Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Treasures For Ye! - Gift folder

Don't forget my Blog Candy in the Post Below for High Hopes New Release Stamps!! You all have until Friday to enter!!! I love this little High Hopes pirate....well....I love all High Hopes New Release Stamps!!! I created this gift folder using this Fabulous Tutorial I found on Frances Blog FranMade. It is so easy to make!! I know I will be making more of these wonderful folders!! Frances is also offering Wonderful Blog Candy to celebrate her Birthday and blog traffic...so go here FranMade to learn how to enter and see her Gorgeous creations!!

On this folder I used "On Guard Oberto", "Treasure Map", "Ships Wheel" and "Anchor". You can find these and all High Hopes New Release stamps right here.

The "Treasures For Ye!" is actually single words I just inked up off of the main High Hopes New Release sentiments.

I put diamond glaze on the eye patch and the handle of the sword (big knife).

The sentiment and scalloped base are popped up on foam dimensionals. The trim or netting on the front was a roll I found in my craft stash...I'm not sure what it is called.

Paper: whisper white, basic grey, dcwv, michaels Ink: versafine black, bashful blue, creamy caramel, close to cocoa, blue bayou, cranberry crisp Accessories: brad, cord, nestabilities, stardust pen, stickles, diamond glaze, stitching

The images are colored with prismacolor pencils (OMS) and H20's. Acrylic white paint for accents.

I've been asked what colors of prismacolor pencils I like to use for coloring.....Here is a link and tutorial on the ones I use the most http://artfullyila.blogspot.com/search/label/Tutorials

Have a Great Day Everyone!! Thank you for all your lovely comments and for entering for the High Hopes Blog Candy!! I have been trying to visit everyone.....it's taking time....but hopefully I will be around soon!.....Hugs, Ila

70 comments:

Deborah said...

Ahoy matey! This card is fantastic Ila! Do you do children's illustrations for books? You so should if you don't! You just blow my mind every time I stop by! You are the most amazing artist I have seen blogging! Hats off to your talents! Hugs, Deb

Bunny B said...

Adorable card!! Love it :)

Ying Pang, said...

wow, wow, wow, this is so stunning!! This creation is just a Master piece. well done, Ila.

Kelly Schelske said...

Awesome job Ila, what a great card!!

Sandy said...

Wow Ila what a stunning card. Love the little pirat. Really cool. :) Hugs

Anonymous said...

wow, Ila, I'm speechless. This is so brilliant and beautiful. Wow.

Risa said...

Whooo hooo...I love your card Ila! High Hopes really has a wonderful new line of stamps out. The more I see the more I like them. I definitely will be making a purchase soon:)

Anonymous said...

Love it love it love it.
You have done it again.
world class.
Simply love all you work.

Andrea said...

Oh wow, this is a fantastic card!!
Hugs, Andrea

Nikki Fairbairn said...

What can I say.. this is just fabulous Ila, So much wonderful stitching and your colouring of this cute pirate awesome, Hugs, Nikki x

Debbie said...

Wow this is Amazing Ila I love your colouring it's fantastic.

Nancy said...

ooooh woow...what a fantastic card!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow Ila...another wonderful card... it's simly amazing! Love the pirate and all the new accessories......great work!
Carole ;o)

Frances said...

ugh, this is just gorgeous Ila - you always make it look so easy! The new High Hopes are soo cute, not got mine yet so may try my luck in your draw! Good luck in mine! xx

Anonymous said...

Too Cute. I love this design. I will have to check out the tutorial, too. Don't be surprised if you see it on my blog soon. I think it might make a cute CD holder?
~Lacey Stephens
www.handstampedbylacey.typepad.com

*Arwen* said...

Oh what a lovley little pirat =)
looks so great
XOXO

Tricia T said...

Isn't that the cutest thing??? I think I need to take a trip to Canada to learn from you!! :) What great layout and coloring!!! TFS!

dpkennedy said...

Oh Ila, your wonderful coloring makes me want to buy every HH stamp you use! He's just the cutest pirate ever! Have a great day!

CraftyC said...

What a super card, love it!
Clairexx

MichelleO said...

Oh my Ila! You have really done a wonderful job here mate! Wow love all the details and the distressing! Wow fabulous!
HUGS
MichelleO

sandra_w said...

Wow!! This is fabulous, Ila!!

Jill said...

Wow Ila, this is fantastic, I love your colouring in and layout it's to die for, you are so talented and I really look forward to seeing what you have made. Jill x

Donalda said...

This is just awesome !!!!! I love the pirate stamps and am going to have to get them. I just read your tutorials and I am going to have to try it. Thanks so much dear and lovely card

Alex said...

Arrrgggghhhh!! This is a fabulous card Ila - I love all the details and your coloring is amazing - totally cute, girl! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Janneke said...

Beautiful card :-)

Regards, Janneke

Zoe said...

This is beautiful Ila. I love the cute pirate image.
love
zoe
xxxxxxxx

Alina said...

It's just perfect, I love the paper, the sweet stamp and all the details!
Hugs, Alina

Heather Huggins said...

