Sep 30, 2011

Shabby Chic Riley

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Hello friends!!  It's almost Friday morning where I'm at...told you I'd be having a few late nighters!!
I am looking forward to the weekend though and hopefully get some more things done!
Thanks again for all of your encouraging comments and well wishes!  I'm feeling much better now.
I have a fun Riley creation to share with you this time:
I think this Sunflower Riley has become one of my favorite images from all the Rileys...he makes me smile! :)  And the cool thing about this guy is that I got him for free as a prize I won from a blog hop they were having!! - and speaking of blog hops....I JUST got done participating in another new release blog hop they have going on!! So if you've got time, go check it out!

So, I made this one for the current Riley and Company Challenge which calls for a "shabby chic" creation with at least seven layers.  Do you think I got the shabby/distressed part down OK?!  I know I've got about 8 or 9 layers of card stock and papers on there.  I took out my crackle paint and matte spray paint and went to work on it!! :)  I thought these sunflowers from Wild Orchid Crafts would work really well with this.  I like how the paint softens up the colors a bit.  Hope you like!

Here are a few challenges I've played in:
Riley and Company - shabby chic/distressed with at least 7 layers
Tuesday Throwdown - Thinking of you
Sweet Stampin' - sketch with anything goes
Stamps & Fun = Creativity - anything goes
Crafts & Me - flowers
Cute Card - animal crackers

I had a really great birthday today with my family!!  I received flowers, a candle and pretty heartfelt cards!  Thanks so much to everyone who has sent me wishes and love!  It really has made my day! :)

**Please BE SURE to check to see if YOU are the winner of my House Mouse Blog Hop candy!!  I haven't heard from the winner as of yet....if I don't hear from the winner within the seven days of announcing it (Monday), I will have to draw out another winner...so please contact me!**

Thanks for stopping by today!!  Hope you all have a really fabulous weekend and I'll see you back soon!

54 smiles from friends:

Sandy said...

Oh wow what a sunny card.
Wonderful play with Riley. Awesome colors. I love them.

Have a lovely weekend sweetie. xoxo

Joan Ervin said...

What a darling Riley image, Vicki, and I just love how you added the sparkle around the edges...awesome flowers and ribbon, too!!!!!

Larrik said...

Осень -грустное время года , прохладно и идет дождь...
Но ваш Райли своим веселым видом делает осеннюю открытку теплой и позитивной !!!
Хороших выходных !

Chrissy said...

Shabby/distressed look??...Spot on.
Love the layers and the painted edges...fabulous Vicki. Very cute image, he is so sweet.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

Wow your card is fabulous!
Love your gorgeous colors and such pretty papers and detail!
So happy that you have joined us at
SFC......

Hugs
Bella

Margreet said...

Love that card with that darling image...it makes me smile...so good to read you enjoyed your birthday....wishing you a perfect weekend!
xxx Margreet

Shirley N said...

Beautiful shabby/distressed card, Vicki and Riley makes me smile too! That sunflower is so cute! Happy Birthday, sounds like you had a very special day!

Fiona said...

What a lovely card, fab papers..

Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week.

Fi
x

Regina said...

WOW!! Vicki! Your sunflower card with the cut Sunflower Riley is totally adorable! Love everything about it!

hugs Regina

SueH said...

Aww, how cute is he!

And how do you get your bows looking so nice, mine always look flat and horrid whenever I do them?

Happy Crafting!
Sue
x

Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...

wow! riley handles shabby chic beautifully!

glad your birthday was super fun!

have a great weekend!!

hugs :)

Tammy said...

Fabulous Riley card! Love the DP and touch of sparkle, great layout and coloring too.
Glad you had a great birthday! And super glad you are feeling better, keep up the good work!

Crystal said...

Oh my GOODNESSS this is soooo CUTE!!!! LOVE this Riley, your papers and design GF!!!! EEEK did you do the Riley hop last night, those new images are just tooooo much fun :) HEHEHEH check out potter and spidermoose cracks me up!! LOVE your card sweetie, have a GREAT Friday!

Gina said...

Oh Vicki, his is gorgeous! Your certainly nailed this challenge. I love the glittery frame around your image and the flowers are so pretty.

Mo said...

Dear Vicki!
Great that you had a wonderful birthday!
Take care and enjoy the weekend, big hugs,
Mo
PS: your card is super sweet!

Alessandra said...

Hi Vicki
Hope u had a wonderful b-day!! Love ur Riley card, he is drop-dead gorgeous!! Love your shabby card.
xoxo, Alessandra

MiamiKel said...

Oh he is absolutely the sweetest! Wonderful job on the Riley and nestling him into such Shabby Chicness! And thanks for the shout out on the Riley hop! And your challenge card! :) :) Hugs!

Cindy Haffner said...

Ohh girl way way to SWEET!~

Sue said...

Well, Riley looks great and so does your card. Love the white paint and your sunflowers are great!

Happy belated Birthday to you Miss Vicki.......sounds like you had a wonderful day!

Hugs
Sue

Jennifer Scull said...

oh my goodness, Riley looks so cute with those flowers! I love it! who knew he could go shabby chic?! ;)
have a wonderful weekend!

