Friday 26 October 2012

Sugar Nellie blog hop - Sparkle & Shine!

Sugar Nellie are releasing 3 gorgeous new Christmas digi stamps today and we're having a little hop to celebrate :o)


You should have arrived here from the fabulous Jane's blog... if not, please pop over to the Sugar Nellie blog so you don't miss anyone's lovely creations - as always there'll be prizes along the way so do leave comments as you hop!

For my card I've used the super sweet Letter to Santa... he really is so lovely to colour :o)  Not especially happy with my card though, I think I was having an off day...




Items Used
Digi Stamp - Sugar Nellie Letter to Santa - Funky Kits (from 9am)
Colouring - promarkers, flexmarkers & prisma pencils
Papers - MME Winter Wonderland - MCH
Sentiment - Crafty Impressions Bauble set - Funky Kits
Memory Box Frostyville Wreath die (out of stock) - MCH
Dec 25th button - MME Winter Wonderland buttons - MCH
Viva Decor Pearl Pen in Ice White - MCH
Glamour Dust in Crystal
Pearls from my stash

**Edited - just remembered I meant to link this up for the challenge at Sunday Sketch & Stamp**

Your next stop is the super talented Mina with her gorgeous creation to show you!

Hope you enjoy the hop, and have a lovely day :o)

62 comments:

susie said...

How adorable - that dog is so cute and your shading amazing. Shame the Frostyville wreathe die is out of stock as it looks fab xx

Caroline said...

Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous I love it the image is beautifully coloured and the layout is fabulous. Caroline xxx

Unknown said...

So süß.
lg. Sandra

Jen Nelson said...

just gorgeous lisa xxxx

Jacki Daniels said...

Hi Lisa we are our own worst critic and there is nothing wrong with this card it is gorgeous your colouring is perfect and the papers and LO are beautiful an adorable image
Jacki xx

Susie said...

I think your "off day" looks just perfect! Gorgeous card and the image is so cute! Susie x

Amanda said...

Simply stunning, loving these new images they look so much fun to colour too. Hugs, Amanda x

sugarnellie said...

Hi Lisa just hopping bye to say I luv this card, your colouring is so amazing and I love all your little additions. You are a real pleasure to have on the Sugar Nellie DT and I hope you continue to make many more cards with the sweet stamps, your hard work is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Karen

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous card Lisa love the image and fabulous layout
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Chrissy said...

This is so adorable Lisa, gorgeous colouring,that little dog is sooo cute..Love the papers and dies, fabulous card.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Gail said...

Fabulous image, lovely colouring and the card is perfect - definetely not an off day xxx

alethea said...

OOh this i so sweet!! Love all your embellishments and your colouring is amazing!! HUgsxx

Marlene Atkinson said...

Awww, this is gorgeous, the image is gorgeous and beautifully coloured, love the layout. Marlene

rachel said...

gorgeous work Lisa - love the image and all the kraft looks fabulous! Hugs rachel x

Sue said...

Awww this is gorgeous Lisa, such a delightful image and coloured so beautifully. I love the papers and sentiment too.

hugs Sue

Milliesmarvels said...

This is so lovely Lisa! I love all the layers and your colouring is gorgeous!
Jane
x

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

awww too cute lisa!!! love the ornament sentiment...an adorable image too :)

Janet - aka stacky said...

Hmmm off day you say!! well if I could make a card as lovely as this on a good day I would be chuffed, it really is lovely xx

scrapperdiane said...

Absolutely adorable.Very cute

marion said...

This is so adorable, love this image. Hugs, Marion

heidy said...

What an adorable card Lisa,love that button!!
XXX Heidy

Anonymous said...

AWW! This is so very sweet Lisa!! Love your gorgeous coloring and the added pearls and accents on your layout are perfect! Thanks for the fun blog hop!! :) HUGS

Anja said...

Gorgeous card and beautifully colored image, Lisa! Love the DP and the partly hidden die cut wreath.
Hugs, Anja

Flo said...

Beautiful card. I love all the embellishments. I am absolutely in love with the tiny white dots you added.

Ea Christiansen said...

What are you talking about - an off day... your card is gorgeous.
Hugz
Ea

Anita said...

An off day? Oh, Lisa, I think NOT! Your card is gorgeous hon. Beautiful coloring and a fabulous layout.

Karen Petitt said...

It's really gorgeous Lisa, all the paper and details are fantastic! The image is super cute too! Have a fab weekend Karen x

Debbie said...

