Sunday, July 22, 2012

Special Day...

Hello!
So happy you stopped in.

Here is my digitally designed card for Make It Monday. I've used this little image and sentiment called It's Your Special Day from our sponsor Digi My World.  As much as I love cutting into my paper stash, I thought that some of the gorgeous free papers and images I've downloaded needed to be used as well so I designed this double paper layered card on Microsoft Word.  I do believe it's time to change the ink in my printer, but frugal me will milk that thing to the last drop, and so the inner layer of paper isn't as defined as it appeared on my screen.  For a little extra dimension I've paper pieced the dress, bow and shoes and I've added dots of Buttercup liquid pearls to distinguish one paper from the other.  The banner is also a freebie which I've foam mounted as well as the balloons.  I hope you'll join us in the always fun linky parties at Make It Monday where the prize will be a $10 gift voucher!!   At the bottom of the post I will leave links to the images and paper I've used if you're interested in checking them out.  Thank You so much for taking time out of your day to visit me and I thank you for your always kind and encouraging comments.  I hope you all have a wonderful day!
PICK OF THE WEEK
This stunningly colored card is #63 from mONAmi at Handmade by MONAMI.  I love the captivating eyes and the bold colors.  Please give her blog a visit and see the other unbelievably striking images she has...just gorgeous!
Hugs n' Happy Stamping...
Lisa xx

Gorgeous Freebie Links:
Far Far Hill (Gingham Paper)
Shabby Blog (Banner)


28 comments:

Sandy said...

Hi Lisa, love your fun card, great banner and all those pearls, wow!
Your POTW week is a stunner with that beautiful image and all those fab flowers. Congrats to MONAmi
Sandy

Sandy said...

Love the banner on your card. The girl with balloons is such a fun look. Lovely card. Your POW is just lovely all that hair so well colored. Sandy :)

richardbreaks said...

Very very cool. The banner is the best!!

Rene said...

Gorgeous card and POTW!
Rene :D

Chrissy said...

Whats going on here, I used to be the Queen of the freebies..lol..fabulous papers and very cute image..love the banner, and gorgeous POTW...

Luv CHRISSYxx

Shirley-Anne said...

Just love your paper piecing and the awesome banner.
Your POTW is stunning .

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

Cutie! Love this card Lisa! I like how you do your digital cards...the papers are so sweet and so is the layout. Awesome job :D

Annette Bowes said...

Super cute card Lisa! Love the added pearls and pretty papers. I am sure your nephew loved his fantastic rockstar card, loved your curtain, take careX:)

Michelle said...

Hi Lisa

You are always thinking outside the box. I love how you have merged the digi papers in word.

I must find this liquid pearls, I love the look.

Your POTW is just stunning, I had to choose her card as my favourite too.

Michelle :o)

Fuzzy Slippers said...

Love your card- and all the links! This post makes for a great Monday morning. :)

Marjorie said...

Fabulous card hunnie, love how you have done all of this in word...I wouldn't know where to start...
I also love liquid pearls...
Lovely pick of the week...stunning image!
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

lalkygirl said...

love this card lisa ,the image is adorable and i love how you have framed it with the pearls ....fab
tracey x

Meihsia Liu said...

Hey, Lisa, this is such a fabulous and cute card. Love the delightful color scheme and beautiful frame. Your coloring is great!!! ... :)

Lisa Jane said...

fab card - love the little pearls and gorgeous papers
Lisa x

Jeanne J. said...

Your image says it all! Just kick up your heels and have a great day! Love your sweet girl with the balloons and the gorgeous layout! Beautiful! And yes, I'm smiling!

Lori said...

Cute, cute! Love the little paint dot frame!

catherine said...

This is a fantastic card Lisa and love all the extras you have added. A great image.
x catherine

Mary J said...

OH Lisa, I am so glad I popped by again! This is so beautiful - gorgeous background and love your colouring!

Maire Gamber said...

I love your beautiful card. Her hair is just wonderful and I love the paper pieced balloons! Hope yu are having a wonderful week, my friend! :D
Hugs,
Marie XX

Mitralee said...

I like the pearls boarding the paper transition! Super cool card, there girlie!

I am in a hotel room for the week while hubby is on business, going stir crazy without my crafts!!! I can't wait to get back and play...

Sandy said...

You are special too!

Margaret said...

This is super sweet! I love the little cat and birds! Your papers look wonderful and I don't think anyone would know that you were running low on ink!! The girl is so adorable in her paper pieced goodness! Great use of the pearls too!

Unknown said...

Love this digi card L2. Terrific coloring on this sweet little gal and I hear ya on milking the ink cartridge. Ugh! Down the drain it goes.....lol.
Your POTW is stunning, those eyes are piercing and maybe one day I'll be able to color hair like that. :-)
Have an awesome week!
Hugs,
L1 xx

Anonymous said...

fabulous card hunny I know what you mean about milking the printer haha I print quite a bit on fast Draft too! thehehehee :0)

Keti's Projects said...

Hello Lisa. Thanks for stoping by at my blog (keti's projects).

Love your projects, you are such a advanced artist. I'm hundred years behind but I have such fun with my projects.

I love challenges at MIM, so I try to participate as much as I can.

Have a nice day. K.

Lotta said...

Lov your "Special-day"-card.

Holly Young said...

Beautiful card Lisa. The flowers are so pretty but your coloring just blows me away!

Holly Young said...

oops, I see my last comment was on the pick of the week card! Your little balloon girl card is really sweet. Love the banner at the top and the paper pieced balloons are fun!