Friday, September 3, 2010

Fallin' For You!!

Hellllllllllloooooooo & a very happy Friday to ya! YAY--a 3 day weekend for some of us here in the states and I'm sooo gonna enjoy my last weekend of summer!  I LOVE reading your comments when I ask fun questions for blog candy--there is nothing better I tell ya!  I'm sooo glad I'm not alone in overpacking--it is a SERIOUS affliction for me I must say, lol!  I am PARANOID about forgetting something or not having the right shoes, or bra or jewelry so I always overpack.  When I went to Vegas last year with my girlfriends I had one suitcase with JUST SHOES, no lie!  LMBO!  They all thought I was nuts but hey I was prepared for every situation, hee hee!  I really do TRY to pack light, I always start out with good intentions and then it's like I'm possessed and something comes over me and I add more & more, LOL!  But you know what--I'm NEVER not prepared :) and this past CHA I was so glad I went over the 50 lb weight limit (yes, I ALWAYS have to pay extra for my luggage--I have resigned myself to that fact) because something spilled and I couldn't wear half my clothes.  So see it was good that I over packed, LOL!  Maybe some day I'll be able to get over this issue but I'm not counting on it!!

NewsBitz:

-Check out yesterday's post for some ongoing (thru Sunday) Blog Candy!!

-TWO NEW Copic QuikBitz Videos at the end of this post and in the Tutorials/Templates tab at the top of my blog!

-I have pics below of our almost completed back yard--it still needs a lot of work but it's getting there!  I'll share final pics of it done as well so you can compare, lol--remember it is still a construction zone and a lot needs to be done, but I'm thrilled so far! (you cannot view this slide show if you receive this blog by email, you have to come to the website)

-To keep your weekend full of laughs & smiles check out a few of my most fave YouTube videos--I watch these OFTEN when I need a laugh, lol! (all are clean & animal friendly, lol)
#1 HERE, #2 HERE, #3 HERE

Slideshow:


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Fallin' For You!


I was just thrilled to have been asked to be the Guest Artist this month for the Bildmalarna US store (the owner Cindy also owns Stamping Scrapping)--Cindy is just too sweet and I was so happy to meet her at CHA too!  And I mean hey--how hard is it to create with these super cute Bildmalarna stamps--easy peasy I say!  So this is the first of 4 projects I will have this month with these cute stamps! 

I also entered this in a few challenges (see I'm getting better about this, heehee)-- the Paper Garden Projects Challenge---fall or back to school projects, Charisma Cardz Challenges (use a song-mine if Fallin' for You by Colbie Caillat) and Stamp Something (make it cute)!  But the main challenge was for the Play Date Cafe (color challenge) which I picked my papers & colored my image to match as best I could--I love this color combo, so fall fabulous!


This image is from the Fall Collection & is called "Mimosa Autumn Walk"--isn't she sweet as can be!  I pulled out some more of my new My Mind's Eye papers (the red edition of Lost & Found see here)--they're just gorgeous!  I roughed them up with my Zutter Distress Tool and added some pretty flowers (Wild Orchid)--the leaves are from a MS punch, I punched them out and folded them and then inked the edges.  A few matching PTI buttons finish it off!


She's colored with Copics (E07,E04,E02/E57,E55,E53,E50/E35,E31,YR20)--I added stickles to her shirt and diamond glaze to her pretty boots.  Now when you use E07 & E04 together they look like they don't match--here's the trick:  Shade with E07 then feather blend out with E04 THEN take the tip of your E02 and pick up some color from E07 and blend out the rest and it will all match nicely!  It makes a nice rusty red which can be tricky.  (hmmmm perhaps a video I think, lol--soon to come)  The ground and shadows were all done with Copics as well!  I think she's such a sweetie!

Okay here are the two new videos for you (remember they are linked on my Tutorials/Templates page at top of blog too):

Video #4



Video #5




40 comments:

  1. Your patio looks amazing!! What a fabulous place this will be to entertain! LOVE the fireplace!
    Your card is just darling with those amazing colors! Now I'm going to check out all the vids. TFS!

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  2. love the coloring !!!! superb colors !!
    great patio buildings !!
    have luck !
    great creative friday
    greetings, martina
    x

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  3. OMG your barbie and patio area is stunning...very jealous...Beautiful card - erfect colouring and glittering in as always. Have a nice weekend

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  4. What a beautiful patio you will have! I LOVE the card today! Beautiful fall colors. And thank you for more hair how-to's!!

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  5. She is gorgeous!! Beautiful coloring - I have to go back and check out your video! Love the colors you've used!

    Looks like your patio is going to be perfect for entertaining! Love that fireplace! ;) hugs, Angela

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  6. GORGEOUS as usual. And I am quite jealous of that superb patio :-)

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  7. Your outside project is looking amazing hun! WOW..when can I come and visit? hee hee! Gorgeous!!!! And your card for today is super duper cute...your work is always so adorable...thanks for the rusty red tip!!! :)
    Hugs~ Kim

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  8. Hey lady it has been too long but I was thinking about you yesterday when I was purchasing flour sak kitchen towels. Beautiful card

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  9. So pretty Suzanne, I just love your color scheme and your embellies are perfect!!
    xxAutumn

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  10. such a gorgeous card, love it and thanks for another vid x

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  11. wow Suzanne, your card is so beautiful , very chic.
    Great tutorial.

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  12. OK ... I think I'm getting the hang of it. Thanks so much for the videos! Love your back yard!

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  13. Wow, Suzanne………another stunning creation! I love that little sweetness! She’s such a cutie!

