Monday, January 12, 2009

High Hopes CH#13 - "C'mon baby light my fire!"

The Fun Challenge this week on the HH Challenge blog is, "dry embossing". Join in and you will also have a chance to win some Fabulous HH stamps!! check out the Gorgeous creations made by the Divas this week right Here

You may also be interested in the Jan POTM......a fabulous set of stamps at a special price!! The samples made by the Divas are Gorgeous!!!

I also made this card to participate in the ... Splitcoaststampers - TLC202 Tacky Glitter.

The Cute stamps I used on this card are both from High Hopes ....."Matchmakin' Maynard" and "Light My Fire" sentiment

The dragon is colored with prismacolor pencils (oms) and Twinkling H2o's.

The heart and dragon and sentiment are popped up on foam dimensionals.

The wings and little hearts are glittered.

I used redline tape and fine glitter for the glitter stripes on the bottom paper. This was so easy and the glitter stays on so nicely ...I know I will be using this fun technique again!

The heart is nestabilities.....I made holes in the the scallop edge using my Japanese hole punch.

I used a Martha Stewart punch for the border.

Paper: Georgia Pacific, bazzil, wild asparagus, Costco

Ink: versafine black, bashful blue

Accessories: nesties, ribbon, martha stewart punch, stitching, glitter, sakura glue pen, redline tape, Cuttlebug embossing folders - heart and swiss dot

The cards for Tina's Grandfather are So Gorgeous!! You are all Amazing!!......Thank you for sending me links and photos.....You can view these Fabulous cards right here........"Special Request! Birthday Cards for Grandfather"

Have a Great Day Everyone!! and Thank you for all your Wonderful comments!!

85 comments:

Maria's Cards said...

This is stunning Ila, I love the colours and papers and that cute little stamp. Maria x

Anonymous said...

This is so adorable!! I love it!

Tab said...

Wowee Ila, delish card! Love it, the image is so cute and coloured to perfection as always!
Hugs Tab xxx

Tracey said...

This is absolutely fantastic Ila! Love the stamp & the sentiment!

Suzanne said...

Oh gorgeous as always and you colouring is fantastic cute little stamp and great papers too. Sue :o)

Joey said...

oh Ila you never fail to amaze me! this card is absolutely gorgeous, I love your colouring and all the extra little details you add in, your heart is fabulous. joey.xxx

Anonymous said...

Fabulous! Love everything about it!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

I just love this Ila and so beautiful and glittery, Just love what you have done with the nesties and will have to try this as I have these hearts too, Love it! Hugs, Nikki x

Tammi said...

LOL, I love that sentiment with that image, so cute!! And you do some of the best coloring out there, wow! Pretty paper and hearts, love this!
Hugs, Tammi

Kathy said...

Ila ~ this is the cutest!! I now have to get this stamp!! Not only do I love this image and the saying but the song is fab as well!(LOL) So cute. I love the colors and of course your coloring!! The glitter is the icing on the cake!! Beautiful card :)Kathy

6 wacky women said...

Oh my, Ila. This card is fabulous! Your coloring is gorgeous and how you did his wings and paper is awesome! Love the sentiment too!

Karen x

Inger Marie said...

All your card is so fantastic Ila :9
I love the colour you use and your colouring is fabulous.
The stamp is so cute and the heart is lovely
Take a look in my blog i have something for you there.
Big hugs from Inger Marie

Christine Riley said...

Wow Ila, this card is amazing! I love everything about it!
Hugs, Christine :)

Tina said...

OMG OMG Ila he is just the sweetest thing i've ever seen....... and i love the sentiment you used.... absolutely gorgeous as always my friend... Love and Hugs Tina xxx

Hope all is well you end.... Big Smoochy kiss for Buddy...xxx

Anonymous said...

Love the title of this post! What a great card!! Totally adorable!

Unknown said...

Well Ila, you certainly lit MY fire with this one!
You never cease to amaze me with your imagination and flair for putting elements together. Fab!
Viv xx

Tracy.H said...

OMG! He is just too cute! :0)

Risa said...

Ila....I LOVE your card! It is so beautiful, I love everything about it! You rock girl!!
hugs
Risa:)
p.s. I have an award for you on my blog:)

Alex said...

heehee, LOVE this card Ila - and the sentiment is fabulous!! How totally cute, and love all the details as always! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Sue from Oregon said...

