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Jan 23, 2013

Fishing For Love...

Hello again my friends!!
I think I have been having too much fun!! :)  So I thought I'd push my luck a little more this time!
As most of you know that have been following my blog for a while know just how much I adore those darling Elisabeth Bell images...pretty much ANY of them! LOL!

I had been a guest designer for The Digi Bells DT before and they're currently having another call, so I thought I'd pull out some of my EB digis that I haven't used as of yet and color one in.
I found this particular sweet image especially perfect for this time of year!! :)
LOL!!  This is the darling "On Cupid's Cloud" from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection.
I just LOVE that bare butt sitting on the cloud heart!! :)
This is just a close-up of some of the details of the image...you can see how stunning the details are in it!
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So here's the full photo of the card I made for the guest DT call.  Lynda has made up another lovely sketch to follow and I really loved how this one turned out with it!  (Check out THIS POST to see the details of the call and take a look at the sketch!)  I wanted it to look as romantic as possible because I thought the theme was needed to go with this image.  (I have colored the dangling keys with my gold glitter pen as well as some of the touches on the arrow pouch with the roses in it and some of the details in the fishing rod.)  After I was finished putting it together, I just couldn't stop without adding my two favorite elements which are flowers and ribbon! :)
I've used my Big Shot quite a bit on this one:  The Rose Red panel behind the image was embossed, I used my Big Shot with the Bitty Banners for my sentiment and I've also used it to die cut the hearts at the top with the fun Fashionable Hearts Embosslits die.
I've also used my "Travel Journal" wheel for the background wording.
(I think my favorite section of the Stampin' Up! catalog is the "elements" section!)
The pretty Vintage style papers I've used are from K & Company and of course I've used some Prima flowers along with some gold shimmer ribbon and a tiny gold key attached.  
Here's a closer view of that:
Can you see that tiny gold key charm?  I thought it matched the image so well I had to use it! LOL!

So I think there may be some challenges for this out there:
Daring Cardmakers - Embossability
Crafty Creations - "Take Two!" - 2 of same element (gold dazzle corners)
Creative Inspirations - anything goes + optional flowers
Penny's Paper Crafty - embossing (wet or dry)

Well now that I've filled your last couple of days up with posts, I'll just be back tomorrow with some more fun creations for you and some up-coming news!! :)
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me your love!!  I really appreciate it!! HUGS

42 comments :

andree said...

Vicki this is just GORGEOUS-everything about it is amazing xx

Sue - bearhouse said...

This is gorgeous Vicki. That image is adorable and your colouring is excellent. I love the detailing you have added too.
Good Luck with the DT call, I think you would be a great asset to their team, it is clear to see how much you love those cute images.

Hugs Sue

Amelia (mimi) said...

awwww Vicki, absoloutly beautiful card, the layout embellishments and image are all so beautifully done!
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Mimi

Carla S. said...

This is so gorgeous, Vicki! Something you "threw together"? I think not, LOL! Anyway, I love the papers and beautiful embellishments! Of course, the image is adorable and your coloring is fantastic! Good luck on the current call!

Patti J said...

Whatever you are drinking, I need some! Your Mojo is amazing! What a beautiful card - wish I had some of those images - they do look like they would be fun to color! Good luck with the DT call, my friend! Hugs...

Sharon (glitterangel) said...

That image is adorable! Thanks for joining in with the Daring Cardmakers this week x

Stef H (Glitterbabe) and FLD Creative Designer said...

love it! gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

hugs :)

Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) said...

OMG Vic ... you have been on my mind and HERE YOU ARE! LOL!
This is SO ADORABLE and your coloring/design are awesome! Love that little flower cluster in the corner and how the 'keys' hang outside the circle! Fabulous!
Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘I {HEART} VALENTINE’S’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
P.S. I have blog candy available through January if you are interested. Take care my friend!

Danni said...

So darn cute!! Love all the added embellishments, like the corners, they are the perfect touch! Amazing card!

Wendy said...

Absolutely gorgeous, your embossing is beautiful...Thanks for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week.
Wendy xx

Kimberly S said...

