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Thursday, 19 April 2012

First Time As A Fairy

Good morning everyone - picture the scene if you will - a 40+, slightly plump lady, in baggy tights, sparkly ballet slippers, fairy wings, and antennae.  Am I taking being a Fairy a bit too seriously?  What do you mean, the costume isn't compulsory?!

Well, it is my first week as a GDT member for LILI'S LITTLE FAIRIES CHALLENGE and I think the last time I was this nervous was when I took my driving test.  And that was a long time ago.  Wheels were still carved from stone then.

The theme for this week's challenge is a gorgeous one of DIAMONDS AND PEARLS so get your bling on girls!

Here is my card:

Ingredients for this are:
Stamped Image  Lili of the Valley Positively Pampered
Medium  Distress Inks (ReInkers)
Paper/Card  White hammered cardstock, Cuttlebugged with tiny flower folder, coral DCWV 
Extras  pale blue satin ribbon, pearl ribbon slider, gems and pearls from stash
Martha Stewart butterfly punch, EK Success small retro flower punch,
Craftwork Cards sentiment

So that's my first one!  Thank you to all my wonderful followers and regular visitors who have left me such kind and supportive comments.  I know I have gone on about this quite a bit, but this is the ultimate for me, especially as you know how much I adore my Lili stamps.  One down, three to go!



Hugs, Squirrel xxx

38 comments:

cebelica said...

I think you did a great job with this card. The embossed background looks great and so do the little flowers. Of course I like the image too and I think adding some bling around the mirror was a very clewer idea. :) Hugs!

Unknown said...

Fabulous card I love it, Mary x

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,what a great image.xxx

thecraftycavalier said...

Mavis, it's gorgeous!!! Love the colours and the image is beautiful! Just Fabulous!! You mean the costume isn't compulsory? Maybe that's what the funny looks are about in Sainsbury's!! Super hugs for a great day. Jayne xx

Dorte said...

Squirrel, don't be nervous, your card is so sweet, anf I love your fairy pic ;).
hugs Dorte

Pamela said...

Beautiful card, such a sweet image.

Pam x

downrightcrafty said...

wish I had a mirror like this one, I would be sat at it always, love this cute little number so pretty
hugs Kate x

Carol Willis said...

Hi Squirrel
I've just found your blog and have become a follower. Your blog is both inspirational and amusing. Looking forward to seeing your future creations.
Hugs
Caz x

Helen in the UK said...

The amount of bling you've added is perfect! I can picture you wearing the costume ... but wait, didn't you say today was going to be your Tescos day?!?!?! Oh no :)

Helen said...

Brilliant. I know what you mean about the nerves. I'm gonna be a GDT member for Craft Your Passion in May and I'm nervous as hell! You've nothing to worry about, your cards are lovely xx

Becky said...

It's so pretty, I know what you mean I was so nervous too. I love lili of the valley, and the ladies are all so talented I just hoped I did them proud. Great minds think alike though, lol.
Hugs Becky, your fellow temporary fairy x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Beautiful card, love this image. Great bling. I gave a lovely image of you in my head now dressed as a fairy!

Jackie said...

What a delightful first it is Squirrel, you can hold your head high despite the wrinkled tights.....Oh how I laffed when I conjured up your image as a fairy :o)
Jackie xx

Claire said...

LOL you do make me laugh! Love your first GDT project - such a sweet image and gorgeous elements. Hugs, Claire x

Lisa Jane said...

This is fab .. i don't think you needed to worry.
I love the crystal " lights" around the mirror
Lisa x

Pink Dandelion said...

Gorgeous card Sx. Don't know what you're worried about, your cards are always fab. Love how you've blinged up the mirror, great idea. Debs xx

tilly said...

the card is beautiful with the pearls and the diamonds around the mirror.fab DT work
Tilly

Mary J said...

He he he! I'd love a picture of you in a fairy outfit Squirrel! A gorgeous card - sooooo sweet!

Tanya said...

The card is FABULOUS! I love your colouring, the little diamonds around the mirror, the flowers, the embossing, well just all of it! :D

I love your style of writing too - that image of you dressed up as a fairy made me giggle :)

Tags xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Squirrel, fabulous colouring of the sweet image, I like the embossing and the butterfly.
Kevin xx

Princess Judy Palmer said...

Sparkly ballet slippers ROCK! And they make you look so skinny!

Love, love, love the card! So many pearls, even pearl ribbon buckle. WOw! And look at all those gems lining the mirror, too cute. Okay, the more I see the round greetings the more I regret not getting any. Could be another Lili order in my future!

Zippy said...

I would love to see you dressed as a fairy! Don't think your boss would have been too please though! Another stunning card, very pretty image and beautiful colours. xxx

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Squirrel
A gorgeous and beautiful card love the image and fabulous colour's
Hugs Dianne xx :)

coops said...

so stunning fairy squirrel.gorgeous image and embossing and i love the fabulous bling on her mirror and fab details :D

xx coops xx

Jane said...

Love the sparkles Squirrel - great card!
Hugs
Jane

Pauline C said...

Totally love it hun, esp. the "hollywood lights" round the mirror :-). Soooo wish i could be a fairy too - you've done so well chick!!
hugs
Pauline x

Rufus said...

Don't know about the wings, but you should certainly have a magic wand! You've done your usual brilliant job with your LOTV stamps. Loved the bling around the mirror, perfect touch! I think you make a darling fairy, esp in those sparkly ballet slippers.
R/

Christina - Pieces of Dreams said...

Hi Sqirrel
Well done for becoming a Little Fairy
Hugs
Fairy Chris xxx

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie, this is absolutely gorgeous...

Love the colours that you have chosen just fabulous...

Have a fab weekend huggles Pops x x x

Anonymous said...

Oh my this is adorable! love love love this fairy and all the little embellishments/ribbon slider and the pearls in the flower centres hugs me xx

Happy Crafter said...

Beautiful card i love the image and fab colouring :)
Hugzz Val xx

Sharon said...

Silly Squirrel! There's no need for you to be nervous as your cards are always brilliant, and this one is no exception.

Christy Beans said...

Oh, Larry, this is fab! Well done, well done! Lovely feminine touches without going all girly frou-frou(which is not your style)... and more bits and bobs then I think I've ever seen you use, Ms CAS. LOL And, you know... with those fab sparkly ballet slippers, you hardly notice the extra hair. ;) hee hee Mwah!

America said...

wow- totally gorgeous. Love your coloring and the embellies on the mirror.

Chrissy said...

Oh! WOW, Squirrel...you had nothing to worry about, this is just gorgeous, love the bling around the mirror and gorgeous colouring..congrats on your GDT...I'm going to be one tomorrow for Totally Tilda, and I'm totally terrified...

Luv CHRISSYxx

Wishcraft said...

Love this :o) Her blingy mirror looks fabulous! Hugs, Lisa x

Kim Dibben said...

Fabulous card, love the cute image, your sparkly mirror is fab. love the embellies.
Hugs Kim xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Oh! so ultra feminine, LOVE it and the colours

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