Oh my gosh this is so cute!!

Jacqueline van der Sar - Crejakaarten said...

What a wunderful card!!! Great! (as always!) I left you a new award on my blog...
Love and hugs,
jacqueline

tineke said...

wauwwww what an fantastic card you made, its great

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

what an amazing card ila.
i will add your blog candy tomorrow to my blog.
love

Shannah said...

This card is absolutley AWESOME!!!
And what a great blog!
Thanks, Shannah :)

Agnes van Hensbergen - agnesstampcards said...

Hi ila, what a great card ,love the papers, colors and the beautiful image a cool boys card.
Big hugs from holland,Agnesx

Alex. said...
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Alex. said...

Hi Ila!
I love this Pirate-Card. It looks great.
Greetings
Alex.

Rach said...

Stunning card,great use of stamps, you are so clever and talented. You amaze me....love all the accesories ....I love it all.
Hugs rach.xx

Deb said...

Wow Ila, this is fantastic, just love the design!
Thanks so much for the shout on the blog candy!!

Keri Lee Sereika said...

ARGH...ME HEARTIES....This is just soooo cute!!!! Don't forget to come enter my blog giveaway!!!
http://pinklemonade.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/07/lots-to-chat-ab.html#comment-121735082

Lori said...

Hi Ila!! I just found your blog and added it to my bookmarks!! Beautiful work!! And I absolutely LOVE High Hope!!! I would so love to win some of your generous candy!! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!

www.smilingwhilestamping.blogspot.com

Debby said...

Your creations are just Fabulous! Wow!

flatis stempelwelt said...

wow, ist die schön geworden, eine superschöne karte mit einem superschön colorierten Motiv

LG Sonja

Niki Estes said...

This is so amazing, Ila!! All your details are so neat. I can't believe all the little things. Just amazing!

Annie said...

oo Ila this is fabulous! love that pirate and all the bits and pieces that go with him, he's definately my favourite from the new releases. Your colouring is amazing as always and there is so much detail on your art work, but it all works so well together. annie x

Dawn Wheeler said...

Wow fabulous card as always ,love your cards ,Dawnx

Anonymous said...

This is adorable!! You are really amazing!!

Jo said...

Well shiver me timbers!! This is absolutely brilliant....you put so much detail into your cards....wonderful work yet again!

Monika/Buzsy said...

AWESOME! TFS!

Donna said...

wow wow wow what a fantastic card, i love it. Donna x

Monique said...

Oh wow, your card is gorgious Ila !!! I love everything about it !!!

Hugs Monique

Kim's Life said...

Love the card! Great Job!

Leann said...

Oh Ila ~ I LOVE this!!!

doris said...

Wow... diese Karte ist "FANTASTISCH"!!

Liebe Grüße
Doris

Sanna F said...

WOW this is totally gorgeous!!!

Michelle said...

ACK! How did I miss this post? I even had to read through the comments to make sure I didn't leave one in my sleep! Maybe mine was the one you deleted, lol! Love the gift card holder ~ amazing details as always! And what do you know ~ when you click on the image YOU GET A BIGGER IMAGE!!! I still can't get that to work for me!!!! Argh, matey!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Ila i'm in awe of your work, this is so so wonderful, there are no words to express. I see you are in Sask, me to.

Anonymous said...

Wow.. just gorgeous!!! Love every little detail you put on your cards, Ila! I'm dying to know.. how long does an "average" card take you from beginning to end? :)

Tina said...

OMG Ila this is just stunning but also so much fun..... i love it the detail is amazing my friend...you really are so very talented....

I have left an award for you on my blog....
http://yummyscrummycreate.blogspot.com/2008/07/omg-another-award.html

Big big Hugs to you and buddy...Tina xxx

Sue from Oregon said...

This card is a real work of ART!

Andrea said...

Wow .. only to say:

Its soo STUNNING

Murielle said...

OH....GREAT CARD!!!!!
I love your composition Fantastic!!!
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mumur

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Unbelievable. I can't stop looking at it! You are the best!

Nixe-Moni said...

Wooow Ila, what a stunning creation. I love the little pirate and your colouring is fantastic as always. Love it soooo much.
Hugs, Moni

Anonymous said...

Love the card! The card is a treasure in itself!

Anja's weblog said...

HI Ila,

Love your card!! What a beautie:))
I already ordered these stamps and can't wait to use them.

Carolyn King said...

thud..............utterly fantastic!

Anonymous said...

oh wow, this is one amazing card! love it!

Anonymous said...

Oh My Word.. Ila.. with the colouring of this card you have absolutely excelled yourself!!!
the colours just jump off the card it is fantastic and I am in AWE!!!

this is unbelievably gorgeous and I can only aspire to colour this lovely and admire you totally!

Hugs, Marlene x

Katharina Frei said...

This is the most amazing pirate card I have ever seen Ila!!! You have done it again!!

Clycclac said...

Very very beautiful card !!!!

Stephenie said...

I have a hubby and two boys so this is so appealing! This is exactly what boys are. I love this :o) Does your hubby sell his wine? I sadly don't know how to make:o(