Now I ALWAYS like to include the option.
I can assure you it is! I've made this Christmas card for........my hairdresser Damian, and I can assure you that it's right up his street and he will love it! Maybe I'm pushing the boundaries here, but I do not like making men's/boys cards. I like pink and glitter and flowers!
This gorgeous image is from the Home Grown Country Cousins range and she's called Make a Wish, available to buy HERE. She's perfect not just for Christmas cards, I've got this little fairy earmarked for my nieces birthday too. DP's are Dream Street Wonderland, a Nellie Snellen punched flower, a few pearls and a charm. As always she's coloured with DI's.
Another fabulous prize is on offer for the lucky winner of this challenge, a set of Nestabilities dies and a pick 'n mix set of 6 Sugar Nellie stamps of the winners choosing.
All the details are available on the Sugar Bowl Blog, and please pop by the other sweeties blogs for some inspiration, and don't forget we have all the new Sweeties taking part now, I can't wait to see what they've all made!
Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave.
Love Elaine xx
Ooooo Elaine, as always this is absolutely STUNNING Sweetie!! You've used my fave colours too. The image is so gorgeous and beautifully coloured in. Have a great weekend. Lotsa luv xxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card sweetie!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, gorgeous colouring.
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I LOVE your card, Elaine - the colours and image are so sweet together. Love the sketch too, much more me - missed having a turn of the last challenge but I'm determined to make time this challenge! Susie x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Elaine. Love the image and the colours are lovely. Hope Damien likes it too x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What a pretty fairy! Love the colours you have chosen to colour her! Stunning Mrs!!
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Wow Elaine a stunning card,gorgeous image and i love the colours you have used,
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Stunning card Elaine, so pretty and you know what I'm gonna say about your colouring lol, love it
ReplyDeletehugs Mandy xx
Elaine this is so cute and sweet and .... very Girly! you sure your hairdresser Damian will love it.. lol.. i am sure that he will..too cute not too.xxx
ReplyDeleteMy favourite of this set - love the charm & your combining of red & pink - the soft blue just sets it off beautifully too. You're right - there are so many ways of interpreting the boy theme.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend & I can see you've been burning the midnight oil.
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Paula (PEP)
Oh fabulous, adorable card.
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Debby
what a super card Elaine. I'm sure your hairdresser will love it
ReplyDeleteSarah x
This is so sweet Elaine, and the colours re just gorgeous!
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Fabulous card Elaine, I love it and I'm sure Damian will too. Great image for both xmas and birthday cards, and I love your coloring and the amount of sparkle you've added to the image.
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Donna xx
Fabulous card Elaine - and a great twist on the 'boy' theme.
ReplyDeleteLove Lynda xxx
This is gorgeous! I love that sketch, too, I'll have to give it a try. My SN stamps have been unloved lately. Your coloring is fab and I'm sure your hair dresser will love it!
ReplyDeleteooooh Elaine...I think Damian will LOVE this card!! It's absolutely delightful!!! I love this little image too...in fact, I have just added her to my collection!! Your coloring is stunning...and your DPs are just perfect! This is the perfect holiday card! So happy to be one of the Sweeties with you! Pat Frank
ReplyDeleteElaine this is fabulous!!! I'm loving your theme explanation here. Brilliant. Have a fab evening...you finished all that ironing so I can send mine down :P Hugs Ali x
ReplyDeleteOh Elaine this is gorgeous love that image and the way youve coloured it, the card design and papers are fabulous. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so georgeus and sweet, just incredible beautiful!
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Elaine I did smile when I read your post, maybe because the boys in my house don't do pink at anytime, lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your hairdresser will love this card, I so love this image and the colour scheme is fab.
Ohhh Elaine Iv'e missed some of your gorg creations..your colouring is TDF..love this sweet image & soft colour combo fab creation.
ReplyDeletesmiles Christine xx
Ohh, I do love this card! If no one wants it you can always sent it to me LOL !!!
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Simply stunning Elaine!, soooo love this cute fairy and just love the papers you have used.
ReplyDeleteFab flower too and your colouring is amazing!
hugs Vicky xx
Hi Elaine,
ReplyDeleteooh how i laughed i am sure Damian will love it he will be tickled pink!!
lovely colouring and those papers are rather nice too x
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Suzie qx
Hi Elaine,
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card you have made with the sketch,....great colors and love the stamp!
hugs Tiets xx
Oh wow, this is so amazing! Love the colors you've used. Everything fits perfectly. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kiki
HI Elaine
ReplyDeleteI luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv your PINK sparkly card, and who says boys/men can't have pink sparkly cards rotfl. I'm sure Damian will luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv it too.
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Sandra (craftynan)
This is so sweet Elaine, I love the image and your papers are beautiful.
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Tracy x
Its so gorgeous i think you will be let off for pushing the bouneries.
ReplyDeleteLove the sweet image.
LOve kerry xxx
Ohhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this card Elaine, it is beautiful my fav colour Pink and your hairdresser will love it for sure!! the image is gorgeous and amazingly coloured as ever, love the DP and the wee flower too, a beautiful make chum love it
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Sarah xx
Elaine that is a pretty big stretch for a guy card but I think it is great! Maybe you should take a picture of Damian and his card and post it,that would be a hoot! Great coloring as always!
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
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Oh Elaine she is gorgeous. I love the colours and I'm sure Damien will too! Great take on the sketch. I'm hoping I can play along sometime soon!
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Kimmi x
Hiya Elaine,
ReplyDeleteYou been a busy little crafter eh?
I just love this card & your interpretation of a boys card,I believe you! I will vote for you on that one!
I am a girl & I like blue & pink & ....
hee hee fab card , your hairdresser will be sooo pleased with it.
Your use of colour, blending & fading give such depth to your images,Elaine.
Take care
Big hugs
Casper
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Elaine, you've leapt over the boundary and set off running the other side with this interpretation. (I'm sat here having to re-type words I'm laughing so much). It's a beautiful card and I love the non-traditional Christmas look. :-) xx
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