Friday 13 November 2009

Merry Christmas from Leanne Ellis!

Morning all! It's friday at last That means I can have a lie in tomorow and have some crafty time as my OH is at work. I haven't been in my carft room since last weekend as I am trying to spend a bit more quality time with my OH after work. I don't know if anyone else experiences these problems but he can get a bit miffed if I choose to spend time in my craft room rather than with him! So I am making a bit more of an effort. Roll on tomorrow though! Lol!

Well today's card I have to show you was made with another of the fabulous christmas releases over at Funky Kits from Sugar Nellie. Today I have used one of Leanne Ellis's Images. I have always been a huge fan of Leanne Ellis and I have lots of her older designs. This image as so easy to colour in and gives such a crisp image. She is so adorable don't you think?!



I managed to make this card withoutn using any DP. The pattern you can see was created with my new SU jumbo stampin around wheel stamp which I ordered from my SU mom Jules. Jules has just got back from the stampin up convention in germany where she was rewarded for her talents with many many prizes. Congratulations Jules, you deserve it (nad get well soon hun)!

Materials

Image: Annie with present from Leanne Ellis by Sugar Nellie. Available here from funky kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor and whspers pens

CS: from stash

Sentiment: craftwork cards

Tools: real red SU ink pad, 'sparkling' SU jumbo stampin around wheel, SU scallpoed border punch, cropodile to create to holes in the scallops

Misc: red and white adhesive pearls from papermania, glitter for her hat and tag

Well I just loved using this stampin around wheel and it gives such a fab effect. I think I may have to collect a few more of these (they are already on my wish list) Lol!

Well thanks for stopping by today and for any comments you may leave. I really appreciate all the support and kind words you have given me over the past 18 months! It's lovely to have so many blogging friends!

Have a great weekend everyone, whatever you're up to!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

15 comments:

Michele Roos said...

Such a pretty card Vicky. Love the image you've used and the colours also. Hugs Michele x

Nessie said...

Wonderful card Vicky as always!

I like the way you have used pencils & pens to colour your image. I am gonna get out my watercolour pencils again, I've got in a bit of a Promaker rut latley!

I know exactly what you mean about sharing your time with your other half. Me & Hubby decided that I craft and he plays on computer goes to the gym til 9.30. After this we sit down together!!!

Seems to work well now ;)

Good luck
xxx

Stephanie said...

I hear you Vicky - my Hubby is quite strict about when I can & can't blog - it's sooooo annoying (but sweet cause he wants to spend time with me so can't complain lol)

Gorgeous card - I love those new designs :)

Have a great weekend
Love Steph xxx

Julie Kettlewell - Stampin Up UK Independent Demonstrator - Order products 24/7 said...

Vicky what a fab card, the wheel looks really fab, but I am biased I suppose! Thanks for your kind words about me and for your never ending support. It is customers like you who helped me achieve my goals. Get them on the WIsh list and send it back to me so you can get lots of SU pressies and dont forget their is a £50 SU hamper up for grabs! See you really soon, JUles x

Deb said...

she is gorgeous Vicky, very sweet and I love the colours, very striking! enjoy your craft time tomorrow, I too have to strike a balance between crafting and family life, I do try to put them first and only craft while the kids are at school but occasionally sneak in at night before DH gets home! have a great weekend, hugs Debx

Anonymous said...

Aww.. stunning Vicky, love these cuties!!
Hugs, Marlene x

Cheryl said...

This is so adorable,love this image and the bright colours!!! Love how you have used the Stampin wheel!!
Hugs xx

CraftyC said...

Gorgeous card Vicky, love that stamp. My OH hates my hobby and often moans about the time I spend on my hobby, so totally understand where you are coming from. Hard to choose sometimes, family or sanity!! lol
Clairex

Rach said...

a fab card hun, great image and clours.. i totally know where your coming form @ sharing quality time with your other half.. i am trying to do the same thing... huggles rachxx

Janiel/ janny said...

Hello Vicki, Very cute!! I did just get my DT Kit in the mail so I can start to create with this little cuties...
Hope you have a great weekend....
big hugs, janiel/janny

Tara said...

This is stunning Vicky, I love that new image!
Yes I can identify with what you're saying re spending time with the other half...... mine goes bonkers with me all the time but I still keep coming back for more!!!
G was okay today at the opticians but she had real trouble mastering the art of taking the lenses out.... practice makes perfect I guess!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and remember not to neglect your poor old other half, LOL!
Hugs Tara xx

Lexxie said...

Really beautiful Vicky...love that Stampin Up wheel.
I know what you mean about spending quality time with hubby...mind you hubby has own hobby room next to mine, so we just shout to each other!! Works out just fine LOL,
Love Sarita xx

Dena said...

I can't believe you didn't use DP. Wow! It looks terrific! Great job Vicky! Hugs, Dena

Cindy Groh said...

Love this one too. UR very talented:)
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