Oct 21, 2011

Falling with Gratitude

Hello and happy Friday to ya!! Ready for the weekend?!
I plan to do some much needed stamping time inside the warm house...it's cold out there! :)

*If you are here to see who won my Birthday Blog Candy Give Away...please be patient...it's towards the bottom of this post! - wink!*

Fall is most definitely in the air and there are several challenges to reflect that too!   So I've taken advantage of it all by using a fave artist of mine:  Elisabeth Bell!
This little sweetie is a digital stamp designed by Elisabeth Bell and is called Little Rapunzel.  So those of you that like Elisabeth Bell, but prefer digi...here you go!!  :)  CLICK HERE to be take to her digital store!

The Digi Bells is also having a Guest Design Team Call for the months of November, December and January...and they provide a sketch to use, so I decided I'd try again because I really adore Elisabeth Bell's art work illustrations! :)  So be sure to check it out and try out for it if you're an EB fan like me!

I've taken a really large skeleton leaf and used as an accent for the sketch.  I love the purple..especially when you see the leaves turning this dark rich color!  On the three purple panels along the left side of the card, I embossed more leaves on them and highlighted them with my white ink pad.  I ran eyelets through the ends and tied bows with my linen thread...like I did with the two buttons at the top.

Here are the challenges I'd like to enter this for:
Digi Bell GDT Call - use sketch
DigiBell Blog Hop - Fall Fun
Elisabeth Bell's World - 3 colors in Fall photo (purples, yellows, greens, browns)
Elphine House - Welcome back Daisy with Fall Colors
Paper Playtime - buttons and bows
Cupcake Craft - buttons and bows
Oldie but a Goodie - Forever Autumn
Fab 'n' Funky - distressed or torn
4 Crafty Chicks - marker it up
C.R.A.F.T. - Autumn
Charisma Cardz - embossing

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So....are you wondering exactly WHO won my birthday blog candy?

I first want to thank EVERYONE of you that entered and don't despair if you didn't win!!  I plan on having a very special candy now that I see I've reached over the 700 follower mark! :)  So please stayed tuned in for that...I've got to figure out what I'd like to do!

Here's the results of the entries (149 of them!) picked via random.org:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
82 
Timestamp: 2011-10-20 21:30:48 UTC

And number 82 would be:
Congratulations to you hun!!!  You just won the blog candy!!  Please contact me with your snail mail address and I will pop your goodies in the mail for you!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you've enjoyed my creation and I hope that you have a very lovely weekend ahead of you!!

69 smiles from friends:

Sandy said...

Oh she is a beauty.
So wonderful new card sweetie. Awesome design. I love it. xoxo

Deb said...

your card is so pretty Vicki, love this adorable sweetie and the eyelets and twine look fabulous!
have a great weekend, Debxx

Tammy said...

I love the tags and ribbons this sweet gal is propped on. Gorgeous colors and coloring. Absolutely a terrific card!

Basement Stamper said...

beautiful card, I love the sunflowers on her pants and shirts. Gorgeous!

Anneke said...

Soo beautiful this card!!
These digi's are soo sweet :)
Hugs Anneke

Annie said...

Hi Vicki! ooo she is just so sweet and your card is adorable. enjoy your weekend.
hugs, annie x

Sharon Caudle said...

Vicki this card is gorgeous!!! Love that image and your coloring is so beautiful! LOVE how you did the eyelets with the twine! the embossing looks awesome too! Love it all!! Have a great weekend!
hugs, Sharon

Regina said...

such a lovely card! I love all of the amazing details you added.

hugs Regina

Mandy said...

Beautiful card yet again Vicki,love the sweet EB image and your colouring and colours are gorgeous...Good luck with the GDT fingers crossed for you....Have a lovely weekend...
Mandy x

ribenaruby said...

Hi Vicki, you always do so well with your images, absolutely stunning card! Good luck with gdt call and well done to Doris P....lucky, lucky lady. Ruby x

Tanya said...

Beautiful, beautiful card! Love all your fun embellishments, that leaf skeleton is way cool! And what an adorable image! Have a wonderful weekend!! :D

Jennifer said...

Such a gorgeous card! From the wonderful colouring to the twine to the transparent leaf! I just love your layout! Great layers!

Wishcraft said...

Oh this is gorgeous Vicki! Such a pretty card. Love the image and fab colours, and all your lovely details :o) Lisa x

Vanja said...

This is beautiful, Vicki! I love the image.
Thank you for joining us at EHA. :)

hugs
Vanja

kim edmonds said...

fab project,thanks for entering this week over at c.r.a.f.t challenges x

Lori said...

Beautiful card! Awesome coloring! I love all the twine and the flowers!! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week :)

Mo said...

