Monday, December 28, 2009

Last Magical Monday of 2009!!!

Happy Magical Monday!!
I hope you all enjoyed the festivities over the last few days with your family and loved ones - I sure did!! I have to admit it's been a nice break away from the computer, playing lots of new games with the kids and just having fun. Eating lots of goodies too!!!
This week's challenge has a little different twist to it. Nina has been giving away free images for 5 months now, that's 20 free images! How great is that?! So, this week along with Nilla's challenge listed below you can use "ANY" one of Nina's images you have acquired over the last 5 months or you can use the freebie "Orson with Cake" (which was Nina's very first freebie and can be found over on the TMITA blog), or you can buy a new one from her store Paper Cupcakes. Regardless of what image you choose to use, it must be one of Nina's.

Nilla brings us this weeks challenge. She is thinking "Happy New Year - Something Sparkling!" Use blings, stars, glitter or something typically used for the New Year on your card. Your card does not necessarily have to be for New Years, just reflecting the challenge as stated.
So without further ado, the image I chose for my card above is called 'Mandelina' - isn't she beautiful!! I didn't have the intention of a New Years Card when I made this, more I saw the potential for the sparkly/glittery challenge!! Check out her wings - I think she has more sparkle than Tinkerbell, lol!!! I used my copics to colour her and cut her out. The paper is from BG Indian Summer and I punched out small & medium size retro flowers. A pink gem adds additional bling to the card. The MS heart lace punch and some green silk ribbon give the finishing touches.
I loved making this card after all the Christmas ones that have been churned out recently. This would make for a perfect valentine, birthday, love or friendship card. My niece turns 12 in a couple of weeks so I think this will be perfect for her!
Well, that's all for today. Thanks for taking the time to pop on over and I hope you can find some spare time to join in with us at There's Magic in the Air this week. I'm off to tidy up after our celebration dinner with friends last night and then I have to go and have an x-ray done on my knee. I hope you all have a beautiful day whatever you're doing!
Hugs,
Danielle x

24 comments:

PinksyDoodles said...

This is beautiful Danielle. I love her sparkly wings!
Clare x

The Other Patti Sue said...

This is just adorable! Perfect for a 12 yr old girl! Love the paper and border. The glitter on her wings is the perfect touch!

Nilla said...

Love it, I agree it's a fab image and love what you have done with this card!! Hope you will have a fantastic New Years eve! Hugs Nilla

Lorraine said...

Great image and a super card.

Rachel said...

She's absolutely beautiful Danielle!! you did a fabulous job.
hugs,
Rachel

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Danielle,
I love the colours on this card and the image is fabulous.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Danielle,i love your image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

stampinfrog said...

Danielle this is a gorgeous card! Perfect for a 12 yr old. Fabulous papers and the sweet image is gorgeous!
Hugs,Connie

dolcreations said...

This is such a pretty image to colour up...and you have done so perfectly! I love all the glitter on her wings! The ribbon on the branch is adorable! I love ribbon on a card!
This card is just perfect for a 12 year old!
Hope you have a wonderful New Year's!
Christine

Mina said...

gorgeous magical card Danielle, I love the pretty fairy and sparkly wings
Mina xxx

Davi said...

The dp colors and the beautiful image all glittered up is wonderful. Fabulous card!!

Shelly said...

Gorgeous card, Danielle!!! That image was already on my must have list and I want it even more after seeing your card.

Kim Mc said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Danielle! When I first saw it I wondered what kind of punch you used to do those flowers so you could see the cs behind the pp but now I see it's two punches! Either way, the flowers are perfect and I LOVE all the sparkle! Thanks for the continuing inspiration and best wishes for a wonderful new year!

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)!
Kim

craftieodmae said...

She is beautiful!@ Love the way you glittered her wings........

Pattie G said...

Danielle, this is so pretty and I love the sparkle on her wings. You did a great job with this image.

hugs
Pattie

Brandi said...

Magical Monday - love it! :) Your card is wonderful... love all the fabulous sparkle! :)

Lexxie said...

Oh this is stunning! Really pretty,
Love Sarita xx

Jessie said...

Your card is beautiful Danielle and will be perfect for your neice! Love the sparkle and glitter. I think I will have to treat myself to that image :) Happy new year!

Nina said...

Danielle, you really did a beautiful job on this image, as all your cards. She is just stunning and lovely with all that sparkle, but I love the coloring and how you did her wings in the green just really makes the overall card and the pinks and browns are just soo lovely. I just love everything about this card!! Happy New Year my friend!

Pinky said...

Hi My Stampin' Buddy! It has been a long time since I have had a moment to blog hop - your blog is always one that I like to start with. Great work you have posted here my friend. Hope you have had a wonderful holiday - looking forward to many more stamping get togethers in 2010! Cheers.

LINDA said...

Beautiful card Danielle...HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIEND!! Wishing you and yours the very best for 2010..
Hugs, Linda

Ila said...

This is just Beautiful Danielle...and so Magical!!...Happy New Year!!...Holiday Hugs, Ila

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is gorgeous Danielle!! Love your layout and colors and how you have your fairy sitting!! The shimmer adds so much elegance!!

Beautiful creation as always!! Happy New Year my friend!! Blessings to you in 2010!!

hugs,
Chris

Cheryl said...

Just adorable Danielle,she sure is sparkly and looks fabulous sitting on that branch!!!
Hugs xx

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