Sunday, December 7, 2008

High Hopes Ch#11 "Flower Power" and Dec POTM!

This week the High Hopes challenge #11 is brought to you by the very talented Ying and she would like to see flowers on your card or project. The randomly picked prize winner for this week will recieve Love Birds and the Love Nest sentiment! To enter check out the High Hopes Challenge Blog....where you can also view all the Divas Gorgeous examples!!

The stamps I've used on this card are also the High Hopes Dec Project of the Month and are on during Special during the month of December which includes........

M-042 Branch 10.70 - F-155 Nest 6.70 - E-150 Perched Birdie 6.00 - H-186 Landing Birdie 8.00 and H-185 Love Nest Valentine 8.00

To color these images....I used my prismacolor pencils (oms) and twinkling h20's

The flying robin and the sentiment are both popped up with foamy's.

Ink - verafine black, bordering blue, creamy caramel

Paper - GP white, basic grey "blush", dcwv

Accessories - trim, ribbon, charm, flowers, buttons, stitching, foam dimensionals, border punch

Our Christmas shopping excursion went pretty well. I was very surprised .....the stores were not as congested as I thought they would be. We didn't get home till late evening though....and I still have a few more things to get....but I'm getting there...lol.....Of course...nothing is wrapped and I haven't baked anything yet...Oh my!....still lots to do....

Have a Great Day Everyone!! and Thank You So Much for all your lovely comments!!

Blog Candy Alert!!! - Nicole is offering fabulous candy ..including a name stamp!! While your there be sure to check out her blog she makes Gorgeous creations!!

55 comments:

Deborah said...

Love your birdies! Nice to see this Valentine! No worries on the wraping it will all come together! Baking is good closer to Christmas, it tastes yummier! Don't you think? I want to do some cookies that I can eat right up! (wink)! Merry stampin'! Deb

Sandy said...

OMG this is soooo lovely.
Really cute birdies. Unbelievable card. Really unique again. Hugs.

Maria's Cards said...

Hi Ila, Your cards are always so beautiful. I love the image you have used for this card and the little charm. Maria x

Joey said...

Hi Ila, this is gorgeous, love those birdies and your colouring, beautiful layout love the edgings you have done too. love joey.xx

Michele Roos said...

Ohhh this is a gorgeous card. Love the cute birdie images and the colouring is beautiful. Michele x

Hanne said...

I really like this card! Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Wowzers, this is so beautiful. It really pops out of the screen!

tineke said...

woww what an lovely card Ila, the stamps are so cute in one word adorouble.
Tineke xx

katy said...

Hi Ila, it's always a treat to see your creations...this is so sweet or should that be tweet, lol, sorry:) Fabulous detail...just love it hugs Katy x

Tracey said...

What an absolutely adorable card!!

Tara said...

This really is adorable Ila, I love the birdies! Your sentiment looks great torn like that! xx

retiredheather said...

Great card. Love your coloring and that stamp is so cute. Wonderful work.
Happy Holidays
Heather

pescbrico said...

What a lovely card! Love the colors and the coloring!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my! This is gorgeous! I just love all of your details and so many embellishments! And I absolutetly LOVE your coloring!! Awesome!
~Lacey

Ying Pang, said...

your card is beautiful as always !!

Christine Riley said...

Wow, this is stunning Ila, I love it! Fabulous coloring and paper choices. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs, Christine :)

Anonymous said...

Awww.. this is sooooooo sweet!! Love those adorable little birds!! :) Beautiful card, Ila!!

dpkennedy said...

Oh so cute! I love those birds and the colors that you used! Adorable!

Risa said...

Your card is so cute Ila and I love what you did with the sentiment. The torn paper look is very unique and adds a special appeal to your card!

Julia Aston said...

what a fun little bird family image and so beautifully colored!!

ribenaruby said...

So much to see on your creation Ila, gorgeous!

Bev said...

