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Thursday 19 July 2012

It's Hippity Hop Thursday with Mos Dream Team!

Well the months are just speeding by and we've still not had any summer sun here in the UK which is maybe why I thought of using this gorgeous Mo Manning image of this little guy flying his kite which you can find here - you need blustery winds for that don't you!!
It's the third Thursday in the month which means it's time for our monthly hop on Mos Dream Team to showcase lots of  Mo's gorgeous images!!
You should have arrived here from the fabulous Jane's blog but if you want to hop all the way, pop back  to Mina's blog, who is hosting this month's hop and is therefore the start.
The theme of Ribbon for this month's challenge has been chosen by the queen of ribbon, Mina, which, as you can see I've  used to create all the little bows on my little guy's kite as well as the bigger one he is part of!  We were watching some old family videos the other night and came across some film of my hubby flying a kite with my own little guy, Harry, when he was about 18 months - oh he was so cute!!  ( He's now my big little guy in my newly updated pic in my side bar).
I've used a variety of Websters pages on my card and you can just see here that I   paper-pieced the kit to match the one being flown on the paper below. These teeny bows I made myself with my bow-easy but the ones on the bigger string were ready made from stash.
The little row of striped buttons seemed to suit the seaside theme and are a useful barrier to hold the easel in place.
The ribbon on the kite below is not stuck down so that the card can be collapsed for posting - now wouldn't that have been silly!!! 
Finally just a side view to show the easel a little better.
Your next stop  on the hop is  Debby's blog- I'm sure she'll have a feat of paper-piecing magic to show you that will put my little kite to shame!!
Have fun hopping and don't forget to leave a comment as you visit, as there will be a couple of  $5 vouchers hidden along the way for someone to win - it could be you!!!

60 comments:

scrappymo! said...

This card is wonderful...I just saw this image for the 1st time on Debbie's blog. Both of you have done a fabulous job with it. I have never tried a folded card like this...
It is so lovely!

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, stunning card Julie, sweet image and your kite tails are much better than mine.
I keep looking at it and find another fab detail.
luv
Debby

Caroline said...

Hi Julie.... fabulous card love the image which is coloured beautifully and I love the shape of your card. The layout is fantastic. Caroline xxx

Riet said...

So beautiful card Julie,I love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Daniele said...

stunning Julie, love the little bows on the kite string, wonderfully coloured
hugs

Lorianna said...

image is adorable and you have coloured it perfectly and the layout is simply stunning.
Hugs
Lorianna

Pam said...

Such a cure card live the summery colours xx

Jane said...

Now that is a work of art. This is such a clever card, the kite tail is fab..thanks so much for sharing this on the hop.
Jane x

rachel said...

such a cute card - love all the buttons and bows and other little details - fabulous - hugs Rachel xx

Sue said...

WOW!! Such a beautifully designed card. The image is gorgeous and I love all the detailing

sue

ulrike said...

Your card is wonderful! Love this cute image, the colors and all the details.

heidy said...

Wow this is one amazing card Julie,love it!
XXX Heidy

Zora said...

À stunning Card Whit so many lovely details.

Dawn T said...

wonderful Julie. Love this little guy and his kite.

Kimbo said...

What a bright and fun card. x

Ardilla said...

Lovely project!!
Nice cute little ribbons, the image is a fab one!!!

A Casa di Ale said...

MOLTO BELLA BELLI I FIOCCHETTI

CIAO DA ALE

fiegehenk said...

very cute card love the kites.

McCrafty's Cards said...

Fabulous card Julie, The image is sweet I like the colours the design and the bows.
Kevin xx

janet said...

What a great card---all the elements perfectly accent the image!

Sheena said...

A smashing card Julie, love all the details! Sheena xx

Jackie said...

I love the details, it really cute.

Ali said...

I've come from Janes - great card love the ribbon idea on the kite string!! Off to Debbys now xx

Carla S. said...

Your card is absolutely fantastic, Julie! I love the shape and the wonderful papers and details! Fabulous coloring and design!

