Christmas Peace

I purchase the limited edition snow globe image by Karen Lockhart (from Ellen Hutson's store) every year.  There is something so sweet and wonderful about these images.  The one for 2009 is darling!

I'm not necessarily a cat person and we don't have a pet.  My son has allergies, so we've always refrained.  However, our neighbor has a sweet little cat that has decided we're all part of his family too.  At first, we didn't know his name and just called him "orange kitty".  Later, we talked to his family and learned his name is Paprika and that he's a rescue pet.  He's such a tentative little guy - so it's amazing he's taken a shine to us at all.

But he loves us and we adore him.  Isn't he sweet?  He sits on my front porch sometimes and watches me work.

So, of course, I had to create an orange kitty in this snow globe!  He's Paprika!

Christmas Peace:

To get perfect placement of the circle in the middle of my patterned paper, I created an "X" by drawing lines from corner to corner. This centered the nestabilities circle die perfectly.  But, other than that, it's a simple design... all to feature a really fun image.
Thanks for stopping by today,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: 2009 snow globe Lockhart image from Ellen Hutson, LLC, Vintage Christmas Expressions (Mona Lisa Moments) by CHF


Paper: Neenah Solar White, Jolly by Golly by Cosmo Cricket


Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko


Accessories: copic markers, At you spicca glitter pens, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, precision scissors, sewing machine

Giving Thanks

It's that time of year in which we reflect and join family to give thanks for the year.  Hard to believe it's November, isn't it?  I created this card just for the joy of it and wanted to share with you.

I'm a frequent flyer at Ellen Hutson's store... you know what I'm talking about, right?  ;-)  Well, I saw this image and knew I'd make good use of it.

Give Thanks:

It's hard to tell from the image above, but I embossed an oval from the Nestabilities set first.  I stamped the image with Espresso ink and colors with Copics and Prismacolor pencils.  I highlighted the whole thing with the At You Spicca pens too.  It is so shimmery in real life.  Overall, it's a simple card, but I love that the Harvest Candle image speaks for itself.  No need for pomp and circumstance.

So, what are you thankful for?

I appreciate anyone that stops by to share my creative journey.  You are a blessing.

Thanks, as always, for stopping by!
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-"Give Thanks" from the All Things Fall set (The Rummage Bin) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Harvest Candle by Lockhart Stamp Company from www.ellenhutson.com

Ink:
-Espresso Adirondack dye ink by Ranger

Paper:
-Classic Crest Classic Cream cardstock by Neenah

Other:
-Copic markers
-Prismacolor pencils
-At You Spicca pens
-satin ribbon by Making Memories

Another Angel

This angel is really sweet. I had stamped two when I made my CPS card and thought I'd better put her to good use. With the same color pallette, I created this card:

The addition of the simple stamped gingham ribbon and the sentiment complete the card. I kept it simple.. the angel is just pretty on her own, don't you think?

Thanks for stopping by,

Lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Angel by Karen Lockhart from Ellen Hutson's store , CHF Ribbons, Short and Sweet by Stampin' Up!

Ink: Pitchblack by Adirondack, Sahara Sand, Old Olive

Paper: Certainly celery, Barely Banana, white cardstock, Basic Grey Fruitcake Snowed In designer paper

Embellishments: piercing tool and mat pack, green marker, Copic markers (Y000-Pale Lemon, Y11-pale Lemon, Y15-Cadmium Yellow, Y19-Napoli Yellow, G21-Lime Green, G28-Ocean Green, G40-Dim Green, R27-Cadmium Red), spica glitter pens.

Snow Globe Christmas

I had a previous card posted with the 2007 Lockhart Snow Globe and loved it so much, I went in search of other snow globe. I was lucky enough to find that Ellen had one from 2006. The images are SO sweet...

This is a quick card that I did, based on Basic Grey's Fruitcake Plaid designer series paper. Doesn't it remind you of a fuzzy scarf or coat? My grandpa loves flannel jackets and shirts in the winter. That's the fuzzy kind of hug I'm picturing here!

I colored my snow family with copics that matched the designer paper. Wrapped the image with twill tape and a bit of copper hardware complete the design. I'll add a sentiment later... I would really love to have a stamp that said - "from our family to yours". I may just print from the PC and add.

Thanks for looking,

Lisa

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Supplies:

Stamps: Snow Globe by Karen Lockhart from Ellen Hutson's store

Ink: Adirondack Pitchblack, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa

Paper: Basic Grey Fruitcake paper (Plaid), Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa

Embellishments: Twill tape, ticket corner punch, copper brads and hardware, Copic markers (R14-Light Rouge, R27-Cadmium Red, G99-Olive, YG95-Pale Olive, B00-Frost Blue, Y11-Pale Lemon, Y15-Cadmium Yellow, E31-Brick beige, E27-Africano), Spica glitter pens.

CPS #31 and a Tease!

I love a good challenge... and a sketch challenge has always been a favorite of mine. I saw a sketch on CPS # 31 (Card Positioning Systems blog) that really spoke to me. It's a unique sketch...

Here's my take on the design:

This isn't a classical holiday color theme... but I think the Basic Grey Fruitcake (Snowed In) double sided paper is a perfect foil for the sweet Lockhart angel. Isn't she beautiful?

Here's close up of her detail:

I colored her with copic markers and highlighted the details with Copic Spica glitter pens. Something a little extra on this card was the stitching - first the white twill with a zig-zag stitch down the middle and the straight stitching around the angel.

This was fun! I'll have to check out the CPS sketches more often!

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And... not to forget the best part... CHF will be releasing new sets next week. Stay tuned to the Design Team blogs (see my sidebar) for details and sneak peeks this week. I hear there will be PRIZES! Whohoo!!!! Just you wait until you see the amazing things the newest illustrator at CHF has been whipping up! I'll update you with more soon...

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Thanks for stopping by,

Lisa

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Supplies:

Stamps: Angel by Karen Lockhart from Ellen Hutson's store

Ink: Pitchblack by Adirondack, Sahara Sand

Paper: Certainly celery, Barely Banana, white cardstock, Basic Grey Fruitcake Snowed In designer paper

Embellishments: white twill, sewing machine and thread, Copic markers (Y000-Pale Lemon, Y11-pale Lemon, Y15-Cadmium Yellow, Y19-Napoli Yellow, G21-Lime Green, G28-Ocean Green, G40-Dim Green, R27-Cadmium Red), spica glitter pens.

Lockhart Snow Globe

I posted one card with this image earlier this week, but it's a stamp that is hard to resist for me. I love this sweet image.

This is another variation of my previous card - simpler. The card base is Always Artichoke and has the Dasher designer series paper by Basic Grey. The paper kits by BG come with punch out tags, which I used on this card. Some of Martha Stewart's taupe twill tape links the tag (which reminded me of the tails of their scarves). I colored the stamped image with my Copic markers, matching the Dasher paper. I didn't have the sentiment I wanted, so I'll print something off and add it later. I was thinking - "from our family to yours". A perfect fit, don't you think?

Thanks for stopping by,
Lisa

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A quick update on my grandma again:

I had to a chance to visit with her this evening for a couple of hours. She's doing remarkably well and is just a bit bruised and sore. She was smiling and asking for her coffee (a good sign!). One thing that is sticking with me is something her surgeon told her today. The doctor said she is one lucky lady... that if they hadn't treated her when they had, she would have only had a couple of weeks. I'm so thankful... there are definitely angels amongst us.

Treasure the moments...