Good Afternoon All, I hope you are All having a great day, My Dear friend Colleen Holmes has taken over the running of Through the Craft room door magazine, which also has a wonderful challenge blog too, She asked me if I would join the very talented design team, and as you can see I said Yes. So this is my First post.
This fortnights challenge is Show us your favorite Technique, well I don't know about you, but I like to try different techniques, so for this challenge I went for Distressing. I have used this lovely image from our sponsor, it is called Time for tea, I coloured it with promarkers then distressed with chalks, the papers are Prima almanac I disstressed all the edges to give it a vintage feel, cut out two of the butterflies to add the the image,
Pop over and visit the blog and see all the wonderful cards and techniques the team have used http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ and dont forget to become a follower so you don't miss any of the challenges.
We are sponsored by the Floopy Latte and the prize is a $10.00 voucher to spend in there online store.
Now you have a fortnight to enter, so come on Show us your Favorite Technique.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/ Shabby chic/Vintage.
http://rainbowladyschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/A touch of Vintage.
http://craftypurplefrogchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ A touch of vintage.
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Lots of layers.
Thank you for stopping by, I have a great week.
Kevin xx
This fortnights challenge is Show us your favorite Technique, well I don't know about you, but I like to try different techniques, so for this challenge I went for Distressing. I have used this lovely image from our sponsor, it is called Time for tea, I coloured it with promarkers then distressed with chalks, the papers are Prima almanac I disstressed all the edges to give it a vintage feel, cut out two of the butterflies to add the the image,
Pop over and visit the blog and see all the wonderful cards and techniques the team have used http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ and dont forget to become a follower so you don't miss any of the challenges.
We are sponsored by the Floopy Latte and the prize is a $10.00 voucher to spend in there online store.
Now you have a fortnight to enter, so come on Show us your Favorite Technique.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/ Shabby chic/Vintage.
http://rainbowladyschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/A touch of Vintage.
http://craftypurplefrogchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ A touch of vintage.
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Lots of layers.
Thank you for stopping by, I have a great week.
Kevin xx
This is lovely and I don't mind if I do have a cuppa with you Kevin. Thanks for sharing my 200th Love Cynthia x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Kevin,love your distressing.xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely Kevin, I love the vintage feel and the distressing, hugs Debbie x
ReplyDeleteoh love this vintage creation so much to look at and so beautiful and congrats on the DT post too
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
Gorgeous Kevin! Such pretty background paper, perfect for the sweet image. Love the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Kevin...theres nothing like a cuppa! Love all the backing papers on your card...
ReplyDeleteAnne
This is beautiful Kevin, love the vintage look, so elegant xx
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, congrats on the new DT! That's wonderful, Kevin.
ReplyDeleteLove this technique - and card. So pretty with all the different DP and that beautiful image.
Lynn
Congratulations Kevin. Your card is fantastic, love the vintage look. hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteVery lovely distressing it is too. I love distressing also, love the shabby chic look xx
ReplyDeleteI really like your card, Kevin, and your papers are just perfect to use with a distressing technique. That's a great image too! Well done on your new DT position, they obviously recognise a brill crafter when they see one. CoB
ReplyDeletecongratulations, Kevin.. your card is soo wonderful.. i love tea.. ♥
ReplyDeleteHugs, Katrin
Big Congratulations on your DT position Kevin!
ReplyDeleteThis has a wonderful vintage feel to it - Love the image and those gorgeous papers. Fab distressing and love the way you've added the butterflies - it's a wonderful card!
Thanks for joining us at MAWTT for my Vintage/Shabby Chic Theme and Good Luck in the Challenge!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Sue xx
dear kevin!
ReplyDeletelove the style of this absolutely brilliant card!
hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo
Just so gorgeous Kevin...and well done on your new position too hun :o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
Congrats Kevin! Love the design, and distressing is one of my faves too..
ReplyDeleteHave a fabtastic week. hugs, Marjo
Congratulations Kevin...your card is so beautiful, love the vintage look.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Superb hun and very vintage too, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeletelove it Kevin, fabulous card :)
ReplyDeleteFab card, love the colours and that embossing.....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kevin and what a fab card to start with. you do distressing so well and love your papers xx
ReplyDeleteHugs to all xxx
mau xx
Fab card Kevin, love the distressing and the papers. Tinaxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Kevin.
