The High Hopes Challenge this week is brought to us by the Wonderful Kimmie and she would like to see distressing on your card...Easy and Fun!!....Go to the HHBlog to check out the Fabulous cards made by all the Divas. Join in to have a chance to win a few really Cute HH stamps!
The stamps I've used on this card are from the Fabulous High Hopes New Release. Which is out today!! You can check out all the new stamps right here High Hopes Stamps just type HOTP into the search box to see them all!!
I also made this card casing Inge....who is was the Featured Stamper this last week at Splitcoast Stampers......Inge has always been one of my favorite stampers.....and I had a great time casing this fabulous card. Check out Inge's ..... "gallery" and "blog" to see her Amazing and Beautiful work!
Onto the card....All the stamps are High Hopes ..I've used the Big Flower, Sitting Bee and Honey pot. The sentiment "Bee Blessed!" is an older stamp.
I've used copics, prismacolors and h20's for the coloring. Acrylic white paint for the details.
The flower and Bee are raised up on foam pop ups. The front wing of the Bee has been stamped separately and glued on so I could raise the back of the it.
There is glitter on the Bees wings....top of the honey pot and center of the flower.
Paper: GP white, treasures, mme, k&company
Ink: memento, bashful blue, creamy caramel
Accessories: ribbon, lace, glitter, baubles, black marker, stitching
Mop Brushes
......I've had someone ask me in the comment section what Mop brushes are......I didn't have their personal email to answer so I hope she sees it here.
Mop brushes are soft art brushes that actually look like a mop. A soft stencil brush would work as well. I use the Mop brushes as a dry brush for my backgrounds.....check my tutorial here.
Mop brushes are available at Artist Club............ http://www.artistsclub.com/brushes/brushes_Display.aspx?dgroup=MaxineThomas
I also use Lang nickel bringle blenders.....at 1/2 inch in size or more...
http://www.royalbrush.com/main/dcat/cat.php?k=5136
Have a Great Day everyone!! ...and Thank you for all your Wonderful comments!!
Just darling...checked out the tutorial too...I always admire your coloring so it is fun to see how you achieve your finished card!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! Your colouring always makes your fabulous cards perfect! I love the new images.
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
Stunning card as always Ila, luv looking at your creations, such beautiful work, off to look at tutorial, sue,x
ReplyDeleteOh Ila this is delightful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely cute and gorgeous. Your coloring is fantastic. I´m impressed. Love them. Hugs.
What a pretty card. Super image!
ReplyDeleteRealy lovely.
Jacqueline
Ooo.. gorgeous Ila, love the new image and the colours are stunning!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Marlene x
Such a adorable card Ila.
ReplyDeleteLove the soft colurs and gorgeous image which is coloured perfectly.
Hugs,
xoxo Karin
These are fab new images, love them Ila,and how you popped up the wing on this cutie! I've looked at the mop tutorial, thank you for this idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful card - I love it. perfect in every way.
ReplyDelete//Malin
That is just absolutely DARLING!
ReplyDeleteI do admire your coloring. This card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs Hanne
Lovely card and I love the sentiment too! Great colouring and I love how you are mixing your mediums...gives such a deep rich effect. Lovely new images from chrissie :)
ReplyDeleteJudy xx
wow - this is fantastic and wonderful....so lovely
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous Ila, perfect colouring and a gorgeous stamp
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work. I see you're sneaking Copics into your colouring now. The results are stunning, as always. This card is stink'n cute. I like the way the image is tilted on an angle, and how the bee is popped up onto the flower. Great work, Ila. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Beth
Waow!! Such a great card, Ila!! Cute image and your colouring is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
San
Hi Ila, this is stunning, your colour work is amazing, I love how you bring images to life. Joey.xxx
ReplyDeleteI just love you card!! They are so colorful and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda:-)
Oh Ila, sweetie! I just adore what you have done with the 2 images, just fabulous. Your colouring has blow me away again, your images just come alive! Fab colours and scrummy papers too!
ReplyDeleteHugs Tab xxx
Beautiful card Ila.Fabulous coloured image.Love the little sentiment too it's so cute.
ReplyDeleteCass xxx
Beautiful little Bee!! Your coloring always leaves me totally flabbergasted!! Just amazing :)
ReplyDeleteyour coloring is stunning! wonderful card:D
ReplyDeleteOh my hon what a gorgeous card. Just beautiful dear and so much love the layout not to mention your gorgeous coloring as always dear. Just beautiful!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIla, this card is so phenomenally gorgeous...there aren't words to describe how pretty it is!!!! I just adore it! the colouring is stunning and I just don't know you do it but all your images just pop right off the page...gorgeous! I love this sweet HH image...She has a darling face and she is wearing jeans and boots that is just too darn cute! Love all the details and your distressing is fab!!!
ReplyDeleteI am loving my Honey Bee scissors, Ila! They cut like a knife through butter! How did I go this long without them,lol!!!
I can see me get 3 more...I'm a smidge on the messy side when I am in the midst of it all too,lol!!!
Big Hugs,t
What a lovely and amazing card. The image is so cute and so well coloured. I love the DP :) Marja
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Ila. Love the cute image and the colouring is just stunning. Hugs Michele x
ReplyDeleteWow, Ila, what a stunning card! I love that image and your coloring is stunning. Wow!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Christine :)
Stunning card Ila, such a cute image and beautifully coloured as always. Hugs Nikki x
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, Ila.
