Friday 19 November 2010

Stamp Something - with thanks


Time for a new challenge at Stamp Something, and as it's Thanksgiving in the US next week, our challenge is 'thankful somethings'.  This week we're sponsored by Simon Says Stamp, and they'll be giving the lucky winner $20  to spend in their store.  Also, next week there will be no new challenge, so you have 2 weeks to take part in this one.

The timing of this challenge worked out quite well for me, as my mum rang earlier in the week and said one of her friends has left a huge box of cardmaking bits for me!  Apparently she tried it, bought lots of stuff (as you do) and then decided it wasn't for her... I've no idea what's in the box, but whatever's in it I wanted to do something to thank her.  She said she didn't want any money for them, but wondered if I might make her a few cards... so I thought I'd make this for her to keep and some cards for her to send (when I get a spare few mins!).


I saw one of these little post it note easels while blog hopping... I can't remember where though so I'm sorry if I've shamelessly stolen your idea!   The image is one of the lovely new Simply Sassy stamps from Sugar Nellie - this one is 'luv a latte'.  I've coloured her with promarkers, then added shading and glow using koh-i-noor pencils blended with sansador.  The papers are K&Co with Kraft cardstock.  MS punches for the border and the butterfly.  Computer generated sentiment cut out using the Stampin' Up word window punch.

I'm entering my little easel into the following challenges:

37 comments:

amanda stokes said...

Oh I love it Lisa!Lovin these images really need to get me some!Love your fab colouring and paper's the kraft cardstock really sets it all off.
Lucky you getting a box full of goodies,enjoy! :)
have a good weekend
hugs amanda xx

Debbi said...

How fun! I'm excited for you to get a whole box of goodies!!
Your note holder is so cute. What a wonderful idea, and yours is so pretty.
*smiles*
debbi

Anonymous said...

Oh wow Lisa!! I just ADORE this project hun!! Such beautiful colors and fun image too!! Great take on the challenge!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend friend!!HUGS

Debs M said...

this is fab, great image, beautifully coloured, love the bp's too x

Jackie said...

Fantastic card, I love the colours :o)
Jackie xx

Nannieflash said...

Stunning card Lisa I love what youve done with this image its gorgeous. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

Julie said...

Very pretty colors. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
Hugs,
julie

Donna Mosley said...

Hi Lisa, Just love this! the image is really cute and you've coloured her so perfectly. Lovely colour combo and the sentiment is fab. Have fun with your new stuff, your Mum's friend is really going to love this.

Donna x

CraftinGranny said...

Oh my, what big eyes she has....Such a cute image and the colors are fab. Thanks for sharing with us at For Fun this week. "Hugs" Carol

Claire said...

WOW this is a fab idea for an easel card - love those papers. Lucky you being given a box of goodies, how exciting is that. Hugs, Claire x

Unknown said...

What a fabulous idea your card is gorgeous. Mary x

Sue said...

Hi ya hun
oh how exciting a box of goodies, can't wait to see whats in the box. Gorgeous note pad holder, lovely image & colouring, scrummy papers, im sure the lady will luv it, have lovely weekend hun, sue,x

craftymum said...

I love this idea. You have done a great job Lisa.
hugs Sarah x

Vicky said...

Lisa this is gorgeous hun!, cannot wait till Christmas to get mine lol! Fab idea too and have fun with your new crafty bits :o)
hugs Vicky xx

Helen said...

That's such a good idea! I've made an easel card with a little calendar pad on the base but this is really good as a gift idea.

Helen x

Liz McGuire, said...

Brilliant, gorgeous image and sentiment.

Liz x

coops said...

fantastic card lisa.love the new image, her big eyes are amazing and love your fresh colours and fab paper :D

xx coops xx

Lynsey said...

Hi Lisa, this is a wonderful idea and such a lovely way to say thank you! I might have to try this one!
Hugs Lynsey x

Donna said...

Wow, this is gorgeous and such a beautiful choice of papers and image...love this idea of an easel notepad...I might have to borrow your borrowed idea lol! :) Donna x

Danni said...

What a clever little project!! Very pretty! Thank you for playing along with my flutter by challenge!

Paper Hearts Handmade Cards said...

Fab idea love it and the image.........K x

coldwaters2 said...

Oh I do love this so much Lisa that gorgeous image, the colours a superb project.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Ellibelle said...

What a fabulous idea Lisa!! Love the image you used!!

carrie-lee said...

A gorgeous project xxxxx

Lorraine A said...

This is just gorgeous !! I love this idea ,, I have made post it note holders before ,, but none as fabby as this !! :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Agnieszka M said...

Wow, your card is stunning. I love it.
Thanks for joining us at CCC this challenge.
Good Luck.
Hugs
Agnieszka

♥Gemma♥ said...

What a fabbie idea....its gorgeous and another of my fav stamps :o)

Unknown said...

Oh Lisa this is so cool, I love these, feel the need to go find myself a tutorial now lol - Hugs Alex x

Lindsey said...

What a great idea, might pinch this one next time i need to do a "not a card" challenge....I think it could count!
Love the papers and the image and the sentiment is good and cheesey, just the way I like 'em!
Linds x

Shana said...

Oh I love this! What a fabulous colour combination and beautiful shading! Thank you for joining us at Paper Sundaes - we hope to see you again next week!

melsanford said...

Lovely card - fab image and sentiment and I love the colours. Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Ivolina said...

Oh, so wonderful project. Good job.
Thank you for playing with as at the Crazy Challenge.

Ruthie said...

What a great idea! Love it - gonna have to do one!

Thanks for joining in with the fun over at Aud Sentiments

Rx

Dragonlady said...

Hi Lisa

Fantastic idea and love the colours.

Hugs Ali x

Dragonlady said...

Whoops forgot to mention - thanks for playing at Aud Sentiments.

Audrey said...

what a great gift! I love that image.
P.S. Your blog is great!
Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments and don't forget to enter in our November monthly drawing going on right now.

Linda said...

I love your easel card and I would love to make it as a gift. Did you have to add any length for the note pad. I tried to find the directions for it but I couldn't find it. Could you send or post the measurements?
Thanks,
Linda
http://cardsbylinda.blogspot.com