Sunday 20 March 2016

A baby is a blessing..

Good morning all.
I hope you are all well.
This week seems to have passed by in a flash and I have today off and then its back to work again tomorrow.Ah the joys ;D
Anyhoo on to my card for today which I am also entering into the following challenges:
1.Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Cute & cuddly
2.Fab N Funky Challenge - 296 - Spots and stripes
3.Crafty Ribbons Challenge - 146 - Green with ribbon
4.Crafty Catz Challenge - 316 - Baby
5.Crafting From The Heart Challenge - 103 - Anything goes
6.Craft Your Passion Challenge - 303 - Anything goes
7.A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge - 16 - Anything goes
8.Pennys Paper Crafty Challenge - 269 - Anything goes
9.Creative Moments Challenge - 89 - Anything goes
10.Inspiration Destination Challenge - 77 - Anything goes

Products used are:
Kraft card
Deco-time papers
Distress tool
Doily
Ribbon
Sweet Dixie Zentangle Teddy stamp
Sweet Dixie - baby is heaven on earth sentiments set
Embossing folder
Pearls
A close up of the bear which has been paper pieced with patterned paper and embossed kraft.


And a sideways view.
Thanks so much for looking.
Hugs Nic.
xxx

26 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Nic this is just so precious with wonderful paper piecing.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Sarah said...

Such an unusual, and brilliant, card Nic. Love the embossing!! xx

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,lovely colours and image.xxx

aussie aNNie said...

Pure cuteness Nick, and love the colours used.xx

Little K Smith said...

A fab baby card Nic! I adore the paper pieced teddy!
Kelly.x

Mrs A. said...

What an adorable baby card and so nice to see a card not made in the standard blue or pink. Thankyou for sharing with us at Crafting From The Heart. Hugs Valeryanne D.T.

Marilyn said...

This is so cute. The green really sets it off and I love the embossing on Mr. Bear.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Very cute and I love the sentiment

Wishcraft said...

Love your paper pieced bear and fab bright papers too, gorgeous card Nic :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Chrissy said...

Gorgeous card Coops..love the embossing..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Teresa Kline said...

super cute card, I adore the sweet bear! so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

sparkle & shine, kindness *~*

BettyBoop67 said...

Awesome card coops xx

Marlene Atkinson said...

Absolutely gorgeous Nic, gorgeous paper-piecing and layout. Marlene

crafty-stamper said...

Love the embossed and paper piced cute teddy and beautiful sentiment
Carol x

McCrafty's Cards said...

This is so gorgeous!
Kevin xx

nwilliams6 said...

This is precious, Nic! Love the paper pieced bear and the embossing! Looks so cool and fun. Your whole card is wonderful with your special details and distressing. I have missed your really great style while I have been in computer and life limbo. Will be back to catch up more later. Hugz

Catie Cuddles said...

Oh such a cute bear. Love him.
Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky.
Happy crafting!
Catherine ( DT ) x

Debs said...

Uber cute card Nic - love the sentiment.
Debs xx

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Nic fantastic baby card love the teddy so cute. Love Alison xx

Lynsey said...

Hi Nic this is a gorgeous card!
Hugs Lynsey x

Wendy said...

Adorable and so gorgeous, love the sentiment..... Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky this week.
Wendy xx

Lizzy said...

Fab card Nic, loving the paper pieced and embossed bear and the sentiment is spot on :)

Love n Hugs Lizzy

Unknown said...

This is a really interesting card. I like the embossing on the bear. Craftie Jellie (Elaine!) x

SP said...

So cute. Love the use of the doily and the burlap strip :). Thanks for joining us at Creative Moments. Good luck.

-SP (Design Team)

Aunty Sue said...

Lovely card and perfect for our challenge this week at CRAFTY CATZ in our Baby challenge thanks for sharing and good luck hope to see you back next week. Love the Bear Nic
Aunty Sue DT

Unknown said...

Stunning card,brilliant for our current baby challenge.

Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Catz.

Tracey DTxx