Tuesday 29 September 2009

Papertake Cheatly lol xxx

Ohhh what have I done!!!!

Well the challenge this week over at Papertake Weekly is Black & White + 1. Now you'd think that someone who spends most of her professional life dealing with figures etc would be able to count to 1.

But seemingly I can't.
Cos I realised after I did me card that I'd coloured the grass green.

In my defence, I was so smitten with me new Heidi In The Flowers image that I just HAD to use her cos she is so cute.

Which obviously led to me having one of me moments cos I was merrily colouring away and forgot and used a bit of green for the grass.

Which makes it black and white + 2.

Of course, I couldn't really have used any other colour really, so please forgive me peeps.

Like I said to someone the other day, you can take the blonde out of the hair,
but not out of the girl :(

So here's the big picture, and the scene of the crime.

I coloured Heidi in with PMs but forgot the Glamour Dust - just when you thought it couldn't get worse lol xxx!!

You can get hold of a Heidi for yourself over at Dies To Dies For and check out the offer of the day - it's Magnoliatastic :)))xxx


I did a bit of a funky mix and match with the papers. They are Funky Fairy's gingham and Funky Hand's Salt And Pepper spotty.

I've been on the scrounge round the old cards again and found a bit of me fave ribbon :) The button was from a kit but that's about all I can tell you cos I can't remember which one!!!

You're not surprised are you, considering I couldn't even count to 1 lol xxx

The 'cute' bit on the side (ohh that sounds bad) was a mistake (most bits on the side are!!). I shouldn't have put it on cos it's made the card very unbalanced which I don't like. If I get a sec I will put something on the other side to even it up a bit. Note to Dawny - please re-read the bit in one of your book about the rule of thirds!!!!

Well apart from the cheating, it is a fantastic week over at PTW cos we have 4 brand new designers joining us. They are Sharon, Jill, Debi and Donna.

Sharon is one of the best and is one of my oldest blog buds - that is oldest as in how long I've known her, not in age (sorry Sharon, cos I've just made you sound ancient xxx). When I first started out in the land of Blog, I was just blown away by her style and work and I still am to this day.

Jillis one of the nicest, sweetest girlies ever, she does fab work, and again she's one of the first blog buds I ever had.

Debi is one of my newer blog buds and she is also one of my AFA teamies and her work is amazing.

And Donna is also one of my newer blog buds and her work is also fab and she is a granny and she's funny. So my kind of gal.

I am looking forward to working with all of these talented peeps, I really am. Though after my cheaty bit today, it might not be mutual lol xxx

And of course we still have my other fabulous blog bud as one of our GDT and that is the wonderful Mrs Kath. She'll probably hate me for doing this but I just have to give her a toot .....

fanfare please .....

... cos she's only been invited to participate in the Countdown To World Cardmaking Day which is hosted by Paper Crafts Magazine and Moxie Fab World. How fab is that!! You can read all about it here.

Not only is Kath in there but also Kim (Dellow xxx), Rach (xxx) Andrea and Lucy. Girlies we couldn't wish for anyone better to represent us UK cardies and the work you did is just awesome.

Well that's me done for today, although sadly not in the work department cos there is a stack of it on my desk. So I'd best get on and get it done. Have a great day and hugs to all xxx

26 comments:

Lorraine A said...

Oh you are funny Dawny :-) I really enjoyed reading all that ;-) I love it when the DT don't stick to the rules TOO rigidly ,,, it means it's more open to interpretation by the rest of us :-) so thanks for that :-))) I love this image and your card is brilliant :-)
i think I'll pop over to the shop ,, the euro is brilliant againt the £ so everything is a bargain for me ,,, sshhh don't tell Ray !! lol :-)

Luv
Lols x x x

Diamond Doll said...

Oh Heidi definitely is cute,love this.
Trish (-:

Francesca said...

fantastic card , love that fab ribbon

Hugs
Francesca

Sharon Caudle said...

I can't believe you cheated! *GASP* Oh the horror!! And then you made me sound ancient on top of it??? ROFL! LOVE your card!! I just ordered that adorable stamp this weekend, and now I can't wait to get her! Your colors and coloring are fantastic as always. Thanks again, Dawny, for having me on your team. I am extremely honored. Big hugs to you my friend!

Kath Stewart said...