ZOSIA said...

What a superb card. Different shape and all the colours and various embellishments make it such a fun card.

Jak Heath said...

Gorgeous and perfect ribbon placement.

Whimcees said...

Hello!

Great way to use the ribbon - very creative and so pretty on the card! We could not fly any kites here either in the 100+ degree heat we have been having - wish we could exchange it for rain! Wishing you a happy day!

Hugs,

Barbara Diane

Unknown said...

Julie this is gorgeous , love the mini bows and his rosy cheeks a fab card Hugs Elaine

Jane said...

WOW! I think the Queen of Ribbon has competition now...that'll teach her...lol.
A-MAZING card Julie...totally awesome as us kids say! xx

Anonymous said...

This is great I love it . The shape of card n the theme n image thus is adorable awesome job

Trisha said...

Sweet card. I hope he brings summer to all of you in the UK. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

Tine said...

Gorgeous card, Julie. Love the detail of the trailing kite bows.
Tine :)

ChrisAndCat said...

What a cleverly designed card, love it.

Janette said...

Stunning card and I just love all the sweet little bows, fab.xx

Karal said...

Really cute card and I love your use of the ribbon on the tail.

June Nelson said...

Wowser me darlin this is stunning and what a fantastic little scene you have created, love it,huggies June xxxx

Mina said...

oh wow Julie was an amazing combo of papers, ribbon and image...just perfect
Mina xxx

ktfabian said...

Wonderful card!! I love the colors and the way you've arranged the layers. It's stunning!

coops said...

so stunning julie.gorgeous imahe and i love your fab details :D

xx coops xx

flutterbys-n-faeries said...

thats ace julie...loving your use of ribbon for kite tail...very inspirational xxx

gina g said...

Hi yer Julie i just love this card and the image is adorable hun and coloured to perfection. luv gina xx

~ginny said...

Julie -
what a great card... LOVE all the detail! You've got a winner there!
~ginny

Dawn said...

Oh me oh my! I love the image but the ribbon tail on that kite is just amazing!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Bonnie said...

Great card! You must have put a lot of work into it

Debbie Pamment said...

Oh Julie this is GORGEOUS! LOVE that you popped him on a kite shape and such fabulous detailing to finish off!
xXx

Unknown said...

What an adorable card julie, love the image and love all the details. Hugs ,Frea

Alice said...

oh so clever! love the kite design. fabulous card, Julie!

caroline said...

great card julie, love all the tiny bows on the kite, lovely to see a different style of card. it has the wow factor for me.

caroline w

Renee B. said...

What a cute card Julie!

Unknown said...

Cute, cute, cute! Love the way you did the little bows on the kite! Hugs! Leah Ann

fusiafscrapping said...

Beautifully coloured. Great idea whith kite - I must remember it!

Crea Astrid said...

What a beautiful card with this lovely digi. Nice creation with a lot of nice details.

Hugs AStrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/

christi said...

i love how this card is a scene. it's so creative. i may have to borrow this idea. my son's has a beach wedding planned and this card style with some beach embelis just might do the trick.

sallysbitz2 said...

Julie, your card is amazing. The image is so sweet & is coloured perfectly. Just love the way you have used your ribbons, great layout x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

Mau xx said...

What an amazing card Julie, I love the shape and your Kite is Wonderful Love all the tails you have added. Its a Brilliant card, I love it.
Hugs mau xx

Skye said...

A super fun card. The tail on the kite is perfect for an easel card. Love the use of the kite shape throughout the card

Grenouille Greetings said...

Lovely, lovely papers with this super cute little guy and I love all your kite themed shapes and trailing bows. This is such a sweet card, Julie! Hugs, Lesley

Gretha said...

Woww, this is gorgeous Julie. Love all the details on your card.
Hugs Gretha

XxJULESxX said...

wow stunning Julie and so cute!!!

BlackLissi said...

Wow, I just love your card! Special shape, the colors on the paper and beautiful decorations! A feast for the eyes!
I really enjoy the blog hop!
Hugs from Norway
Maria