Sandy said...

You have named your blog perfectly cause you sure make me smile!! Happy card and great design!!
Sandy

Rhonda Miller said...

What a lovely fall card.

Deb said...

love your shabby chic card, Riley is such a cutie, this technique is so much fun isn't it?
Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week!
Have a great weekend, Debxx

Anniebee said...

Good friday morning, my friend! This card is just adorable! This little guy looks perfect on your shabby chic background. I love all the distressing. Have a lovely weekend!

Hugs, Anniebee

Wedgie said...

Cute card! Love the colours you've used and the little bit of sparkle - fab! Thanks for sharing at Sweet Stampin this week. Wedgie xxx

Marlene said...

Your shabby chic Riley is adorable, my friend. Hope you had a great birthday, and hope you have a fun weekend!

Tracy said...

Hi Vicki
A really gorgeous creation, beautiful design and love the colours
Happy crafting
Tracy x

craftymonster81 said...

another gorgeous card
Lindsay xx

julieprice3 said...

What a delightful card Vicki! Love the distressed look and that ribbon is gorgeous!
Hugs Julie P

coldwaters2 said...

OMG Vicki this is brilliant, those papers are lush, the ribbon and flowers are beautiful and that image is ACE.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Dawn said...

Adorable card - Riley is so cute! I thi got the shabby chic thing down - the paint looks fabulous and really gives the papers a wonderful soft, aged look. Hugs, Dawn

Davi said...

So very pretty Vicki!! I love the shabby look and how it softens it all.

bastelkueken said...

Oh Vicki.... your card is so pretty and wonderful.. your shabby look is fantastic.. I love your creation.

wish you a wonderful weekend
Anja

Carol (Gingerbeary8) said...

This is darling Vickie. I love the sparkle and shine and your pretty ribbon. Sunflowers are one of my favorite images so you know that I love this card!

Bear Hugs,
Carol

Linda said...

Wow and Wow this is so adorable and the paper colors that you chose are fabulous1!!!!! Love it!!!! Again excellent work!!!!

Tammy said...

Oh this is sooo sweet Vicki!! I LOVE that Riley Image! Beautiful soft colors and I love the distressing! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs, Tammy

NanaConnie said...

Sunflower Riley makes a perfect card! Gorgeous ribbon treatment and papers, Vicki, and I love the sparkle you added. Thanks for playing at Tuesday Throwdown this week.
NanaConnie TT DT

Monique said...

Awwe Riley is soo cute. Wonderful job on your shppy chic creation :)

gina g said...

What a cutie this is and i love the pretty papers and colour. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me for our challenge this week. luv gina xx

Karen Howard said...

Wow, this is gorgeous! Love the distressed edges and those sunflowers! Hugs, Karen

Elise said...

Hi Sweet Vicki! Well this is just DARLING! I love the colors on this and this little moose is too adorable for words! hehe! That shabby bow makes the perfect touch on everything!

ps .. I placed your Birthday Candy on my sidebar for people to enter! :)

Big Hugs,
Elise

Michele Spera said...

Adorable card! thank you for joining us at CCT
Hugs
Michele

Jeanette said...

Hi Vickie. Happy belated Birthday. I think Sunflower Riley has stolen my heart too. He is adorable. I love this card and the touch of glitter.
Nice to visit with you again. I saw your comment on Glitterbabe and just had to stop by and say hello.

cabio's craft corner said...

That's fun using a cute stamp to create a shabby look on your card. Sweet!!
Hugs,
Cabio

Patricia St Martin said...

Love the shabby chic. Sunflower Riley is so cute. You did a great job, I love the look of your card. Your cards are always so stunning.

Mandy said...

Hi Vicki,
I'm so sorry I missed your Birthday,but sending belated wishes and hugs now....I love your card Riley is adorable and I love the shabby chic feel to the whole card..Have a lovely week...
Mandy x

Kerri said...

Happy belated birthday, Vicki!!! This is ADORABLE! I am loving all the distressing with the paint and those sunflowers are just perfect! Super cute, woman!

CraftinGranny said...

I swear, you have the cutest cards posted since I've been gone. Love them all sweetie. The 3 house mice card is so adorable. I've had that for quite awhile and never think to dig it out. Maybe I'll do that for CCAYR next month or maybe sooner.......lol A very happy belated BD and I hope it was everything birthdays are suppose to be. Thanks so much for keeping up with my blog even though I haven't been around lately. "Love Hugs" Carol

butlersabroad said...

Hi Vicki
Just to let you know that I've emailed you again, I sent the first email on Sep 27th, and emailed again this afternoon. Let me know if you don't see anything in your inbox!

Thanks
Brenda

marilynprestonn said...

What a fun little riley card. Great sketch and soft pastels...so summery. Good for the soul when autumn is here.

:)Peggy

Basement Stamper said...

super cute, love the sunflowers and the paints you have used on this card!

Luanne said...

lovely candy! Vicki. I'm your new follower.Belated happy birthday!

Luanne
myfootahead@gmail.com
http://craftersreference.blogspot.com

America said...

Awwww, this Riley is soooo cute!!!

Shirley said...

I think Riley loves the slower shabby chic pace! Very pretty!

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