To My Surprise I Received This Award!

Jody thank you so much for this award.  I was so pleasantly surprised when I saw that you sent me an award.  Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog.  This award is for someone to give extra attention to their blog so that more people are aware of it. So, the award is not given to people with hundreds of followers. Now, the rules of this award are to:

o Make a reference to the blog of the person from whom you have received the award (with a link). You can choose to pass the award to three to five other blogs, with a link.

o Leave a comment on your chosen blogs to let them know that they have received an award.

o You do not have to accept the award on your blog or you can specify from whom you have received the award.  Nothing is required! So, in the spirit of giving, I've chosen:

Sheri at http://twitterpatedwithpaper.blogspot.com/

Deanna at http://deannaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Bob at http://happycardmaker.blogspot.com/

Margaret at http://margaret-ilovecrafting.blogspot.com

Hugs Fran

Tilda With Three Flowers

 

I wanted to try something different so I chose to make the Twisted Easel fold card.  I really like how it makes up.  And I wanted someone very special to be on the card front so I chose Tilda with Three Flowers. I chose one of my favorite color combinations to use on Tilda (shades of blue & yellow).  I think she looks so cute with the scarf on her head, some sparkle on her dress. And a little sparkle in her eyes.  Plus I even used paper that gave Tilda more sparkle.  Its called Cryogen Iridescent.  You can really see the sparkle on the close up view.

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Recipe for this card:  Tilda was colored with Prisma pencils and Copic markers. I used the large oval nestibility to pop up up Tilda.  Flowers came from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Butterfly punch & Floral Bed Deep Edge Punch by Martha Stewart.  And double ruffle ribbon from Ribbons & Bows Oh My (RABOM).  Pattern paper from stash.

I entered this card in the following challenges:

   Kaboodle Doodles – Fold new to me or rarely used.

   Tuesday Throwdown – 3-D (pop-it-up)

   Magnolia Stamp Lovers – Pastel

   Whoopsi Daisy – Someone Special

   Flutter by Wednesday – Open Challenge

 

Have a nice day!  Fran

Valentine Angel Ornament

I’m just a few days behind but better late than………
I have a copy of the Christmas Edition of Magnolia Ink Magazine.  And on page 71 there is template for a Christmas Tree Decoration that I wanted to try to make but never found the time around Christmas. So I made one for Valentine’s using the same image stamp---Tilda with Hanging Heart.  I used her for my Valentine Angel Ornament.  Isn’t she sweet?
Colored with Copic markers. Angel Dust Art Glitter on wings, ribbon, & roses. Remaining elements from personal stash.  Click on photos for larger view.

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A Special Award Goes To………

 

 

Thank you so much Karen from http://karensfunblog.blogspot.com and Billie from http://www.billiesscrappetique.blogspot.com/ for giving me this award!!  It was really a pleasant surprise when I got it from you. Again, thank you so much!  The rules upon receiving this award is I must thank the person who gave this to me and link it back to their blog and share 8 things about myself.  Also pass along the award to 8 other individuals who make a difference in my life and leave a comment so they can pass along the recognition.

Eight things about me:

1. My husband is my rock.

2. My grandsons are my heart.

3. I am a computer junkie.

4. I love coca-cola too much.

5. My latest passion is making greeting cards & coloring with Prisma color pencils.

6. I’ve been computer crafting for 10 years.

7. I’m retired & worked for the Government for 35 years.

8. I have met some of the nicest people while on my crafting journey.

 

I am sending this Stylish Blogger Award to:

1. Rhonda W. (http://craftymumzcreations.blogspot.com/)
      who has been one of my closest online friends for 10 years.

2. Sandy D. aka Sandra although we just met I feel I’ve know you all my life which is a good thing. http://simplysandy-sandy.blogspot.com/

3. Angie Hunt I love how you make painting with Distress Inks look so easy. You are one talented lady. http://www.scrapgirl-angie.blogspot.com/

4. Billie if it wasn’t for you I would have never learned about the world of Copic Coloring. You have been a big inspiration to me. http://billiesscrappetique.blogspot.com/

5. Yolie for you generous nature.  http://www.justyolie.com/

6. Stephanie Hester you are one of the best card designers & I truly admire your work.   http://mycardshack.blogspot.com/

7. Sharon Caudle I love your cards & enjoy viewing your creations. You are an inspiration.  http://grammashouseofcards.blogspot.com/

8. And last but surely not least to all my crafting family thank you for all of the inspiration throughout my crafting journey.  God Bless all of you!

A Special Valentine’s Card

 

My baby sister means the world to me.  And I wanted to let her know how much I love her by making this Valentine card for her.  I know she will be very surprised because this is the very first Valentine card I have ever sent her.  She is always there for me and never judges.  I love you Sis!

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Since I added three photos I thought I skip the details about my card to keep posting from getting too long.  However, if there is anything you would like to know about my card please feel free to contact me at francesb100@gmail.com

Challenges:

Stamping Scrapping Challenge Central