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
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
ReplyDeleteAdorable card!! Love it :)
ReplyDeletewow, wow, wow, this is so stunning!! This creation is just a Master piece. well done, Ila.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job Ila, what a great card!!
ReplyDeleteWow Ila what a stunning card. Love the little pirat. Really cool. :) Hugs
ReplyDeletewow, Ila, I'm speechless. This is so brilliant and beautiful. Wow.
ReplyDeleteWhooo 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:)
ReplyDeleteLove it love it love it.
ReplyDeleteYou have done it again.
world class.
Simply love all you work.
Oh wow, this is a fantastic card!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Andrea
What can I say.. this is just fabulous Ila, So much wonderful stitching and your colouring of this cute pirate awesome, Hugs, Nikki x
ReplyDeleteWow this is Amazing Ila I love your colouring it's fantastic.
ReplyDeleteooooh woow...what a fantastic card!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Ila...another wonderful card... it's simly amazing! Love the pirate and all the new accessories......great work!
ReplyDeleteCarole ;o)
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
ReplyDeleteToo 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?
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Oh what a lovley little pirat =)
ReplyDeletelooks so great
XOXO
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!
ReplyDeleteOh 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super card, love it!
ReplyDeleteClairexx
Oh my Ila! You have really done a wonderful job here mate! Wow love all the details and the distressing! Wow fabulous!
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MichelleO
Wow!! This is fabulous, Ila!!
ReplyDeleteWow 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
ReplyDeleteThis 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
ReplyDeleteArrrgggghhhh!! This is a fabulous card Ila - I love all the details and your coloring is amazing - totally cute, girl! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card :-)
ReplyDeleteRegards, Janneke
This is beautiful Ila. I love the cute pirate image.
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zoe
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It's just perfect, I love the paper, the sweet stamp and all the details!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Alina
Oh my gosh this is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wunderful card!!! Great! (as always!) I left you a new award on my blog...
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs,
jacqueline
wauwwww what an fantastic card you made, its great
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing card ila.
ReplyDeletei will add your blog candy tomorrow to my blog.
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This card is absolutley AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a great blog!
Thanks, Shannah :)
Hi ila, what a great card ,love the papers, colors and the beautiful image a cool boys card.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs from holland,Agnesx
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ReplyDeleteHi Ila!
ReplyDeleteI love this Pirate-Card. It looks great.
Greetings
Alex.
Stunning card,great use of stamps, you are so clever and talented. You amaze me....love all the accesories ....I love it all.
ReplyDeleteHugs rach.xx
Wow Ila, this is fantastic, just love the design!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the shout on the blog candy!!
ARGH...ME HEARTIES....This is just soooo cute!!!! Don't forget to come enter my blog giveaway!!!
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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!!
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Your creations are just Fabulous! Wow!
ReplyDeletewow, ist die schön geworden, eine superschöne karte mit einem superschön colorierten Motiv
ReplyDeleteLG Sonja
This is so amazing, Ila!! All your details are so neat. I can't believe all the little things. Just amazing!
ReplyDeleteoo 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
ReplyDeleteWow fabulous card as always ,love your cards ,Dawnx
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!! You are really amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWell shiver me timbers!! This is absolutely brilliant....you put so much detail into your cards....wonderful work yet again!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! TFS!
ReplyDeletewow wow wow what a fantastic card, i love it. Donna x
ReplyDeleteOh wow, your card is gorgious Ila !!! I love everything about it !!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Monique
Love the card! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteOh Ila ~ I LOVE this!!!
ReplyDeleteWow... diese Karte ist "FANTASTISCH"!!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße
Doris
WOW this is totally gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteACK! 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!!!
ReplyDeleteIla 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.
ReplyDeleteWow.. 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? :)
ReplyDeleteOMG 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....
ReplyDeleteI 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
This card is a real work of ART!
ReplyDeleteWow .. only to say:
ReplyDeleteIts soo STUNNING
OH....GREAT CARD!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your composition Fantastic!!!
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mumur
Unbelievable. I can't stop looking at it! You are the best!
ReplyDeleteWooow Ila, what a stunning creation. I love the little pirate and your colouring is fantastic as always. Love it soooo much.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Moni
Love the card! The card is a treasure in itself!
ReplyDeleteHI Ila,
ReplyDeleteLove your card!! What a beautie:))
I already ordered these stamps and can't wait to use them.
thud..............utterly fantastic!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, this is one amazing card! love it!
ReplyDeleteOh My Word.. Ila.. with the colouring of this card you have absolutely excelled yourself!!!
ReplyDeletethe 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
This is the most amazing pirate card I have ever seen Ila!!! You have done it again!!
ReplyDeleteVery very beautiful card !!!!
ReplyDeleteI 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(
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