Love love love this card Ila - those little birdies are so sweet. I love happy cards and this one sure is.

hugs Bev x

Alina said...

beautiful card, Ila, lovely stamp! I'm so in late with everything this year, also with my Christmas cards! it's a lesson for next year, to start earlier to make them! enjoy shopping for Christmas!
hugs, Alina

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous, Ila! I love everything you create!

Anonymous said...

what a beautiful card.
The stamp is so perfectly colored and it´s a fantastic stamp.
Love every unbelievable detail.

Lia said...

great card again I love the bird stamp dhe's so cute
hugs Lia

Shirley said...

The card is just beautiful! I love how you painted it and the dimensions too!

DawnMarie said...

Beautiful Ila.x

Tammi said...

I love those happy birds, and for valentines, so cute! I'm baking gingerbread cookies today! :)
Hugs, Tammi

Marja Sch said...

What a lovely Valentine card. The birds are so cute. They seem to fly away from your card and have some fun. Hugs marja

Heidi said...

Ohhhh this is sooooo cute. Your card is really beautiful and your coloring is so great. Love the image.

Hugs from
Heidi

Lilian said...

Lovely card Ila! I love your Prismacolor coloring. :) It must take a lot of work. Those birds are really cute. I am still stuck with Christmas carda and will probably make Valentine cards next year lol! Have a great day!

Lim said...

What a beauty!!! I love it!! The coloring is as usual...out of this world...and the card with all the details is breathtaking...
Gorgeous!!
Hugs,
LIM

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Oh this is just so tweet! Gorgeous colouring as always and your card looks so pretty, Hugs, Nikki x

mueppi said...

I love this card, Ila!
Such a funy little bird family image and so beautifully colored!!
Hugs Gisela

debby4000 said...

Oh wow fabulous card, just love those birds, brilliant colouring.

Unknown said...

your cards are the most stunning ive ever seen and this one is with no exception.
love emma x

Mel said...

Fab card i just love your colouring the birds are super cute
Mel x

Annie said...

gorgeous card Ila, love the colouring on the leaves and the cute birdies! but oh my - Valentine's allready! eek I still have Christmas things still to make! hugs, annie x

Anonymous said...

aaaahhhhhh, this is so stinking cute, I just love this!

Camilla said...

They are so cute!!:)You make the most amazing cards!!
And I have an award for you in my blog!
Hugs, Camilla.

Velta said...

How cute is this!!! You enabled me to buy the Santa and doggie Stamp and I hope I can find the time to make a card with it and a few others that I got from High Hopes...You are such an inspiration to me :)

6 wacky women said...

Absolutley adorable, Ila. Your coloring is so amazing. Just beautiful.

Karen x

Marcea said...

Stunning is the only word to describe this beautiful card - oh wow, it is amazing. What incredible colouring - my jaw has hit the floor!!
-x-

Hanna said...

Wow, another beautiful card! Love it!

Deb said...

that is so sweet, adorable little birds, beautiful papers and such a fabulous sentiment, love it all!

Curt in Indy said...

Your coloring is awesome! This is such a cute card! I was kind of taken aback by the "valentine" sentiment. LOL I'm so used to seeing Christmas cards on everyone's blogs that this kind of threw me! Yet another holiday to look forward to! Best, Curt

Jacqueline van der Sar - Crejakaarten said...

GREAT card!! Love your colouring as always!! And how nice are these stamps... Love the text that is going so well with it.
Love from Holland,
jacqueline

Jeanette said...

As always, I just adore your coloring. These images are really so sweet! Gorgeous card Ila! Hugs Jeanette

Helena said...

Fantastic card the colours are brilliant!

xxxx

Jo Austin said...

I love this.. well done!

Also, as I 'know' you.. lol.. I've made a Chrissy Cake for the High Hopes team.. it's on my blog.. hope you like it!

Enjoy!
Jo xxx

Jay - stands for J in June (any will will serve as my name) said...

This is beautiful
Hugs June x

Keri Lee Sereika said...

Awww such a sweet pair of lovebird Ila!!!

Brocéliane said...

your cards are always stunning with sumptuous details:)love them
Clo

Anonymous said...

This is adorable!! I love all the added details. I just love all your work