This is so pretty Vicki! Love that sweet image and the flittery wings, love the layout of the card, and those corners really finish things off! hugs, Kimberly

Sarah said...

Kim this is beautiful! Such a cute image and I love those corners!

julieprice3 said...

This is gorgeous Vicki, so elegant and romantic, beautifully done my friend
Hugs julie P

Grenouille Greetings said...

What an absolute cutie, Vicki! Hugs, Lesley

KimCreate said...

Absolutely adorable card!

coldwaters2 said...

Wowzer Vicki this is so beautiful what a lovely image, those papers, the colours and that flower display look amazing.
hugs
lorraine x

Tammy said...

Wow, what a wonderful card! Everything about it is absolutely perfect!

Cindy Haffner said...

A work of art Vicki!!~

Deb said...

this is just so darling, love that sweet image!
Very best of luck with the DT call, no one deserves it more than you!
Debxx

Sue said...

This is the sweetest of images, and your beautiful coloring has brought it to life. Gorgeous papers and layers and embellishments too. Good luck with the DT call......

Hugs
Sue

Sandy said...

Love love love it.
What a cute amour.
Gorgeous card my dear friend.
xoxo

debby4000 said...

Your card is gorgeous and so cute.
luv
Debby

Annie said...

Vicki your dahling card is just adorable! Such a sweet image and beautiful finishing touches. and, thanks for joining us at TPC this week too!
hugs, annie x

krafty-kutz said...

This is sooooo cute, love it xx

Sonia said...

Stunning card my friend^_^
Adorable and romantic image ^_^
Fabulous embellishments and papers used^_^
Hugs,
Sonia

Nicola said...

Wow Vicki your card is fabulous sweetie, loving this darling image which you have coloured to perfection as always. Love your design and wonderful accents.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Rhonda Miller said...

What a beautiful card. I just love the adorable cupid image.

Amy Johnson said...

Such a sweet, pretty, and romantic card!

NanaConnie said...

Stunningly beautiful, Vicki! Your embellies just make everthing pop. Love the out-of-the-box on the fishing pole and roses. Exquisitely done!

kbrandy4 said...

Stunning card Vicki, beautiful image and embellies!!
Hugs Hazel xx

Céline said...

fab card Vicki,
love the elegant details and cute image
hugs
céline

sue morris said...

This is soooooooo stinkin' CUTE!!! I love his little bum LOL Such a pretty card!!

Jennifer said...

Vicki, this is so very pretty! I love the embossed background and hearts and the addition of flowers and ribbons is a must for special occasion such as this!

Granmargaret said...

Lovely card Vicki. Good luck in the Digi Bell's DT challenge

Suzette said...

Simply adorable thanks for playing with us at Totally Papercrafts.

Suzette x

Anneke said...

So cute this card!! Have a nice weekend! Hugs Anneke

Lynda Nielsen said...

Wowee girl.. Look at you go!!! I absolutely ADORE this card... Love the way you've colored "On cupids Cloud" and those life like chubby little butt cheeks.. ha ha.. Your golden accents on the corners are spectacular hun.. Absolutely Fabulous creation... Thanks so much for joining the Digi Bells for the Duest DT call, and Best of luck.
BIGGEST Hugs,
Lynda

Paper Panda said...

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge.
Mandy x (PPCC DT)

Pysselbus said...

Vicki, hunny!! This is just fabulous!! Must for sure be one of my favourites among all your adorable cards and creations!! Love all the cute embellishments and the image is sooo cute!!! Thank you for trying out for our GDT spots at the DigiBells!

Hugs
Linda

Patricia St Martin said...

Vicki, I just love your card you did an outstanding job with everything. So happy you are the GDT, I just love their stamps and images and you did a stunning job coloring this one. Your gold corners, ribbon and key are such a delightful touch and I love your papers.
Hugs

Melanie said...

A gorgeous card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "Embossing" challenge & good luck in the draw…
Hope to see you again in our new challenge on Wednesday.

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)

Chriss America Real said...

Oh this card is so gorgeous! You are so talented!

Hugs,

Chriss