    Thanks for sharing pics of your backyard project. Your house is gorgeous & your back yard is beautiful (love your trees) & everything will look wonderful when it’s done. Can’t wait to see the finished pics.

    Thanks for making more videos to help us! Haven’t had a chance to look at them yet but I will this weekend. Hope you are doing better & the meds are helping you.

    Huggies & Lovies ~
    Sharron♥

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  14. Your card is beautiful! I just love your colouring and your the colour that you used on her outfit is just so pretty!
    Thank-you so much for sharing those gorgeous pictures of your backyard! It is going to be awesome when it is done!

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  15. So wonderful card Suzanne,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  16. I am in love with the colors!! Gorgeous papers too...beautiful!

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  17. The back yard is looking amazing - I love the little bar/table and that fireplace!! Your card is gorgeous as always! Great warm colors and darling image! And those flowers...making me long for my WOC order to get here!! :)

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  18. Wow your place looks awesome and will be sweet when completed I can see why you are so excited. Im sure the wait will be worth it in the end. Very nice.
    Great videos on hair, love your videos and try to be a sponge and take it all in.

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  19. The card is very cute and love the blending technique. Really enjoyed the pictures of your back yard. It's beautiful. Will be anxious to see the finished product. Also enjoyed the last 2 hair videos. Edna

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  20. Such a darling image, wonderfully colored! Thanks for playing at the PDCC.

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  21. Beautiful card, I went to post my card and noticed yours just 4 cards before mine.

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  22. I found you! Just love your cards. Thanks for all the tips you share with us Suzanne. They come in super handy when I'm colouring in. I'm slowly but surely building up my stash of Sketches, which we don't get in SA, so we have to import. Thanks for the opportunity to win some super Candy! hugs Sharon x

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  23. I found you! Just love your cards. Thanks for all the tips you share with us Suzanne. They come in super handy when I'm colouring in. I'm slowly but surely building up my stash of Sketches, which we don't get in SA, so we have to import. Thanks for the opportunity to win some super Candy! hugs Sharon x

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  24. I love all the cards you make, but this one is truly gorgeous!! The coloring is awesome and your accents are always the perfect touch! So jealous of your new patio area. Can't wait to see pics of the finished project!

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  25. First off, the card is just darling, and the patio is looking fantastic!!!

    Once again, great tutorials on hair coloring. You always make it look so easy with your blending. No lines between colors. I keep working on my blending to make it as seamless between colors as yours. The more I practice the better it gets. You are so right about that!

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  26. WOW!!! I can see your excitement. This patio area will be wonderful!!! Can't wait to see the finished product. I'm thinking of all the years of enjoyment you will get from this. Your card, as usual, is adorable! Thanks for the hair videos. They are done so well and SOOOOO helpful! Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs :o)

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  27. Wow, I would never go inside if I had a backyeard like you do!

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  28. It's so wonderful to have you play along with us in The Play Date Cafe...been a long-time admirer of your work and as a self-admitted 'non-coloring' stamper, I gaze in awe of your techniques : )
    Wonderful entry and really thank you for hanging it in The PDCC Gallery!

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  29. OH, MY GOODNESS Suzanne, your card is awesome! Beautifully coordinated with the PDCC colors and of course your coloring skills are fabulous! And equally as fabulous is your backyard! I agree with Marcy, I'd live out there! So glad you could join us this week at the Play Date Cafe, your work is top notch!

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  30. lovely card, Suzanne! the colours are so pretty, and your distressing rocks! gorgeous job with the colouring - i'll be back to check out your tutes (although i'm not a Copic gal!)... thanks for joining the Charisma Gals this week!

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  31. Hi Suzanne...wow, your backyard is going to be spectacular!!! When you get it done, let me know and I'll come up for another Copic lesson...this time I'll bring wine!!! LOL! Your Bildmalarna stamp is just darling. Love the colors and distressing!! Pat Frank

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  32. Sweet image and of course colored beautifully. Love the design and thanks for playing along with us at the PDCC.

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  33. Congratulations on the guest artist position! I just know you will do it proud. Your yard is gorgeous. How you will enjoy that when it is finished (enduring it while it is going on is another story, right?) I love your newest card. The colors are just wonderful, as is the image, and it brings hope that just maybe this horrific summer is almost over and the air will soon be crisp and lovely.

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  34. This is a gorgeous card, the colouring is fantastic. Love your song choice. Thanks for playing at Charisma. x

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  35. Just stunningly beautiful! I adore the color combo and perfect job on the image (of course!)
    Thanks so much for playing the Paper Garden Projects Challenge :)

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  36. Just beautiful Suzanne! Love the colors and pretty accent details. Amazing coloring and perfectly adorable! Thanks for showing us something CUTE this week at Stamp Something. Hope to see you back again! :)

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  37. HOLY COW--this card has details and layers! LOVE LOVE LOVE it all! I love the coloring (thanks for sharing the video)....and those flowers with the distressed PP....oh my! This card is SUPER! Thanks for joining in the fun and playing along with us at the PDCC:}

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  38. Hello!

    Thank you for sharing the wonderful hair coloring videos! You have an awesome talent and it would be a dream to take classes with you! For those of us who are unable to, your videos are a lovely gift! :<)

    Wishing you a sunshine day!

    Barbara Diane

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  39. Just catching up on some reading here and must say I LOVE the way you use those markers! everything you do is simply stunning!

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  40. Oh my word,your card is amazing and I'm sure you don't need me to say but your colouring is out of this world! When I'm not on this silly iPhone I'm gonna check out those tutorials too! I'd be stoked if you come check out my blog,there's a card challenge I've been blogging about,I'd so love you to enter! Call by for coffee lol,hugs,Julie x

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

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