Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Distressed Tilda!

As soon as I seen this challenge over at Just Magnolia it was a given that I do it!! LOL I needed a card for my Aunt who loves sunflowers so I went with this Tilda!! I just love her! I have also added extra sunflowers on the bottom for the challenge over at A Spoonful of Sugar which is floral fantasy.For my distressing I have sanded all the edges of my dp, roughed up the edges of my cardstock with my scissors and sponged brushed corduroy on the edges of my flowers. After I was finished I thought my card was a little contradicting with fall colors and my A Summer Day sentiment, haha, oh well! When I see sunflowers I always think of these colors ~ can't help it!

Paper: MME
Inks: distress inks, twinkling h20's
Accessories: Button and twine ~ stash, flower ~ prima, sentiment circle ~ Catslife Press, lace ~ JoAnn's and pearls ~ Micheals


Well thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look! I appreciate all your lovely comments on my cards ~ so nice of all of you:)
Have a great day and hopefully the weather is nice where you are!

43 comments:

Suzanne J Dean said...

She's bee-u-tiful! Love all the vintage distressing & calm colors--just lovely!

hugz,
Suzanne

Unknown said...

Such nice cards! I haven't tried distressing yet, and I am a bit reluctant. Every time I see what you've done, it makes me want to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!

Hugs,
Vivian

Lieve said...

I realy like this card. I love the colours, they do remind me of the late summerdays when the grain is high and the sun low.

Love,
Malie

cabio's craft corner said...

The distressing looks so good and Tilda's image fit so well here!
Hugs,
Cabio

Shawn said...

I love the warmth this card expresses with its mellow colours and worn edges. You have done a wonderful job. I would very much like to showcase your card in the Magnolia-licious Gallery. Would this be ok...ladydian@shaw.ca.
hugs,
Diana

Carolyn said...

What a beautiful card. I love your distressing.
Hugs xx
Carolyn

Rach said...

a gorgeous card Kathy. love how you have tied the tag with twill.. beautiful job. hugs rachxxx

Nancy said...

Love your card the distressing looks really good with this Tilda. I love everything about this card! Great job on a beautiful card!
Hugs,
Nancy

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous card, lovely Tilda and love the matching flowers.
luv
Debby

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, love the soft warm colors and great design!

hugs,
Jorunn

Lilian said...

GORGEOUS work as always! Congrats on TGF feature again ;)

Claireabelle said...

Wow, stunning card Kathy
x

Trudy said...

What a beautiful card

I love your amazing colouring and your paper and detail is just wonderful! Hugs Trudy

Di said...

WOW just stunning love the way you have done the flowers! love the sentiment, love everything about it!! FABULOUS

HUgs di xxx

Frances said...

ooo love this Kathy (I love sunflowers too- think it must be the colours) and the colours could be sunset on a summers evening . . so it's fine ;) Sun is finally shining here today too, enjoy yours. x

Danielle said...

Kathy, you do distressing to perfection!! This card is just amazing and the colours are perfect!
Hugs, Danielle

Bev said...

What a gorgeous card sweetie, love the beautiful colours and wonderful layout, very yummy! x

Sandy said...

She's absolutely adorable! Definitely my favorite Tilda because I love Sunflowers too. My kitchen is red barns and sunflowers because of the country feel. That's what your card has...a great warmth of colors and sentiments and it's laid out perfect. All of your cards are awesome and I'm not sure why you aren't on all these fancy stamps company's Design Teams but they need to wake up!!! You're one of my all time favorite Designers!

Dena said...

Gorgeous color tones! Great idea using the flower from the image in combination with the other flower. I think the summery saying is just fine and goes perfect! Hugs, Dena

Tracey said...

Wow! This is a gorgeous card! Love it!

Barb Hardeman said...

She is just DEE-lightful! Beautifully colored and I love the earthy tones you chose for your card. Awesome job...

Sharon Caudle said...

Beautiful card, Kathy! I love the colors you used and Tilda is gorgeous! hugs!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! What a beauty!! Your distressing is just gorgeous!! HUGS

CraftyC said...

This is gorgeous Kathy and I do love your flowers, so pretty!
Clairex

JayLynn said...

Very cute. I love it!

Janiel/ janny said...

Hello Kathy, Love this card!! You know I don't think I have ever seen a card of your that I didn't love!! :o)

hugs, and hope all is well janny

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

I love it! She looks so vintage & antiquey with your distressing. You did a great job!
Huggies ~
Sharron

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

Gorgeous card . Love the image you've used and the beautiful colouring also. Have a fantastic weekend dear friend...and thanks for visiting my blog and for all your kind comments Hugs Claudix

Suzie Q said...

Hi Kathy,
Thanks so much for popping by my humble blog i have been checking yours out and your designs are fab i love the look of your cards x
Suzie Q
x

cats whiskers said...

An adorable card, love the cute image and your colouring is perfect
Have a good weekend Hugs Jacqui x

Elaine said...

Kathy this is just gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Kathy, love your distressing. You have cloured tilda beautifully!
Erin x

Debbie said...

This is beautiful Kathy,she is such a cute tilda,Thanks for playing along this week,Hugs debbie x

Stampin'Piper said...

WOW! What a fantastic, beautiful card! I love the colours and everything about this card is perfect! Great job!

Have a lovely weekend, Hugs Tanja

Dawn Wheeler said...

Totaly stunning Kathy ,love the colours and detail you have used ,brilliant
hugs Dawnxxx

Jane Izumi Matsumoto said...

Gorgeous card, Kathy! The vintage look is just fab! Love your attention to details. xx Jane

Janiel/ janny said...

KATHY!!! CONGRATS TO YOU!! A DT memeber for a *NEW* Stamps company!!! yahoooooooo girlie!!!

can't wait to see what you create!!!
CONGRATS!!! janny

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Fab card Kathy, love your beautiful colouring and the pretty papers and lo. Hugs Nikki x

Tammi said...

I think the sentiment works great with the colors, a gorgeous card! Pretty how you did up the flowers, love this! Have a great weekend! xx

Lena Katrine said...

OMG! You've made lots of georgeous cards, since the last time I visited you! I like your sence of colours, and details. And your colouring is beautiful!

Have a great weekend! Hugs, Lena

Jill said...

beautiful card Cathy, love the image and the sunflowers, your DP are gorgeous hugs Jill xx

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Kathy,i love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x

Yvonne Hagane said...

This is just brilliant, Kathy!
Your cards are breathtakingly beautiful. You are so talented, girl!
Hugs.