Friday, February 22, 2008

Happy Birthday!!!

It is finally getting warmer in our area of Saskatchewan....after a week long deep freeze. I took my "Buddy" for a walk yesterday and will be able to today as well. Oh.. I so hope.. it stays warm for longer than 2 days. In fact an early spring is exactly what we need..lol.

See the balloons on this card?...I finally played with the Cricut I got for Xmas!! Wow ....there are so many possibilities with this little machine and it cuts like a dream. I'm hoping to use it more..now that I know how.

The Adorable Scotty Dog is from High Hopes Stamps

The Lovely Tilda is from Magnolia

The sentiment is from Gelatins.

I made this card to enter in Katherina's Blog Candy Challenge and used her Fabulous sketch

I also wanted to participate in this weeks Tilda & Co Challenge which was to use string on the card. I have string on the balloons and gold string for the necklace and bracelet I added on the Tilda. You will probably need to click to enlarge the photo to see these items.

I used prismacolor pencils (oms) and Twinkling h20's to color the dog and Tilda.

I used diamond glaze on the cake (candle and flower) and the dogs nose.

On with the recipe........

Stamps - High Hopes Stamps "Scotty Dog", Tilda from Magnolia, sentiment from Gelatins.

Paper - whisper white, choc chip, autumn leaves, k&company, wild asparagus.

Ink - versafine black, close to cocoa, creamy caramel, bashful blue, buckaroo blue

Accessories - Cricut, scalloped scissors, string, brads, ribbon, stickles, stardust pens, scribbles, glitter, stitching, bling, diamond glaze.

Anyone interested in the Magnolia stamps?... you can email me and I will send you Phoebe's (The Town Scrapper) contact info.

Thanks for looking and all your Wonderful and Kind comments!!

Have a Great Weekend Everyone!!

50 comments:

Deborah said...

Oh Miss Tilda is looking very cute today! Her little doggie reminds me of Buddy! (wink)! Hugs, Deb

Alhambra Club said...

I love this card and of course your AWESOME coloring. Have a great weekend, glad to hear you are warming up in the North.

Han said...

Stunning card what do you use with your Prismas?

Unknown said...

oh my...i'm just blown away by your colouring! It's gorgeous!!!

Suzanne said...

This is just awsome your colouring is fantastic.Beautiful card Sue :o)

Donna Baker said...

so so precious!! love the necklace!

dpkennedy said...

I absolutely love this card! Not only are the images gorgeous but your coloring supreme! Then top it all off with that magnificent layering, distressing, and sewing?! Perfection! I want to be like you when I grow up! As I am typing the UPS delivery man just dropped my Janome Sew Mini on the porch! My husband looked at me like I had two heads when I started woo hooing! Now off to GinaK's tutorial and learn how to sew! Thanks again so much for the Excellent award...I am humbled!

Katharina Frei said...

This is such a peace of art Ila!!! I can't stop looking at it. All the details and the wonderful colouring, I love how you highlight some areas with your white gel pen. And the balloons are fabolous too.
Thanks so much for playing and your lovely comments on my blog!
Have a great weekend and good luck for tomorrow.
Katharina

Nancy said...

oooh what a wonderful card, i love this...and your colouring is soo great!!!

/nancy

My Paper World said...

Oooooooh! and big "SIGH" I WISH I could colour like you!!!
Your work is soooo BEAUTIFUL!
Have a great weekend!
Nicola xx

Kim said...

I think your cards are just amazing! I have never seen anyone colour their images like you do, you bring the images to life! It's always a treat to stop by your blog and see what you have been up to!

Lesli said...

What a wonderful Birthday card - so colorful and vibrant. Thanks for sharing!

Leonie said...

What a great card! I like the edges of the paper!

Lia said...

oohh ila, you made a very lovely card, so sweet , I love the cplors, stamp and all the details you used on your card

Andrea, said...

This is such a beautiful card, your colouring is fantastic and I love the cute little dog

Heike said...

very coloured, but also very beautiful.
If you want, look also at my new Sketch-Challenge Blog: http://paperminutes.blogspot.com

Leanne said...

