Friday, August 7, 2009

A Lil' Elli!!

Hi friends & yay it's Friday!! We had the most beautiful weather yesterday here in Virginia--almost fall-ike (gasp) but I did enjoy it! Hubby and I had a fabulous dinner outside at one of our favorite restaurants and then took the doggies for a late nite walk--I even had to wear a fleece cuz' I was chilly--that NEVER happens in August. Hubby is playing golf today with work people & then we're headed out at 3 pm to do some shopping & dinner! Maybe I can twist his arm that I NEED to go to Michaels, hee hee---if he only knew what I bought online this week, omgoodness! Emma's Paperie got in all the new CHA goodies including all the new My Mind's Eye papers & of course I had to have them ALL along with some containers & 2 Martha Stewart punches, LOL! It was definitely a need in Suzanne's "book" :o)


I just have one pretty project for ya today! I used one of the fabulous new Whiff of Joy "Party Animals" to make a feminine baby card. This is "Fred Celebrating Elephant" but I've made her a girl that I'm calling "Elli", hee hee! As soon as I saw "her" I knew I'd use her for a baby's card--these stamps are so versatile for so many different occasions (invites, baby cards, birthdays, graduations, etc.)!! I colored her with Copics a lil' differently than usual--I left it a little dotty & not blended as well for a water-colored effect so it stayed soft. The layout is this week's Mojo Monday Sketch #98 and all the dp is from Stampin' Up.

I added some swirls that were made with the Spellbinder's "Shapeabilities-Flourish Accents" and accented them with pearls. The sentiment is in another Spellbinders set (that I use a ton) called "Double Ended Tags"--I added pearls to the ends instead of ribbon or brads. The roses are Prima mini roses which I just adore and I added some flower soft to her lil' bouquet. And what girl elephant can go w/o a lil' pink bow around their neck? Too cute!! Hope you like her!!

See ya back here Monday! Have a great weekend!


hugz,

Suzanne

24 comments:

  1. Such an adorable colored image and great layout of this card!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  2. Dear Suzanne

    I so much like to read your postings. ;-) Ohhh wow, your card is so adorable. I love the new WOJ-Collection. These animals are so cute.
    Ok, I wish good luck, that hubby doesn't get a heart attack if he gets to know that you went shopping online. ;-)

    BIG hugs & have a nice weekend!
    Pati

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  3. Wow Suzanne, this is just the sweet card. Love your colours and a gorgeous LO!
    Clairex

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  4. that is the sweetest elephant and your colors, oh my. Sandi

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  5. Who would have thought that an elephant could be so pretty? The whole card is absolutely gorgeous.

    Have fun shopping tonight and you'll have to let us know if you were able to squeeze a Michael's trip in.

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  6. Suzanne...what a beautiful baby card. Your work is awesome as always. I love seeing what you come up with and this card is fantastic!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  7. oh oh oh so so sweet.... wonderful job.
    hugs
    Jeannie

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  8. What a cute image, I love her like this with the pink ribbon!

    Sunny regards, Renata

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  9. Love this card suzanne!!!! I knew I should have ordered some of the animal stamps. TFS

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  10. So Adorable and gorgues ,stunning card
    hugs Dawnxxx

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  11. oh what a sweet card! I love the way you used the pearls on the tag and those miniature roses are just precious!

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  12. Oh Suzanne......she's just darling for a baby card! How adorable is that!!! Great job! (I've just got to get some of that flower soft)
    Huggies ~
    Sharron

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  13. What an adorable girlie card Suzanne! I love it!!! Super duper cute! Sounds like you and hubby are enjoying your children-free time! :) YAY! Hope you got him talked into going to Michaels...I just LOVE that store! I was there today...and Archivers, and Hobby Lobby, and a LSS. I was super bad...and a good thing hubby doesn't know how much I spent online this week either! lol! We can be sassy shoppers together! Enjoy the rest of your weekend hun!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  14. I think we all agree that "We Love It" it's such a sweet card and one that will inspire a lot of us'

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  15. Gorgeous card Suzanne, love the cute image and your beautiful colouring and lo. Hugs Nikki x

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  16. hiya suzanne! cute cute cute! i love the mottled coloring effect - very nice! the whole card is really adorable!
    hugs
    M

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  17. a really pretty card Suzanne, beautiful tones of pink, Elli looks gorgeous.. hugs rachxx

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  18. What an adorably sweet card. It's just wonderful.

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  19. Ohhh wowww Suzanne,what a beautiful card,i love the image and colours.
    So gorgeous papers.
    I love all your cards.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  20. Wow! This is so adorable! Love it Suzanne!! xx

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  21. This is exquisitely done Suzanne!! I love it and the colors that you used. Thanks for sharing!
    http://craftingranny.blogspot.com

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  22. Oooooooh, Suzanne, this is such a precious card. I love the clean look of it. It's stunning.

    Hugs.
    Norma

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  23. Oh my! I love this card and that sweet image!!! Lovely coloring and colors!

    Hugs

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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