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 ✿⊹⊱╮

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 ✿⊹⊱╮

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 ✿⊹⊱╮

Safari 3D Easel Card

I'm excited to share something different with you today.

It's a 3D Easel Birthday card!

This is the face of the card.  I made mine 7" wide and 5.25" tall.

This adorable, quick, and easy to make "printable" card
comes from the design work of Barbara Clooney.
Graphics © Kristi Dailey

Barbara, who lives in Wales, UK, has been a Professional Designer
since 2002, and has a "store" at Aimee Asher.

Aimee Asher is a Printable and Digital Crafting Mall,
where you can find wonderful things to create
from 41 gifted artists and designers.

Please go check it out!  The links are there for you to click on!

I really enjoy making this type of card,
especially when I need something different and in a hurry!
Barbara supplies all the instructions needed to make it a fun experience for you.

Here is a side view showing you all the detail in the layering.

I hope you can see the glitter I added around the tree leaves and the boy's hat.
I used a Martha Stewart glitter pen
to give the headlights some pzazz, then used Glossy Accents
to give dimension and gloss.  I, also,
added black half pearls, here and there,
and an orange bird to one of the trees.

What little one wouldn't love this very colorful and FUN card?
I have several grandsons, so this will, no doubt, go to one or more of them this year!

When one opens the card, this is what you will see!

It's a wonderful safari card, that is easily embellished as you wish.

It even comes with a designed envelope (this is the front).

I chose to print mine from 110 lb card stock (same as the card).

Here's the back of the envelope and the front of the card.

Isn't it sweet??

Thank you for coming by to see what I've made.

I pray your day will be Blessed beyond your imagination!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Have a wonderful day!!

Is it Spring yet??  I know I'm ready for it, but

living on the Oregon coast means that

winter is just getting started for us.  Boo!!

I decided to make a card that spoke of Spring

hoping that would chase away the winter gloom.  I hope

it does the same for you!!  :)

This sweet image is one of Sylvia Zet's Wee Stamps,

a digital image called "Spring Bringer."

Here's a side view

...and a peak at the inside

Card ingredients:

Card size:  6" x 6"

Colored with Copic Markers

Sentiment from Paulette @ Create with TLC

Patterned papers:

KC&Company Susan Winget double-sided glittered botanicals

Embellishments:

Hero Arts Summer Art Flowers

Kaiser "Lush" half pearls  

Offray 1/4" ribbon

Lavender floral brads from stash

Stickles in Lavender, Diamond, Cotton Candy, and Baby Blue
"Studio g" green glitter glue

Die cuts used:

Spellbinder's Petite Ovals and Petite Scalloped - Large

Punch used:

Fiskars "Elegant Fountain" edge punch

Tools:

My sewing machine, Silhouette Cameo, and Big Shot

Other:

Martha Stewart Glitter Markers

Thank you for dropping by my blog

to see what I've been up to.

Have a wonderful day!!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮ 

When in doubt ...dance!

 Here's my latest card,

made with a digital stamp called "Zorana, A Dancing Gypsy"
from Krista Smith at Saturated Canary.

I like her long hair and the little bells hanging at her hemline,
but really like everything about this image, and I had
lots of fun coloring her and putting this card together.

Here's a peek-a-boo at the inside.

This photo shows the entire inside area.

Card Ingredients:

Card size:  6" x 6"

Colored with Copic Markers

Sentiment:  Pauline at "Create with TLC"

Patterned Papers:  Pink Paislee Butterfly Collection 6" x 6" pad

Embellishments: Pink Paislee's Butterfly Collection

clear pop-up butterflies,

 Kaiser half pearls (colored to match with my Copics),

Kaiser rhinestones, JoAnn's 7/8" gold colored organdy ribbon,
and Recollections flourish of white half pearls

(colored to match with my Copics).

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

Punch used:  Fiskars Apron Lace.

Tools:  Big Shot

Other:  Martha Stewart Glitter Markers
(to glitz up the bells at her hemline),

Glossy Accents

(to give dimension to the bells and the heart on her skirt).

I'm so pleased that you stopped by today

to take a look at what I've been up to.  I hope you

will stop by again!!

I hope that your day is BLESSED beyond your expectations!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Wishing YOU everything wonderful!!

Sharing another card made with a darling Sugar Nellie's

digital stamp from Funky Kits, called "Connie."

I've shared this image previously, but who can resist

coloring her again?  I couldn't so here is my card made with ivory and pinks. :-)

Card Ingredients:

Size:  6" x 6"

Patterned Papers:  My Mind's Eye "Blush" 6" x "6 Pad


Sentiment from Create with TLC

Copic Markers used to color the image

Embellishments:  Prima flowers colored with my Copic Marker,

 7/8" wide Ribbon Trends ivory colored organdy ribbon, 

vintage lace from my stash,

half pearls colored with my Copic Marker,

2 - 2" decorator push pins I made using pink, pearl, and clear glass beads
Cotton Candy Stickles

Die used:  My Favorite Dies Die-namics called "Fancy Flourish."

Punch used:  Tonic Studios 2 in 1 punch called "Royal Fleur 2"

Tools:  Big Shot

I'm so blessed that you dropped by to take a look.

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