well, I think you've cooked us up a fine challenge, NCSUfriend! I loved this little fairy girl in the emerald gown (Clip Art from Instant Memories Birthdays} I stickled the sequins on her dress with 'Lace' and dotted the black dots with American Arts scrapbooking pen. The wings are cut and raised...I used glitter pens for the copper and yellow accents.
My card base is an old Scenic Route double sided DP called green script. I chose a kickstand fold. The wonderful acetate frame is a Tim Holtz stamp that I inked with Stazon Olive Green. The Happy Birthday is direct to paper with Nick Bantock's Van Dyke Brown dye ink. I added a bit of chenille pon-pons to the top and I am good to go!
This card also fits the TSC for 02/20...casing Darla Ryan. I had such fun in her lighthearted galley. In the end, I chose this one to case because of the colors and the clip art aspect!
Oh and one other thing, Happy Birthday, Darla...how your day is full of wonderful treats!
Thanks for looking and all you girls have a great weekend!!! Please come visit me
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Fri, Feb 20, 2009 @ 2:27 PM
Oh Susan.... this has to be the cutest little image! Love it and love your coloring... you definitely got the green!!! Totally fun card!
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Fri, Feb 20, 2009 @ 2:38 PM
Weeel By Gosh and Begorahm what ave we here?? But a wee lass and a darlin she is at that! Wearing O the Green no less! Tiz a fine card indeed. Beautiful case!
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Fri, Feb 20, 2009 @ 3:14 PM
Now you know we've been good buddies since whenever and I genuinely love your style, but there is something I must say....The irish never wear green and orange together. It's definitely a huge no no no no! I'll let it slip this time, but when this time comes around next year, I'm be hopeful you've listened to my words of wisdom or whatever. Wonderfully sweet card. I'm sure Darla will be filled with joy over this one.
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OMGosh, Susan, this is gorgeous!!! I love that clip art image, I have to try and find it!!! LOVE those greens, too, it's my favorite color. Thanks for the beautiful case, and the birthday wishes!!!!!
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Fri, Feb 20, 2009 @ 6:42 PM
Oh, this is FABULOUS!!!!!! I love your wonderful card!!!!
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Fri, Feb 20, 2009 @ 9:37 PM
Aww Susan - I am 'green' with envy!!! LOL!!! Love this little fairy...so cute! The pompoms are a great addition giving great texture and dimension...fabulous case of Darla's card!! Thanks for sharing!
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