When I received the Autumn Homegrown Kit from Sugar Nellie last week, I knew exactly what I was going to do for my Mum’s birthday card.
A bit of background is necessary to explain this one fully! My parents have a Staffie who is not a friend to hedgehogs. As a puppy he encountered one, spiked his nose on it, and has borne a grudge ever since. He’s 12 years old now, and thankfully has had relatively few encounters with hedgies. This summer, unfortunately for the hedgies, he has encountered a couple. Lets just say that Mum and he have not been the best of friends.
I also have a big soft spot for hedgies, so I’m sure the Sugar Nellie stamps will be getting another outing or two this Autumn!
Hedgehog Girl has been coloured using Copic Markers, and the sky has been airbrushed. A full list of Copics can be found at the end of this post. Shock horror, no Shimmerz on this one! I have, however, added some bling using the fabulous Bazzill Jewel Templates that arrived at Quixotic Paperie yesterday, and the Bazzill Adhesive 3mm & 4mm Jewels (Fawn/Walnut). So easy to use, and the results are gorgeous.
I’ve used the layout from last week’s Friday Sketchers challenge. Too late to enter, obviously, but the sketch was perfect for this card.
The papers are from the gorgeous My Mind’s Eye “Ooh La La For Him” 12×12 paper and accessories pack. These papers are gorgeous, and perfect for Autumn projects, and for male or female recipients!
On the inside of the card, I’ve added a touch of humour, relating to the background I mentioned at the start of the post. I’ve masked the hedgehog stamp from the Sugar Nellie Autumn Kit with a dog stamp from the aptly named company – Rubber Hedgehog!
I’m sure this card will probably provoke Mum to scowl in the dog’s direction yet again. Poor old boy!
And here, a quick photo of the Bazzill Jewel Templates so you can appreciate just how yummy they are!
And yes, all six have mysteriously ended up in my craftroom. Ahem.
Finally, I’d like to let you all know that this week, Quixotic Paperie is sponsoring the Stamp Something challenge blog, run by the lovely Denise Lynn (Whimsy Stamps) and the equally lovely Erin Bailey. We’re offering a fabulous prize again – a huge selection of charms. So if charms are your thing, make sure you join in! All you have to do to enter is creat something featuring your favourite embellishments. How easy is that?!
Hope you’re all enjoying the weekend! I’m off for some more crafty playtime.
Stamps: Sugar Nellie – Hedgehog Girl & Hedgehog. Rubber Hedgehog – Dog.
CS/DP: My Mind’s Eye: Ooh La La for Him 12×12 pack available at Quixotic Paperie Kraft CS – Elzybells.
Ink/Colouring: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink available at Quixotic Paperie. Copic Markers (see below for list).
Embellishments: Bazzill Jewel Template: Flowers and Flourishes, Bazzill Fawn/Walnut Adhesive Jewels available at Quixotic Paperie
Misc: Nestabilities Labels 8 available at Quixotic Paperie . Janome Sew Mini, ScorPal.
Copic Markers used:
Airbrushed Background: B41 Skintones: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R02, R20 Hair: YR21, YR23, YR24 Clothes: E30, E31, E33, E35, BG93, BG96, BG99, Y23, Y38 Grass, Rake & Leaves: G21, G24, G28, E55, E57, E13, E17, E19, Y38 Hedgehogs: E30, E33, E44, E47, E49 Dog: E53, E55, E57, E17, E44, W0, W5, W8, R02, R20
gorgeous card Elaine, I love the image and your stiching is beautiful, my package arrived this morning thanks so much for fantastic service hugs Jill xx
Elaine this is stunning, love the stamps and your colouring is beautiful as always. The jewel templates look gorgeous
Hugs Mandy xx
Oh my… this is beautiful! Adore the Sugar Nellie images so muc, and those jewel templates are so tempting! lol You have coloured it beautifully Elaine..big hugs xx
this is gorgeous Elaine, love how you have done the inside. thanks for sharing your story with us… made me chuckle…. hugs rachxx
Hi Elaine
Beautiful card – love all the embellishments, the papers, and the colouring of the image. Must have a go at stitching on my cards – your always looks amazing!
Hugs, Sylvia xxxx
Fabulous card Elaine – your colouring is superb and the colour combo and layout are great :0) The use of the dog and hedgie stamps to make the amusing inside image is so creative :0)
hugs
wynneth
x
Oh how gorgeous is your beautiful card!
So apt as well!
hugs
kim x
I love your card! Sweet image and beautiful colours. The image inside make me smile!
Have a good day Annacarin
Gorgeous card, Elaine. Love the main image, beautifully coloured as ever. Just about fell off my seat when I saw the inside images – brilliant!! Your mum is sure to love it, but poor old dog…. 🙂
Fabulous card Elaine, I love the image and the papers are fab. have a good evening
Stunning card Elaine, adore the image you have used and those papers too. The bling has been drawn too ! Love your story and I love the images you have used inside the card. Hope your Mum loves it as much as we do.
Have a great day,
Hugs,
Jo x
Love the story, love the card!!! It is absolutely stunning, coloring, paper bling and all!!! Your mum will be thrilled to get this card, I know I would. What a wonderful job on it and thank you for sharing it with all of us……
Oh this is beautiful, love the sweet image and the colours, did chuckle at the image inside too.
Must be hard not to have one of each of everything from your shop in your craftroom.
Luv
Debby
I think your image on the inside of the card is the best bit since you have told us the background history- Its just perfect! You always seem to have the items to make it “just right”
I bet your mum loved it!
Cheryl
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Wonderful new stuff that has come to your shop! Absolutely beautiful card, The inside image of the Dog and the porcupine got me to laugh! 🙂 Great card, Your Mum should be quite please, xox ~Jeni