Friday, September 16, 2011

And a Partridge in a ….!

Hello friends and a very happy TGIFriday to you all!  I am still down here in Charlotte, NC at the Southern Women’s Craft show and whooowheee is there a lot to see and do here.  You can buy food, get your makeup done, get new shoes AND be crafty all in one place---CHA needs this cuz at the end of the day I could use a MAKEOVER for sure LOL!  And yep I’m with my friends Dana & Pat and we couldn’t even get into the hotel without laughing.  Luggage falling everywhere, petite Dana trying to pull the luggage cart up the steep hill (not really but you would’ve thought it was) and into the lobby.  Then we TRY to get on the elevator and we are still laughing and the elevator closes before we can get on so Pat sticks her leg into the door and all I can picture is it closing and Pat slamming into the ceiling (chuckling here while I write this).  Now MEANWHILE I have got to peeeeee, like “Bridesmaid” bad kinda pee and I’m laughing my bum off trying to hold it in (remember I have a kidney infection so I’m in PAIN PEOPLE)!!  The door opens and Pat gets on and Dana & I are laughing so hard the door almost shuts again until Dana flies into the doors, by this time I’m almost on the FLOOR!   And the door shuts again—we finally load on the elevator making enough noise for about 20 people—I’m sure the front desk people thought we were INSANE!  Then we are standing there laughing and talking on the elevator for A WHILE when I look past Pat to see what floor we were on cuz it sure was taking a loooooong time LOL and she had NEVER pushed the button so we were just in the elevator NOT MOVING, LAUGHING and with me about to pee my pants—OMGoodness we really lost it at that point!  I ran for the door to get in as fast as I could.  And this is just in the first 15 mins, the rest of the day was a parody of sorts or comedy I guess.  Wait until I tell you the car story coming back from dinner, OH MY, but that will wait LOL cuz I’m still laughing and my sides hurt at this point!  So stay tuned…..

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-BTW, OMG OMG OMG!  You know my slight obsession with Luke Bryan (yes I love love him and I will be front row center in Oct at his concert-whoop whoop).  Well GUESS WHAT!???  I woke up at 6 am yesterday morning to a TWEET from Luke Bryan---OMG yes he directly tweeted me.  He had asked a question and I had tweeted him back an answer and he answered me back. I SCREAMED so loud I wok James and the kids up--running around like a crazy girl shouting.  Yes it got me that worked up---here is my son "wow mom that's great, I'm going back to bed" in a deadpan voice LOL! But that's HUGE to me, HUGE!  Like he touched me cyberlly !!! If you follow me on Twitter you can see his tweet :)

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Partridge In A Pear Tree!!
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Today is the last day of projects for the new Gina K releases and the DT is showcasing “My True Love Gave To Me” and “Cool Beans” (the free with 3 set).  I am not in the Christmas mode yet but I sure had fun making this card LOL.  I love the combo of cream and gold for Christmas, a simple but elegant pairing.  I used no patterned paper (gasp) but I did use a lot of dimension and texture instead.
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The gold cardstock and cream die cut (made with SB’s Labels 20) got embossed with CB folders.  The image was embossed with gold embossing powder and then colored with Copics.  The image was die cut with SB’s Scalloped Ovals and then I used Gold Stickles to outline the edge it for more sparkle.  The sentiment was embossed in gold too and then I made a banner style treatment that raises up over the image.  Some Gold Bella Baubles finish it off.

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Next up is the Free With Three Set (buy 3 stamps sets and receive this for free) called “Cool Beans”.  If you love coffee or any hot drink in general (for me its hot cocoa or Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider…mmmmmgood) then this is a must have set for you.  Full of funky & fun images that you will have fun playing with.  The papers are by My Minds Eye “Paris & Co.”—love the soft creams, browns and aquas.  I distressed the edges for a bit of shabby-chicness!  The border was done with a MS border punch and the circle dies are Spellbinders.  A few pearls finish it off.

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I colored the image with Copics E44,E43,E42,E40 and then added Crystal Lacquer over the cup and saucer for shine.  The spoon got a bit of Stickles for sparkle.  Perfect for a coffee loving friend!!
Now make sure to hop around to the DT blogs and see their beautiful work and for a chance to win!  Have fun!



101 comments:

  1. Truly elegant Christmas card! i LOVE the muted colors and the shimmer!

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  2. Very beautiful cards! Love all the detail!

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  3. Your coloring is so gorgeous, as always! I love that glittered edge!

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  4. LOVE the monochromatic pear card, so festive!

