Thursday, February 16, 2012

Sitting pretty

Hi friends!

So how is this week treating you so far? Things are pretty good here but my energy is feeling a bit sapped at the moment. It's nothing that a little rest and possibly some chocolate can't cure though. Luckily, I've got today to test out that theory. ;)

My card is another quickie... though I did continue on my mini goal of inking up stamps that I haven't gotten around to using yet. This time around I wanted to play with one of my newer Gorjuss Girl stamps and this darling girl with her massive head of hair was calling to me. Sitting images are always so much fun because I love how they can interact with the lines or layers of the papers you choose to use with them. Which in this case, is just a single sheet of paper as the background. But how cute is she resting atop that natural 'ledge' it created? Add to that a pretty flower, a little butterfly and some pearls and this card was complete!
Even though I didn't have a lot of time to spend on it, that doesn't mean that I didn't have fun creating it. And the pretty pastels of it have me longing for spring. :)

Alrighty then, time for me to sign off. Thanks for stopping by!
Later gators!


Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Making Memories (Noteworthy)
stamps- Santoro (The Collector Gorjuss Girl), Papertrey Ink (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown
Prima flower
Kaiser Craft pearls
Martha Stewart butterfly punch
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
hair- E30, E31, E35
clothes- YG91, YG93, YG21, RV42, R32, V12, V17, BG13, BG18, E50, 0

32 comments:

Hlora said...

This image is really cute! Love this girl so much! amy, your colouring is absolutely beautiful!!! Love this card!

Shari said...

I LOVE THIS IMAGE AND HER HAIR IS JUST GEORGEOUS! YOU COLOURED THE HAIR JUST PERFECTLY!

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Wow! Her hair is amazing! Love it!

Mette said...

Fabulous Amy. Love the simplicity of the card with just a touch of embellishment. Think the HAIR speaks for itself :). Glorious colouring.

Huggles, Mette

Liliya said...

Wow!! I love your colouring!!
I made a card with this stamp as well. Would love to hear what you think.
http://liliashandmade.blogspot.com/2012/02/gorjuss-totally-gorjuss-sweet-stuff.html
This card is amazing!! And so bright and full of colours!!

Creations by Shirl said...

Love this new image, I will have to go and get her now... LOL!

Heidi Brawley said...

AWE it's another Gorgeous creation by you! Love it all!
hugs, Heidi

Tonje said...

I've never seen that Gorjuss girl before! She's supercute, and so is your card. Gotta love "layered" paper like that!

Marianne said...

Love it, Amy! It's so much fun if you can let the paper do all the hard work, isn't it? That image is very cute and I would love to make an attempt at "imitating" that flower. I'd better make a note lest I forget where I'd seen it...
Marianne x

Annette Allen said...

beautiful card and wonderful images...I love her long hair...

Sudha said...

Its so pretty. Like the girl image too.

Sudha
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Dotty Jo said...

Gorgeous colouring Amy, she looks fabulous! I have such a thing for Gorjuss girls - they could just be my favourite character stamps. Enjoy the chocolate... I bought some today too and am looking forward to a chunk or two later, Jo x

Rhonda Miller said...

This is soo cute.

Nancy Thomas said...

Simply gorgeous coloring on this image Amy. Hope the chocolate provides the boost you need! And we are both on the same path of using our stuff - mine is more geared to all those paper pads I bought last year rather than stamps though.

Marzenciuk said...

Oh, I wish to have such beautiful stamp... Very sweet card. Greets :)

Lau W said...

Oh wow, her hairs !!! fantastic colouring ! Love your cards, again and again !
xxx

Jacilynn said...

super sweet! good job giving this little gal some love, she looks beautiful!

Cami said...

SO PRETTY! I luv, luv, luv this card with this lovely Gorjuss gal! Her hair and how you colored it is so captivating, Amy! It really drew my attention. I love the pretty DPs you used...sweet and doesn't take away from her. The flower and butterfly is such a lovely touch. Makes me want to take out my Gorguss Girls stamps and play again. You're such an enabler!

Kit said...

this is so cute :o)

Mimi said...

she is adorable with her beautiful hair!! love the CAS style and gorgeous flower! have a great day Amy! ;D

Joy said...

oh my goodness! I love your card and the image is to die for! I love these gorjuss girls! this is too cute! hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Crafty Loops said...

Ohhhh chocolate....thats just what I want now! Gorgeous card as always Amy. Lee x

Anne-Marie said...

Another stunner, beautifully coloured and layered up!

biggirlbri said...

Such a precious little card! :) So cute and sweet. I does look like spring.
Tiffany

Anne said...

gorgeous as always Amy
Anne x

Leanne said...

O she is lovely Amy. All that gorgeous hair! love the simple style and pretty flower.
enjoy your day and hope the chocolate lifts you up!
;)

Tindaloo said...

Such a gorgeous CAS card ~ amazing coloring, luv that hair & the highlights! ♥
I've got this great newyears resolution to get those neglected stamps out in the open ~ the same as you have ~ ink up lots of old/new stamps, the easier to create a card with!
I have waaay to many just HAD to buy 'em.. marveled at, sooo pretty!.. cut & mounted up and put in a folder... to never see daylight again.. *lol*

gobeagirl said...

Hi Amy. This is really cute! I love how the dp is just perfect for her to take a little sitdown on. Of course her hair is just perfect! Love, love the way you color your fair on all your stamps as you know. I hope that you get the chocolate you need and a little down time to go with it. lol...I am finally off for my half day and already managed to buy some food for the rest of the week and pick up the M&Ms from school. I am feeling really worn down from my cold so I am going to take a Dayquil and go take a nap for about and hour. I figure that should give me some energy to get creative tonight. Hugs, Lisa

Shelby Goolsby said...

I wish I could make quickie cards as cute as this one, it is so very sweet. Love the CAS design,great papers and wonderful coloring as always.

RiNNE said...

So pretty!! Hope you got rested today!

SuiLan said...

She is so cute! Love all the pretty paper!

donna mikasa said...

GOR-juss! Such a cute image, and you chose the perfect patterned paper for her! So sweet!