Well guys, I guess I have been absent long enough...did ya miss me? With it so cold and still getting dark so early, I get home from work and when I sit down and pull on a blanket, I start to fall asleep. Not an all night sort of sleep, but enough nap that when I wake up I do a little coloring and then go to bed by 10. {So I am not all together unproductive...} Here is the latest Flopsey, all ready for Valentine's Day and just released from My Favorite Things!
Sometimes I wonder myself why I do the things I do and this little background is one of those things. It is supposed to look like little flower buds, but they didn't come out the way I wanted. But...instead of doing a sample off to the side, like I normally do, I just jumped in and added it to the image. Then I added the glitter... Enough grumbling because he is still cute as ever with his little heart. You can't tell here, but the heart is raised with foam dots. I have been trying to branch out a bit and do these circle cards, because circles are not easy for me.
For this card I cut it out with a Coluzzle template. You just foldand place the circle template over the fold a little to make the small hinge. Same thing when you are using the Spellbinders Nestibilities, and run it through your machine. I don't recall where I was just asked this question, on here or over at Splitcoast, so I hope this helps any newbies out.
brrrr, stay warm and think spring thoughts....freezing our behinds off in Michigan, love...paula
Hi....Gorgeous card,love these round cards,keep meaning to have a go,such a cute image too and a lovely delicate colour scheme,brilliant,
Take care
Sandra x
Posted by: Sandra | January 15, 2009 at 07:45 PM
This is so cute...love your coloring of course and what an easy way to make a circle card...I still own my Coluzzle too!
I can't resist telling you that I actually had the top down on my car today...it was 75 degrees here...I really DO feel sorry for you with those frigid temperatures....burrrrr!
Posted by: Terri | January 15, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Yes Paula you are right, I did miss you lots. I have subscribed to updates on your blog, but I still go and check every now and then, in case the mail is delayed, which has happened. I was so happy to find a new creation for me to feast my eyes on. It's gorgeous. And I also have to add that it is 86 degrees here today ;-)))
Posted by: Meahni | January 16, 2009 at 04:57 AM
I missed you! I read your blog every day it comes through and look forward to it actually! I"m sorry to hear you're freezing - we are too (in Ohio!) I'm so ready for summer! LOL! Love, love, love this card! Can you PUHLEASE give a coloring tutorial?!! I want to color just like you when I grow up! LOL! No threats there since I don't really plan on growing up any time soon! LOL! I hope you get some rest this weekend! Ours is supposed to be a 3 day weekend!
Posted by: Michelle H | January 16, 2009 at 05:49 AM
Very cute card..Love it.
Posted by: Kristi Ferro | January 16, 2009 at 07:58 AM
Just love your shading, too cute!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | January 16, 2009 at 08:39 AM
He's precious Paula!!
Posted by: Kim vandersanden | January 16, 2009 at 08:49 AM
So absolutely adorable. Your work amazes me and when are you sending me some of your talent???
Posted by: Pat | January 16, 2009 at 10:49 AM
freezing our little hinies off here in Chatham too!!!!!!!! YIKES! This temperature is just wrong! Even if my extremities are not warm, this card has at least warmed my heart!. WOW! How's that for sappy!
Posted by: lindaH | January 16, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Too cute!!! Love the image and your coloring! TFS
Posted by: Cindy H. | January 17, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Gorgeous card Paula, great colouring. Thanks for the advice on circle cards (can't remember if I asked during the Elzybells sneak peeks).
There are two awards for you over on my blog.
xx :0)
Posted by: Sarah Fewings | January 18, 2009 at 10:49 AM