Saturday, July 07, 2007

Once upon a time....

This weeks challenge from the Daring Cardmakers is

We'd like you to somehow incorporate text into your cards this week - not just one word.. but a portion of TEXT...


So I created this simple summertime creation. Please click on the images to enlarge them.

47 comments:

Emma said...

OMG, absolutely love this card, Stunning just doesn't do it justice!!

Galina Varese said...

It is beautiful. Love the way the word Dreams is "framed" by a lace on the girl's dress above.
She does have a dreamy expression.

Anonymous said...

Lovely work Jo! :)

Penny said...

Really soft and beautiful. I love the 3-d butterflies.

Isabelle Norris said...

stunning :o))

x said...

This is gorgeous mate, stunning piece, love it ;-)

Gillian .... said...

wow wow wow, fab composition, all floats together nicely, lovely soft colours also :)

Lythan said...

Ooooh it made me catch my breath with its beauty!

Nancy Dooren ~ Nans said...

This is so beautiful!!!! It´s dreamy!!! Love it!!!

Anonymous said...

wow what a fantastic work, love all details and who you insert the word dreams

Vintage Papers said...

this is just GORGEOUS! every detail is simply amazing!!!!

Sheens said...

Beautiful Jo. Love it!

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

This piece looks absolutely alive! It just draws you into it.
It's just fantastic.

Paula Whittaker said...

wonderful design...love the butterflies.

Kathy said...

Oh my goodness, how beautiful this is, So evocative and dreamy, I just love it

Julie Prichard said...

Beautiful!!

stamp and scrape said...

I haven't looked at the other comments - but I expect I'm repeating others in saying that the dreamy atmosphere is so beautiful.
Ros

Sharon said...

'outta this world!'

Amazing, Jo! :)

Sheila said...

Stunning!!!

Heather Robinson said...

Oh, how beautifully delicate, Jo. I love the dimension you added to it.

Melanie said...

absolutely stunning

All of my Todays said...

OMG Jo your card is stunning. The butterflies are amazing. I love this card.
Rach
x

SUZAN BUCKNER said...

I ADORE THIS CARD!!! IT is BEAUTIFUL!!! It's just absolutely enchanting!!! YOU are GREAT!!!

(thank you for visiting me!)

Suzan

Kirsi said...

Wow! This is just magical card, so beautiful and delicate.

Anonymous said...

wow..this is amazing,Jo!

Anonymous said...

Simply stunning and the image is gorgeous :o)

Paula J Atkinson said...

totally awesome!! I love those butterflies, so delicate & pretty.

Lynne said...

This card is totally gorgeous - so soft and pretty, I love it.

mum-on-the-run said...

Blimey, that's absolutely beautiful.

Love it!!

Anonymous said...

Wow this piece is beautiful!! The butterfly is cute, love it!

Harriet said...

wow, this is soooo beautiful!

Harriet

tea time and roses said...

Hi my name is Beverly... I was searching around for new blogs, and came upon yours... Your work is absolutely beautiful! I will be back to visit again. You have a lovely place here.

Have a lovely day.

deb said...

You really have a knack for picking just the right image for your work Jo and this piece is no different, simply gorgeous.

Caroline Moore said...

Jo - this is amazing - soft and dreamy definitely spring to mind.

Anonymous said...

Jo This is truly beautiful just fitting for a lovely summers day !!!!
Lorraine x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous, I love the subtle colours and the fab butterflies.

Kaz said...

how did I miss this???????

this is stunning, I love that paper, the once upon a time, you used that on a tag I have, it's gorgeous.
absolutely love this, it's wonderful work as always from you.

JoFY said...

I'm going to agree with everyone else! - this is SUCH a gorgeous piece!!! Love it.
Jo

Clare said...

What a lovely card, the muted colours are gorgeous

Anonymous said...

Jo...this is GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!! I not only love the soft pastel coloring, but the 3-D effect of the butterfly is to die for!!

Anonymous said...

so, so beautiful...soft, serene and very feminine. My kind of card. Gorgeous contribution Jo!

carlene federer said...

love it! The 3-D butterflies are awesome!
BTW, do you have ESP? Was talking to A the other night, and told her I hadn't heard from you for a while...the next morning I had 4 new comments from Jo!!!

Gillian said...

You see this is why we ALL LOVE YOUR ART Jo.... Oh So Beautiful!!!

Debby said...

Love it! Incredibly gorgeous art.
Awesome!!!!

Melissa said...

This so sweet! Love the 3-D flutterbys!
Smiles-
Toots

Zuzu's Blog said...

OH WOW .... Jo this is gorgeous .. I love clicking to enlarge the images on your blog as there is always so much detail ..

OO I am having another look before I hit the enter button..
it is so so so pretty and delicate and soft and dreammy .. Yummmmmmmm

Kaz said...

another stunner irl. love this too.
thanks jo. xx