Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Thinking of you

Good morning friends!

It feels kinda weird not to have some kind of sneak peek to share with you today but it was fun to make a card "just because". And my "just because" on this one was a chance to play with some new stamps and papers. :)

I recently got the new CC Designs Swiss Pixie Spring set and couldn't wait to dive into them! This little cutie was the first one to grab my attention and since I was in a mood to color I decided to use some of the other background stamps to create an entire scene for her to live in. I did some masking so that the fence appears to be behind her and I also stamped the fence twice so it would span the entire length of the cardstock. All I had to do was draw in a couple connecting posts and voila... longer fence!
Because there was so much going on in the scene I kept the rest of the card pretty simple and didn't even add any embellishments... shock! Well, I guess technically the stitching is really rub-ons but other than that... no embellies. What can I say? Sometimes a girl just wants to color. ;)

Alrighty, I guess I had better go get ready for work... boy am I dragging my feet this morning. Hopefully I can get a little pep in my step before too long!
Oh! And before I forget... you still have through today to enter for a chance to win on the Sweet November candies. I'll be random generating winners tonight and announcing them on tomorrow's post. So good luck!

Talk to ya later! :)Supply list:
cardstock- Cardstock Warehouse and PTI
paper- October Afternoon (Thrift Shop)
stamps- CC Designs (Swiss Pixie's Spring set)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown chalk ink
Kaiser Craft rub-on stitches
Copic Spica glitter pens
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R20
hair- Y11, Y21, Y23, YR24, 0
dress- R00, YR00, YR02, R02, 0, E50, E51
landscape- E41, E42, E43, YG13, YG17, YG67, G0000, R22, R24, R29, YG01, Y13, Y15, Y35

35 comments:

MicheyMoo said...

Awwww she's gorgeous and carefree ain't she. Lovely job as usual Amy....I love, love, love the flutterbys.
Was dragging my feet terribly this morning too. A terrible case on delayed Mondayitis - blurgh!! Now am off to bed in the hope I'll feel more refreshed and human tomorrow. xx

Anonymous said...

This is really beautiful Amy, I love the scene you've created, Love the extended fence too.

Nothing beats a bit of colouring in, not in my world anyway, it's my favourite thing :)

Have a great day
Suzi
xxx

Rosa Forino said...

adoro le tue card indipendentemente dal giveaway... in questa amo i colori e il disegno ciao

♥Rach♥ said...

You don't need embellies, its just BEAUTIFUL without them! Gorgeous coloring and love the color palette :0)

chris said...

so so stunning

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Wow! What a beauty! Your stamping and coloring talent just blows me away!

Hope you're having a good Tuesday :)
hugs, margie

gobeagirl said...

Hi Amy. This is just adorable. I really want this set, but I am being a good girl at this time. :( I think you did such a great job making this scene. It is just, yes I will say it again....ADORABLE! :D Have a great day. Lisa

Leanne said...

This is gorgeous! I have the set and just waiting to get to it! Love the colors and the border is fabulous! :)

Maria Therese said...

Gorgeous card Amy!!

kaz_za's crafty corner said...

wow amy she is wonderful... and the scene you have made is fab...!!!! def a card that does not need anything else added...!!! i hope your 1st day back at work hasnt been 2 bad... i think most of us workers have ended up with tuesday blues ... with havin a long weekend off....lol
kaz_za

Marlene said...

What an adorable card!

Pam Varnell said...

Oh Amy!!!!!!!!! I got this kit a couple of weeks ago and I LOVE these images. This card is phenomenal. Love how you lengthened the fence and your coloring is to die for. I love this so much!!!!

crafty amy said...

I know what you mean about the need to colour I just wish I was as good as you at it lol :D
Gorgeous card hun.

Hugs

Amy xx

~* steph :) *~ said...

what an adorable card, amy! it's so full of color and love every bit of it. what a cutie image and those flowers just pop out! thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day! *hugs* steph :)

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

This was my favourite Pixie from the new set. She's so cute. I love the borders and the summery feel of your card. Gorgeous as always.

☼ Cheryl* said...

Oh Amy!! I LOVE this. One thing i'd love to try is making a scene in a card but I don't have the stamps. Maybe I have the digi's, i'll have to see about masking digi's if I do :)

RiNNE said...

Such gorgeous coloring, Amy! Love the card and the simplicity of it! That whole kit is making me drool!

Shirley N said...

Golly Amy, I so lovelovelove this!!!

Joy said...

this is a beautiful card...love how you used the fence the vines/flowers and the girl lying in the grass. this is a cute layout and I love the DP used. great job! have a good day!

Tracey said...

I love this! Just adorable!

Unknown said...

So nice card! TFS :)

Alice said...

so sweet! love this super card, Amy! just love seeing your coloring! yum! =)

Tindaloo said...

gorgeous card and so vivid colors! :)

Allison Rankin said...

Amazing...love the color and texture!

WickedPixie said...

Amy, this is like a breath of fresh spring air! Refreshing and beautiful! :-)Traci

1LuvnMama said...

You are so good at the altering and masking thingy! Luv the long fence and she looks so relaxed laying out in the spring sun! :)

donna mikasa said...

Oh, she is just too cute in that pose!! And I love your fence building! Just the cutest scene! Love it!!

JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...

So cute! you're making me want that set now! :)

Unknown said...

This is way cute, Amy! I love your design! I got mine too but still haven't gotten a chance to ink up any yet! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

mst822 said...

Absolutely adorable! I luv how you created a "scene"! So peaceful & serene! Beautiful color combo too!
Tammy

Alleena Burger said...

I love this scene. Beautiful card!!

Jessica Diedrich said...

This is ADORABLE!

Juls said...

this is gorgeous!! Love the image and papers and fab stitching detail!! Hugs Juls

Anonymous said...

oh I love stamped scenes and this is awesome! I'm looking forward to more stamping fun w/this kit too! TFS!
Pam Going Postal

Marsha said...

wauw ! this card is soooo cute ! Love the colouring and all the stamps you used ;-)

Marsha