Between the frantic rushing around in the run up to Christmas and a cracked rib which seriously hampered my card making, since I couldn't find a comfortable position to colour in, I have very much missed my time spent playing with sweet rubber and pretty papers.
So I am delighted to be back with a card for the Sugar Bowl challenge. As always there is a sketch to follow, this time from the lovely Erika, and a nice 'n' easy optional theme of 'Birthdays'.
I have used another of my favourite stamps...
Oh yes..Pippi has come out to play again. Just in case there is anyone left in blogland that doesn't know this fact, I luvs Pippi...oh yes I do!
She's been coloured with a mix of DI's and SU inkers. The gorgeous papers are from my lovely friends at Crea Duymelot and you can find them HERE. A DooHickey swirl and a teeny flower, a few pearls and a sentiment from PTI.
The prize for one lucky winner is a choice of any 4 Sugar Nellie stamps, but if there are 100+ entries then the prize will increase to any 6 Sugar Nellie stamps.
As always, the Sweeties have created a gorgeous array of cards to give you some inspiration which you can
see on the Sugar Bowl blog, along with the rules of entry.
Thanks for looking.
gorgeous card Elaine...I just knew it was going to be Pippi today..lol!!
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Hi Elaine,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card and this image is beautiful. The papers are delicious and I love the colour combo.
Hope you are much better now sweetie.
hugs
Marion
Hi Elaine
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous and beautiful card,glad to hear you are feeling much better
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Hi Elaine
ReplyDeleteIts great to hear that you are feeling a lot better, and that you can make your gorgeous creations 'like this one' she is a wee star your coloring is just amazing chum,
Take care lots Hugs
Sarah xx
Hi Elaine, so it was a cracked rib? Im not surprised from what you were saying, I do hope its on the way to being more comfortable.
ReplyDeleteStunning card and I love those papers, your colouring as always is gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxxx
Hi Elaine,sorry to hear about your cracked rib hun,hope it's better now!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous card!
Take care!
Hugs Heidy
What.....this is your favourite stamp? I never reallised that, lol!! Gorgeously coloured, as ever and those papers really are pretty, and I don't normally 'do' purple! Susie x
ReplyDeleteGlorious papers & the touch of froggy green is just perfect with the mauves. She's a definite favourite of mine.
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Hi Elaine
ReplyDeletewhat a delectable card, the image is sooooooo sweet (can see why you love it) also love those paper.s.
I would love to buy the paper's, BUT have strict instruction's (from HIM who must be obeyed), to not buy anything craft related, UNTIL we (that's the royal we of course) have moved all the present craft stuff in to it's new home (which is not even finished yet). He said he doesn't know WHY I would want to buy any more craft stuff anyway, as I have enough to open my own craft shop, oh how little they know these non-crafter hubby's/partner's lol. I'm off to Ikea (and HE is definitely not coming with me) to SPEND SPEND SPEND on kitting my new craft space out (hope I can find some strong kind shop assistants to help me load the car up lol..
Glad to hear that you are feeling better, hope that cracked rib is not too painful.
BIGGEST of HUGS
Sandra (craftynan)
This is really beautiful. Love the colours. Wish I could find that lovely buff/taupe coloured card that you have used. I have searched everywhere for it.
ReplyDeleteAnother fab sweetie and fab papers too.
ReplyDeleteHi sweetie this is so soooo gorgeous loving the image she is such a cutie & your colouring as always blows me away hun.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your ribs hun you must of been in agony hope you get btter real soon shug. Take care
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
So sorry to hear you had a cracked rib - hope it is better now.
ReplyDeleteLove your card - such beautiful colouring and gorgeous papers.
Hugs
Denise xx
Girl !!! This card ROCKS !!!!!!! I so love it dear, And those papers are so gorgeous. Big Hugs
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, its nice to see you back. I hope your rib is feeling much better. This card is really beautiful and a really great layout too. Lee x
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine - Happy New Year . Hope your ribs are feeling a lot better ..
ReplyDeleteI love this card - the colours are gorgeous and those papers just beautiful.
Lisa x
This is absolutely amazing, your coloring is fabulous and of course I just love Pippi :)
ReplyDeletehugs Astrid xx
Such a pretty card Elaine.....love the colours and of course your
ReplyDeleteA-mazing colouring!!!
Must try and take part in the challenge :)
Jenny xx
Well, the card is lovely and those papers are gorgeous but the blog doesn't look drastically different. The hearts and the Love sentiment are pretty though!
ReplyDeleteOh gorgeous card Elaine.xx
ReplyDeleteOh Elaine this card is so super adorable! The image is just so so cute and your coloring just makes her look amazing!
ReplyDeleteHave I been under a rock? Did I not know about your cracked rib. Well hope you are feeling better, and back to your crafty creations:0)
Hugs;
Janette
Hi Elaine happy new year sweetie..hope the rib is a little easier for you these days?? must be if your up to playing with rubba again..LOL great take on the sketch sweet image & of course your lovely colouring & papers..no am NOT gonna look at the link..well maybe a peep..lol
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Love your choice of DPs for this layout and your beautifully colored Pippi, so adorable! Hope you have completed mended Elaine, so good to see you back!
ReplyDeleteI luvs her as much as you Elaine and your card is wonderful. Love the colours x
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous hun...love the image and the fabulous colours too sweetie...and no surprises on Pippi..lol :o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
Hi Elaine, wow hun stunning card, love this image too, may just have to treat myself, fab colouring again,
ReplyDeletehope your feeling better, will write you an e-mail soon as I have forgotten the name of our favourite water colour paper and I'm running out, I'm so into my DI'S at the momment lol, hugs Liz xx
Happy New Year to you my friend,
ReplyDeletecracked rib ooh very painful hope you are on the road to recovery xx
as always a fantastic card and very lush papers x
chat soon buddy
Suzie Qx
Stunning card as always me dear. I still haven't got this one....can you believe it? Bucking the trend as always.
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Erika. x
so stunning elaine.i love the sweet image and yummy papers and your colouring is really beautiful :D
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear you cracked your rib hun, take it easy.
xx coops xx
Oh boy Elaine, your colouring just blows me away every time. Stunning hun.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ali x
Elaine, this is so gorgeous! Love the green and purple together!
ReplyDeleteShe's gorgeous Elaine, your card is so sweet
ReplyDeleteClairex
hiya hun, love your card that you have made, what a super sweet image, xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet, love the image and the papers are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Your card is so gorgeous Elaine and your coloring is always amazing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card. Lovely stamp
ReplyDeleteHugs Sinikka
Wonderful cute card Elaine.
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Debby
Oooh can you see the hearts in my eyes and floating away (kinda cartoon like... maybe like Olive Oil from Popeye only not thin??) LOL!
ReplyDeleteThat's how much I love your Pippi card.. and Pippi altogether for that matter!! And OK, I'm gonna have a go at this challenge!!
Hugs
Christine x
Wow, Elaine, missed your gorgeous creations on bloggs!
ReplyDeleteThis one is awesome!
hugs Yvonne
Gorgeous, I love your colouring, I am about to start on distress colouring tomorrow so please wish me luck lol xx
ReplyDeleteElaine...what the what?! How did I miss that you cracked a rib, sugah?!!! How did that happen?? Something exotic, I'll bet...like skydiving, rollerblading, playing football??! Hope you're feeling better! You sure haven't lost any mojo, baby doll! Your card is stunning! Gorgeous coloring...and you have the BEST taste in DPs!!You rock, mama!! Hugs. Pat Frank
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous one Elaine!
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