Saturday, January 9, 2010

Gilded in Gold!!

Hello & Happy Saturday!  Do any of you have some special plans for the weekend other than staying warm that is? LOL!  Today is errand & relax day but on Sunday we have to pack all the Xmas stuff away--I have it down to a science so it doesn't take very long to do if everyone pitches in.  It's the vacuuming & dusting that takes the longest and then the house looks so bare afterwards, kinda depressing ya know!  But it's time to put everything away & PREPARE for Spring, LOL!  In my dreams right, lol?!!

Last night we ordered Domino's pizza and watched "Aliens in the Attic" with the kids--oh my that movie just cracked me up--the Grandma kicking butt at alien forces.  Oh my, I laughed so hard--the kids always think I'm a weirdo cuz' I laugh harder than them, but I can't help myself.  It's like the new "Chipmunks" movie--it just cracked me up although I have the Chipette's version of "Single Ladies" going thru my head constantly, LOL!

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-If you haven't entered for my "Laundry List" Blog Candy, you have until Sunday at midnite EST to do so!  Get the details right HERE!

-Make sure and stop by Susana's Custom Art & Card Design to check out all the new goodies she has in stock!  If you like metallics & sparkles like me, than you will love the new American Crafts Glitter Pens, Metallic Markers and Sparkle Buttons!  I LOVE EM'!!  I'm a magpie remember, lol!

-And if you're not able to get a Sharpie Poster Paint Marker like I use, American Crafts makes a pretty good white pen HERE that is fairly comparable and much, much better than the Inkssentials in my opinion--nice brite white and super easy flow!!

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Gilded Gold


This gift set I made uses the lovely "Cherry Blossom" stamp by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD--available HERE!  If you've seen the Copic "Gold" video (see video HERE or access it on my Tutorials/Templates page at top of blog) I did for the Copic Gold Bundle HERE, then you'll recognize this image that I colored and I had to use her for something special.  I created a Gold Ensemble with a card and matching frame (frame is approx.6.5x6.5")!  The dp is by Anna Griffin and the gold cs I embossed is from PTI!


I embossed her shirt and cuffs with Stewart Superior EP (the best in the biz' for fine line embossing) and then paper-pieced them on.  I added some of my new favorite Zva jewel flourishes and then added some pearls to the ends.  The bow was made with my fave Bow Easy and then I added a Petaloo Mulberry Rose (cuz' I think it looks like a cherry blossom) and then on top is a Prima Pearl Center (I love putting them in the middle of flowers or bows)!  I like my layout for this one--I wanted to kinda mimic her kimono top in the layout & am happy with the way it turned out!


I picked up a couple of these really nice unfinished frames from Michaels quite a while ago so I had to pull one out and finally use it (since I have a closet full of stuff I need to use, lol)!  I attached the same papers with Modge Podge and then added some more rhinestones, ribbon & rose and Cherry Blossom image again.  I adore how it turned out and hope you do too!

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Love Birds


I LOVE this card, the colors, the cute image, everything, hee hee!  This cute image is from I Brake For Stamps called appropriately "Love Birds"--aren't they fun?  (if you order anything from the IBFS store, make sure and use the coupon code "SAVE10SUZANNE" to save 10% off your whole order)!  I paired the image up with these FABULOUS new papers from Kaiser Craft called "Lilac Avenue" HERE--the colors are lovely, there are glitter sheets and foil sheets included in the 6x6 pack!!  I used my Mega Nestabilities Labels 8 to create the curvy border edge--just split it in half and added it and I love it!  So cute--I love this color combo I tell ya!

Have a fabulous weekend and see ya back here on Monday!!

17 comments:

  1. Wow, nice & bright yellow you used Suzanne. That's a cool EB stamp image and you colored her nicely. Love the yellow & purple combo on your love birds card. So Sweet!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  2. Wow, nice & bright yellow you used Suzanne. That's a cool EB stamp image and you colored her nicely. Love the yellow & purple combo on your love birds card. So Sweet!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  3. WOW, these are really lovely creations! So well put together, perfect in every way!♥

    Hugs,
    Aud

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  4. Awesome projects, Suzanne! I love the gold, it's so elegant.
    Hugs, Christine :)

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  5. Both cards are totally stunning! Love that new image and all that gold-just beautiful. :o)
    Love all the layers and little details too. :o)

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  6. Gorgeous projects - I especially like the frame and the DP you used on the bird card (just got some of that myself!).

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  7. STUNNING!!! Love that Elizabeth Bell image! she looks gorgeous in yellow!! fab creation!

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  8. Oh Suzanne!
    Your Cherry Blossom stamped card is most beautiful!!!! Amazing job you have done!
    The little love birds are so sweet and I love the papers and the colours you have used.
    Both cards are gorgeous :o)

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  9. The colors are bright and cheery! I love them.

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  10. WOW FABulous projects girlie! and OF COURSE i hd to use the pic of our goofy faces tee heeee!!

    are you getting excited yet???

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  11. I adore the bright and cheery colors you used! The Asian appeals very much to me!
    Kym

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  12. Pretty spring colors! Love them..... very cute!

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  13. Love the gold! It's so cheery yet glam. We are doing the same thing today after church. taking down the decorations. It will be nice to get the house back to normal.

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  14. Oh my what to say. So many great things here. I really love the picture frame. I have a couple around that you have inspired me to use.

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  15. WOW, love your cards and coloring!!!

    Greetz,
    Maureen.

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  16. I love this card too, Suzanne! What a fantastic idea to split the nesties 8 in half! I gotta remember that :D

    Thank you for being you - you rock!!!
    Love and hugs ~ Lori

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  17. Love the color choices and coloring, Suzanne. These little birdies are so sweet. You do such amazing cards and are so inspiring..... Thanks for being there for us!!

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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