Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Summertime Picnics!!

Hiya & Happy Tuesday! It's another hot & humid day here in VA--oh boy!! I really enjoy summer but the humidity I can do WITHOUT, lol! I'm going to take the kids to the library today & to lunch & that's about it---we'll go spend the day at the pool tomorrow. I can't believe school will be starting school--summer is always way to short! Ahh...what would an endless summer be like? Do ya think we'd get tired of it? NAH--not me, hee hee! Anyway talking about favorite summer activities let's move on....
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Today is "Try It Out Tuesday" for Susana's Custom Art & Card Design and I challenged the DT with a fun sketch this time. Make sure and stop by the store blog HERE to see the sketch & all the DT's fabulous projects! I decided to flip my sketch for my card & make a fun picnic basket to go along with this fabulous Elisabeth Bell for SCACD image "Dolly"! All the dp is by Graphic 45 & available HERE.

Isn't Dolly the cutest!!? My card is colored w/ Copics of course & then I added some diamond glaze to her bonnet and the tea set. I remember having fun lil' picnics like this with my dolls when I was younger--so much fun pretending the summer days away. I added a few glitterdots to my card and some white flowers that I colored with Shimmerz in Ultra Marine. I left a space open in the top left of the image so I can stamp a sentiment depending on what the card is being sent for.

This fun lil' picnic basket is from Timeless Templates available at PTI. I thought it went perfectly with this image of "Dolly". When you buy this template you get two for the price of one--a small picnic & large picnic basket--I used the smaller version. I altered the lid a bit by scoring the center so that it can open up on either side like a real basket! I think this would be perfect for a small gift like tea, candy or a gift card, so many possibilities! This set is for sale in my Etsy shop if anyone is interested :o)

Now make sure & hop over to the "Follow Your Heart" blog to see the rest of the DT's fab projects for today!

hugz,
Suzanne

15 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous Suzanne! Every time I see you use one of these EB beauties, it's becomes my new favorite stamp! lol You're so inspirational!
    Have a super day!
    Blessings, Maria

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  2. What a fantastic gift set Suzanne! I love the paper and colors you have used! Aren't those PTI templates of Lauren's so fun! I just bought some and can't wait to play with them! Gorgeous work hun!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  3. wonderful Suzanne, love your card and picnic basket.. so summery and pretty.
    hugs rachxx

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  4. Super set Suzanne!
    I love Dolly and I have that dp I just can't bear to use it up!

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  5. she looks fab suzanne!

    hugs
    daisy

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  6. What a great gift set!
    Lovely,

    Hugs Anneke

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  7. Suzanne, the Companies you design for have to love you! Everything you do is just beautiful. After looking at any stamp present I want to run out and buy that set! I love the way you colored this image. It is a softer look. It goes perfect with the paper.
    Thanks for sharing this beautiful card,
    Hugs,
    Pam L.
    http://stampsinc.blogspot.com/

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  8. Thanks for checking out my August sketch!
    About your post, WOW. You are SO creative! The picnic basket that matches with the card is so awesome. I love everything you've done here, especially the color choices and how it all works together!

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  9. Oh this is just a darling little gift set! You picked the perfect thing to make to go with the card. I love the glitter dots on the bottom and the diamond glaze you added is the perfect touch!

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  10. One day I hope to color as good as you.....YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!! I love that basket and your card is just amazing!! Hugs, T

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  11. Ditto what Terri said, you are amazing!! This is just out of this world crazy good!! Wow!

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  12. Hi Suzanne...Love Love Love your card and basket they are both awesome! The DP and colors are so very pretty.
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  13. Shes so pretty, the colors are fab. Love your work!

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  14. The card and basket are just adorable, Suzanne. Great work as usual!!! Your coloring is superb!!!

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  15. ooooh! aaaaah!! This card and basket are AWESOME!!! FANTABULOUS, GF!!

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

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