Oh what a cute image and you have made the best card with it! Wonderful!

Sue said...

Wow Ila
another stunning card beautiful card luv all the details,stunning colouring, your blog is amazing. Did you get my email about grandad card? Sue x

debby4000 said...

I love that gorgeous dragon he looks fab and wonderful details on the card, brilliant.

Monique said...

He is so cute Ila. I love the colours and the paper. And your colouring is gorgious :)).

Hugs Monique

Rach said...

awww Ila this is gorgoeus, you have certainly brought a lot of charm to that cute dinosaur..I am sure i have him somewhere..yep! found him..
thanks for giving so much inspiration with your stunning cards. hugs rachxx

Cheryl said...

This is so darn cute I can hardly stamd it! LOVE your coloring on the dragon and all the sparkle! Fantastic!

nicky said...

OMG I love it! Its soooooooo sweeeeettttttttt! hugs nicky

Unknown said...

OH Ila i love it, your cards are always amazing and to perfection, i wish i had half your talent. as always thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us x
love emma

Bev said...

That dragon is so cute he could light my fire any time lol. Another amazing creation Ila - love it to bits!!

hugs Bev x

Anonymous said...

what a cutie, so lovely card. Stunning work.

Marja Sch said...

No words to say how adorable this one is. So perfect in its details. Wow. Hugs Marja

Michele Roos said...

Gorgeous card. Love the cute image and the colouring is fantastic. Michele x

Debbie said...

Wow Ila This is so Adorable, Hugs Debbie x

Carla said...

Ila, this is just the sweetest, most sparkly confection!! I love all the special details you have added!!

tineke said...

wowww ila what an great card you made i love the stamp en how you made it on the heart gorgues.
hugs tineke

Lia said...

great cards you made again ila I love them all and your colring is always brilliant
hugs Lia

Sandy said...

Oh no how lovely is this ???
Adorable card and perfect coloration. I love them. Hugs.

CraftyC said...

Stunning Ila, love evrything about it!
Clairex

Anonymous said...

This is soooooooo adorable. The lacy effect is a surprise with the dragon--and a very lovely surprise at that!

MichelleO said...

Jaw dropping stunning! Valentines is my favorite holiday.. I collect hearts... so this card is just wonderful in my opinion! Love the dragon with that sentiment..
HUGS
MichelleO

Sue said...

have mailed you back Ila, oh and left you something on my blog, sue.x

Holly Young said...

so cute! I love this little cupid dragon! Love your coloring as always!

dpkennedy said...

I already knew these dragons were cute, but this really is over the top! What a super sweetie with tons of sparkle! I love your design! Fabulous card!

Anonymous said...

Ila, this is so adorable!! I love your coloring and all the wonderful texture!

DawnMarie said...

Oh Ila, I love him, he's gorgeous, just a beautiful card.x

Janette said...

thought I would just take a minute to let you know here on your blog too just how much I love this card LOL!! thanks for the distressing tips too- I appreciate it

Rina said...

Oh my...this is too gorgeous, Ila!

Anonymous said...

Love this card Ila! (especially the sentiment)
I posted my card for Frank, I will get it in the mail today!

Anonymous said...

This is adorable. I just love it. Great job..
Dawn B.

Jills Scrappy Daze said...

Gorgeous card Ila, the colour scheme looks fantastic and what a cute lookink dragon.
Love your new header your little dog looks sooooooo sweet with snow on his face.
Hugs
Jill
X X

Cheryl said...

This is just the cutest little dragon and I love all the bling!!! Another work of art!!!

Anonymous said...

Awesome, amazing and just so darn cute!!!!
Ila, I'm always having to pick up my jaw from the floor looking at your creations.. you are just fabulous!!

Hugs, Marlene xxxx

Anonymous said...

Ila! This card is gorgeous! And I can't believe you made the glitter on the paper! I thought it was just glitter DP that you bought! I didn't have a chance to play along with that challenge...I guess I need to get going...it's awesome!
~lacey

Jacqueline van der Sar - Crejakaarten said...

