I haven't had too much time lately for challenges. I've been missing out on some really good ones too! I knew though when I saw the current sketch challenge for Just Magnolia that I had to make time for this one even if it meant giving up sleep. I took one look at the sketch and I immediately thought of Gloria the Hippo and usually when an idea pops that fast into my head I need to go with it. It also meant that I could continue on with my personal goal of using stamps I haven't inked up yet. Can you believe I hadn't used Gloria yet???? She is just too cute!
As the card developed it went from what I had planned to be a birthday theme to a Valentines Day card. I know....everyone else is busy making Halloween, Fall and Christmas cards and here I'm making a Valentines Day card! It just seem to go together that way. I'll be one card ahead when Valentines Day comes around. Below is the sketch for the challenge.
I also chose to do a simple design on the inside with my remaining scraps.
Hope your having a great week and thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to check out the awesome creations over at Just Magnolia.
Supplies Used:
Image: Magnolia- Gloria the Hippo
Sentiment: Computer generated
Ink: Memories
Cardstock: Base is Georgia Pacific and the rest is Bazzill
Printed Paper: Bo Bunny
Tools Used: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug embossing folder, SU word punch
Embellishments: Ribbon and pearl from "my stash"
Techniques: Image colored with Prismacolor color pencils and some blending with Gamsol
Completed card size: 5 1/2" square
9 comments:
I love that sketch & your take on it. The colors you used are perfect. I love how you added the ribbon too (more than one piece)!
Susan, this is stinkin' cute! Love all the textures, colors, and polka dots!!
This is such a wonderful card full of such pretty details. I love your image and your take on this weeks sketch by Martine. Gorgeous inside too - so gorgeous! Thankyou so much for joining us on JM this week
-x-
Hey Susan hunny! You know how many times I've been trying to leave comments on you blog and it won't let me??? My my.. I was in fact going o write you an em ail.. but today it obeyed immediately!! :) This card is so beautiful sweetie! AND the others as well, the ones that it didn't let me commen on. Big hugs, and I hope you are wll xx
Take care xx
That is the cutest hippo! Great job!
Susan! what a treat to log on to your blog today!! I can't say enough how I love this card. You continue to amaze me, friend!!
(((Hugs))) Patti
Come out, come out where-ever you are! Take some time to play! I miss your posts!
what an adorable card Susan
:)
Susan,
I saw you on Patti's blog and thought Id click on over. And wow!!! so glad I did.
What an adorable precious card. The papers, ribbon, scallops. hearts, and the super cute image blow me away. You sure have an eye for making pretty. Your coloring is amazing.
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