FRIENDSHIP...Challenge SC272 at SCS

Another terrific sketch from Roxie, thanks a bunch.

For this sketch I used some beautiful BG/Ambrosia paper with Summer Sun matting. I'm truly sad as this is my last piece of SS.

The oval sentiment is from Fiskars and was inked in More Mustard and Blk. I used a plain and scalloped Nestabilities for matting this sentiment.

I also chose to flip the sketch so that I could use the CB folder Friends Forever on my Very Vanilla panel. For the vertical panel I also added some pretty black lace.

The sentiment tag is popped up and I punched some butterflies "added pearls" for some extra pop.
 
I hope you like this one...
 
Hugs always, Nicole

Splitcoast Stampers FS159_Jovialjudi/Judi Rose

This is the card I chose to case.

Judi's card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1615225?&cat=500&ppuser=105943

Things I changed:

color of cs

image

sentiment

inside design

I used a stamp from B Line Design stamped in India Ink black.

Kept the same embossing folder/Manhattan Flower by SU.

The cs is Very Vanilla and Basic Black.

the sentiment is SU/Whimsical Words.

The inside is done in Basic Black with a layer of Very Vanilla with a punched edging.

I added little black pearls for the jewellery and popped the top of the scarf and flowers.



Judi, I hope you like it.
 
Hugs always, Nicole

CAS54 Challenge Spring is in the Air

For this card I used a new stamp set from SU/Garden from the Heart. I love it....

I stamped the hat on WW with Palette Noir black and colored with Copics and then cut the image out.

The dp is by SU/Tea Party. I also used Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla and WW.

For the matting on the main panel I used rectangular Nesties in plain and scalloped.

I popped the hat onto the Very Vanilla panel.

The sketch is from SC266.

I hope it makes you think of Spring which I hope comes real soon.

Hugs always, Nicole

HAPPYNESS 101 AWARD

My friend Vicky Gould honored me with this amazing blog award. I was speechless when I saw that she had chosen me for this as I've not been blogging much these days. Vicky, I thank you with all my heart.

Now I have to tell everyone ten things about myself, not going to be easy....LOL

1.In my opinion I have the very best of husbands and best friend all rolled into one.
2. We have a blended family of 5 children....2 mine and 3 his, 8 Grandchildren ranging in ages from 7 to 26 and one Great-granddaughter that I've not had the priveledge of meeting yet.
3. I love to travel and do so as often as money allows.
4. My favorite place to go is Florida, I love everything about it.
5. I've visited every Province in Canada which I think is quite an accomplishment.
6. I have 2 fur-babies "Papillons" named LilBit and Dora and they are my constant shadow and keep me from ever feeling sorry for myself.
7. I love, love, love to read. My favorite books to read are fantasy, anything to do with wizards, fairies, dragons, vampires, lycanthropes.....well you get the gist of it I'm sure.
8. I'm retired and love it, I can't wait till Chuck retires and we can be together all the time. I think that I'm the only person who wants their husbands around 24/7. LOL
9. I'm an only child and always wished for a sister to grow up with.
10. I have a few hobbies...stamping "number 1 right now", painting, quilting, photography and decorating.

I can't believe I actually thought of 10 things, not too exciting but I LOVE my life.....

I think that if I had not found SCS when I did that my life might have been different. You have made that much difference. I so enjoy all of my SCS friends and cherish each and everyone of you.
You Vicky are a very special friend and I thank you again for this award.

Now I have to present this terrific award to 4 people - Here are my choices:
HamiltonGal/Laurie Tirone
JoJot/Joanne Grezlak
Anne Ryan
Cheryl L Rowley

Hugs always, Nicole

SC265 challenge at SCS_Get Well Soon!

This is my card for the SC265 challenge at SCS.
For this card I chose to use a digital image from http://digitalpenciltoo.com/index.php/Stamp-Categories.html
and the papers are from http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront
I colored the image with Copic markers. I cut and popped the tissue box and some loose tissues.
The paper is by Basic Grey/Wisteria. I love their dp's.
I added a ribbon "in real life it is the same color as the robe", I'm a little upset that it looks blue and a pearl on the sentiment tab "computer generated".
I hope you like this little guy because I think he looks like he needs lots of Get Well wishes. LOL

Hugs always, Nicole

Stampin'B's Challenge #41_Winter Theme_Fun in the Snow

Hi! all.

I am your hostess (Nicole/ButterflyEars) for this week's Stampin'B's Challenge #41. Your challenge is to make a card with a Winter theme.

My card is all about having fun in the snow.

This image is by Mo's Digital Pencil: http://digitalpenciltoo.com/index.php/Stamp-Categories.html

I used color pencils and gamsol to color.
To matte my image I used Nestie squares to mount my image, some punched snowflakes with gems, a cute charm and grosgrain ribbon as embellishments.

You can find the papers, ribbon and charms for this card at Mark's Finest Papers : http://www.marksfinestpapers.com/servlet/StoreFront

I hope you will come and play along and don't forget to use the key word StampinB so we can all see your wonderful cards.

Hugs always, Nicole

Stampin'B's Challenge #35

I am today's hostess for this Stampin'B's challenge, I would like everyone to make an acetate card.


I do hope that you will play along with us and don't forget to use the keyword StampinB so that your beautiful work can be seen by everyone. Please do visit and comment on my team mates beautiful cards. You can find their blogs here:

Nancyruth- http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com

Lois- http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com

Nicky- www.nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com

Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com

Faith- http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.blogspot.com

You can also visit our blog at: www.stampinbsdesignteam.blogspot.com

All of the papers and ribbon used on this card can be found at:

Mark’s Finest Papers- http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com



The stamp of the Santa face used on my card was borrowed from my friend Sharon. I love this image I think the face is beautiful. I colored just the face with Copic markers, the frame of the glasses was done with a gel pen and I used some crystal effect on the glass parts.

The acetate is cut to make a 51/4" X 51/4" card.

I used my CB and diecuts in 2 different sizes for the frame.I mounted the Santa image on the front of the card and the red matt is mounted right behind it on the inside. I did the same thing for the sentiment panel on the inside so that you cannot see any of the double sided tape that I used.

I used a sticker sentiment on the bottom, the snowflakes are from a MS punch and the glittery red centres are also stickers. To finish I added the beautiful red ribbon. Be sure to check out Mark’s Finest Papers- http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com you can find some great stamping supplies and stamps on this terrific new site.



Hugs always, Nicole