Blog hop is over now. A winner has been chosen and will be announced friday AM. Thank you all!!
Happy Friday!!
Thank goodness blogger is up and running again as today we are celebrating our 3rd year anniversary at Stamp Something! I hope you are ready for a fun filled blog hop with lots of prizes along the way!
If you arrived here from Annika's amazing blog you are in the right place. If not you will want to go to the Stamp Something challenge blog to start hopping.
For my card I used one of my own images "Sammy Squirrel eats strawberries", hand drawn by my husband. It is available here at Digital Stamp Oasis along with several other cute squirrel image and some others too. The images are always $2 each for 1 to 4 digis, $1 each for 5 or more digis, or you can purchase all images for $10.
Here is my card.
I colored the image using derwent coloursoft pencils and blended with baby oil. Papers are from my stash, I think they are by bo bunny. I used some paper and fabric flowers, punched leaves and ribbon as embellishments. To finish it off I did so me sewing with my janome mini. The sentiment is from Sugar Nellie.
The prize from my blog is your choice of 4 digistamps from
Digital Stamp Oasis
Your next stop on this hop is Lisa N.'s amazing blog. Don't forget to leave comments for lots of chances to win!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I'll be back tomorrow with my second week of Word Play Weekend challenge. Hope you'll check it out!
Happy Friday!!
Thank goodness blogger is up and running again as today we are celebrating our 3rd year anniversary at Stamp Something! I hope you are ready for a fun filled blog hop with lots of prizes along the way!
If you arrived here from Annika's amazing blog you are in the right place. If not you will want to go to the Stamp Something challenge blog to start hopping.
For my card I used one of my own images "Sammy Squirrel eats strawberries", hand drawn by my husband. It is available here at Digital Stamp Oasis along with several other cute squirrel image and some others too. The images are always $2 each for 1 to 4 digis, $1 each for 5 or more digis, or you can purchase all images for $10.
Here is my card.
I colored the image using derwent coloursoft pencils and blended with baby oil. Papers are from my stash, I think they are by bo bunny. I used some paper and fabric flowers, punched leaves and ribbon as embellishments. To finish it off I did so me sewing with my janome mini. The sentiment is from Sugar Nellie.
The prize from my blog is your choice of 4 digistamps from
Digital Stamp Oasis
I am entering my card to the following challenges:
- Clear It Out! (ribbon or trim)
- Everybody-Art-Challenge (flowers)
- Flourishes (anything goes)
- My Time To Craft (scallops)
- Paper Take Weekly (punches or die cuts)
- Crazy Challenge (anything goes)
- Crazy Challenge (anything goes)
- Simon Says Stamp and Show... - (anything goes)
- Dream Valley Challenges (flowers)
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I'll be back tomorrow with my second week of Word Play Weekend challenge. Hope you'll check it out!
this is probably my most fave of all your images! I so enjoyed my time on your DT!!! :) love your card, too.
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This is just beautiful! Your coloring is outstanding! ~kurlygirl Kurly-Q
ReplyDeleteCute image & I really like the reds on your card... gives it zing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute image. Glad the hop got started with all the problems that you had. Your husband is a talented artist and you are a great card maker!
ReplyDeleteHi Ellie,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card,love the papers and sweet image. :) xx
Great card Ellie! Actually, I have this image. I need to go use it! You've done a wonderful job!!
ReplyDeleteI think I just lost my comment! If this ends up being a duplicate, sorry! Anyhoo... love your card! Great colors and design.
ReplyDeleteCute card, lovely coloring and colors.
ReplyDeleteFabulous image...really sweet. beautiful colouring..What a talented pair you are.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
oh, lovely sweet pink card!
ReplyDeleteGreat job showcasing this adorable image. love the sketch, the punched paper, and paper choice. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Ellie :-) I love this Samy Squirrel image ,, so cute and the colours and papers are perfect :-)
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Lols x x x
Such a cute image! Love the papers and the fab flowers :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx p.s. Thankyou for joining us at Dream Valley! xx
ReplyDeletea very sweet card
ReplyDeletemany greetings Kali
Fabulous card, love the colours
ReplyDeleteLouise :)
Such a cute image and I love your colouring :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ellie, fabby card sooo cute love the mini flower in the sentiment, thanks for the hop and chance of winning your candy, hugs Samantha :0)
ReplyDeleteHi Ellie
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card love the image,
Hugs Dianne xx :)
What a cute image, and beautifully coloured too. Such a pretty card.
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely card & image.
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
Oh just so pretty and I love the papers and the stitching.
ReplyDeleteLouise xx
Just lovely - colored beautifully! Perfectly embellished and the sentiment is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove this image - your husband can draw!! Looks just like a squirrel that sneaks around my yard trying to get into trouble - your card is so adorable.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
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Kiksi
Oh that little cutie put a smile on my face. Fab card Ellie. Hugs Tracy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring, so soft. I can't believe your husband drew that image - terrific! Happy 3rd Anniversary Stamp Something!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Ellie! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
ReplyDeleteVery cute and adorable card.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Heidy
Fabulous Card. Would never have thought of using that color combo. I just love it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Rosalee
Now that's what I call being in strawberry heaven. Nothing like sitting in the middle of a ripe patch and enjoying the fruits. Adorable card! "Hugs" Carol
ReplyDeleteIt has to be great to have a hubby that shares your love pf art like this. This image (and your card) are great! Great choice of DP & embellishments! Wish I couls stitch as well as you do on paper!
