Wednesday 7 April 2021

Lulu With Daffodil

 


It is time for another challenge over at The Paper Funday.
Our challenges are always Anything Goes with an optional twist. 
The twist this time is the theme 'Spring Has Sprung'



We are very fortunate to have 2 sponsors for each challenge this year which means we get to choose which artist we would like to work with. This really is great as it gives us double the choice. We are very lucky with the amazing sponsors that are lined up this year, many of which are old favourites and some are new to me.





I chose to work with this cute image Lulu With Daffodil from Paper Nest Dolls. I have been lucky to work with a number of Christine's images recently and I adore the sweet expressions on their faces.


I used this image to make a centrepiece in a card I was making for my Mother in Law's birthday. I have seen some wreath cards on my blog travels and thought it might make a colourful and different card for my Mother in Law. This year her birthday was the day before Mother's Day so the pressure was on to make not one but 2 spectacular cards for her.... the pressure is real people.

The base of the card is a sheet of green adorable scorable card from Hunkydory. It is a 350gsm good weight of card which was perfect for this as I wasn't sure if the flowers would make it top heavy. I experimented with the size of circle and made them 6.5 circumference in the centre and 8cm on the outside. I knew that compass I had kept in my stash would come in handy one day! I cut this from heavy weight card to provide a good solid base for the flowers. Once I had my circle I could then use this to cut the green card to match the shape and size. I then added some floral patterned paper and a matching white border.

The flowers are a mixture of pre-bought paper ones and then ones cut from flower forming foam using dies. There are some paper daffodils that I bought from Ebay a million years ago along with some fabric ones. I embellished with some gems and flower stamens. I can't lie, this took ages to put them together.

The Happy Birthday sentiment is a really ornate die from Crafter's Companion. I also used a butterfly die from Sizzix. I drew around the outside to create a solid mat in green and cut this with scissors. I added a flower stamen for the antenna and some small gems for the body. The 2 smaller butterflies are 3d stickers that came in a kit from QVC many years ago.


At this point the initial card was done and then I had the idea to use the image and make it into a spinner card. I wasn't completely happy with one of the flowers as it seemed too bright an orange compared to the other so I swapped this out and I am now much happier with the result.

I coloured Lulu with Promarkers and added some metallic highlights with a glitter marker from Spectrum Noir. I added some shading to the hair with Arteza pencils. The image has been coloured the same twice so I could use them back to back. I die cut them using a pretty scallop edge frame. I then added some clear thread in between and then fixed this to the top and bottom of the circle.

This is like nothing I have ever made before and was a real labour of love. My MIL loves my cards though so it is worth the effort for her.

I hope you will join myself and our fabulous team over at The Paper Funday

Card Details -


Size - 8” x 9.5”

Image - Lulu With Daffodil (Paper Nest Dolls)

Dies - Floral Wreath (Sizzix Thinlits), Box Large Die (Crafter’s Companion), Petite Posies (Crafter’s Companion) Clover (Crafter’s Companion) Happy Birthday Sentiment (Crafter’s Companion), Just a Note Butterflies (Sizzix). Crea-Nest-Lies XXL69 Dies (Crea-lies) Colouring Medium - Promarkers & Spectrum Noir Glitter Markers

Embellishments - Autumn Hues & Floral Bouquet Flower Forming Foam, Stamens, Paper Flowers, Paper Daffodils, fabric, self adhesive gems, Butterfly 3D Stickers, Clear thread



I would like to enter this card into the following challenges (in Alphabetical Order)





67 comments:

  1. So bright and cheerful and beautifully made.
    Carol xx
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  2. Lovely. Thank you for joining us at Try it on Tuesday.

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  3. Beautiful design and a sweet image, the spring flower wreath is spectacular! Thanks for playing along at Crafty Catz this week.
    Chris
    x

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  4. Lovely and colourful. Thanks for joining Passion for Markers. Elaine

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  5. I love this Mandy. The little girl with her daffodil is cute and I like the spinner in the middle of the wreath.
    Pamela
    CD Sunday Plus DT.

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  6. Very pretty! That wreath is amazing! Thanks for playing along with Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge!!

