Sunday 6 November 2011

Flying Frog - The Stamp Basket DT card

It's not actually 'my day' for posting on The Stamp Basket Blog, that's Thursday, but I made an extra card because I couldn't wait to use this stamp, she's so cute!




For once, I'm actually quite happy with my card, and despite my still yucky cold (when will it go?!) I had lots of fun making it :o)

This is a Nellie Snellen stamp called 'Sweet Elin - flying frog' from The Stamp Basket - it looks like this one is out of stock at the moment, but I'm sure Janet will have some more in soon.  I've coloured her mainly with flexmarkers, I'm starting to get the hang of them now... just added a promarker or two where I needed extra shades, no pencils this time.  I was debating doing one of my cloudy sky scenes, but then I thought I'd try the dotty effect around her - Coops style, hope you don't mind hun!  I also added a bit of shimmer with a Sakura clear stardust pen.

The papers are digi ones from Pink Petticoat, printed onto linen card, with textured red cardstock from Papermill Direct.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up, border was cut with my MFT die - yes, again.  The fab spotty button and red twine are from The Stamp Basket.

I'm entering my card for the following challenges:

I'm not sure what we're doing today, we usually spend a few hours at my mum's on Sundays but I don't think she'll want infecting with my germs!  So I might be back later with another card if we don't go anywhere.  Hope you're all having a lovely day, whatever you're doing :o)

39 comments:

Jen Nelson said...

this is gorgeous Lisa, love the colours and the "Coops" style dotty effect around the image... and i really need to get that MFT die... lol
jen xx

An Occasional Genius said...

Oh my gosh Lisa, how cute! I love the dotty effect, the stamp & the colours lol, in short - all of it hon! xx

Fleur said...

Such a sweet, gorgeous card.
HUGZ Fleur xXx

heidy said...

Gorgeous card Lisa and what a cute stamp!
Hope your feeling better soon!
Hugs Heidy

Fiona said...

wow Lisa...fabby!! I love the colour combo and that stamp is just so pretty!!

Fi
x

Amanda said...

Such a fab card Lisa, love this stamp and the dotty effect makes her look magical.

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous Lisa.xxx

Vicky said...

So cute Lisa....love the image and pretty layout too...and I think I NEED that stamp...lol...

have a lovely afternoon....hugs Vicky xx

The Crafty Goat Girl said...

Gorgeous little image, love the little froggy lol! Great layout and colours, hope you are keeping well? hugs Heidi x

Denise said...

This is so sweet. Love that cute image and your pretty colour combo.
Hugs
Denise xx

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hi Lisa. Absolutely adorable. Love the design and your papers. It shows off that super cute image just perfectly. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx

Sudha said...

Sweet creation dear. Love the fresh colors too.

Sudha
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Claire said...

Lovely card Lisa, image is fab. Hugs, Claire x

HelenR said...

Gorgeous card, lovely colours and layout :) HelenR x

maxine said...

Beautiful card Lisa x

Janette said...

Gorgeous card Lisa, what a sweet image, not seen before....sure coops will be flattered....thanks for joining us at CraftyCatz this week.xx

Christine L said...

Ooooh that's lovely Lisa! Love how you've done the shadowing... Gonna have to have a go at that! Fab card altogether.. Love the layout too..
Hugs
Christine x

coldwaters2 said...

This is so beautiful Lisa those papers, design and image are super.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Jenny said...

This is a fabulous image Lisa, no wonder she's sold out! Love her dotty glow...it's very effective :) Cute card.
Jenny x

Louise said...

This is gorgeous - love the image, love the PP papers x

Faye said...

Wow, this card is smashing. I love everything about it. What a great flipped sketch. :)
xxx

Debs said...

wowzers Lisa this is stunning!!! Gorgeous image and amazing colouring.
Debs xx

Unknown said...

Hi Lisa, another gorgeous card. Such a sweet image and love the colour scheme. I'm sort of getting there with the Flexmarkers - when it works it works wonderfully, but when it doesn't! Well lets just say my bin is full!!

Sarah

Donna Mosley said...

Not surprised you're happy with it Lisa, I would be ecstatic. It's so gorgeous. Love the very sweet image and fab spotty effect. Scrummy colours & details. Thanks for joining us at Sketch Saturday.

Donna x

Anonymous said...

Oooh, I can see why you couldn't wait to use that image, she is gorgeous! Love your layout too and great dotty effect!
Helen x

cardmaking bird said...

What a gorgeous card!! That image is adorable and I love the papers you've used and how you've combo'ed them with red card, looks fab! Hugs, Marie xx

Cazza said...

This is gorgeous Lisa, love this stamp and fabby DP's and colouring too! And thanks for playing along with us at Sketch Saturday too :o)
Hope you feel better tomorrow honey x
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

coops said...

fabulous card lisa.the image is a real sweetie and i love your beautiful colouring and fabby spotty background :D:D

xx coops xx

Heather said...

Absolute of stunning, I love the colours and pattern, this image is adorable and I love your colouring.

Thank you so much for joining our Simon Says Stamp challenge
hugs
Heather xx

debby4000 said...

Oh gorgeous card Lisa, love the cute fairy.
luv
Debby

Jackie said...

Gorgoeus card, very sweet image :o)
Jackie xx

Livert said...

Cute card. Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley challenges.

Liv

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Lisa
A gorgeous and beautiful card thankyou for joining us this week at CraftyCatz
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Lorraine said...

Beautiful, Lisa! Love the red & soft blue color combo and your coloring of that sweet fairy image!

Anonymous said...

Can something be too cute?!!! Just gorgeous Lisa.
xx

Debs M said...

great papers and image and your colouring is FANTASTIC!!!! nod to coops x

Dawny P said...

Oh this is amazing chick. How adorable and the colours are really fab. Thank you for joining us this week over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge. Hugs, Dawny x

Susie Little said...

OOh This is fabulous! Thank you for playing at Sketch Saturday!xx

melsanford said...

Such a sweet card! Love the image :-) Thankyou for joining us at Dream Valley! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx