The whirlwind of the holidays has certainly taken it's toll on this old body - the head cold that has hit, has my head spinning in new directions - LOL! So instead of moving at the all fire pace I need to be moving, I'm sort of trudging along :D
First, I need to update my store because, yippie, the stencils are back in stock with some new ones in tow :D Unfortunately, they are not yet photographed. I'm just learning to use my new camera, a Nikon D80 (insert bouncing, happy faced smiley here!) but the manuals I've been rushing through haven't fully gone in to this clogged head of mine Ü Hopefully tomorrow will bring clearer understanding. So instead of figuring out the photography I have been coloring...
coloring brand spanken new designs that will be released January 1st!!! I am so excited about these! There is a little something for all tastes. Below is just a little hint of what's to come - I'm working on a new class kit featuring the new designs and Basic Grey Blush papers to make a fabulous Valentine's day gift and hope that I will have it up soon for all to oogle. This was just a quick little idea that struck while I was sketching out my class kit ideas. For this card I used the Basic Grey paper, scalloping the edge with the Create-a-Cut Scallop Blade, and emphasizing it with holes punched with the crop-a-dile. A little hint for all those of you who have purchased this cutter is that the little "teeth" on the right side of the crop-a-dile line up with the edge of the scallop and you can punch your hole perfectly centered each time. If you would like a picture of this please let me know and I'll show you what I'm talking about :D This was then layered on a Memory Box pink notecard - it coordinates perfectly! (hmm - perhaps I need to put this in the store - LOL) The heart was stamped on Fabriano, watercolored using Lyra watercolor crayons, and highlighted with the Sakura Glitter Pen. A little paper piercing, velvet ribbon and hardware, and voila - clean and simple!
OK - so the picture isn't perfect, but I'm learning Ü
Before I do anything else I must finish the projects for Paper Crafts and get them out the door. THEN I can share the other new goodies that have arrived here on my doorstep - I'm extremely excited about the new stamps and stencils I have to share shortly!
Beautiful card Ellen! I love your style!
Gina K.
Posted by: Gina K. | December 29, 2006 at 10:08 PM
Fabulous card. Congrats on the camera. I hope you're feeling much better very soon.
Posted by: Juanita(Toni173) | December 29, 2006 at 08:44 AM
I absolutely LOVE the new design...and that Basic Grey Blush is too beautiful for words...I was going to order the stencils but will wait until January 1st when the new designs are in! Can't wait!!!!!
Posted by: Theresa | December 29, 2006 at 08:08 AM
Oh, no! Valentines! I guess I better clean up my Christmas mess and get started! Love your little card.
Posted by: kathynruss | December 29, 2006 at 07:13 AM
Beautiful card! Hope you are feeling better soon. Enjoy the new camera!
Posted by: asela | December 29, 2006 at 06:25 AM
So Lovely!
Posted by: Joan B | December 29, 2006 at 12:49 AM