Monday, April 23, 2012

Hello There!

Finally, a new card to share!!  I've been so busy making gifts for weddings I'm attending next month, that I've not had an opportunity to make any cards.  I took a break and created this one to share with you today.  :)


This gorgeous digi image is from A Day For Daisies, and is called "Pearls in my hair."  This image is so classy and pretty, and I really enjoyed coloring her.


Card inside:

Card Ingredients:


Card size: 6" x 6 "


Paper:  My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Two, Blush, a 6" x 6" paper pack.  


Sentiment:  by me!


Copic Markers used:


Skin:  E000, E00, E21, R20
Hair:  E35, E42, E55
Dress:  RV11, RV32, RV34
Birds:  BG11, B13
Background:  BG000, BG10, BG11, E40, E50


Embellishments:  Kaiser Rose half pearls, Recollections Rose half pear flourish, seam binding that I dyed with Copic Marker R34, bird cage used on the inside of my card was cut from the same patterned paper pad I used to make my card.


Punch:  Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace.


Tools used:  Sewing machine.


Other:  EK Success 3-D dimensional dots.

Thank you for taking time from your busy day
to stop by to take a look at my card.

I pray your day will be blessed!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱

Monday, April 9, 2012

Just thinking about you...

Hello, how is your day going?  I sure hope it has been a good one!

Here's my latest card share.
I've used one of Krista Smith's Saturated Canary digi images.
She's called "Priscilla Pie," awwwwww, cute name, huh?
I think it matches her "cuteness."

~side view~

This sweet image was lots of fun to color
because of all the folds and layers in her dress.
I also love the hair on Krista's images!!

~inside~


Card ingredients:

Card size:  6: x 6"

Paper used:  Bo Bunny Gabriella Collection.

Sentiment:  I made on my computer.

Colored with Copic Markers:

Skin and cheeks:  E000, E00, E21, R20, R30

Eyes, dress, tights, shoes, jewelry, flower in hair:  R20, R21, R22, BG10, BG11, BG13, W00, W1

Background and blending:  W00, W1, 0, R20, R21, R22, BG10, BG11, BG13

Embellishments:  Kaiser Chocolate half pearls, Gypsy Chick Butterfly Garden Butterfly Pop up, Recollections half pearl flourish for Butterfly trail, Offray Ribbon, and lace from stash.

Tools uses:  Silhouette Cameo for the oval I used for my image and the background loopy shape, Sewing Machine, and Big Shot.

Die used:  My Favorite Things Die-namics Flower Trio.

Punch used:  EK Success Rock Fern.

Other: Martha Stewart Glitter Markers to snazz up the flowers, Gelly Roll Glaze to glitz her jewelry and hair pearls, Zip dry glue and EK 3-D dimensional dots.

Thank you for dropping by my blog today,
I hope you enjoyed your visit.
Please stop by again!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Hoppin' by to say...

Happy Easter!!!


I had an opportunity to take a class last Saturday
and had a blast making this card, thanks to the teacher,
Tammie, and the other gals who attended.

As one who 
rarely uses stamps,
this was both a challenge AND a learning experience!
First of all, I rarely color animals, so that was new,
then toss in using stamps and I felt a bit awkward, but
I had fun and it all turned out fine. LOL

This adorable stamp image is from a set called "Peanut Bunny"
and is a Crafty Clear Stamp from Our Craft Lounge.
You can find it at Memories of Time.
(Please tell Michelle that Marilou sent you!)

Here's the inside:

Here's a side view:


The last photo is, hopefully, close enough that you can see
all the extra embellishing I did when making my card.


See the white sparkly fluff on Peanut Bunny's ears and tail?

See her finger and toenails?  Cute, huh?

Ok, now for all the little details:

Card ingredients:

Card size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Paper used:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Black Monochromatic; Bella Blvd Spring Flings and Easter Things collection Mom's Bouquet and Sunny Sunday.

Colored with Copic Markers:  
Elephant:  N3, N2, N1, R30
Inside Image:  R30, 0, E25, E23, E21, C1, CO, RV13, RV11, RV10, YG93, YG91

Ink for sponging and dying ribbon:  Momento Tuxedo Black and Rose Bud.

Ribbon used:  Hug Snug seam binding (which I dyed with the Momento Rose Bud).

Embellishments:  Pebbles Pearl pins and assorted beads, Fluff on Elephant ears and tail:  Our Craft Lounge Sugar Sparkly Stuff.

Tools, dies, etc., used:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Nested Egg, Quickie Glue pen, Sakura Clear Glaze Pen, sponge, mini mister (water), heat tool, EK Success border punch, Micro Glue Dots, dimensionals, and a new masking product (missed the name).

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been up to!

May your Easter be Blessed!!
Remember:  Jesus is ALIVE!!!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