Sunday, January 07, 2007

DCM's weekly dare - Bling or Beads

Posted by PicasaFirst dare for 2007, Yay...and a great one to start the year off with.. this week we had to use Beads or Bling... I love using both, but this card only called for Bling... so that's what I used.
Thanks girls for a lovely dare, pop on over to Daring Card Makers and check out what all of the girls have created, But wear you sunnies, cause it's sparklin' over there....
Stash bits that Bling on this card are - Bazzill Cardstock, Cosmo Cricket PP, Image from old childrens book, 7 Gypsies paper tab & PP (girls crown), Tombow Brush Pens, Autum Leaves Acrylic Stamp, Versa mark Ink Pad, Ribbon, blossoms, old buckle from Nanna's Button Jar, Making Memories Crystal Brad, Sticko gem stickers, brad & my sewing machine... TTFN Gillian :o)

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow Gillian yeat another outstanding card. Love how you used a buckle from your nanas button jar.....now theres a layout in the making. Love that card, how awesome....

jakey said...

So love your cards Gillian... erm.. my birthday's in April btw....!! Lol!!!!

mwah!
jk x

Lythan said...

I managed to miss your design Team Announcement - huge congrats! And yet another amazing card - its understated bling which you have pulled off to perfection!

Kathy said...

This is just lovely, Gillian. Love the muted purple shades and how all the bits and bobs tie in together so perfectly.

Rika said...

This is so beautiful, love how you used the ribbon.

Lynne said...

Beautiful Gillian.

Thanks for the email with the sewing machine tips ..... I've been using it today, I'm getting the hang of it, took me an age to get it threaded, hehehe!!.... 8D.

Anonymous said...

Love this card! Its so cute!
greetz,Monique

Kelly said...

Hi Gillian

Have been admiring your cards for a while but I really love these last two that you have done. You do really lovely work.

Kelly K said...

Bootiful, yet again. *Sigh* If only I had a teeny weeny pinch of your talent... ;-)

Mary-Beth said...

This is amazing!!! Love your bling and whimsey!

Megan said...

Very cool Gillian! A girl's gotta love bling!

Megan xx

Heather said...

So enchanting! I love it. Just the right amount of bling!

Pearl said...

Great to see a vintage whimsical card ! certainly not a style in my book of designs ! maybe I'll venture a collage style card one of these days !


ttfn, Pearl

Kim said...

I just love this Gillian!! It's gorgeous and PURPLE, my favorite colour!!
:)

Keryn Campbell said...

Your card is fantastic. All that bling and purple.

Tammy said...

Hi Gillian,
I'm just catching up on your Blog everything is gorgeous Love the bling card and a HUGE congrats on your DT appointment. Woo Hoo!!

Creative Options said...

Simply beautiful (as always)....my birthday is in september *wink*
lol...

Vanessa said...

all the praise here, I can't do anything else than join them, I love your work, I'm getting very inspired!!
and congratulations for your joining the design team!!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful background, great collage !!! Love the ribbon and the flower of course ;)I think you could have this nickmane "Flowergirl" !! ;)

Susan Hurley-Luke said...

This is sooo cute, Gillian! Looks like the cover of a story book to me - have you written a story yet?? I just love how you combine the new and the old, and the subtle colours and bling all make for a visual feast!

Vintage Papers said...

just beautiful! I love the image and purple!

Anonymous said...

super work as always Gillian.....wish I had a little of your style and flair!