are always o vibrant, love your work sweets big huggies June x

Sharon said...

Gorgeous creations!!!!! I love the flowers you ahve made!

Von said...

Simply wonderful Annette love how you have used the stamps :)
Von ♥

Unknown said...

Annette , these are stunning, , the second one is my fav what a beautiful face she has , wonderful work well done Hugs Elaine

Unknown said...

Oh wow.. These look amazing. You know I love popping in to see what you have created..

Hugs~

Andrea C said...

Amazing they are both superb. Very very in awe of you xx

Leovi said...

Very nice, lovely.
Saludos.

Anonymous said...

Hi
These are gorgeous cards. Love your use of the fabric napkin to create that stunning flower.
Thank you for sharing with us at FSC this fortnight.
Wishes
Lynne

Shahrul Niza said...

Oh my, gorgeous cards!!. LOVE LOVE the fabric layers and the colors are so sweet :). Hugs.