Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Ooh, I've been published! :)



Hi and Good Morning :)

I have been bursting to share this! :D lol.  My card today was recently featured in the 'Cutting Edge article in 'Scrap & Stamp Art Magazine', and I was so chuffed and proud when I found out it had been chosen. 

I thought it fitted this weeks theme of 'Frame It' over on our Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge perfectly too as it uses one of my favourite frame dies - Polynesian Sails Oval
 
I started off with a 6 x 6 inch Kraft Card base and stitched and layered MME Paris & Co papers.  I framed this fun Lili of the Valley image with the top part of the Polynesian Sails die and used the matching Angel Wing to create the backing in Kraft card.  The border is the brilliant Pennant Die which I cut twice, once in Kraft and layered a 2nd cut in paper for contrast.  The embossing on this die is perfect and always comes out superb. 
 
I made the variety of flowers using a mix of Build A Flower dies and the larger tatty flower is BAF #2. I then added the tiny flowers using the Buttercups in Embellishment #2 set, and finished the card off with some pearls and pearly brads.
 
The corner metal embellishement was hand-made by me on a wire jig and the pins were hand-made by my blogging buddy Karen.  I printed the sentiment on my pc.
 
All dies used on this card are:
 
 
I hope you find time to join us again this week, you still have lots of time to enter.  Dont forget there is also daily inspiration from the rest of the talented DT over on our Cheery Lynn Designs Inspiration Blog.
 
I would like to enter this card in the below competitions;
 
I ♥ Promarkers - One for the Girls
Moving Along with the Times - Only Girls Allowed
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Flowers & Pearls
DTDF - Dieing for a Challenge - Anything Goes (2nd entry)
 
 
Have a smashing week and thanks so much for visiting today!
 
 

45 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Alison another wow factor creation. So love the decorative edging with the tiny flowers around the image.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

I am not in the least surprised Alison because your creations are always out of this world and this is no exception!! Congratulations and thoroughly deserved x

downrightcrafty said...

congratulations and love the card so many pretty embellishments and a gorgeous colour choice
Hugs Kate xx

Sarn said...

Many Many Congratulations on being published . . . your work is fabulous, I'm surprised you haven't been snapped up as a regular contributor.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

a huge congrats on getting published!!! and such a sweet card...i love those mini flowers and that frame is stunning!!! :)

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow congratulations Alison, well deserved.
your card is stunning and beautiful made.

greetings karin

Aunty Sue said...

Ooh wow congrats but not surprised it is stunning and i want need all them dies butjust realised need over $100 ooh well i can get them slowly by then my colouring might be nearly as good as yours

Sue said...

Big congratulations Alison and like everyone else I am not surprised that it was featured in the magazine.
That image is fabulous and the colours and details are amazing.
Sue xx

Natali said...

Great news!! Congratulations!!! And you card GREAT as well )))
Hugs
natali

Paula (PEP) said...

Congratulations - no wonder it was published for the combination of colours with the silver is just ......striking! Love the detail of those little flowers in the frame & the way the character is so utterly NOT feminine with the card details being exactly that. Very well done.
Paula (PEP)

Chris said...

Well, Alison, I just have to add my congratulations to every body else's!! Your work is so beautiful and this card is absolutely gorgeous! I'm sure it won't be the last time you see your work in print!
Chris
x

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the image and fab colours.xxx

Gitte said...

Congratulations. Beautiful card.

craftieodmae said...

Big congratulations!!! Doesn't surprise me, your work is always amazing!!!

ellyscard creatief said...

Congrats Alison.
This card is very beautiful with a lot of details, lovely flowers and pins
Gr Elly.

Paper Profusion said...

STUNNING card Alison - very well deserved on being published. Congratulations to you. It's such a wonderful image and your design and die cuts are superb.

This would fit the theme of 'Girly' over at Eclectic Ellaput challenge this week.

Nicola x

Sonia said...

Wowwwwww Alison,your card is stunning^_^Love the cute image and fantastic embellishments^_^
Hugs,
Sonia

Sue B said...

Wow! this is gorgeous Alison! what a sweet image and you've coloured it beautifully! Love the pretty papers and embellies… the die cuts are absolutely stunning… I love the scrummy flowers!!
Ooh Big, big Congrats on getting published!!! totally deserved hun! :-))
Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week!
Hugs Sue xx

Sara H said...

Ooooh congratulations!!!!!!! =) I´m not surprised, your cards are always so perfect and gorgeous! I love looking at them =D

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Stunning card wonderful colouring. Thank you for joining us at I♥Promarkers good luck Ginny X

Anna said...

Hi Alison
Congratulations, I'm soo glad for you and I´m not surprices :)
Love the card so many pretty embellishments and a gorgeous colour choice
HUGS <3

Dotty Jo said...

Wooo hooo for you! Great card and great news, well done, Jo x

Louise said...

Many congratulations Alison and so well deserved. Today's card, as always, is so beautiful. Such lovely colours too. x

Chrissy said...

Congratulations Alison that is fantastic...this is such a gorgeous card, love all the details and fabulous design, love the image..lol..and colouring, great sentiment too..

Luv CHRISSYxx

catherine said...

A fantastic card Alison. Well done and congratulations on your news of the publication. So well deserved
x catherine

Annette said...

Congratulations Alison. You deserve it, your cards are amazing.
Annette
xx

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Alison. I love the image and all those dies look fabulous.
Congratulations on being published.

Thanks fro joining this weeks challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers too!
Lorraine x

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning Alison! Congrats on being published - very well deserved!
xx

mixamatoasties said...

Stunning card Alison. One of my fave girl images, stroppy cow as I like to call her ;)

Susan xx

pam said...

congratulations Alison, you deserve it, your cards are all stunning ..pam

debby4000 said...

Absolutely stunning, beautiful card and congrats on being published.
luv
Debby

Doreen said...

another fabby card and a great design
Hugs
Doreen xx

SusanLotus said...

Breathtaking card!

Happy Valentine´s Day to you Alison!

Hugs!

Claire said...

WOW that's just brilliant hun and so well deserved too as your work is just amazing and this card is no exception, gorgeous detailing, image and colours. Hugs, Claire x

cebelica said...

Woohoo, congrats to you! You really deserve this, because your cards always turn out great! :) Hugs! xx

Loopylou. said...

absolutely beautiful card allison and super huge congrats on being published!!!!
Thank you for playing long with us over on the DTDF challenge!
hugs Lou xx

WeirdCat said...

Absolutely stunning card and fabulous news to hear it has been published, we should see more of your work in magazines, thank you for joining us at I♥ProMarkers this week
Ruth x

Lorraine said...

Stunning Alison and well done hun. Big congrats.

Pop's Cards said...

simply Stunning and using my all time fave lotv girl too, I am sure many of us see themselevs/daughters etc in this image, thank for joining us again at dies to die for challenge hugs Pops x

Bev said...

Wow, this is fab! Thanks so much for joining us at D2D4 this month x

mONAmi said...

A lovely pretty card. Love the flowers you have used.
Thank you for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers this week and good luck

Pauline said...

Amazing design no wonder it was published! Congratulations, so well deserved too!

Louise said...

Stunning card Alison and many congratulations on being published. Very well deserved. x

having a {me} day said...

Hey you! Not surprised you are published, all your work is awesome and inspiring! Love this! keeleyxx

Mina said...

fantastic card Alison, I love this little sweetie and her attitude lol...thanks for joining in with our Bunny Zoe's Crafts monthly Challenge
Mina xxx

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