Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Birgitta

These Swiss Pixies sure have found a way into my heart. I just adore them all!!
This sweetie is Birgitta. I just love how sweet she looks with her flower. 
Thought she'd make a very cute thank you card for my Flutter By Wednesday.


Don't forget to enter the wonderful blog candy on Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart before 10:30 pm (EST) today!! There's also some little snippets of the FAB new Elisabeth Bell for SCACD release.

Also don't forget to come back tomorrow for a blog hop to release these FAB Elisabeth Bell for SCACD images!

Ohhh...I'm so excited too! Susana is carrying select copic refills now!! yay!! She keeps getting in all kinds of fun new stuff so be sure you check out her store tomorrow when you order your Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler #2


Onto my card~




supplies:
What I did:
I stamped Birgitta in Memento ink onto my cardstock twice. I colored the entire image with my copics on one of the images and then only the flower on the other. After I was done coloring I cut out the flower and popped it up on pop dots for some dimension. 
I painted her wings with December Sky shimmerz. After the shimmerz dried, (which it dries fast), I cut out Birgitta with my large labels nesties. With the nestie still in place I sponged SU creamy caramel ink around the image. (Yes, I'm hooked on this technique). As for sponges, for this technique I've found that cutting a makeup sponge into little pieces works well since it's a smaller area.
I used SU cardstock to match the ink for the card base. Then cut and sponged ink onto the designer paper. I also used my SU ticket corner punch for the corners of my designer paper. I added the middle band and used my Fiskars threading water punch on the designer paper and again sponged ink on all the edges.
I added some embellishments, touches of copic glitter pens here and there, and then finished the inside by adding a strip of designer paper and a  sentiment. I also put the main image on foam tape so it would have some dimension.


44 comments:

Andrea, said...

Gorgeous card, I love this image which you have coloured beautifully

Justine said...

Outstanding coloring Danni! She is perfect. Love the paper you paired her with and that raised flower, brilliant!

Victoria said...

Oooh a theme too - fab!

Love your card, here’s my entry

Thanks
Victoria
x

Cindy Haffner said...

Isn't she sweet, love your rich colors.

Heather said...

This is so cute! I love how you popped up the flower! Awesome card!

Maria Matter said...

Adorable Danni!
I always drool over your paper picks!

Have a super day!
Blessings, Maria

Stef H said...

soooooooooooooo pretty. i love your shading.

hugs,

Crystal said...

AWWW Danni this is tooo SWEET!

dolcreations said...

Danni this card is amazing! I am just loving the colours here! I can see why these images tug at your heart! They are just so darn cute! I love the sponging technique you used. That paper just works perfectly...very different!
Christine

Jodi Collins said...

GORGEOUS Danni! LOVE your coloring on this! I am surprised you are stamping and not reading (LOL!!)

Kimberly said...

This is adorable!!! Love the raised flower and the way you colored her. I just got this stamp the other day - I need to ink her up soon!

Risa said...

What a beautiful card Danni! Your image is adorable!!!
hugs
Risa:)

Karen Wilson said...

Oh wow, this is adorable! I love the paper you used, so pretty. I'm really going to have to invest in those Shimmerz. I'm a fan of sponging too!

Barb said...

Beautifully colored image, Danni... she is adorable! And I love the dimension of the flower, too :)

kris said...

Shoe does make a great Thank you card with her little flower! very cute! love the coloring! hugs, Kris

Anna said...

Adorable card, Danni!

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous Danni! What beautiful, vibrant papers, and that image is too sweet...fabulous coloring and cool layers, love it!

Michelle said...

Oh I just love the swiss pixies!! I got an order of them on MOnday and am dying to use them. They are so cute!! Your card is beautiful - love the colors so perfect for this time of year!!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Super cute card Danni. Love the CC image and the FUN paper. TFS!

stampinfrog said...

Beautiful card Danni! Love the image and the papers. Fantastic coloring!
Hugs,Connie

Anonymous said...

WOWZER!! The colors and the beautiful image is stunning!! What an awesome thankful card! You've inspired me hun!! HUGS

Javablustamper said...

I LOVE this creation!! You did am AMAZING job!!

Lisa T said...

Cute! I love ATS stamps, too. I have a weakness for Gingersnaps, myself. ;-)

Kelly Schelske said...

She's beautiful Danni! Fabulous coloring!

Nicola said...

Wowee what fabulous colouring and papers Danni. This image is so sweet and your card rocks.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Christine said...

I love these pixies too. Great card with that June Bug paper. Now I'm wishing I would have gotten it!

Blessings,
Christine

Jackie Thomas said...

Shes gorgeous Danni. xo Jackie

Sparkplug17 said...

She's so cute! I haven't gotten this pixie yet.

Lynette said...

Oh, what a cute card, Danni! Your coloring is amazing. Love those papers, too!

Tina said...

Oh my good heavens, this is just gorgeous! Those pixies are the cutesst.

cabio's craft corner said...

hey, Danni, I haven't seen this image yet (first time, i am a bit slow sometimes, lol) It's cute and the coloring you did on her is pretty too. Love the distressing edges you did which made her glow so well!
Hugs,
Cabio

cheryl said...

wow this is absoulutley stunning hun wow hugs cheryl xxx

Cassie said...

this turned out great! i adore those swiss pixies too -- gotta get me some...adding them to the L.O.N.G. list!

Unknown said...

LOVE this card Danni! You know me and those Sunflowers...and I love the red hair on your fairy...and I love the fairy!! Beautiful!

Ashley Newell said...

This is so cute Danni! I love the Swiss Pixies too! One day I'll get around to ordering them.

Denise Marzec said...

I LOOOOOOVE Birgitta! I just used her on a card for the SCS sketch challenge. The pattern paper you paired with her is GORGEOUS! Love your card!

Shelly said...

Lovely card, Danni! It's so beautifully coordinated. Great colors!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Ooo, love it! So very pretty!
TFS :*)
~ margie

Lorie said...

Oh, goodness...this is SO sweet Danni!

Anne said...

Very cute, I've got to get myself some of this quilt DP :)

Vicki G said...

Fabby~! Love how you decorated the inside of the card and the distressing around your main image!

Hugs

Vicki

Allison Rankin said...

Love this esp. with those papers!

Debby said...

She is gorgeous! Papers are perfect, coloring is super and I love the finished inside.

Kim R. said...

So gorgeous. Your coloring is amazing!