Friday, December 30, 2011

Dark but cute...

TGIF!

This will be a short and sweet post... today is my last working day of 2011 and so far I'm running a bit behind. Perhaps I should make a resolution about better time management in 2012, LOL! ;)

Something about this card turned out kinda dark but I'm still diggin' it. I used one of the Pergamano flower girls and just trimmed her out from her surrounding flowers so that she could sit on the ribbon. She looks a little lonely so I'm thinking this could work as a sympathy or "cheer up" kind of card. I was even feeling all crafty like by making some coordinating rolled roses out of the reverse side of the black text paper.

Alrighty, well I suppose I should go do the hair and make-up thing. Have a great weekend everybody!

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill, We R Memory keepers stitched and Copic X-Press It
paper- Creative Imaginations (text), October Afternoon (stripe), My Mind's Eye (polka dot)
stamps- Pergamano (Flower Girls set), Papertrey Ink (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox dark brown
My Favorite Things rolled rose dies
Martha Stewart leaf punch and 3-in-1 butterfly punch
Kaiser Craft gems
ribbon
Sakura stardust glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
hair- N4, N6, N8, N10
clothes- E81, W00, BG49, R05, E07

29 comments:

Heidi Brawley said...

AWE!!! This is soooo ADORABLE!!! Love the paper flowers you made! Totally Awesome! love the colors too! Have a very Happy New Year!!!!!
Hugs, Heidi

Zarah said...

It is just amazing! I love her look and how you paired the papers with those flowers. You rock!

Have a great NYE! :D

Annette Allen said...

this is just so adorable...it has to be one of my favorites...love it..

gobeagirl said...

Good morning Amy. I love this card. She does look like she is in deep thought, but for some reason your papers and your coloring along with you flowers all just work to make your card look fantastic. Seriously this is just beautiful. I hope that you have a wonderful Friday and a very Happy New Year. Hugs

RiNNE said...

Just when I think it can't get any better than this in your blog, you come up with this color combo!!!! Wowowowowoww!! Love everything about it! From the stamp to the coloring to your funtabulous roses!! I did a double take when you said you made them!! Pure genius, Amy! Liking how it's kinda subdued too!

RiNNE said...

Just in case I don't get to comment tomOrrow: happy new Year!!!!!!! Hugs!

Cindy H. said...

Awwww, so cute!!

Maria Therese said...

Love love love love this card ♥ Gorgeous coloring and beautiful colors and embellish ♥

yvon said...

Oh my, she's adorable. I'm in love with this card, it's gorgeous.
Have a Happy New Year.
Hugs, Yvon

Creations by Shirl said...

This is just a pretty color combo, and those rolled up roses are just adorable - I need to try this out too...
Have a very Happy New Year!!!

Shaela said...

I don't think it's really dark - but super cute anyway!! I'm digging that reversible text paper...

Kelly Schelske said...

It looks beautiful Amy! She is so sweet and I really like the color combo!

Mette said...

Gorgeous Amy. I love the look of this card - those colours work so well together.
Hope you enjoy your last day at work 2011 :).

Hugs, Mette

Unknown said...

I really love this card..the color combo..the image..everything! Beautiful job!=)

Juls said...

I just LOVE this, I love the scallop detail, the fabby polka dots and the roses are a fabulous finishing touch! Hugs Juls

~* steph :) *~ said...

what a sweet card, amy! love the little girl sitting on the ribbon surrounded by pretty blooms and the little butterflies in the corner. a perfect cheer up card. thanks for sharing! *hugs* and much aloha, steph :)

Rhonda Miller said...

This is so stunning. TFS.

Nancy Thomas said...

She's precious and so is this card. Lovin' the colors. Have a great few days off Amy!

Jacilynn said...

I love this card A LOT! the colors are gorgeous and your print flowers are soo very cute. I'm such a fan of Pergamano, I think I need this set!

Mimi said...

Amy, this is sooo cute!! Love the darling little girl and great mix of papers and colors! gorgeous rolled flowers too! Have a great day! ;D

Lusilla said...

I realy don't know what to write.This is very nice and orginal card.I love it.
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Lisa G. said...

I love it. So pretty and soft looking. The flowers rock!

Marianne said...

Oh Amy, I love everything about this card: the colour combo, layout, flowers. Always wonder, though, how those flowers will cope in the envelope, lol.
I know what you mean about time management. I could do with a lot of improvement in that area. As a freelance translator sitting at my computer all day, I find it quite a challenge to separate work and pleasure.
Have a great weekend!

Andrea said...

Awww! what a gorgeous card. She does look a little sad there, but I love the whole look you've created. Your paper roses look stunning.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
Love, Andrea xx

Sharon said...

This card is gorgeous. Great job!

Shelby Goolsby said...

What a sweet card this is!! I love the mix of papers and such a great idea cutting the image out to give it totally different feel. Have a Happy New Year.

Marzenciuk said...

Absolutelly Cute Card :) Happy New Year!

Country Mouse said...

Beautiful!!!

Zima said...

Oooh what a cute stamp and card! Love the colours!