Sunday, May 16, 2010

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #59 - It's Love a Tree Day...



Hello again! Here I am with my second blog post this weekend. Whew! I've been one busy little beaver.

Today's post is for Stamptacular Sunday Challenge Blog. Did you know that today is "Love a Tree Day?" Apparently it's on the calendar, but not mine ;-) Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Meljen's Designs. They are offering four images of the winners choice. So you want to get busy and make a card or project with a tree on it somewhere. To honor the day, I used Magnolia images #476 Spring Tree and #362 Berry Tilda. Both available from Diana here at Magnolia-licious.

Here is my card...



My card recipe:

Card stock - Whisper White, Sage Shadow (SU)
DP - cratepaper Lillian Collection Home
Copics used -
Skin - E00, E000, E0000
Hair - E17, E18, E19, E13
Dress and Socks - E93, R22m C00, C01, C03
Flower - Y35, BG10, BG32
Tree - E25, E31, E35 Blossoms - R21
Shadow - N1, N3, N5
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls and Pearl Spray - stash
Ribbon - stash
Charm - Hobby Lobby
Butterflies - MS punch
Pretty In Pink Chalk (used on cheeks) - SU
Nestabilities Circle and Scalloped Circle dies

Here is a close up of how I colored Tilda...



I used the Out of the Box technique to cut out Tilda and the circle she is on. The layers were adhered with pop dots. All my panels are sewn on my machine and I added the half-back pearls to each corner. The bow was made on my Bow Easy and the darling charm attached using "O" rings.

On the inside I colored another image of Tilda and repeated the circle theme. I love the flowers and pearls and the butterflies. This has become my "signature" and when I don't use the flowers, I hear about it! LOL



Here's a close-up of Tilda on the inside...



Thank you for visiting my blog today. I really hope you'll make a card this week for Love A Tree Day and enter in the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge.

23 comments:

  1. Your card is gorgeous and it's colored beautifully. Love it!

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  2. what a beautiful card. I love all your cards was showing some to my husband earlier and he was very impressed.
    I am selling some stamps on my blog if you are interested?

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  3. Beautiful card, Barb. You colored this cutie perfectly and the embellishments are very stylish.
    Fabulous job!

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  4. Barb,
    Glorious card!
    I love the circles and the inside is as beautiful as the outside :)

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  5. Barb, this card is so beautiful. Tilda looks like she's sitting by an open window with a tree just outside. And, you colored her twice. On the inside of the card it's like you're looking at her now from outside the window. How sweet!

    Angie

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  6. Love this layout and your color combo Barb! Flowers are beautiful on this card, but loved your last one too! You do fantastic work!!!

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  7. This is so cute! Lovely card! ~Tori

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  8. Oh Barb, she is just gorgeous, I love how it looks like she is right outside with the tree. Your coloring is fabulous.

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  9. Your cards is sweet, beautiful coloring! love the DP and the flower cluster!
    Hugs,
    Silvie from France

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  10. Barb,
    Your work is just beautiful as usual. You don't disappoint!

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  11. Barb!!! There´s no words at all!!! Absolutely great job!!! as always!!!
    Have a great sunday!
    Hugs
    Regina

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  12. Wonderful card!! Love the bird house paper and the charm that goes with it. Tilda and your tree are beautiful as always. Love your circle theme and all your wonderful flowers :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  13. Oh Barb, this is so adorable.. love the paper so much.. the tree is great and your layout is wonderful all your embellishments are outstanding.. you did a gorgeous job on this card...
    Hugs, Jean

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  14. Barb, this is a gorgeous tree card. Love the detail.
    Hugs xx
    Carolyn

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  15. Beautiful card, very cute
    Hugs, Line

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  16. Beautifully coloured Barb and a lovely card. hugs Shelley

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  17. Cute card Barb. I love the Tilda sitting on the side of the circle like that!

    Tracy V

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  18. i love the inside of your card just as much as the outside. too cute!

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  19. Beautiful! I love the swet colors and patterned paper and your coloring is gorgeous!
    Hugs, Christine

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  20. Pretty card. Love how Tilda is sitting under the tree.

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  21. Just beautiful Barb! Love how you did the inside of your card, it's just as beautiful as the outside!

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Hugs....Barb