Wednesday 1 April 2009

I've gone a bit overboard with the Urban Prairie

A couple of weeks ago, I treated myself to the Urban Prarie paper pack from Basic Grey and I really fell in love with it. Its full of very bright spring like papers. Subsequently I've made quite a lot of cards using them! First up is another joy-fold card. Not one of my best cards, but something a little different. And another view! This next card is one I've been asked to make for a lady who enjoys all things sparkly and pretty and also loves her holidays. I decided to print off this beach babe lola from Pink Petticoat. Ive had this set for a while now and never made a card with her before. I've doodled this card quite a bit. I think I got carried away! The numbers are making memories glitter stickers, they sparkle much more in real life!I made this one a few weeks back when I was having a surge of inspiration. I've used the aqua card as the base, which is not something I normally do. I usually just layer the coloured card onto a white base card (i'm stingy and dont like to use up too much of my coloured card!) but thought as this was a colour I don't use all that often that I'd use this instead.
The image is a Magnolia Stamp with a computer generated sentiment. The flower is one of my doodlebug flowers. Its lovely. All glittery and shimmering!
I was trying to make some quick mothers day cards for a couple of orders I had and already had a couple of magnolia images coloured in. The little tag sentiment is one from a free set that came with a magazine last year! I knew I would use it eventually. It co-ordinates perfectly!
And another criss-cross card, I'm really loving these at the moment. This one was made for mothers day, but can easily be changed for any other occasion as the white card can be removed and replaced. I really like the colours on this paper. Red and this turqouise seem to go really well together, I may have to combine these two again.
Finally, this is a card I made when I was experimenting the other day. I saw a card with a vellum flower in a magazine which inspired me. The vellum i've used is quite thick. I've embossed it with the swiss dots folder and then inked the edges. I'm not really sure that this was the card I intended it to be, but it works as a simple quick make!

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards, love these papers, I've just has to buy some myself. Love Sue x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards & I agree with loving the papers they are fab! x

Danni said...

All of these are wonderful!! I really like the first one and last ones though!!

Tara said...

Fantastic cards Zoe and they all look fab with that yummy paper collection. I especially love your Stamping Bella card - it's fab! xx

CraftyC said...

These are gorgeous cards Zoe, and I agree, BG papers are stunning!
Clairex

Anonymous said...

Wow Zoe these are all beautiful cards, love every one. Fab Papers.
Erin x

Jackie said...

Excellent collection :o)
Jackie xx

Cass said...

Gorgeous set of cards Zoe.I love the turquoise and pink combo.The papers are beautiful.
Cass xxx

Julie said...

These are all very pretty, that is lovely paper, my favourite though, is the Happy Birthday card, love the layout and styling.

Victoria said...

I really like the simplicity of the last one, really clean feel to it as well as delicate.

the appers on the others are lush. I wouldn't have put red and turquoise together either but it really works

Victoria
x

Vicky said...

wow! i love this set - esp the aqua card with flower on and image of leaves...gorgeous!!! xx

Stacey said...

Zoe, you are just like me! Not only am I addicted to my Urban Prairie, I am also seriously tight with my coloured card and layer it on to my white base! ~♥~

Lainy's Little Blog said...

Gorgeous cards Zoe. So bright and cheery. Hope you are well. Hugs, Lainy xxx

Karen said...

These are all great cards. I've just bought several packs of Basic Grey and wondering how I've missed this one: They are lovely papers.

Spyder said...

Love all your cards, Love those papers too, so bright and colourful! Thanks for popping over and joining my blog, I'm following you too! I need some fresh ideas! I'm still very new at Blogging!


((Lyn))

Chrissie said...

Great cards!
There's a little something for you on my Blog!
Chrissie

Michelle Short said...

WOW haven't you been busy! Your cards are all gorgeous, I love those papers xx

Victoria said...

Hi Zoe
left you a little something on my blog
Victoria
x

Anonymous said...

Hi, just wanted to let you know I have left you a little something on my blog as a thankyou for all the inspiration you have given me from your blog x x

Susie Sugar said...

stunning cards Zoe I love them all
Hugs Susie xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Zoe...I think you have a fab collection of cards ...Love them all..
You cant beat too much `Urban Prarie`
Have a lovely week:)♥

Steph said...

Wow, you have been busy. I can see why you like those papers, they really are gorgeous- so bright and pretty! I really love the simple card at the end with the vellum flower x