Candy Winner & Fabulous New Stamps Have Arrived!!!

Yahoooooo!!!  The day has finally arrived when I get to share my project with you using Lotus Blossom.  She's one of four in the new release Reflections Fantasy by Carmen Medlin for SCACD.  But remember, there are even MORE in Reflections Yesteryear AND there are bonus stamps AND 'Just Because' stamps too!  Wow... how will you ever decide?  If you're like me, you'll just have to have them all!

Have you been having a blast on the Hop today?  I'm sure that you've been WOWed as you've seen lots and lots of beautiful, inspirational pieces along the way :D  Now, if you've come from Elaine's blog, you're right on track!  If you'd like to start at the beginning, head on over to see Danni.  If you get lost, you can find the entire blog hop order at the Store Blog.

We are so very excited to showcase some amazing NEW images today.  Carmen Medlin for SCACD stamps are gorgeous just by themselves!  When you add your own style of coloring and embellishments, they become even more beautiful!!!

I decided that Lotus Blossom needed a Red, Black and White color scheme.  I found this purse at my local craft store which is black and white, so I altered it to fit this gorgeous image!

All embellishments from my stash!

...and of course a close up so you can see the beautiful detail :D

Here's the copics I used:  R39 R37 R35 R32; C9 C7 C5 C3 C2; E49 E59 E25 E53; E11 E00 E000 R20.  The mega sparkly gold is Gold Glitz Glamour Dust Paint - I believe I used three coats.  I've also highlighted some areas with my white gel pen.

Oh... just so you know, the 'mole' that you see on her face doesn't come on the stamp - I just decided to give her one!!!

Challenges Entered:
Allsorts - Black and White Plus One
Hooked on Craft - #12 Something Punched
Stamps & Fun - 1 dp, glitter, lace
Stamps R Us - Bling it On!
Shopping Our Stash - Never Been Inked
ABC - D is for Dazzle
Flutterby - Open
Crafty Ribbons - Anything but a Card
Charisma - Lace & Pearls

*** My Holiday Celebration Candy Winner ***

It's you, Loz ♥

Yay!!!  Please send me your address :D

I'm so sorry for the rest of you that entered... but don't worry, cuz there's another chance coming soon!!!

Now head on over to see the AWESOME creations of my very talented DT sister, Melanie!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I love you to pieces!!!

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

Blog Candy & Butterflies!!!

Today is Day Two of our Sneak Peeks for Susana's Custom Art & Card Design - yay... but what happened to Day One?  Ooooops!  I am hanging my head in embarrassment : (  If you missed it, you can see the FABULOUS work my SCACD sisters, Danni, Donalda and Alex created on their blogs or at Follow Your Heart *Here.*  While you're at the Store Blog, you'll also find details about entering some of the yummiest CANDY around!!!

Today, we have three SCACD designers showcasing some fabulous new stamps!  Here's my sneak peek...  It's my current fave stamp!!!  Butterfly Dreams by Carmen Medlin for SCACD.

She's a total stunner, don't you think?  I love her pretty face, her flowing hair, her beautiful butterfly dress, and the fact that she's surrounded by the beauty of nature...including butterflies, of course!

I've used copics to color her:  BG09 BG07 BG05 BG02 BG01 BG000; E35 E34 YR21 YR20; E11 E00 E000 R20; R35 R30; G28 G24 G21 G20.  For shine in her eyes, I normally use Diamond Glaze, but this time I used Transparent Gloss Gel.  I think it works better for eyes because it's thicker and easier to use in very small areas!

I must have some bling you know... so I gave the golden areas of the butterflies and her dress a couple coats of Gold Glitz Glamour Dust Paint.  It dries quickly and is easy to spot paint even in detailed areas.  Oh how I LOVE Glamour Dust Paint!!!

Papers are BoBunny Welcome Home Collection (15% off right now!).  There are lots of gorgeous gorgeous papers in this collection!  Did I say gorgeous?  hee hee...  The beautiful lace is from my sweet friend, Tammy ♥♥♥, MS butterfly punch with gold pearls added to the body (you can find Gold Rhinestones *Here*) and for the final touch, Gold Pearl Pen pearls in the corners.

CLP Sketch Challenge!!!
Oh... the sketch!  I almost forgot!!!  This is CLP Sketch Challenge #42 by the oh-so-talented Chelsea.  I love love love her sketches!!!  I hope that you are able to play along.  You have until the end of November to join in the fun!

***Holiday Celebration Candy Winner Update***

I know that you are wondering who won my Holiday Celebration Candy... I am sorry for the delay - please check back on Friday.  I promise that I will have gone through all the comments (because Mr. Froggy was absent the first day!) and include those first, then number those who entered through inlinkz.  Oh... I'm so excited, I can't wait to see who wins!!!

Earlier I mentioned THREE designers... you've already seen mine - head on over to see what Melanie and Crystal have dreamed up for you.  You definitely want to see both of them!!!

Don't forget to enter to WIN the SCACD Blog Candy... and return here on Friday to see if you've won my Holiday Celebration Candy!!!

Whew!  Thanks for staying with me for all this :D  I love you to pieces!!!

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