Thursday, October 25, 2012

A beautiful holiday

Hello again!

It rained all day yesterday, needless to say that made it a very indoors kind of day. So I had time to play with some of the stamps that have been collecting over the past few months, just begging for some ink. 
I adore the Kaylee's Closet set from Some Odd Girl and how Kristy is releasing small wardrobe add-ons to it each release. With my love of altering and playing with my stamps this was a must have. You are probably scratching your head as to where Kaylee actually is on this card and I admit that I got a bit head swap happy. As much as I love short haired Kaylee (and she will be showing up on a card soon) I am also keeping my fingers crossed that Kristy will make a coordinating long haired Mae's Closet set in the same pose so that all of the clothes can be interchanged. Until that happy day, I decided to borrow Mermaid Mae's head to get the look I wanted.
The papers are all scraps from my stash because as much as I enjoy digging in to new paper pads, the scraps are kinda out of control at the moment. I really should do a purge but when I find myself with some free time I'd much rather be creating than cleaning. I guess I just have to hope that I get productive enough again to make a dent at least. ;)

Oh, and did you see that All That Scraps is now carrying a few of the Some Odd Girl stamps? It's all fall and Christmas right now but I'm sure the selection will grow as ATS continues to add more stamping goodies after the big move of the store this past summer.

Alrighty, have a good one everybody!    
Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- My Mind's Eye (Christmas Kitsch)
stamps- Some Odd Girl (Kaylee's Closet, Winter Warmth, Under the Sea), Papertrey Ink (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown
Martha Stewart border punch
Kaiser Craft gems
Gold Smooch
Studio Calico wood veneer bird
Sharpie white marker
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, BV20, R00, R20, R35, R37, W0, W1, W3
hair- E33, E35, E39, E59
eyes- B37, B39, BG000
clothes- YG01, YG03, YG95, G000, G00, G02, BG32, C3, R35, R37, R59, W0, E40, E41, E53, E55, E57, BG75, BG78, B99

19 comments:

Cindy H. said...

Just adorable!

Mette said...

As always stunning card Amy and I love your alterations.

So happy for you that you finally have your mum back home - she'll get lots better in no time now. And so nice to be able to visit you on a daily basis again.

Huge hugs to you and your mum, Mette

Larisa said...

it is very beautiful!!!!

Tress said...

Love the head switch! Mermaid Mae's hair looks like the winter breeze is swirling it!

Heidi Brawley said...

OMG this is GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Love it ALL!!!!! I am late visiting this AM since I turned my alarm clock off and went back to sleep for a little over 30 minutes. Ugh not a good start to my morning!!!! So are you looking forward to Glee tonight??? we are!
Have an AWESOME day!!!
hugs,Heidi

Marianne said...

Love your altered Kaylee/Mae and how you've coloured her. Also love the colours. I haven't had a lot of time for crafting recently and I need a clear head to enjoy crafting (or maybe a clean and new crafting space LOL), so I find myself reading my digital copy of the Hunger Games on my new e-reader. Love them both LOL.

Shazza said...

gorgeous card x

SabLank said...

very beautiful

Leanne said...

You are a genius!! I love the alteration and this beautiful card with all the pretty scraps of paper. I also love hearing that ATS is now carrying SOG.
TFS!!
;)
Have a lovely day!!

Rhonda Miller said...

What a cute card.

Loz said...

gorgeous Amy! I love all the scraps - my drawer is out of control also... have made a pact with myself not to buy anymore - wonder how long it will be before I go behind my own back and get some newbie lol!

Nikki said...

So pretty and what a great use of scraps :)

Julie D. Richards said...

What a great way to personalize the image.

Mimi said...

oh she's so cute! and the paper scraps are the best! have a wonderful day! ;D

Jacilynn said...

oh so pretty! love the teal!
x

Kimberli Sarsfield said...

Amy, I have you to thank (or blame:) for introducing me to SOG's when you did Winter Mae, Gifty Gwen and Tree tRimming KAylee! Now I am in love with these girls and I think your a genius taking Mae's head and popping it onto Kaylee's body! Love that. I'm crossing my fingers too for a Mae version. Beautiful card!

copilarim said...

I love the colours you've used for the stamp:D!!

AtStudioD said...

WOW!! Her hair and face look so GLAM!! I love how you color. The card is super cute.

x0, D

RiNNE said...

Stunning...perfect Winter-y card. I especially love the bird!