My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Sunday, September 14, 2014

My Besties Goes Shopping {Scrapbook Stamp Society}

Please leave a comment to become eligible for my September blog candy here.

Greetings, dear blogging friends! I am Guest Designing from My Besties images today.

And a very special welcome to new google followers Ina Good and Lady Anne.

Today's card share features a great Sketch from Your Next Stamp Challenge, bright sunny goldenrod yellow from Cupcake Inspirations and this darling little My Besties image. She is all decked out for shopping, something I actually detest!

UNLESS

It is shopping for crafting supplies, of course.

"I Love Shopping" Bestie can be found here.

She would be really cute in Christmas colors as well, preparing for the festivities about to come!

"I Love Shopping Bestie" is attired in late Summer/early Autumn hues (by Copic Markers), bringing sunny cheer to each of the shop personnel she greets.




The September sketch from Your Next Stamp Challenge was used.

It's a great design!

The papers are of unknown origin. They are a gift from my very talented blogging friend Marie Berquist. Because some matching embellishments were included with the Basic Grey logo on them, the papers may be by Basic Grey also. (Thank you, Marie! Are you surprised I've already utilized them?)


Love these bright colors from the Cupcake Inspirations Challenges this week! The bright yellow and kraft colored cardstock are perfect complements for this darling card!


The bow is from Stampin' Up Grosgrain ribbon, a Prima Flower, and sewn with a "Tiny Findings" button purchased from Michaels. The other buttons were stitched to the sketch layer, after the panels were stitched to the white panel. Martha Stewart Vintage Floral PAP is beneath the sweet Hero Arts sentiment.


Hanging my head in shame:
Prima Flower - gift from friend (never before used)
Hero Arts Stamap - about 6 years old (and never used)
SU Ribbon - about 5 years old (and never used)

Redeeming myself:
Patterned Papers - gift from Marie (arriving 2 days ago!)

Challenges:
  1. Your Next Stamp Challenge: #16 sketch (shown above) 10/1
  2. Cupcake Inspirations Challenge: #278 (see inspiration photo above - used 2 colors) 9/21
  3. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges: #194 Stitching (faux or real) Sewing machine stitched - both straight stitch and zig zag stitching 9/21
  4. Fan-Tastic Tuesdays Challenge: #52 Anything Goes With Buttons (7 buttons sewn on) 9/16
  5. My Besties Aussie Challenge: #28 Anything Goes with Besties and Flowers 9/30
  6. Digi Sketch Challenge: September - "It's a Girl Thing" (I followed the theme only, and not the sketch) 9/30
  7. Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge: #46 Anything Goes 9/20
  8. 4 Krafty Girlz: #26 Anything Goes 9/18
  9. Crafting from the Heart: Anything Goes 9/14
Products Used:

  • Sherri Baldy My Besties IMG162 (shopping)
  • Hero Arts "sparkle" sentiments set
  • Spellbinders Long Classic Rectangles (LG) S4-142
  • Spellbinders Curved Rectangles S5-006
  • Inks: Salmon, Pummice, Paris Dusk dye-based
  • Copic Markers
  • MS Vintage Floral PAP
  • Paper: White, Basic Grey PP, Kraft, Slate Blue
  • Embossing Folder: Couture Creations "Constellations"


Thanks for visiting Today!
Shopping Hugs,

47 comments:

craftieodmae said...

Gorgeous, your coloring is fantastic, so bright and fun!!!!

Dr Sonia S V said...

Donna not only is your colouring super gorgeous but I love how you shaded the die on which the image is printed too
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

Lisa said...

What a gorgeous card, Donna!! The image is so sweet!! You colored her perfectly!! All of the details just make this amazing...the stitching, inking, the layers, the buttons!! Love it all!! Have a great Sunday :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous card and great colouring Donna.
Gr Karin

nwilliams6 said...

Beautiful layers, colors, sketch, and flower. You colored her beautifully as well. Great card with a lot of heart in it. Hugz!

Sarah said...

Such a brilliant card Donna and the papers (wherever they are from!!) are gorgeous xx

jimlynn said...

All that blue and yellow just make me happy all over! So very pretty and gorgeous coloring. Love the tiny little buttons on here! Congrats on the guest designer spot!
Lynn

susiestacey said...

Gorgeous card Donna, and the image is adorable - l hate shopping too - it should be banned lol x Susan x

pam said...

Gorgeous card Donna, fantastic image, colours and those lovely papers.
hugs pam

Blossom Cards said...

lovely card and image thanks for sharing with FTT this week Rachel dt

Blossom Cards said...

lovely card and image thanks for sharing with FTT this week Rachel dt

Silvis Kreativstube said...

Hallo liebe Donna,
ich bin von deiner Karte begeistert. Was für eine wunderschöne Gestaltung und Coloration.
Ich liebe die Besties Motive und auch deine Farbkombination ist genau mein Geschmack.
Ganz liebe Grüße Hugs Silvi

Sue said...

Awwww she is such a sweetie and your colouring is so beautiful Donna. I love the papers and all your embellishments work so well together.
I am the same as you with regard to shopping!
hugs Sue xx

Verna Angerhofer said...

