Saturday, January 31, 2009

High Hopes Challenge #15



Happy Saturday Everyone!

I can't believe that so many days have flown by since my last post. I tell ya', while making a card Monday afternoon; my "mojo" completely deserted me!!!! Talk about frustration! Normally I can put a card together in about 30 Min's. However, if I'm on the same card after an hour or so; I realize that my creative thoughts have deserted me. In order to save myself from wrecking more paper etc. I had to abandon my craft room for a few days. Finally inspiration returned to me and I managed to pull a card together for High Hopes Heart Challenge.



The stamp is from High Hopes and the sentiment is from Amuse. The card stocks are from the Cut Cardstock Co. and PTI. The design paper is from Three Bugs In a Rug and I colored my image with Copic Markers.
To embellish my card, I sewed the top mat and used my Cricut Expression (Plantin Schoolbook cartridge) to cut the hearts, flowers and grass. The flowers are embellished with small pearls and I used my hand held heart punch for the tiny hearts around the sentiment.

Have a fantastic weekend and thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs


Risa

28 comments:

Bev said...

Aw what a cute card - love the image and fab colours
hugs Bev x

Sergei said...

This card is so adourable!!!I love the grass and stiching!! The close up picture is so cute!!!

cats whiskers said...

happy Sunday Hunny, your MOJO certainly has returned ddear this card is just perfect, I love the hearts and the colours and I am in awe of your fabulous colouring.
Hugs dear Jacqui x

Rach said...

wow Risa, a fabulous card, awesome colouring and super cute image. hugs rachxx

Tina said...

Impeccable coloring, love it!

Elena said...

I have these moments too, Risa... when the inspiration is not with me, I do the same and just come back later to my stamping room.
I am glad you finished this card! Adorable one!!! Love-love your coloring!!! Love little sparkles on the ballerina outfit!
Very cute layout!!!

Anonymous said...

Such a gorgeous fun card Risa...
Hope your enjoying your weekend:)~X~

Anonymous said...

Ahhhh Risa I love this card, it is suppa sweet!

Saved By Grace said...

This is just adorable...Great card and great blog.

l said...

Oh, this is just so sweet! You do really nice work. I love that stamp, too.

Denise said...

This card is so cute! Great job with the coloring.

Ila said...

What a Fabulous card!! I love the way you colored this elephant...and the papers and accents are so Gorgeous!! I have got to use my Cricut more often!!...Hugs, Ila

Teri said...

I'm so glad you got your mojo back Risa! This High Hopes card is adorable! I just love it!! xoxo, Teri

Maria said...

Hey Risa!! It's good to step away from the crafting once in a while. I tend to make my cards in parts. . .5 minutes here, 10 minutes there, etc. I'm just that sort that I can't sit and make a card in one sitting or I start to get a headache!! LOL!

Well, your card turned out fabulous. It don't look like any mojo was lost on this one. That elephant. . .she is so feminie. . never imagined an elephant on tip-toes!! LOL!

As always, your card is so pretty, your coloring lovely and I love all the awesome details!!

maria

Corie said...

WOW -- this is the most adorable card I have seen in a long time -- I LOVE IT!!!

Bev said...

Oh this is adorable Risa! Love the image and beautiful colours.

hugs Bev x

Lauren said...

This is so adorable! I love it. The hearts and flowers with the pearl accents are just devine.

Lisa's Blessed A Latte said...

Love this.....great work as Always!

(((Hugs)))

Dawn♥ said...

This card puts a smile on my face! So very cute and I love the colors! ;)

Barb said...

Pretty! Pretty! Love the details, the glitter, the pearls, the hearts. Just lovely! TFS

Andrea, said...

Cute card and fab colouring

Tonniece said...

This little elephant is too darling Risa. LOL
Always love how you color your images, and I would never have thought you lost your creative juices with this one.

Alex said...

This is too too cute Risa - I totally love this image!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Catherine said...

this card and image sure made me smile :)

Jodi said...

This is a super cute image, I love how you incorporated your sewing machine for the card, as well as the embellishments. Awesome coloring too!
Hugs,
Jodi =)

Jodi said...

This is a super cute image, I love how you incorporated your sewing machine for the card, as well as the embellishments. Awesome coloring too!
Hugs,
Jodi =)

Donalda said...

Oh Risa this is just gorgeous!!!! I so love your hearts on there and such gorgeous coloring dear. Just so gorgeous dear Hugs and so glad to see you posting again Sure have missed you dear friend

Rita said...

Who said an elephant couldn't be graceful? This elephant is quite the ballerina & light on her toes!!! Cute card Risa, I luv it!