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  5. Beautiful cards Suzanne, love the layers and soft colors and banner on the pear tree card.

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  6. The Christmas card is simply stunning, and the coffee card is beautiful

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  7. Love your creations, Suzanne! Awesome!

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  8. Both are very nice. I really like the detail in the coffee one. Reminds me, time for more coffee

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  9. So creative. I wish I had your eye for colors! Love these stamps!

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  10. I love your eye for color. These stamps are so cute!

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  11. Hope this comment doesn't show up twice. After I posted I went for coffee (how could I not?) but my post didn't show. Oh well, love your cards

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  12. Oh how pretty, your "A Partridege In A Pear Tree" card is stunning.

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  13. Oh dear... I really thought I'd love the partridge card most then you had to do that coffee card!!!! FABULOUSNESS!!!

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  14. Don't know why I am surprised? Suzanne, your cards are both STUNNING! Love your sense of 'style'.

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  15. They're both great, but I really like the coffee card.

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  16. Suzanne - you crack me up! Your enthusiasm for life jumps off the page - and through your beautiful work. Thanks so much!!

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  17. cute, cute, cute. Did I say they are cute?!!!

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  18. Beautiful, elegant, gorgeous!

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  19. What fun colors on your cards. They are so soothing. Liked the story about your fun trip!

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  20. Fabulous! I love how you used the monochromatic coloring!

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  21. Your card is great, such pretty effect with the layering. I liked your coffee card too!

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  22. Oh wow! Absolutely love both cards--the colors, the embossing, arrangements on card--everything. Your cards inspire me to try something similar myself. Thanks!

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  23. What gorgeous cards Suzanne!!! Just beautiful. Enjoyed the re-cap, sounds like you ladies are having fun. That's what it's all about!!
    Marcie

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  24. Loved the added shine to the cup and saucer, I'll have to remember that! Thanks!

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  25. Love them both your color choices are great the cards really stand out

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  26. You totally crack me up, Suzanne! I love your posts! Beautiful Christmas cards and the coffee card is sweet.

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  27. Great cards--I really like the elegant color combination of the first card.

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  28. Cool partridge in a pear tree card. Simple yet oh so elegant.

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  29. Gorgeous cards, Suzanne!! Love the colours of your first card, and the embossing looks awesome. The coffee card is SO sweet!! Love them all!!

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  30. Great job on your projects, Suzanne! Love your embellishments & color scheme ~ Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Your post cracked me up! That first card is SO exquisite! Love how you made it all come together. I love the second card, too, but for different reasons. Have fun!

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  32. love the cards you made and the color is great. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win
    what a great job you have done.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  33. those layers on the pear tree are just beautiful.

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  34. YOU are such a nut Suze!! LOVE ya!! LOL!!

    Your creations sooo rock! Loving that coffee card especially...no wait, love the Christmas one...oh, BOTH of them! LOL

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  35. Lovely! But I'm partial to Christmas cards so that one is my favorite! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  36. Elegant cards. Love them both. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Suzanne - you are such a great storyteller - I could totally visualize the riot you ladies were having! Your cards are really cool - love the elegance of the first, and the country chic of the beans. Don't get hurt laughing too hard, k??
    ~ky

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  38. Cool Beans is an absolute beauty!!!! I love the layering and must say, that's one of the reasons ur always a first on my list to check out for inspiration!!!! Keep up the great work and have fun for those of us who can't be there!!!!

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  39. Suzanne, I love how you made your cards more elegant and soft colors. I really liked them, very nice.

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  40. Oh My funny story! Love BOTH of your cards! The colors are so beautiful on the christmas one and the DP's and layout on your coffee one is spectacular! WOW!

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  41. Super Pear tree. Cool Beans stamps are Cool and so is your card. Love 'em both.

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  42. WOW! The cream and gold is a stunning combo for Christmas! You've made a convert! I'm so gonna go with cream and gold this Christmas. But where did you get the cream CS? It looks a little darker than PL ivory CS. Please help me out here. I NEED to know! This is all your fault, after all!

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  43. Very elegant Christmas card. Great color combo on the second card.

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  44. FABULOUS color scheme! Beautiful coloring~

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  45. Gorgeous cards! Love the colors you used!

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  46. Your story has me chucking. I can see it now. I would do the same thing if Luke Bryan had tweeted me. What a cool thing! I love your cards.