ReplyDeleteLove how the bee sits on the flower. Your coloring and details are wonderful!!
Karen x
**SIGH**
ReplyDeleteOh, Ila!! Your cards are just amazing! I am still in awe of your coloring! And I really love this layout...Inge is so talented as well! I love all the layers she uses on most of her cards.
ReplyDeleteOf course, this image is just too cute!! This is a really fun release. Gotta get my hands on them! Big hugs :-)
~Lacey
hi Ila!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning card!!! the image is so cute and your colouring is fantastic.
xoxoxo BA
Ila this is so perfect - a great image again, you have colored it gorgeously - and I really love that sentiment! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteHUGS
MichelleO
I knew this challenge wouldn't be a tough one for you, Miss Ila!! Heehee! Love that little bee!
ReplyDeleteHi Ila your card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynsey:)
Looks like you have done it again Ila, your cards are so cute and wonderfully put together. I adore your image, she is so cute and happy and makes me smile:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome tutorial, I learn so much here!
hugs
Risa:)
This is another stunning card, love the colouring as always.
ReplyDeleteAnesha :-0
Beautiful card Ila!! I luv the colouring. What type of glitter didd you use on the flowers, bees wings and honey pot? The link for the Lang nickel bringle blenders doe not work. Could you please give me the correct link? Thx! Did you purchase your mop brushes from the american website? I luv the background technique. Thx for the fab tutorial! I luv all your tutorials.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Lori
I love this Ila!! Just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteSuper creation today!
ReplyDeleteHi Ila, your card is beautiful. Such a gorgeous image, really super cute and beautifully coloured as always. Thank you for the tips too. Hugs Dawn Marie.xx
ReplyDeleteOh Ila ~ This little bee is just adorable!!! Love your design, coloring and the whole thing! It seems I never get in here before you have 50 something comments...You pop diva you :)
ReplyDeleteOh, just for your amusement...I am known as "Aunt Bee" by my nieces and nephews...LOL
ReplyDeleteAs always, your card just literally made my jaw drop to the ground! Your coloring is just incredible.......are you tired of hearing that yet? LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis is so precious. Your coloring is amazing. Great job on this. Thanks for all the information you always give us too. It really has helped me alot.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty Ila!! Love every single image, fabulous coloring, so very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kelly
Hi Ila.
ReplyDeleteI simply love this card. The coloring is as always worldclass and the stamp is wonderful. Your choice of paper is perfect. Love it love it love it. You are the best scrapper ind the world.
as darling as always!! I love all the details and love your fab coloring!hugs, ying
ReplyDeleteIla what a super card this is your colouring just gets more Awesome everytime I visit
ReplyDeleteHugs Jacqui x
Another great card, Ila!
ReplyDeletehi ila, your card is wonderful and so funny. love the bright colours and your style to color. looks so pretty.
ReplyDeletelots of love, bea
Lovely card Ila! Your colouring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sarah
Absolutely beautiful card, Ila, I like everything about it! Gorgeous stamp!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Alina
Hi Ila
ReplyDeletewow, BEAUTIFU, GORGEOUS card, I love everything, you are very talent.
MJ
Your card is amazing!! Love your colouring:)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Camilla.
Ila, this is adorable! I love the colors and your coloring always blows me away!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous! The image is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHugs~Becky
Adorable image - this card is fabulous, girl!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
ReplyDeleteabsolutely FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteIla....there's colouring and there's art!!! Your colouring is ART!!!
ReplyDeleteViv xx
Wow!! This is fantastic!! The flower looks so soft and beautiful! I love the doodling:) This is really the cutest card ever!!
ReplyDeletelook at those beautiful wings! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Ila! Terrific design! Love how you tied the ribbon on the bottom of the card! Thank you for the link to your tutorials! Your coloring is always amazing! I'll take all the help that I can get from you High Hope Divas! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, I love your coloring!!! You always do a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jodi=)
Great job! Love the color combination. Looks very beautiful...
ReplyDeleteOh, just so cute Ila! Lovely coloring...that flower is outrageous!
ReplyDeleteThis really is gorgeous Ila!
ReplyDeleteYou will inspire me so much when I receive my first order from HH any day now - can't wait ;o) xx
Wonderfu card Ila, awesome colouring as always.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Carole x
Your coloring is always so beautful! This is just BEE-U-tiful!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a "buzzin-utiful card. Love the coloring and the papers you used.
ReplyDeleteoh what a cutie Ila !! I love it :)).
ReplyDeleteHugs Monique
A stunning card Ila. Love your colouring and a beautiful stamp!
ReplyDeleteClairex
Hi Ila,
ReplyDeleteThx for linking! Good luck!!
I've been meaning to reply to your email about the doggy stuff but my email has been messing up. I'm having probs sending emails. I seems like it's back to normal now. I will reply shortly. Thank you sooo much for all you help and tips! I really apprecaite it!
xoxo,
Lori
Another gorgeous card Ila. Love the colours and your fab colouring. mwah's Jillix
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card Ila, Your colouring is fabulous. Maria x
ReplyDeleteJaw dropping!! Your colouring really is amazing Ila. I love the adorable image and the fabulous choice of papers. x
ReplyDeleteThe new images are so great, and I love the card you made.
ReplyDeleteHugs Nadine