Hey You Have Some Lovely Cards..

Keep Up The Good Work and Keep Blogging..
Ill Be Back Soon To See Your Lovely Blog..

Come Check Out My Blog Some Time.

Love Leanne
x

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

my gosh ila i can only agree with what katharina said. i can not stop looking at your card!
i wish i could color like you do. ooohh... wonderful all the details even the paper.

every single detail this card is a stunner.
i love also the petite scallops AND the stiching .. hehehehe.. and the red cheeks on scottie!!!

sophia landry said...

Oh wow Ila, I'm floored! This is amazing!! I love it! Your amazing! You just take a bunch of random things and turn it into a masterpeice!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful as always Ila! Love your card.

debby4000 said...

Stunning, absolutely amazing.

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Oh, Ila this is a wonderful card. It is so gorgeous!

Keri Lee Sereika said...

Very very sweet card...just so fun!

Tracy.H said...

Amazing...simply, amazing! :0)

Rika said...

Fantastic card Ila, so beautiful!

Nixe-Moni said...

Wow your card is wonderful and fantastic. Looks great. Your colouring is sooooo gorgeous!!!!
Hugs, Moni

Katharina Frei said...

Hi Ila,
Your card won my challenge!! Congratulations!!! Please send me your adress details and I will post the prize on monday morning. Thanks for playing, I love your creations!
Have a great evening!
Katharina xx

Corie said...

Oh my this is just absolutely GORGEOUS -- a piece of art. This card needs to be framed!!

Anonymous said...

WOW! LOVE this card! Good luck! Hope you win!

Jovita @ Inky Impressions said...

Beautiful, the little girl looks so sweet and I love the little puppy. Your cards always blow me away! I always enjoy your postings. ;)

Rika said...

Congratulations Ila! :0)

Monique said...

Wow, I love this card. Wonderfull colours :).

Monique

Anonymous said...

Wooow Ila, what an awesome card you've made with Tilda!!! I adore your way of coloring (but you already know that;-))

Great idea to put the HHRS doggie together with Tilda. I'm certainly gonna case that if you don't mind:-D

Hugs, Inge

Anja's weblog said...

This card is awesome!! a piece of art.

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

hi ila,
iam glad you applied at Magnolia too. your cards are great!
good luck sweetie

Unknown said...

Congratulations Ila on winning the candy. So well deserved with this absolutely stunning card. Well done - it's gorgeous! Lol Lynn x

Frances said...

WOW, I'm speechless! congrats on winning. Love all the little details on this like the necklace, so cute.

So glad I've seen your blog as I love your 'style', the colourings amazing and all your cards are little mini works of art! You're going straight to my 'faves' :D

Frances x

Janet said...

I love the Magnolia stamp. Where do you get yours from? Is there anyone that carries those here in the States or North America? I would love to order some. Thanks.

Laura said...

Ciao
molto bello.

Laura

Nikki Fairbairn said...

This card is amazing. You are such an inspiration. You are now my No.1 favourite blog. Nikki

Anonymous said...

It's a so beautiful card !! I've enlarged it and all the details are amazing ! Bravo !!

Carolyn King said...

As always...AMAZING.
love the added gold cord for the necklace and bracelet!

huntla1 said...

Hi Ila, I love your card as I always do. I also love the Magnolia stamps and have not been able to find a good source. I would definitely like to know how to obtain them. Thanks for the info.

Sandra Evertson said...

Wow, Gorgeous card!
Sandra Evertson

Karin said...

Lovely card with great details!!

Risa said...

OMG......your card is awesome Ila, I love everything about it! I'm going to have to check out that diamond glaze...I love the results.
malieta:)

Maria said...

Oh my Ila,

This card is the prettiest card I've ever seen! Well, all your cards are pretty. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I really love your coloring. I want to color like you one day!! LOL!

Maria

Debbie G said...

Absolutely beautiful! Your coloring is awesome!!

Hilde said...

Just LOOOOOOOOOOVE your work!!
Your cards are awsome!!!!!!

hugs from Norway!

Monique said...

Oh, I love your card !!! It's gorgious !!!

Monique