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  7. This is so cute! Thanks so much for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge this week xoxoxo

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  8. Awesome design and beautifully colored! Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's ArtWorld. Love to see you join in each month.
    ~ Joy CT
    JoyWilsonInk

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  9. Mandy, you did a super job on this wreath card. My MIL feels the same way about my cards. I agree, it does make it a great labor of love! XOX

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  10. Indeed the pressure is real! This is a masterpiece, so you clearly nailed it! What a wonderful design! Gorgeous flower wreath and a wonderful sentiment panel. Great job with this adorable image! Thanks for sharing this with us at Penny's!
    Linda

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  11. A pretty feminine creation for our AG/Mono theme at Stamping Sensations challenge, thanks for sharing.

    B x

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  12. I meant Allsorts challenge, wrong hat on!

    B x

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  13. Lovely colourful card, I love your wreath of daffodils
    Thank you for joining us
    Margaret
    CD Sunday plus DT

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  14. Absolutely beautiful and so different! Thanks for sharing at PFM
    Natx

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  15. Thank you for playing along this week at International Art & Soul. I sure hope to see you back again very soon!!!

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
    International Art & Soul DT
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com

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  16. Pretty spring birthday design! Thanks for joining us for this week's Color Throwdown!

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  17. What a fun card idea with the spinner element and so very cute!!
    Thank you so much for sharing this week at Allsorts challenge!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  18. Lovely to see a different style of card and this looks really good. Thank you for sharing your lovely design with us.
    Jocelyn x
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  19. Just perfect for the Challenge!
    Great project!
    We are so happy that you have shared this with us here at Colour Crazy.
    Stay safe and well.
    Good luck and we hope you will come back again! Jackie DT Member xxx

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  20. What a fun project. Thanks for sharing with us at Incy Wincy Designs. DT Stacey
    www.butterflycreations.blog

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  21. Lovely card, Mandy. Your colors are so bright and cheery! The arch is cool, too! You did use our optional theme, but not our Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch. Thanks for sharing. -Donna

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  22. Hi Mandy, as always I love your creations. It's beautiful. I love the bright colours. Thanks for sharing with us at Scrapping4funChallenges.
    Hope to see you again next challenge.
    Hugs,
    Mifta.
    Owner ~ MS Kraft Store
    DT ~ Scrapping4funChallenges
    DT ~ Through The Craft Room Door
    DT ~ Make the Cards Challenge

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  23. This is such a lovely cheerful card and so nice to see a different style of card. I bet your mum-in-law loved in.

    Thanks for joining us again.

    Jo
    CD Sunday Plus DT

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  24. OMG what a fun design Mandy and LOVE your choice of colors! Well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Please stop in for a visit!

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  25. Love this! Thanks for joining us at Bugaboo ~ Catch the bug challengeblog. Hope to see you again next time.
    DT Ine http://creaine-cards.blogspot.nl/

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  26. Love this bright and cheery shaped card, Mandy. Thank you for playing along at Sweet Stampin'! Tracey

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  27. Wonderful card. Great bright colors and liking the shape/layout. So glad you shared over at Crafty Sentiments, Catch the bug, Colour Crazy, Crafty Catz, Make My Monday

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  28. What an exquisite card! Thanks for playing along with us at Color Throwdown this week!

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  29. Very cute and lovely! Thanks for playing along with us over at the Paper Shelter this week.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  30. Just one word: gorgeous!
    I love those flowers and the way you've put your image in the center. You did a great job.
    Thanks for playing with us at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Craft Challenge. I hope to see you next time!
    Hugs,
    Myriam

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  31. A very pretty card, with lots of flowers and wonderful colours. Thanks for playing along with us at Make My Monday Challenges. Caz DT.

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  32. Your card is just so pretty Mandy, love the flower frame. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at The Paper Shelter. We would love to see you again ... Anet DT

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  33. Lovely card. Very nicely designed. Thank you for joining us at Through the Craft Room Door this week. Judy DT

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  34. Hello Mandy, I don't think you have played before in the Butterfly Challenge so welcome. I hope you will come and play again. Your card shape is a new one to me and i like the way you have made the spinner as an extra embellishment. Thankyou for coming and entering into the garden. Hugs Mrs A.