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  47. Beautiful cards. I love the embossing and the layers in your cards. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

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  48. Suzanne,
    You CRACK me UP! I'm about to pee my pants reading about your elevator escapade and Luke Bryan (who could make me love country music again) !!!
    Thanks for sharing those, and your creations!!! You gave me inspiration w/your gold & ivory choices for an upcoming special anniversary for friends-thank you!

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  49. Great cards as always. Lovely work.

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  50. Just realized that my previous comment was posted as "anonymous" so I'm reposting now that I'm signed in. So sorry.

    I really, REALLY want to know where you got the cream CS. It's darker than PL ivory, so I know that won't work for me. I LOVE the cream and gold look and want to do it myself. Please help!

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  51. The Christmas cards is so elegant and the coffee card layout is fantastic. Thanks for sharing these.

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  52. Love your gorgeous cream and gold Christmas card! So classy and fabulous!

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  53. like them both, but the coffee one is the fav.

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  54. Wow! You've just proven that these sweet images can be really elegant, too!

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  55. Love your coffee card! I am getting ATTACHED to that set!

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  56. Gorgeous Christmas card, Suzanne. Great work on both.

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  57. WOW ! Your cards are great. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  58. I absolutely LOVE the Pear Tree card. Totally elegant and just stunning! Great job on both cards!

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  59. So elegant, so pretty, so perfect! Love them!

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  60. Oh so very pretty, love the colors and the beautiful detail that you did. Thanks for sharing.

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  61. Loved the golden partridge in the golden tree - very elegant! Thanks for sharing.

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  62. Very elegant Christmas card- and I love the layering on the cool bean card

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  63. Muy bonitas y agradables tus proyectos, me encantan las perlas que le colocaste.

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  64. Wow stunning cards! Thanks for the hilarious post, you are a great story teller!

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  65. Very lovely cards and Luke Bryan-- yaa I like him too! Glad for you.

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  66. lovely christmas card so elegant and great design!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  67. All the cards and I mean all, have been wonderful, but your Partridge card is the first that looks ELEGANT, just looks so rich looking, wonderful job!! Love them all, yours is the richest looking so far!!
    Thanks
    Donna

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  68. Both cards are lovely!!! Your story was hilarious!

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  69. Oh Suzanne, you are an amazing storyteller! You make me laugh! You are my type of girl! Oh, and your cards are absolutely beautiful, too. Ah, the talents all wrapped up in one body. *sigh*

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  70. Suzanne, very elegant Christmas card. Your cool beans card is so parisian. Nice layering and beautiful color combination.

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  71. wow!!!! gorgeous projects!!! stunning colors!!! thank you for the inspiration!!!!

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  72. WHoot whoot for you...guess it pays to tweet! Love the golden pear tree card especially!

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  73. WOW Suzanne! BOTH of these cards are so elegant and rich looking! I love the all the embossing and glittered frame in your holiday card, and the black 7 tan color combo in your coffee card is stunning! So classy!

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  74. Wowza!!! That gold embossing and the white texture....fabulously elegant dahhhling!! The coffee card....totally and completely yummified!!!! Ok, so I like Luke Bryan too...but I don't think even NEARLY as much as you! ROFL!!

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  75. Very elegant Christmas card with the cream and gold. Lovely cards. The coffee combinations are great.

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  76. The textures bring such fun to the set. Well done, you!

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  77. Your partridge card is so elegant and what wonderful colors you used together. Everything is designed so perfect - the nesties you choose, gold edging, etc....just Beautiful!! Cool Beans is just that. Very cool in colors and gives you a calming effect, something you need with all that caffine! LOL!
    Blessings~

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  78. Very nice "cool bean" cards. The colors scheme is eye catching :)

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  79. The cool beans card is wonderful!

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  80. Both of these cards are terrific, thanks for sharing, take care.

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  81. Gorgeous cards! I love the new sets!

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  82. Hi Suszanne,
    Wow loved both of your cards so elegant and beautiful as always! The layers and the gold rim gorgeous touch.
    I have to say these Gina K stamps are so stunning and they are some must haves for the Holidays!
    Thanks for always giving us so much inspiration!
    Hugs,
    Briana

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  83. great cards, tfs - love. Love. LOVE the True Love Gave to Me set ... ordered it yesterday and can't wait to ink it up! Thanx for the inspiration!
    - sue dot blondin at gmail dot com

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  84. gorgeous cards Suzanne! love the depth of the cool beans card especially

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  85. thanks beautiful cards... love the Christmas ones Wanda

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  86. Love the elegance of your Christmas card and the coffee card is absolutely darlin'!!!

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

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