Donna this card is super wonderful! I love how you colored it and the sponging around the focal image on the die layer is perfect. Love all the additions you added to it as well.

KT Fit Kitty said...

What a beautiful card, Donna! Your colouring is gorgeous! Love all the stitching, buttons, and the sketch you used! Hope you are having a good day!

Hugs,
Kitty

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Beautiful card Donna, the layers of papers and die cuts are awesome as well as your fabulous colouring. I hope you are doing well, hugs, Shirley xx ps.. still no craft room yet.. it's going to be a while :(

Camille Short said...

I love everything about your card. The colors of everything - and all the pretty blue and yellow.

Karenladd said...

What a wonderfully cheerful card and oh my goodness, that stitching adds such a great touch to the design!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Design just perfect for our challenge over at Suzy Bee's...thank you taking the time to join us, we look forward to seeing you again soon...
Hugs
Suzy B Owner
XX

aussie aNNie said...

A beautiful creation here De and a super gorgeous image with just as beautiful added beauties and colours..xxThe Journey is the Start

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such gorgeous colouring and a really beautiful layout sweetie.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Unknown said...

Lovely card and coloring. You might want to add a watermark to your images from being used by others to enter challenges and protect the artist's copyright.

Anne Temple said...

Gorgeous card and amazing coloring. Love that patterned paper with this too.

Sandy said...

Love the Besties and your card is adorable. Thank you for joining us this week at Cupcake Inspirations.
- Sandy, DT Sweetie

Laurian said...

Lovely card, thanks for joining us at Digi Sketch Challenge and I hope we see you again soon!

Hugz

Laurian

MaryH said...

Of course fab coloring. Love all the delicious background papers, and how lucky you were to have Marie gift them- you've made wonderful use of them. This little bestie is just spreading such delight in her shopping spree...looks like me in a stamp store!!! How fun and what a wonderful card you've created with such pretty supplies. Big hugs and a prayer that this will be a terrific week for you. TFS

cotnob said...

This is a beautiful card Donna, such a gorgeous image and I love your colour combination.
Pauline
x

Petra Swart said...

Oh, she is just so cute, Donna!! And how beautifully you have coloured her!!! I love all the detail on your card - such a lot of loveliness to admire!!! I would love to go shopping with her for craft goodies!!!!

Have a super week!!!
Hugz

Tina said...

wow beautiful card, lovely coloring on the image...cute details

thanks for sharing at cupcake inspirations

Tina
sweetie dt

Shona Erlenborn said...

I'll always go on a shopping spree with you - as long as it's for crafting supplies! Your little Bestie is so cute with all her shopping bags. Love the Christmas prep. idea. You're always a step ahead Donna! Those papers from Marie are lovely too. All around prettiness.

NanaConnie said...

Who are you and what have you done with my dear friend, Donna? Not a speck of glitter to be seen anywhere on this magnificent creation! lol Love your coloring and color combo. That sentiment piece has such wonderful texture and I adore your paper choices. Loving the buttons -- something I always love and forget to use myself. :-D

UTs Hobby Time said...

Stunning creation!! Fantastic color combo and You did an excellent job in coloring the image.

Stamping With Bibiana said...

love love the stamp, great challenge. and beautifully done card
hugs from sunny California
Bibiana

Jane Savage said...

Fabulous colour combo, Donna! Love your wonderful colouring and amazing stitching!
And of course she’s shopping for craft supplies! That’s why she looks so happy!!! :) xx

Carol Hurlock said...

Blue and yellow is such a delightful color combination. Your coloring skills are exceptional. This is just darling.
Bear Hugs,
Carol

Amelia Breytenbach said...

This is so pretty and the colors are gorgeous Donna. Love the beautiful image and design.
Hugs,
Amelia

Laura W said...

Fab card and lots of patience to sew too! Thanks for joining the 'stitching' challenge at Penny's -see you Wednesday for a new challenge :)

April said...

What an adorable image and beautiful card! I love all the details. Great job as always! xo

Laurian said...

Great card, thanks for joining us at Penny's Paper Crafty and I hope you join us again soon!

Hugz

Laurian

Nance said...

Beautiful card. Love all the stitching. Thanks for sharing it at Cupcake Inspirations! Nance, DT Sweetie

Paula said...

Great card Donna, the coloring is A+.

Karen Petitt said...

Beautiful card, wonderfully coloured image and all the details are fabulous! Karen x

Hazel said...

Thanks for sharing your lovely crafting for Suzy Bee's Bloomin' challenge 46 and Fan-tastic Tuesday - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, DTs x

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, Donna, your Copic coloring is simply amazing! Love those little buttons in the corners and how you actually stitched them to the panels. You are a wonder! Cute layout. Love the sentiment panel. This is just so darling! My ream of X-Press It arrived yesterday--very fast delivery! Now I should do LOTS of coloring, right? Have a good day, Donna!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake Inspirations. - Eva Ng - Sweetie DT -

Rose Andrew said...

What a stunning card .
Thank you for joining us at My Besties Aussie Challenge.
Hugs Rose DT

Desire Fourie said...

This is just so pretty Donna. You are so talented with the colouring. Happy WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!!! Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}