Hi Ila, what a beautiful cards you have lately!! This one has so many great details like the embossing, the MS punch, the ribbon. But as always your colouring is stunning!! Love to come and visit to see what you make. That is why I gave you an award on my blog. Love from Holland,
Jacqueline

Nicole Bailey said...

OMG! ....what a stunning card! Love the coloring and all the details and layers....you are such an amazing card artist!
TFS>

6 wacky women said...

This is the sweetest card, ever! I just love it, Ila. Wonderful coloring and as the queen of stickles...I just love his wings. lol

I have left something on my blog for you.

Karen x

Maria said...

Wow, Ila! I love everything about your card! All the elements and dimensionals! Such a beauty! Love your coloring, the dp, and the ribbons. Well, basically. . .everything!! LOL!


Maria

Kelly Schelske said...

WOW Ila, so fabulous!! Love that sentiment! Cute stamp, fab coloring, love the glitter too!!
Hugs, K

angeljakki said...

wow, what a stunning card. Your colouring is beautiful. Totally stunning x x x

Conibaer said...

Oh, this is so great! Just awesome!

Annie said...

what a fabulous card Ila! I love the cute image, your amazing colouring, the stitching and of course all the sparkle! hugs, annie x

Kerry D-C said...

oh my goodness! this is TOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!
Thanks for spreading the word about my blog yummies! Good Luck!

Lori aka Lo Lo said...

Lovely card Ila. I luv how you used the redline tape with glitter. I will have to remember that for my next creation.

Your doggy looks so cut in the banner. That's exactly how Maddi looks after she's been out in the snow. She luv to play in the snow even though she's shaking from the cold...haha.

xoxo,
Lori

Donalda said...

Oh this is just ADORABLE dear. I love it and so beautiful colored hon. Sorry I am behind on blogging but computer went nuts but believe I am back !!!!!!

Stephenie said...

Ila this is so so so cute! I love the stamp and the sentiment is too cute!

Anonymous said...

Wow Ila, this is a stunning card...so gorgeous...I think 65 comments speaks for itself LOL!
Love your cards :-)
Have a happy Sunday.
hugs
Carole x

Anonymous said...

Wow, Ila, you really rocked this challenge! Awesome card! I LOVE all the glitter and Maynard is colored so cute! You really know how to put it all together, girl!!!

Nicola said...

This card is so cute. I love everything about it.

Hugs
Nic

Anonymous said...

Oh Ila...you are so funny! Your personality just comes out with every post...love the card...too cute!

Shirley said...

This is just absolutely precious! I love the whole card. Nothing not to just really love!

Helena said...

OH wow, I love the glitter! Fab card!
XXXX

Curt in Indy said...

WOW, WOW, and WOW! This is amazingly cute! I am in awe of the detail you put into this one! Incredible work! You are amazing! Best, Curt

Mel said...

Your cards allways amaze me they are stunning :)
Mel x

Amy said...

Absolutley adorable Ila! You stun me every time with your cards! I love how you put pink on the dragon to highlight areas... its really effective!

Deb said...

fabulous card, it is just stunning, I am loving these dragons and especially how you added sparkle to him!

Keri Lee Sereika said...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Ila this is just way too sweet! I can't believe it...just tooo cute!!!

sandra_w said...

Another great card, Ila!! The image is so cute and your colouring is fab as always!!

Hugs, San

retiredheather said...

Oh Ila I love this card. That is the cutiest image. Love the wings. All over a really fantastic card.
Hugs
Heather

Karin said...

amazing card Ila.
The image is so cute and coloured beautifully.
And I love the gorgeous papers (where can I get those :o) ) and all the embellishments you've used.

Hugs,
xoxo Karin

Trina said...

I love this card Mom!! The colors are so bright and great for valentiene's and I love your coloring and all the elements you add!!

Crissy Armstrong said...

Wow, this is so awesome!

Bastelkueken`s Kreative Welt aus Alsdorf said...

so stunning and perfect - great and wonderful

Linnie said...

oh wow fantastic love it
linniex

Sarah said...

What a great card!! I love the layout and the dragon is so cute and beautifully coloured!
xx :0)

Valérie Goldenschue said...

wow, elle est magnifique !!!!!

Roz said...

What a stunning card!!! I adore it!!! The stamp is way too cute. I love how you used a really romantic background and added the whimsical stamp, I would never have thought of that combination, it's fab!

Love Roz