First, since I am terrible at linking to things, here is Polly's terrific card that I used for inspiration.. MMTPT351 Feeding The Geese by peeps321 at Splitcoaststampers
As soon as I saw that the FS was Polly, I just had to make a card. Since Dolly the insomniac dog did not get the memo that it was mother's day and she needed to behave, I had plenty of time at 2am to make this card. Polly is not only such a creative artist, she is just the sweetest person. Polly cards always catch my eye due to the amazing images, great color combos and use of bling. I had colored this image and used it on a card last year, but I never liked the layout. Since I had the image stamped and the clouds stenciled, I colored it like the first one. Polly used red gingham on her card, but I only had red dot paper, and a trip to Michales at 2am was out of the question. Her unique lady was feeding the ducks, and my little lady is playing with chicks. I love the idea of using a tag for the sentiment, but I switched the position due to lack of room. I am so glad to see that you, my friend, are the featured stamper...
you go girl!
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2015 GMT Views: 1863
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131598
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 8:23 AM
I love that image, so sweet. The red dot paper makes a great country feeling background for her, I love her matching shirt and fabric tied round her hat. There's got to be a proper term for that, but I don't know what it is!
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55666
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 8:42 AM
I can't believe you were stamping at 2 am!! I hope you find some time to catch up on your sleep. Your card is darling!! I love the distressed edges. You are right, Polly is all of those things you mentioned. She deserves to be honored by everyone. I'm glad you got to play. Happy Mother's Day to you also Francie. :>)
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50494
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 9:39 AM
A 2am trip to Michaels??..hey why not..if they were open I'd be there (ok my usual wake up and can't get back to sleep time is 4am). This is so sweet Francie! Your coloring and shading is nothing short of A-MAZ-ING! I love the dot bg and your cute little checked tag. I am so honored to be FS..I feel like I've won the lottery...and my prize is measured in all the wonderful friends I've made
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 11:12 AM
Oh, Francie, this is absolutely darling and beautifully colored! Just love the polka dots. And I too got a chuckle out of a 2 a.m. visit to Michaels! Hugs, sweet friend! A lovely CASE of Polly's card!
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 1:29 PM
Oh, Francie - this is so adorable, and a terrific CASE of Polly's card. Your coloring of that sweet image is gorgeous! I love the polka dots and darling tag!
PS - I hope you at least got a nap!
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Registered: April 4, 2008 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona originally from New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 18436
Sun, May 10, 2015 @ 2:07 PM
Francie the colouring of this very cute image is simply stunning....love the dotted paper and the placement of the sentiment... what a great case... love this beauty....