Monday, July 26, 2010

Lili Of The Valley #58 - A Sketch By Bev

Over at Lili Of The Valley this week, Challenge #58 is a sketch by Bev. Here is Bev's fabulous sketch.
I just couldn't wait to color up the most beautiful stamp I've seen in a long time. I colored up my little darling called "Christmas Candle". I'm so glad that I jumped on these images immediately because this one and many others are completely sold out. But don't fret, more stock is coming in. I colored my baby girl with my copics and added liquid glass on the fur around her face and the pom poms on her scarf. I added glitter to the top of the liquid glass and let it dry. What a great affect you can achieve. I added Martha Stewart snow to the ground to really give it some dimension. I mounted my image on white glitter paper. I created my snowflakes with a combination of Nestibilities snowflake dies and my Martha Stewart die. I added a Doodle Bug Glitter brad in the middle. My bow was created out of some sheer ribbon that I picked up somewhere and in the middle I punched out 2 greeneries with my Martha Stewart punch. I added flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, and added clear glitter stickles to the petals on the flowers. The 3 red baubbles are from Stamping Bella.

My papers were from an amazing paper pack I bought from S.E.I. at Michaels called Winter's Song. I can't wait to get more cards done with some of the other designs papers in the pack.

Well off for a swim, it's getting hot here and the hot flashes don't add much to that. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Hugs xx
Carolyn

11 comments:

Unknown said...

O wow this is yes one of the most beautiful stamps I've seen... she is just adorable and your card is WOW!!! Love all the details you mentioned about your card.. that liquid glass on the fur and the MS snow on the ground is awesome ... and you mentioned Michael's awwww can't wait to visit this shop next month!!! I'm taking an empty big hand luggage with me and hoping to come back with it full he he ... OH is not going to like it :)

Debbie said...

Oh Carolyn, This image is so gorgeous. I am really picky about Christmas images, don't know why, but I am really hard to please. This is just a delight, love the long scalf, your colouring and snowflkes are lovley. Debbiexx

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Carolyn,
This has to be one of my most favourite cards you have made. It is gorgeous. The image is beautiful and the layout and embellishment are fantastic. I really love this card.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Danielle Champagne said...

Hello Carolyn, your card is so sweet, the image is adorable. I discovered those stamps just lately, here in Montreal, I have not found them... I love your bow with flowers and your snow flakes. The glitter on the pompom and the fur of the hood is sooo cute. Colors are very nice too, I am in love with those non traditional colors! Beautiful work.
Thanks for coming on my blog and leaving such nice words, I am happy you did, it brought me here.
Hugs.
Danielle. ( from Montreal.)

saril said...

This is so lovely card! Colours are fabolous and all decoration is so perfect!
Have great day!

jolanda said...

Thank you for your kind words on my blog ;-)
But your card is also very beautiful!! Together with the image you liked on my blog, I bought several others including this lovely image you used. She is really adorable!! And I really like the colors you used and the liquid glass (I don't know what that is to be honest LOL, but it looks beautiful)!!
have a nice day, jolanda

Karen Wilson said...

You're right, she is gorgeous! You did a fantastic job coloring her up and on great take on the sketch too. Love those flowers! Enjoy the pool! We're on holidays next week so I can use mine during the day. I even went out and bought a pool set at CDN Tire yesterday, has a tube, lounger, mattress and a hammock!!

dolcreations said...

I want this cutie so badly but she was all sold out...so nice to see you did get it in stock and was able to make such a beautiful card. I love that paper and the colours are so perfect..beautifully coloured Carolyn!

Danielle said...

Such a gorgeous card Carolyn! This LOTV image is such a cutie and you've coloured her beautifully! Love the snowflakes and the beautiful flower embellishment! Congrats on winning the CCT challenge - way to go girl!! :)
Hugs, Danielle

Dena said...

Perfect Christmas card! I love the pretty colors and your snowflakes are awesome!
Thanks for playing in the LOTV challenge this week!
Hugs, Dena

Elise said...

Oh my goodness! You've coloured this image BEAUTIFULLY! I love how you add the stickles and also the "snow" on the ground! And your bow is FANTABULOUS!!! What a LOVELY Christmas card! :) I love it!

Hugs,
Elise