So a couple of days ago I came across http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.co.uk and read a tutorial on creating a Blog http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.co.uk and thought lets give it a go.
So here it is Taa Daa!
Why Pumpkin Belly? Well when I was expecting my little one, I had the hugest bump and the scans showed a little bubba with a big belly, so we named bump "My Little Pumpkin Belly", so thats the story of the name.
I also noticed that their current challenge was right up my alley, so my first card is for their Challenge - http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/challenge-82-create-fairytale-scene.html Create a Fairytale Scene.
I layered the lovely Vixie & Butterfly swing from http://www.makeitcrafty.com over a digital meadow silhouette, which I then changed to blue and put on a blue background. I Coloured her up with my Pro markers - sorry I was so engrossed I didn't note which ones - I must remember to make a note in future.
I do know I used Cool Aqua, Duck Egg and Marine for the blues.
I added a sentiment from The Glitter Pot & Pearls & a Butterfly from my craft stash, then added some stickles for sparkle!
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:-
http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/challenge-82-create-fairytale-scene.html - Challenge 82 - Create a Fairytale Scene
Phew, here goes
Jules x
Wow Jules, welcome to blogland, and what a great way to start.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that we could be a help to get you set up and thanks for joining our challenge at Crafty Cardmakers.
Good Luck
Hugs Kimx
Absolutly Love it! ♥
ReplyDeleteAnd good Luck with Your Blog :)
Ill be here - love the Stile!
well Jules I think its just stunning and an awesome card to start off your blogging journey! I love the blues against her little pinkness, just awesome.
ReplyDeletehugs Lou xxx
Welcome to the blogworld Jules!!
ReplyDeleteI love your card, your coloring if beautiful!
A great first post off your blog.
I follow you now :-)
hugs,Sandra
Great first blog. Set up looks lovely. Well Done. Love card too.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution was to update my blog more often so I hope you stick at it! (:(|)x
Liz
http://lilibetsmonkeyhut.blogspot.co.uk/
Congrats on starting your blog. Like the nice bright background. I have been thinking of starting one for some time now, but don't know that I would have the time to keep up with it. Good luck with yours. Your card is very cute and good luck with the challenge!
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That is a beautiful card! I love the colors you used. I'm following your blog now! Can't wait to see and read more of your art!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on starting your own blog! I love your card - very cute. You can also enter your card into this week's Paper a la Mode challenge on The Outlaws challenges (Saturday) - Bright colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog, and welcome! I think you've done a fabulous job with setting up your own little space on the web :D
ReplyDeleteJust a couple of words of wisdom that were passed on to me when I started blogging that may help you out; Photos - take a high resolution image but don't post it larger than 'Medium' on your blog as otherwise they tend not to fit in the column space very well - besides, visitors can click on the image and it will be blown up bigger for them (hence the high resolution to start with)
And secondly; Links - it's often easier for a reader if you don't put the whole web address down when you want to link something - obviously you need to when creating the link, but in your text you may find that just referring to the blog is enough in itself i.e. Make It Crafty - not http://makeitcrafty(etc) and links to tutorials I find if you just put something like 'details can be found 'here'....' and attach the link to the work 'here' it works well too.
Anyway, just some passing thoughts that you may find helpful. Enjoy exploring and experimenting - after all there are no right or wrong ways to doing something :)
Naomi
Oh now this is just so very lovely hun!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm following... smiles.
So happy to see you in blogland.
Hugs,
Karen.xx
http://kraftykarens.blogspot.com/
Thanks for all your kind words and support ladies, yay I have followers.
ReplyDeleteNaomi, thanks for the advice, I did wonder about the whole url coming out on a link, now I know what the text box is for :)
Jules x
Wowee, I am so grateful we have inspired you off on the road to blogging. You won't have a minute to yourself anymore but what a fun time you will have.
ReplyDeleteHave to say this is one of the best ever first blog entries I have ever ever seen and I am so glad that not only did we inspire you to even start the blog but that you entered your first blog creation in our fairytale challenge.
Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers.
Lin xx
Great job. Love your card. I just started mine last year and its been fun. I will follow you on your journey. Wendy. Www.jazzydoodledesigns.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Jules! Welcome to blogland. Enjoy the journey.
ReplyDeleteSusan xx
Congrats and welcome to blogland Jules! I love the story behind the title, adorable!!
ReplyDeleteLove your debut card!! The scene is perfect and the MIC images blend so well here. Fabulous!!
xx