ReplyDeleteAwww...such a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
I love the papers and the image you used, they make me smile Aartje
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet card, and that squirrel is perfect - going to go check out your store now!
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling card! Love this cute little squirrel that your hubby drew. He is very talented. And your coloring is beautiful!
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Sharron♥
What a cutie - great card. I'm a new follower - TFS.
ReplyDeleteHugs ~Jacqueline
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Love your card. The digi is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes he is super cute and oh so sweet lookin'
ReplyDeleteGreat card :)
Hoppin' along :)
Hugs,
Sandra P
Beautiful card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
I love squirrels, and yours is so cute!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Cute card!Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteMaggie
Gorgeous card hunni..love the fab cheeky little image, she look like she is sat there with a right cheeky grin as much to say ive pinch your strawberries lol
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours, beautiful papers & yummy embellies!!
hugs and xxx
MMmmm two of my fave things red squirrels and strawbs. super fun image, and lovely card, thanks for the chance to win. smiles heidi x
ReplyDeleteVery cute image and I just love how you have coloured it!! fabulous!! Thanks for the chance to win!! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little guy. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cute card....very cute image and your coloring is fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we have a squirel in our garden and I love the animal very much, so i love your card.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Here is my link - thanks so much!
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What a cute card, just love that little squirrel.
ReplyDeleteJack xx
What an nice card!
ReplyDeleteLike the colour combo
greets
Michaela
This is a really cute card, the squirrel is darling.
ReplyDeleteRebecca G
what a talented husband you have
ReplyDelete- super card
Debz
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Ellie, a lovely card. Cute image. Love the layout and stitching--I should do more of this. Pretty DP's.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Norma
How fun this card is~~Squirrel eating strawberries!! Had a friend show me a pic of this exact image from her camera--tooo funny~~It was a red squirrel eating a big fat strawberry on her deck LOL
ReplyDeleteCongrats on SS 3rd anniversary!!
Hugz of thanks
Adorable card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! Love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteThe papers on this are so pretty! Thanks for playing at Dream Valley and for offering candy!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love your colouring and fabulous DPs too!
ReplyDeleteBoy can your husband draw that squirrel looks like he is enjoying the strawberries and thanks for the chance to win Luv Sue
ReplyDeleteI love this cute squirrel image! Love the colors that you have used! Thanks for the fun blog hop!
ReplyDeletevery very cute!
ReplyDeletei am craving strawberries. great card.
ReplyDeletesuch a cute card! hugs, Dominique
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. I really like the stitching!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! LOVE the colours! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHugs Natalie xx
This lil squirrel is soo cute! I love his little cheekies!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card!!
ReplyDeleteGreat stitching, love the image too! Ruby x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! And what a talented hubby you have, you lucky girl hehe :) I dont know if im supposed to link up somewhere but cant find the linky thing so hope a comment is ok as my entry for your fabby candy.
ReplyDeleteFiona L x
Lovely coloring on your card...a cute image too!
ReplyDeletehugs Dorte
What a sweaty!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Henny
Beautiful card. thanks for sharing.
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it's fun to hop,...
gr. sabine
Your card is gorgeous and so is your image it is very cute. Great colours and layout. Sarahxx
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous and so is your image. Love your layout and the colours you have used. Sarahxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a freakin' adorable squirrel!!!! Love his cheeks!
ReplyDeleteAww what a sweet image! and coloured so beautifully! Love the papers and those flowers are gorgeous, Perfect card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance of winning Blog Hop
Hugs Sue xx
How cute is THAT??? Anyone would smile when they opened that card, Ellie!
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Your hubby has quite the talent! adorable card Ellie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and such a sweet image!
ReplyDeleteCute Card,lovely coloring ang colors.
ReplyDeleteKatharina
Beautiful card! Love the colors! This hop is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletelovely card. and a great prize!
ReplyDeletekathleen mc xx
What a pretty card. Very cute. :)
ReplyDelete- Rhynah
your colouring is awesome and what candy good luck to everyone x
ReplyDeleteAwesome job-your hubby designed a sweet image!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours on this card, great stuff.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation and a fab hop too.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
Love the card - such a cute image!
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kaos
Love the fresh colour scheme!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, & your husband is very talented!
ReplyDeleteOMG this is just plain ADORABLE> Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteTrish
krazykcrafters at msn dot com
I love this cute image you used!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win!
Hugs
Oh Ellie!! What an adorably sweet card!! Love your stitching!!
ReplyDeleteAwww..isn't he just the sweetest squirrel! Your colouring and blending with baby oil is awesome!
ReplyDeleteAwww that is one supercute card!
ReplyDeleteLove the cutie squirrel and you have colored her to perfections!
Thank you for the chance to win this awesome candy :)
Hugs from Maya
Yup, so sweet, indeed! =)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Hilda
adorable! Great card.
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Awww this is a darling, love that stamp, so cute xxx
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