Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The MUSIC of my HEART

Sometimes you just need to create something to lift your heart... 
I was feeling a bit blue yesterday... and just needed to keep busy... 
I created an art journal page, but feel that it is a bit too personal to share right now. 
I also created about 4 cards to cheer me up and I am going to share 2 of them for now ;) 

I caved and treated myself to this sweet girly stamp set, Lani from Taylored Expressions Moka Collection... and a new paper pad, Splash, by Echo Park! 
I know I said that I am working on my scraps, lol! but I have organized my scraps so well and only have a handful of scrap cardstock, I figured I better get a head start to replenishing my empty bin ;) hee hee 


It's not often that I color any of my images with blonde hair, but I just had to give it a try and I really do love how bright and warm this card turned out :) 
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For my next girl, I had to give her dark hair ;) 


Isn't it amazing how well these Recollection flowers match!?!? 
I looove how this one turned out too! SO different from the first because of the Kraft CS and darker colors! and I really enjoyed coloring in her skirt!!! Every girl needs a rainbow skirt, right?!?! lol! 

Oh, and if you take a closer look - you can see which DP can be pieced back together :)
SEE? I'm already using my scraps, hee hee!!! 
and I'm so happy with the way these pics turned out too! It seems that my new camera and I may just get along after all ;) 

I hope you likey these two as much as I do!

I'm also entering both of my cards into the following challenges:
- Crazy 4 Challenges #95: Summer Themed
- Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #118

Enjoy your 'humpy' day! xoxo 

Card Details: 
Stamp(s): Taylored Expressions - Moka Collection "Lani" Stamp Set 
Paper(s): Echo Park "Splash" DP, Taylored Expressions Kraft and Snow White CS 
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers 
Accessories: Taylored Expressions Medium Scallop Border Die, Recollections Flowers and White Pearls, Ribbon, Bo Bunny Pearls, Small Circle and Scallop Circle Nesties 

9 comments:

Unknown said...

Precious cards! Thanks for sharing :)

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Loveeeeeeee these! I love love love the scalloped circles and loveeeeeee the little beads...and I read SB's blog tonight...so I think I know why you are blue.... {{{hugs}}} :):):):):):):):):):):):)

Jessica Diedrich said...

I think these are amazing- so bright and cheery and love those flowers- they match perfectly, for sure! I love the addition of the little pearls too- these are so sweet!

Chris said...

go buy some stuff, help the economy.
totally adorable cards. thanks for playing with us at Cupcake Inspirations.

Chris said...

go buy some stuff, help the economy.
totally adorable cards. thanks for playing with us at Cupcake Inspirations.

Rene said...

Oh I LOOOOVE these! Your images are fantastic!
Thank you so much for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations this week!
Rene :D

Veronica Z said...

Your cards are fantastic! I love your main image, and your wonderful use of color and design. WOnderful! Thank you for playing along with CIC this week!

Cheryl said...

Love that orange/blue/yellow combo! I hope you are feeling happier. {{hugs}}

Ida said...

Congrats on making Top 5 for this weeks Cupcake Inspiration challenge. I can see why as these 2 cards are just as adorable as can be. Have a great week.

 
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