ReplyDeleteSue x
just loving this Kevin must say these are my fave papers at the mmoment, love all the distressed edges
ReplyDeletehugs
Hi Kevin,
ReplyDeleteI love this card, gorgeous image and I love the papers you've used, it all goes together really well :-)
Hope you've had a great weekend.
Love, Rose x
congratulations on your new DT spot
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage feel to these papers, could I please have coffee instead of tea lol
Tilly
congrats matey..love a cuppa )no sugar..im sweet enough) fabb card made by a fab person..aw shucks sassy gone soft lol!!! but you keep us smiling hugs sassyx
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely mix of papers, Kevin. Congrats on your new DT spot.
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin, Big Congrats on your DT post - very well deserved...and what a wonderful card, I love that teapot image and it goes so well wit those lovely Prima papers. Hugs, Teresa x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Kevin, great distressing. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Purple Frog this time. Carol DT x
ReplyDeletegorgeous card kevin.fab image and your papers and distresssing are stunning :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
oh i love this. it's vintage chic for sure.
ReplyDeleteyeah, those smart cars aren't very smart are they??? LOL.
hugs :)
Another fabulous card Kevin, I love distressing my cards and yours if just perfect.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
Ooo gorgeous vintage style card Kevin and congrats on that new DT place. Hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fab card! I love the image, and that backing paper is fantastic. Love the butterflies too.
ReplyDeleteTags xx
I love teapots and butterflies so I love this card for sure! You always come up with the coolest things!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin. Congrats on your new team. And you are totally ROCK with your first project. Distressing and all L/O looks fantastic. Oh and you know how much i love Butterflies??? A LOT!!!! Thank you so much for your B-Day wishes and your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteHugs Nat
My favourite too its like therapy!! lol Just love the image and the papers are just wonderful. Chanelle xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Kevin, congratulations on your DT place :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Hi Kevin, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to your blog and wanted to say, I love all your creations, simply fabulous!
ReplyDelete:) Chris / CS Designs
Oh this is so gorgeous Kevin, love it.
ReplyDeleteluv
Debby
Very pretty card kevin welcome to the team from another newbie x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Big hugs Jo xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin
ReplyDeleteGreat card, brilliant image and you have done well with the destressing.
Margaret
Congrats on your DT and WOW this is your debut! you are going to rock with the girls over there! This is just stunning! So chic and vintage and all of it is just delicious! Thank you too for playing along with us at Moving Along With The Times.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Congrats on your new design team - they are quite lucky to have you!
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin,thank you so much for your lovely visit.
ReplyDeleteI particularly love this card,sooo pretty (got a thing about teapots n have quite a collection)LOVE everything about it.x
what a beautiful vintage creation Kevin. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card,lovely image and details :) x
A brilliant card, Kevin. Thanks for joining us at Rainbow Lady.
ReplyDeletewow Kevin..your card is amazing & so loving this distressed look & beautiful image too...
ReplyDeletehugs and xxx
Gemma
I am loving all the layering and distressing.wonderful card.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card Kevin wow lots of work has gone into this love the distressing xx
ReplyDeleteHow pretty...the little teapot image is adorable and I love all the distressing!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!
ReplyDeleteIts always such a joy to visit you Kevin! Fabulous card, love the distressed look. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin. What a fabulous card. Just loving those papers and images. Well done on your DT post too. Take care and Happy crafting......Annie :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card - love the papers and the butterflys
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at MAWTT this week for our vintage challenge
Lisa x
oh well done you! it really is a fab card!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card...... sweetie and I love the image you have used…
ReplyDeleteHugs
Judith
I am thrilled you said "yes" to the DT!! You are an awesome creator and I surely wanted you to be with us!! Your card is beautiful and love the soft colors and coloring! The distressing goes perfect with the paper and image!! Hugz!
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely card
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at Delicious Doodles
this week
Allisonx