I fear there is no hope...this dopey mare virus has well and truly got you but we forgive you...the cards is just so gorgeous and no I am not going to kill you...thank you so much for your lovely kind words..it means a lot and now I am on the verge of tears....big hugs and lots of kisses...your bloggy bud kath xxxx
P.S. Love the new girlies you have chosen for the team.

Pam said...

I love this stamp and the layout you have used is... "cute" ok I stole that from your card but it is all very cute! Pam x

Julie said...

Wonderful card - what a great layout and love the black check ribbon! Juliex

Kim Dellow said...

Gorgeous card Dawny, I just love the way you do your images to so perfectly match the card. Hope you have enjoyed the World Tour so far! What a fab idea to see all the different cards from the different areas! Kim

Lora said...

Beautiful card, your colouring is still perfect even though you cheated lol. I love reading your posts Dawny, I always leave here with a smile on my face :)
Hugs Lora x

cheryl said...

oh this is brilliant great design and such wonderful detail love cheryl xxxxx

Digi Stamp Boutique said...

Gorgeously stunning Dawny....Love the colours...even the green...the papers all work so well together and the ribbon looks fab...a truly snazzy creation.

...although was a bit earlier than usual...I'd just popped on a late entry for last weeks! hey ho...that'll teach me.

Congrats to all the new PTW ladies....xx

debby4000 said...

Oh this is gorgeous, wonderful image and love the colour combo.
luv
Debby

craftymum said...

Such a beautiful card. I think I want it !!!!!
I have just received this stamp so now I've seen your card I can't wait to make something with it.
Anyway who's to say that your green grass doesn't look black to someone else...the card is still FAB
Love Sarah XXX

Donna said...

I didn't notice the green grass when I first saw your card Dawn so from one blonde to another I think your card looks fab even with the cute bit on the side lol! I'm sorry to burst your bubble but I'm not a granny...it's part of the road name I live in lol! (Granville) I would be most worried if my eldest (15) told me he was gonna be a dad lol! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful blog as PTW, I just hope I can live up to the already high standards set by the current and new girls :) Donna x

Marcea said...

Gorgeous card my little chickster even if you are a naughty cheat!!! Plus 2 ...... are you sure?????? Talking of blonde ..... what about Heidi's hair???? Oooooh good job we love you so much with your black, white + 3 colours rofl - gee you crack me up!
NTW Congrats on the PGD GD position - have you kept this from me???? Hmmmmm guess what - you have also got me to suffer too - woohoo
luv ya my little chick pea
-x-

Marcea said...

Gorgeous card my little chickster even if you are a naughty cheat!!! Plus 2 ...... are you sure?????? Talking of blonde ..... what about Heidi's hair???? Oooooh good job we love you so much with your black, white + 3 colours rofl - gee you crack me up!
NTW Congrats on the PGD GD position - have you kept this from me???? Hmmmmm guess what - you have also got me to suffer too - woohoo
luv ya my little chick pea
-x-

having a {me} day said...

What a beautiful card! Love the bow. Wish I could tie a bow, mine are rubbish and never look very good. Maybe I should practice more! keeleyxx

Mrs Mayne said...

lol Dawny - well as it's so cute we'll let you off!!!! Looks fab - love the layout too! :)

Jill said...

lol aww Dawny you've worth your weight in gold bless you, what's my excuess I'm not blond! thanks so much for having me at part of your wonderful team, beautiful card hugs Jill xx

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

great card Dawn, have you checked out my new challengehttp://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/ janex

Pauline C said...

Oh Dawny you ao funny and I lvoe the card ... I'm sure we can forgive the li'l bit of green-ness given how cute it is overall :-)
Hugs
Pauline x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Dawn...(giggles)
`Congrats on the new Team way to go...
Have fun:)xxx

Nixe-Moni said...

What a stunning card. I love everything about it. The image is so cute and you´ve coloured her so beautifully. The ribbon looks great too.
Hugs
Moni

Lori said...

I think the "cheating" can be overlooked because you made a FANTASTIC card. Really great use of the colors and that image is just too adorable! Great job and funny story..

Enfys said...

Another fabby Dawny card, and what wise choices for the new DT. Good luck to all of them. I am a teamie of Sharons on another blog so we are mates already. As for that Kath......
big hugs
Enxx

Anonymous said...

Te hehehee! I love your write up even if you have cheated! lol
Given that your card is spuer cute I think you can get away with the extra colours Samantha :0)