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  35. Gorgeous card design Mandy, very pretty card..
    Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Chrissy DT  https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/


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  36. This is just so beautiful. Nice work. Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Annette DT / Admin / Registered Owner for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  37. Great design.
    This is so beautiful. Nice work.
    Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's ArtWorld. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Annette CT -

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  38. Oh how gorgeous is your card! Love how the floral wreath stands proud at the top, stonking idea. Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday and Uniko, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!

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  39. wow - that´s a wonderful card.
    I like the little lady and the layout so much.
    Thank you for your entry at Friendship Challenge.
    Good luck and all the best!
    Ilse (thera)

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  40. Such a pretty card! Lulu looks gorgeous holding her daffodil 😁. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Hugs, Jo x

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  41. Just saw this beauty linked up at my crafty Wednesday challenge as well, thank you so much for joining in and hope you'll visit again soon!
    Ellie
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  42. This is one of my favourites! I saw it on another blog as well and had to have a closer look. Stunning creation. Thank you so much for playing along with us at Scribbles Design. Best of luck! Nick

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  43. This is such a colorful and happy card. Those pretty flowers make me smile. I can almost smell their sweet fragrance! Thanks so much for joining in on our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create. Cheryl W, DT

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  44. What a great shaped card! Your wreath of flowers is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday!

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  45. Oh, so bright and festive, Mandy! I don't see our required sketch anywhere in your card but thank you for supporting Challenge #501 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

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  46. such a fun shaped card, love the arch of flowers. Thank you for playing at AAA Birthday Cards

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  47. Bright and cheerful and fun! How wonderful. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas for our aperture/window card challenge.

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  48. I'm sure your MIL will love this card too! Delightful card. So glad you joined us over at Morgan's ArtWorld. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Arlene CT

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  49. Beautiful! Thanks for joining us this month at We Love 2 Create. Hugs from DT-Irre

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  50. Fabulous creation! Thanks for joining us for Week 14 at Polkadoodles Craft Challenge!

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  51. just beautiful
    thanks for showing it for paperminutes
    hugs
    mamapia

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  52. Lovely cheerful project!
    Thank you for joining Catch the Bug!
    Hugs from Africa!
    Olga

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  53. What a great design! Thanks for joining us at Jan's Digi Stamps challenges. Julie, DT member

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  54. Gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us at Angie's Digtial Stamps! Angie-DT/Owner

    http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/
    http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
    https://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com
    http://angiescreationsblog.blogspot.com/

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  55. A lovely project Mandy. Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's ArtWorld. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Wendy CT

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  56. Super pretty card! It goes perfectly with our theme for this month “Birthdays”. I love your coloring too. Thanks for joining us at Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge.
    Pattie
    Artist & Owner

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  57. what a lovely garland of flowers with pretty butterflies. Thanks for sharing with us at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, CarolG

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  58. So bright and cheerful, thanks for sharing at Uniko. :)

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  59. Lovely project. Your Colouring is gorgeus. Thank you for sharing with us over at Colouring in Scrapland.

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  60. Lovely work.
    Thank you for joining us.
    Colouring in Scrapland DT

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  61. Hello Mandy! Your pretty card made our Top 3 at Createful Heart Design, Challenge #30! Our Challenge #31 will be starting up again at 7:00 A.M on the dot, please go to our site and see what you've won! Thank so much for entering.
    https://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/

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  62. Gorgeous card Mandy. Love your image and all the flowers.
    Thanks so much for joining us for our Love to Craft Challenge for April 2021.
    We hope to see you again soon,
    Lou DT xo
    JemLou Productions

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  63. Extraordinarily lovely Mandy! You hard work and creativity show. Thank you for sharing your marvelous floral exhibit with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. You did a fabulous job! Stay safe, stay healthy and happy crafting!
    Hugs,
    Jan
    (Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)

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  64. Beautiful creation! Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's ArtWorld. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Sherry CT/Admin/Coordinator xx

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  65. Mandy, this is a cute idea for a spinner card!
    Thank you for sharing your creativity with us in the Uniko Spring Challenge #64.
    Creative greetings from Wiebke (Uniko Brand Ambassador)

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  66. What a wonderful spinner card - great design!
    Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafter's Castle this month....good luck :)
    Keep crafting!
    Lj xx
    DT
    Crafter's Castle
    crafterscastle.blogspot.com

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