Friday, June 6, 2008

Ants in a Picnic Basket...& a meet-up!

Hey all! I'm sorry I didn't have anything to share yesterday. I wanted to participate in the Ways to Use it Challenge...until I saw what the challenge was and realized I don't own wire. Oye! So anyway, I was jonesin' to make a card today!

This is for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #50 that she just posted this a.m. Awesome sketch!! Thanks Beate!!

The inside of the card includes an Apricot Appeal strip across the bottom with the ladybugs from Garden Whimsey stamped all the way across. I wish I had small ants to go with this WS image, but I don't so I had to find something *else* that would fit the picnic theme. Are the ladybugs okay?? I also wonder (now that I'm looking at the pic on the screen if I should have used a red strip on the inside versus the apricot...hmmmm). Oh well, it's done. The Apricot panel behind the main image is up on dimensionals.

Recipe ~
Stamps: Whipper Snapper Ants in a Picnic Basket, SU Time for You (sentiment), SU Garden Whimsy
Paper: Papertrey White, Textured and Regular Apricot Appeal, Basic Black, Textured Real Red
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories: Black and Red Gingham Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Prisma Pencils with Gamsol & stumps
Technique: Gamsol Magic


Wanna hear something really exciting?? I'm going to meet up with Wendy (weebeestampin), LeAnne (Leanne Pugliese), and Jen (jetstudio29) tomorrow for some shopping!!! O-M-G, I'm so excited to finally meet these incredibly nice girls. We're all taking our cameras so be sure to check back this weekend for pics!! {smile}

TGIF!

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just came upon your blog. Such fantastic work (actually the first time I've seen your stuff too unless I just didn't realize it). Love everything and this card is just the sweetest!

Jackie Pedro said...

Darling card....I love the apricot stip inside! Gotta love those Whipper Snapper images!!

Jackie Pedro said...

I meant to say apricot stRip!!

Judy Rozema said...

WOWSERS! This is just awesome, Denise!! I love the image and your coloring. The piercing is perfect!

Anonymous said...

Denise, your card is fantastic! I love your coloring, the stamps...everything!
Have a wonderful day tomorrow. Sounds like lots of fun!
Hugs and smiles

Sandy said...

Cute card Denise!! Love the textured card stock. The image is adorable and well colored like always.

Have fun tomorrow.

Antje said...

What a nice, well done card...love that apricot strip inside, what a good idea .... enjoy your day tomorrow

Anonymous said...

Denise - your card is darling!!! Cute little image!!! Great colors!!!

Looking forward seeing some pictures...Have fun!!!

Dawn Easton said...

Wonderful card Denise! So cute! I love those Whipper Snapper images...you coloured it so well!
Have fun tomorrow...sounds exciting!

Carolyn King said...

oh my---sooo adorable, Denise! I love your beautiful coloring!

Cindy Haffner said...

Love what your did with Beate Sketch, I love sketch challenges so much fun.

Janice M said...

Cute cute cute!!!! Gotta love those Whipper Snappers!

Stephanie said...

I think this card is adorable, and yes ladybugs work.. would rather have lady bugs than ants anyday..
enjoy shopping!

Amy Sheffer said...

Such a darling card! Love the cute image, and your coloring is fantastic!

Renee said...

This is so cute! I love the stamped image and the coloring....great job :)

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

What a perfectly darling card! It is so whimsical and colorful and summery and fun! The inside strip makes the card complete!

Wonderful!

LeAnne said...

I think your card is fine just the way it is! See ya SOON!
LeAnne

Sarah said...

What a cute card!!! That image is so sweet! I love the colours you've used.

xx :0)

Alyssa S said...

Cute card! I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're genius for finishing the inside of your cards! It adds so much. I just took your idea and ran with it on my DH's anniversary card. It added so much - of course, I forgot to take a pic before I wrote in it! TFS :)

Anonymous said...

Pant and Gasp. I want to go with you' all too!!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Too cute, I hope you had fun!!

Anonymous said...

OMWord Denise...this card is fabulous!! That image is sooo cute and could be used for just about any occasion! Might have to check on getting that stamp....way down the road! Of course, I bought I 9 stamps yesterday so i'm in no hurry for more! LOL

Thanks for sharing, it's beautious, girl!

Wendy

Kim said...

Cute stamp! Love the ribbon! Great job on the challenge!