Your card is gorgeous- Adorable image beautifully coloured.Love the sparkle.Hugs Debbie x

Tress said...

Gosh, I wish my "off day" cards looked as nice! This card is lovely! I especially like your use of the die cuts and the sentiment in the ornament.

Pia S said...

I think you should be really happy with how this card turned out, I think it's wonderful! A fab male image (love every time I spot one) and such a sweet sentiment too. Your coloring is wonderful and I always love how you decorate your card with lovely kraft die cut elements!

Donna said...

Fab festive card Lisa, gorgeous added detail especially the bauble sentiment :) Donna ♥ x

PS: The ribbon on my Cupcake card came from Hobbycraft x

Mojca said...

Oh so so gorgeous. I love the layout and the image is so super cute. hugs! Mojca

Unknown said...

That is just so very very pretty Lisa! Love your beautiful Christmas scene, those pearls look like actual snowflakes, a most adorable card my friend! Big hugs, Ira xox
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Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Lisa,
Wow! what a fabulous Xmas card - your colouring, as always, is amazing and love how you positioned the wreath...really wish I could get some more :( Have a lovely evening, Big Hugs, Teresa xxx

Liz's creative corner said...

Hi hunny, wow love it, fab image and love the colouring, hugs Liz xx

scrappymo! said...

Not sure what you don't like...but we are always our worst critic...I love it... the kraft is a nice masculine touch and the snowflake dies behind the image are fabulous.
Great card!

Shazza said...

it is beautiful, love that wreath die too x

Crafty Moone Cards said...

So beautiful Lisa.
Sue x

Nannieflash said...

Oh Lisa what a gorgeous image and youve created a stunning card with him. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Lisa. I could do with a few of your 'off' days!! I love the image and your layout looks great as always! Love the colours too.
Well it's half term here..yay!! Have a good week
Lorraine x

Jane said...

Hi Lisa your card is gorgeous. Love all the detail and especially the sentiment.
Jane x

Annette said...

Love your card Lisa. If this is an 'off' day, I hope you have many more.!
Annette
xx

mixamatoasties said...

What a gorgeous card Lisa. Love the image.

Susan x

lbwright22-loopylou said...

Brilliant card. Wow the snowflake effect from the liquid pearls is wonderful on the image. Love the papers and dies you have used.

Heather S said...

if that's an off day, I wish I had some like yours!!!! Beautiful! Hugs Heather

Wendy said...

Absolutely gorgeous Lisa, love the sweet image and all the fab details.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Wendy xx

Lisa said...

Hi Lisa, FAB card! I love this cute image and all the lovely details.

Lisa x

Danni said...

So very super sweet!

cardmaking bird said...

I don't know why you think you were having an off day - your card is GORGEOUS!! Such a cute image and I love the sentiment and papers you've used. Thanks for playing along with us over at Sunday Sketch and Stamp too. Hugs, Marie xx

Jackie said...

Gorgeous card, love the diecuts :o)
Jackie xx

coops said...

so stunning lisa.adorable sweet image and i love your gorgeous layers and colours :D

xx coops xx

Ann said...

Who wouldnt love this card the image is adorable that little westie dog steals the show! Love it

The Crafty Den said...

Stunning card Lisa. The image is so sweet and your colouring is amazing. Hugs, Denise x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

That's so cute. Love it. You should be happy with it too.

Anonymous said...

What an adorable image and fab papers too!
Helen x

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Stunning Lisa! Sent me off on a buying spree, love these new digis. Hugs, Wends x

CaroleAnn said...

Lisa
If this is what you do on an "off" day - I cant wait to see what you do on an "On" day - loved the image but your made it come alive with your design and coloring technique! Loved it! Hugs

Renee B. said...

What a gorgeous card Lisa! I love the image...especially the little dog!
Hugs, Renee

Uma said...

fantastic card, great use of embellishments. Thank you for joining us at Sunday Sketch & Stamp.

Aunty Sue said...

Hi Lisa this is stunning and i know this is for a boy but with the hat on and he is so cute if we colour it in girl colours i think we could get away with it for a daughter what you think. Either way i think i so need this digi stamp and love what you have done with it

Anonymous said...

I love the Sugar Nellie line. You have done an awesome job coloring it. :)

Marcy L said...

I would love to know how you get your pearl dots so round from the viva pens.....do share your technique please!