The beauty of Fall

I've finally inked this WoJ stamp from the Fall 2009 Kit. She was colored with Copic markers. I used vellum paper so I wouldn't completely cover the beautiful Papertrey DP. I used rhinestone leaves around the scalloped frame. I think the colors of Fall are just beautiful. The orange and yellow leaves are just breath taking!

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Belles 'N Whistles 2nd Blog Hop!

Hello everyone!

We're very excited to have you joining us for the 2nd Belles N Whistles Blog Hop!

If you've arrived from Jodi's blog then you're on the right track

if not, please start from the Belles 'N Whistles blog.

I'd hate for you to miss out on anything..

and please make sure you comment on each blog stop too.

Before I go on with my babbling, I just wanted to say that I am so happy and proud to be with this team of very talented ladies!

Did you enjoy seeing all their yummy creations?!

I am currently on vacation and am unable to do any new cards with the new images so I used 2 images from the Fall 2009 release that you can also use for Christmas cards before I left. Both cards are 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Images are colored with Copic markers. I also used easy layouts for both cards so they would be quick and easy to make.

The first card (from this previous post) is called Warm Apple Pie. I used Christmas colors on her clothes and card, added some holly and leaves on the corners. The red berries were red brads with the prongs removed. The cloth draped around her waist and on the lowest part of her skirt looked like holly with leaves to me so I colored them and stuck with a white background. If you do not like to color you always have the option of paper piecing. :) You can also put glitters on her clothes for bling - Christmas is always blingy!

She is also wonderful to use for Thanksgiving, birthday, welcome home, welcome to the neighborhood, just for you and get well soon cards (in my opinion).

For my second card, I used Tania with Baking. I just realised I used her to make a recipe card type on the 1st blog hop. In the previous card, I colored a portion of her hair red to make it look like she was wearing a hairband. :) For this card, I just colored her hair as is.

This sweet image is very versatile and can be used for Birthday cards, recipe cards, recipe books, bookmarks for recipe books, and you can use her for any season, just change the color of her clothes.

I drew snowflakes on her blouse and apron for the winter effect. Tried a pink and soft blue color combo instead of the usual red and green. I initially wanted to use snowflakes to surround her oval frame but decided to use a pompom ribbon around her and imagined them as snowballs instead.

Please do not forget to leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win the awesome prize!

Thanks for making it this far and we hope you have had a real yummy time!!

Now, all you have to do is go back to the Belles N Whistles blog to finish off this hop to be eligible to win the yummy prize!

These yummy stamps will be available at the Belles N Whistles store soon.

We would love to see what cards and projects you'll make with these adorable images by Elisabeth Bell. Make sure you upload them in the BnW gallery too!

Thank you so much for stopping by &

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

Hearty Thanksgiving

I've inked and colored (with Copic markers) this sweet Belles N Whistles image called Hearty Thanksgiving. Aren't these 2 kids just cute!!? I've also used some wooden flowers and placed some buttons on the centers. I love faux stitching and the colors of Fall!

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Don't forget - Friday October 30th is the Belles N Whistles 2nd blog hop!

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Belles 'N Whistles 2nd Blog Hop!

No card yet but....

Just wanted to invite everyone to the

2nd Belles N Whistles Blog Hop!

October 30, 2009 (Friday)

9:00 am

See ya!!!

Wishing you better weather!

Made a quick card using this cute Hanglar girl. I used Magnolia houses for her background. I sponged the sky with blue and purple shades to reflect the moody sky we have. Purposely left the houses blank and the floor was sponged with browns and blues (for puddles). The card is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". She was of course colored with Copic markers.

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Have a better weather wherever you are!

Merry Monday

You can use this yummy image Warm Apple Pie for your Christmas cards or Christmas tags too. She was colored with Copic markers and then cut out. I colored her sash white and added some red berries on it because the leaves looked like holly leaves to me.

The holly berries on the corners are from brads - I just removed the prongs. The white labels 4 die was mounted on 3d foam. The upper corner was cut off and distressed a bit.

Super easy card ... sorry for the blah blah..

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Halloween card #3

Another Halloween card... :)

No coloring - just cut and paste.
I made these cards using My Mind's Eye Halloween kit. Sentiment MS stamps.

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Have a wonderful day!