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Sunday 17 October 2010

Sugar Bowl 45 & All Things Sugar Nellie Wk 25 - Pillow Talking Snowflakes

front of card

close-up of image, some of the debossed bordering
detail is just visible above left of her head
& below her outstretched leg

close-up showing corner detail,
textured gold cardstock & jewelled swirl

close-up showing floral spray, snowflakes,
ribbon & crimped cardstock

inside of card

close-up showing pierced scallops & glitter card


For my second entry into the Sugar Bowl using Tiets' multi-layered sketch I set out with a plan of using golds, browns & reds to reflect the optional autumn theme. I'd seen Elaine's DT sample using the new Simply Sassy Pillow Talk & an idea had germinated in my mind with the image pointing in astonishment at a snowflake as if to say "Look! It's still Autumn but it's snowing". Well, as usual, the card had a life of its own & somewhere along the lines the browns & greens went missing along with Autumn.

The red crimped cardstock was made using a Woodware paper crimper & the red gem swirl using a Bazzill Basics Jewel Template.

This is my first posting using the Mac from start to finish including uploading & editing photos - a bit of a steeper learning curve than we'd intended as my PC is now unusable after a rather trying week with Dell Support. Our original intention was that I should make a gentle transition from the PC to the Mac. I have to say the Mac is a delight.

Recipe
Stamp Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy Pillow Talk.
Inks Memento Tuxedo Black (image), Distress Inks (Aged Mahogany & Peeled Paint) for inking some cardstock edges.
Colouring Derwent Coloursoft Pencils, Paper Stumps & Sansodor; Stickles Glitter Glue (ice Stickles Gold Ice).
Cardstock An assortment of reds, golds & creams plus green in various finishes & textures from "stash".
Punches, Dies etc... Woodware (Circle & Scalloped Circle, Snowflake, leaves), Xcut (Snowflake Corner),  EK Success (Swirl Flourish & Corner Rounder), Spellbinders Nestabilities (Classic Scalloped Ovals Large).
The ribbon, flower, pearl, sequin & most gems (a few being Kanban) are from "stash".

Challenges Entered
The Sugar Bowl Challenge 45 - Tiets' Sketch
All Things Sugar Nellie (Paper Craft Planet) Wk 25 - Snowflakes

11 comments:

Lorraine said...

oh wow wow wow this is TOTALLY AMAZING I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEE IT she is my most favourite Sassy and i will get her my nearest oppotunity lol.
I love your colouring the card stock the embellishments in fact everything you should be so pleased with yourself Paula its stunning xx

PCM said...

OMG - Paula - I LOVE this one. WHAT IMAGE is that?? She is quite adorable - so TEENISH - reminds me of my own sassy teens!! Great job with the sketch - ONCE AGAIN!!

Giò said...

WOW Paula!!!! Soooo Lovely!! I saw this image for the first time today and now I see a card realized just with it!!!! I love it!!
Hugs, Giò

Donalda said...

This is just beautiful dear. So much detail!!! These images are just gorgeous aren't they??

xxxtglxxx said...

Oooh Paula, this is gorgeous! :) I cant believe you nailed the sketch again, and it looks so totally different! wow. :)
Adorable image, and I love ALL your detail and embellishments, this is a jewel of a card!

hugs

xxalisonxx

Lilian said...

Awesome take on the sketch and I think your image pointing to the snowflake in autumn is very clever! :) Gorgeous colors and details. :)
Thanks for joining the Sugar Bowl Challenge!

Annie said...

lovin' the bright cheerful colours on this festive creation Paula! and a new image I've not seen before - but no, I'm not getting any more crimbo stamps!
hugs, annie x

Kim said...

Paula this is so adorable hun! What a fantastic holiday card! Absolutely gorgeous!
Hugs~ Kim

Louise said...

Hi Paula :)
Just popped by to tell you I adore the work you´ve made recently! :) Totally stunning! And hey: I loove this cute little girl :)
Hon är underbar! :)
Kram/hugs

Chelsea said...

Oh Paula, this is just stunning! The image is so pretty and all your details on the card is amazing. Beautiful coloring as always.
Love,
Chelsea

Wendy Ramlakhan said...

WOW, I just love this!! So many little details. That textured gold cardstock is just beautiful. So happy that you're enjoying your Mac. I can't even imagine ever going back to a PC. :)

Hugs,
Wendy