Sunday, July 5, 2009

Tilda Goes To The Next Level



Happy Sunday everyone! It is a dreary rainy day here so a great kick back day for doing not much of anything!! Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to write me such sweet notes over the past week!!


To brighten my day I wanted to make a card using the sketch for The Next Level where Madge and Dawn bring so many tips and hints, instruct so ably, and challenge us to push ourselves outside of the box. If you haven't visited their blog site, I urge you to drop by and see what's happening over there. I'm sure you will find lots of things of great benefit, some freebies, and some fun, all at the same time!

I used Bazzill CS for the base and the remainder of the card is all from the new Basic Grey Lemonade paper pack...that even sounds yummy, doesn't it? Little Tilda With Flower is from the Spring/Summer Collection 2008 and is available at Magnolia-licious. As you can tell, I kept very closely to the sketch, adding ribbons in coordinating colors, a gold heart button for the embellishment, a sweet sentiment in the upper left to which I added a matching flower to the one Tilda is holding, circled the airbrushed paper doilies with flowers, and finally added 3 burgundy pearls to the upper right corner...

And a very simple inside:


Thank you so much for visiting and I hope you will let us know what you think of her. Take care and be safe...Hugs!!

33 comments:

dragon said...

Jacqueline,
Another beautiful card...Amazing.!

Sorry about your damp weather we have the complete opposite and i've even been brave enough to take my t.shirt off. We have a private garden other than next door but they are away until tonight.. I've made nothing myself today but have put verses in lots of my cards ready to sell..
Hope the weather is better for you tomorrow, we have thunderstorms forcast..

Lynn xx

cabio's craft corner said...

Jacque, your card is gorgeous. Love the flowers surrounding the circles. It's so very pretty!
Hugs,
Cabio

Barb Hardeman said...

Well, Jacque dear, you can come down here and enjoy some of our blistering heat. We would love to have some of your wonderful rain.

This card is just so adorable. Your coloring is exceptional and I love that Lemonade paper you've used. Beautiful take on the sketch...

Moni said...

So gorgeous card, love the cute image and the layout! Hugs, Moni

Sharon Caudle said...

Beautiful card, Jacque. I like the way you put the flower in her hand and those flowers surrounding her too. Wonderful card!
hugs
Sharon

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

What a darling card! Love the circle of flowers too!

Danni said...

So pretty! I can't wait to get my Basic Grey Lemonade pad this week!! Fun!!
Love this!

Candy said...

Hi Lovely Jacque!
Another beauty!!!!! Love that Lemonade Paper.
Tilda is beautiful and your doily looks like it is real! Love all the flowers. Your card is T-riffic!!!!
Love you, Candy

Shawn said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous card. I love the spray of ribbon, the pin through love and laughter and of course the circle of flowers and DP. You add so much interest and tactile feeling to your cards. Love it, love it , love it!
Diana

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Such a gorgeous card and I love your circle of flowers..so beautiful. Your ribbons are so pretty! Hugs Judy xx

Jessica G. said...

So pretty! The ring of flowers reminds me of a midsummer wreath, which the swedish girls wear to celebrate midsummer, only a few weeks ago! Another awesome interpretation of a sketch, Jacque!!

Rosette said...

Oh isn't she cute?! :) How are you Jacque hun? And yours?? I hpe you're ok!! I'm itching to make a card, it's already been two weeks!! :( I hope to settle down soon.. tomorrow another day out with the kids! This is my summer routine.. most of it at least! :))

Big big hugs xxxx

Anonymous said...

As always, your card shines. Beautiful creation!!!! Love every little detail. Hugs, Christina C.

Dawn Wheeler said...

Wow fabulous card stunning colouring and detail xxxx brilliant
Thank you so much for joining this weeks challenge over at
The Next Level.
Hugs Dawn+Annxxxx

Elaine said...

Beautiful, Jacque! I love the flowers and the ribbon detail.

Katie said...

Lovely work Jacque! I love all your details.
I did that sketch too, it was fun!

Kelly Schelske said...

Oh so very pretty!!

Hugs, Kelly

Anonymous said...

That is a really cute card Jacque. We have not had rain in ever so long and today I was birthday shopping for my daughter and while I was in the store there was a major deluge! I was so wet when I got to my car I wished I had a towel!!! Hair wet, shirt wet clear through, pants wet clear to underwear. Of course the AC was on when I turned the car on(had had it on before going in) and I got a chill like you wouldn't believe~~ LOL I was quite a sight and still had places to go. I just fluffed up my hair and since my clothes were dark (having just come from Church) I just pretended everything was hunky dory and went on with my shopping -- sans AC. LOL We needed the rain though so I am happy about it.

tonilea

Nancy said...

Hi Jacque,
I love love love your card!I love every thing about your card. The circle of flowers look great and spraying the doilies what a great idea! Everything is just perfect I always love all the details that you give your cards you are amazing!
Hugs,
Nancy

Unknown said...

HI Jacque,

Another lovely card form you I do love this one and would love to know where you get your mini paper doilies.

Jayne
xx

Suzan L said...

Hi Jacque,
You have created another cute, cute card. I love how you airbrushed the doily and added the little white flowers around it!!
Hugs, Suzan

Norma said...

Jacque, stunning card. Wonderful colours and as always your colouring is awesome. Love all the embelishments--especially those 3 brads in descending sizes. Never thought of that--will use the idea on my own cards myself. Thanks.
the inside of your card is gorgeous also.

Hugs.
Norma

Dawn B. said...

Jacque this is adorable. I have not checked this challenge out yet. Love the way you added the flowers around the outside. Beautiful ribbon treatment. Hope you are staying cool. I wish we had some rain here. It is so dry. Hugs.

Ann said...

Jacque, this is absolutely adorable - your cards just keep getting better and better, and each one is perfect, so where they will end up heaven knows. It is a joy to visit your blog, you give so much detail and inspiration. Thank you also so much for your wonderful support to The Next Level. Ann xxx

Cami said...

Another truly gorgeous card, Jacque! I love the colors and this BG DP is so yummy. I have this Tilda so hmmmmm, I think I'll kinda CASE your card so I don't have to think too hard LOL! The airbrushed doily is just so pretty and those little flowers around the doily are so dainty...never seen them here...adds a nice touch. Hugs, Cami

Anonymous said...

Really pretty card Jacque, the flowers are stunning and so are the new BG papers...not used mine yet!
Have a great week.
Hugs
Carole x

Eulanda said...

Wow what a great card! I like how you incorporated those ribbon colors near the bottom. Very nice!

Laurel said...

Ohh so very pretty! Jacque, I just love how you did the doily and the circle of flowers. Tilda is just her darling self may I ask which colors you use for her hair? I never seem to find the right mix for golden blond like yours. hugs

Kristie W. said...

So pretty!!
Love the circle of flowers around Tilda.

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good morning Jacque, i hope you are well, wow what another stunning card, i am loving the image and that gorgeous flower detail. You are such a clever lady and your work is always so inspiring. I hope things with Dad are okay, have been thinking of you all!!! big hugs Linda x

Chris (catt871) said...

ANOTHER AMAZING CARD my friend!!!! I hope things have settled down for you!!!!! I miss your emails!!!!!

Kerry D-C said...

ooooh! aaaaaah! Gorgeous!! Love what you did with the ribbon! This is one of my all time favorite Tildas.

Lavender Rose said...

This is stunning! I love the pretty ribbons which match your backing paper. The stamped image is beautifully coloured and the circle of flowers is wonderful.