Sunday, October 31, 2010

It's Cold Outside Baby!

Brrrrrrr... the weather is changing fast!  But you know, I actually like it : )  Of course, I would rather have the sun shining and cooler weather at the same time cuz grey isn't my favorite color!  However, it is good for my 'personal summer' heat waves I get since having a hysterectomy last year.  Wow!  In just a couple of days, it will actually be 1 year.  How time flies...  God has been merciful to me though.  Since I can't take hormones (breast cancer survivors shouldn't take them) menopause symptoms haven't been that bad.  At least I haven't had some of the horror stories you hear about.  It's no big deal!  If you are one of those horror stories, I am so sorry you are going through that :(

I have the cutest Snowman to share with you today!  I just adore him :)
This is my card for Paper Romance Challenge #22.  The image is by Laurie Furnell for High Hopes and can be purchased at Paper Romance Here.

He's colored with copics:  B05 B02 B01 B00; C9 C7 C5 C1; R24 R22 R20.  The heart on the mug and portions of his scarf have been stickled lol!  For textured snow, I used a combination of 3D Glitter Gel and Polar White Flower Soft.  Cool, huh?

Here's a close up of the pleated ribbon which is the Paper Romance Challenge this week!  I'm also showing you the snowflake which has been 'iced' with Platinum Inka-Gold and then 'iced' a second time with the 3D Glitter Gel.  A beautiful crystal rhinestone in the center finishes it off!

Challenges Entered:
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - anything goes
ABC Challenge - Glitter
Simon Says - Punch 'em
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Let's Get Punchy
Papertake Weekly - Sparkly and Bright
Craft Your Passion - Glitter/Sparkles


... and *hanging my head and blushing* I have two other cards for Paper Romance which I haven't posted yet!!!

This card was for the button challenge last week...
This image is also by Laurie Furnell for High Hopes called, Angel Bear Holding Kitty.  You can find it Here.

I decided to color her dress to match the dp!  Copics I used are:  E57 E55 E53 E51 E50; W5 W3 W1; G28 G24 G21 G20; YR02 YR01 YR00.  The wings got a nice thick dusting of Glamour Dust and the bow and flowers got the stickle treatment!  Her nose received a drop of Diamond Glaze for shine and texture.

The corner pearls were made with my Cream Paper Pen.  LOVE my paper pens!!!  Paw adorned buttons in threes for the challenge (last week) and it's ready to roll!

... and last - I know (phew!)  but think of what I'm going through trying to get this done before it's time for me to get up LOL!!!

Here's my card which never got posted for the cream, orange and black Paper Romance Challenge!!!

This is called Laurie's Pumpkin Patch by... you guessed it - Laurie Furnell for High Hopes!!!

Yep... I did some sewing on this one!  Colored with copics and accented with Stardust Stickles and Diamond Glaze.

Sorry for the shortness of this one... it's waaaaaay past my bedtime.  If I don't go to bed, I won't get up in time to workout and I'll be hearing it from my workout buddy who will be all alone......... yikes!!!

Thanks for hanging in there with me : )

I'll see you soon, my beautiful friends!  I love you ♥

May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul ~

20 comments:

cheryl said...

oh wow wow and wow hun these are all just amazing just stunning cards each one so beautifully detailed,hugs cheryl xxxx

Margreet said...

wow Lori....I don't get tired of looking at those beautiful cards....there are so many details....*claps*
xxx Margreet

Naomi Johnson said...

beautiful cards, all of them. I love the snowman - what a fab image!

Becky said...

OH my.. 3 fabulous cards. I just love the snowman, he is just adorable. Love the paw's on the second, just so cute. The third one is colored to perfection, really all 3 are.. :)

Karen said...

Gorgeous cards, the snowman is my favourite, but only because I have a big soft spot for Snowmen. Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shops Best.
xx

Renkata said...

wowowow, Bunch of amazing card. All images are adorable. Love this cute snowman and you have created such a jolly card.
The second on is so precious amazing paper and embelishments.
And the last but not least, is so beautiful, I love pumpkins.
Great design Lori!
Wish you all the best !

Danni said...

Wonderful cards! I sure wish it were cold here...in the 80's today, sigh!! Fabulous job!

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Lori :-) all of them are perfect as always !! :-)

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x

WeirdCat said...

3 wonderful cards, I have been a fan of Laurie's images for a good few years now and they look great on your cards, thank you for joining us at DDSB this week
Ruth x

Loz said...

love your snowman card Lori - though he did make my shiver when I first saw him lol! Gorgeous - all of them ♥

Sara said...

Oh my gosh, they are all gorgeous, but I LOVE the first one. All the silver and glitter is beautiful! Thanks for playing along with DDSB!

Katja said...

These cards are all amazing! Thanks for joining our challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!
Hope to see you again next week???

Greetings,
Katja (DDSB-DT)

Auntie Em said...

Beautiful cards! Your colouring and shading is so well done. I love the blue and silver snowman with just wee little touches of red and pink. The angel bear and the crow cards are so cute too. Great embellies!
Thanks for sharing! :o)

Tabitha said...

Oh Wow those cards are amazing. I love the snowflakes on the snowman card and buttons on the bear card and the colors on the pumpkin card. Love the stitching on that one too.
Thanks for sharing.

Cor* said...

Holy Mackrelandi!! Buzy Bee you've been ! LOVE LVOE LOVE the snowman 'snow' much that I even mispelled love the second time!! All the cards are fab but the snowman my fave!!!

Julie said...

Such a cute snowman. Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best
Hugs,
Julie

Diane said...

All three are wonderful cards but I do love snowmen on Christmas cards so he's my favourite! Thank you for playing along with us this week on Digi Doodle Shop's Best!
Diane x

skylife said...

They all are great, but maybe because of the season, love the snowmen the most. And you've colored it perfect and the ribbon is awesome!

Thanks for sharing with us at DDSB

Jóna said...

Beautiful card !!!
Hugs, Jóna DT member at DDS

Anonymous said...

Oh how I adore your cards girl........and those paw adorned buttons are TDF ca-ute!!!!!

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