I've never used Cuddly Buddly Stamps, but I won this stamp from a contest on True's blog. You just absolutely have to check out her gallery: True-2-You and blog. Trust me, you will not be disappointed - her cards are so finely and beautifully made both outside and inside and her stitching is out of this world!
Well, True, I finally got the courage to tackle this stamp. Coloring is not my strongest suit and it took several times until I got it where I wanted it. The ladybugs are actually more red IRL, but the camera caught the glitter at a weird angle, so it looks kind of funky! Anyway, I must say I truly did enjoy making this card and thanks for the blog candy True.
Oh, I must also mention that I used that beautiful green crocheted circle and brad on the flower that I received as a RAK from Peggy-Sue. I layered it on top of a prima flower and encircled it with little pink rhinestones. I couldn't use that crocheted circle for the flower soon enough. I fell in love with it when I saw the neat brads Peggy-Sue sent me. Thanks so much!!!
I ran the image through the swiss dots CB EF for textured, added a little dazzling diamonds, ribbon, sentiment, decorative border and this is what I came up with. Compared to what I've seen True do with hers, it pales in comparison, but I tried my best!!
Thanks for taking the time to look and listen. If you have a quick moment, let me know what you think!
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A Truely darling image and BEAUTIFULLY colored! Lucky you to win this! I should get you to pick out my lotto tickets!I love the swiss dots and the soft colors you used and fabulous use of that flower my friend! Stay healthy so we can see more cards!
Hugs!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75080
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @ 5:47 PM
Aaawwwwwww...this is the sweetest, Pam. Congrats on winning that stamp and I love what you did with it. Beautiful crocheted flower.
You have so many wonderful friends supplying you that you really won't ever need to shop again. Lucky you!! Oh wait, that wouldn't be any fun. We have to shop, don't we???? These colors are perfect and I just love your card.
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Registered: June 20, 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2886
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @ 6:40 PM
FANTASTIC Pam!
That crochet piece is BEAUTIFUL - wow! How fun to have won some stuff and to use some of what you won on this card. I think you did a great job with coloring. I love the Nesties layered - and really like the ribbon treatment in the corners. That scallop/lacy border is gorgeous! I'll have to add that to my MS punch wish list
Thanks for all your kind comments - I have one more Christmas card to upload shortly - then I need to switch to non-Christmas for a change of pace! ;) he he
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Registered: March 30, 2007 Location: Vail,AZ Posts: 2046
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @ 7:16 PM
Girl, what you mean, coloring is not your strongest suit? Your coloring looks good to me. Love this cute little card. Never thought of makinga flower like this. Hmmm, maybe I need to get my crochet thread out, hmmmm, let me see if I can come up with one like this, so I can make a pretty card like you. Hugs, Sabrina
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Registered: December 7, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 2245
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @ 7:32 PM
Pam,
You did the stamp proud girl! Your coloring is awesome. The sweet comments about me made me blush! ;)
Your cards are always very pretty but I do think this one is special! Glad you like your stamp!
Hugs,
True
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @ 8:21 PM
Oh such a wonderfully special card, Ms pammy! So delicate and so beautifully colored too. I love how you added so perfectly a part of Peggy-Sue's RAK. Talk about sweet! This is so sweet and crafted to perfection! I can see you're on the mend with a card like this. But, I do need to tell you that it's only because you have the life of leisure over there that you find the time to create such masterpieces. And here all this time, I believed you when you told me story after story about how difficult it is to have Mr Pammy at sea. I need mr Pammy's email address to let him know what exactly is going on over there while he's away planning nuclear attacks on unsuspecting little old ladies. Of course, that's not me I write about: it's all the other old ladies that I have a deep concern for. Ms pammy, you do create such wonderful cards, but honestly, I have to rethink my previous thoughts about you. No more poor me stories from you I do not want to hear. I'm all done believing in those tales of yours. I'm on to you now. WYB IYKWIM
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 2:00 AM
Adorable baby card Pam - I remember when you won this stamp - way to go!! I love every element you have used, the embossing looks great - I L-U-V the layering of the Nesties...that crotcheted Flower is fabulous and I love the bling around ir - your DP and colouring are perfect - what more can I say - except - you ROCK!!! Love this Pam - thanks for sharing!! {{{hugs}}}
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 2:16 AM
Ohh that's so cute!! I had to close my lips and say ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh cute to myself when I looked at this wonderful card!! Well, if colouring is not your strong suit............. well, I'd better tell Anne Ryan!!!!;) Actually, what I meant to say, was that I sure could not tell that colouring was not your strong suit!! Your card looks just great!! That crocheted flowerette is so darling Pam!! Love it!!!
Registered: October 6, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 17001
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 6:02 AM
Pam now this is one sweet baby card, someone will be soooo lucky to get this one!! I LOVE your crocheted flower, colors, and look at all those deets girl this is fabulous!
Registered: June 30, 2006 Location: Milwaukie, OR Posts: 16258
Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 8:13 AM
I can't believe that coloring isn't your strong suit, Pam. This card is so darn sweet! I, too, love that crocheted flower and your wonderful layers. Another beauty!
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