Wow Vicki..., your card is GORGEOUS !!!
I love this little lady and especially what you created with her..., absolutely ADORABLE...
Have a great weekend, lot's of hugs
Monika

heidy said...

Such a pretty card Vicki!
Love the twine!
And congrats to Doris!
Hugs Heidy

Betty said...

Beautiful design love the image.
Thank you for joining us at C.R.A.F.T Challenge this week with this gorgeous creation.
Betty x x

GDT for October at C.R.A.F.T

Donna said...

Stunning card Vicki, such a pretty design and I love the twine tied into bows...a really gorgeous design! Thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake this week :) Donna ♥ x

Inkypinkydelights said...

Congrats to Doris! Vicki this is gorgeous! You have done wonders with that Sketch! I am working on this one at present and it was a tricky one, quite a challenge but so rewarding! I love your colours and that skeleton leaf works brilliant! Judy x

Riet said...

So beautiful card Vicki,I love the image and the colours.

Hugs Riet.xx

Faye said...

Wow, this is adorable. I just love the image and your buttons and bows! Thanks so much for joining the fun at Cupcake this week. x

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my word Vicki this is so beautiful, those papers, colours and design are terrific, the image is stunning, I love this big time.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Brodders said...

What a great card :)Thanks for joining us at Cupcakes this week :)

Tammy said...

Beautiful card Vicki!! I LOVE that image and your coloring is gorgeous! Fantastic color combo and details!!
...and congrats to the candy winner!
Hugs, Tammy :)

Anniebee said...

Oh, Vicki, this card is stunning!! Everything about it is perfect, down to the tiniest detail. Elisabeth Bell's cute image is perfectly colored too. I may have to scrap lift this layout, my friend!

Alessandra said...

thanks vicki for giving us the chance to win a candy! congrats to doris, enjoy the fab price.
vicki, ur card is so adorable, love the bows u made, its a brilliant idea! little rapunzel is too cute for this planet, i love her!
huggies frome ireland
alessandra

julieprice3 said...

Vicki, this is delightful! Love the colours and the layout, just gorgeous!
Hugs Julie P

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh Miss Vickie how FABULOUS is this, LOVE all your FAB details!!~

Dawn Frost said...

I just love her Vicki, she is gorgeous! the colours are so soothing and earthy. Congratulations Doris!

marilynprestonn said...

Well, well, well, I see this cute little rapunzel and I'm in love with not only the image, but the wow coloring. Soooo pretty Vicki. Love the little buttons and thread in them too. :)Peggy

Congrats to the blog candy winner!

Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...

love the card. your elements are all fabulous and i just love the color combo!

congrats to the winner!

have a super spectacular weekend!

hugs :)

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

That image is just too cute and I adore your soft coloring of her. Great design with all the colors and bows. Darling Vicki!!
Congrats to the winner!
Have a great weekend my friend!
hugs,
Chris

Julie's Blog said...

This is such a sweet image isn't it? You've done such a great job colouring her ... Good luck with the Guest DT call :D And congrats to Doris on the blog candy win ... I'm very envious lol. Julie :D

Crystal said...

Oh my word Vicki this is just TOOOOOO SWEET, I adore this image and your coloring and colors are GORGEOUS gf!!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Marlies said...

A gorgeous card with a super cute image, great colouring and I love the bows you made.
hugs, Marlies

Sandy said...

Hey Cutie! This card is so out of this world creative and gorgeous. I think you have given me some ideas to steal. I will give you full credit. You are very talented Vicki and I do enjoy all your artwork! Boo Hoo for Sandy D but congratulations to Doris P!
Sandy

Maria Matter said...

oh this is stunning Vicki!!! gorgeous coloring & design, WOW!
love the colors & all the pretties you've added!
you would be an awesome GDT for bells, you work is always top notch!
enjoy your wknd hun,
hugs & blessings

xGemmax said...

Gorgeous card sweetie...very pretty image & loving all the detail :D
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Nikbee said...

A gorgeous card. I love the image and the thread bows really finish this off. Thank you for joining us at CRAFT.
Nikki x

Sue said...

Hey, Vicki, this is adorable. Love the Skeleton leaf and your whole design. She is a cuteie and colored up beautifully. Good luck with the desgin team call, they would be lucky to have you.

Hugs
Sue

craftymonster81 said...

Gorgeous card, I love your colouring its fab! love the colours you have used and the string
Lindsay xx

Zima said...

What a cute card! And great colouring!

Joan Ervin said...

How precious!!! She is just as sweet as she can be and your coloring is fabulous!!!! Love how you used the twine, too!!!! Congrats to Doris for winning your blog candy...Whoohoo!!!

wannabcre8tive said...

Vicki, your card is just precious. I love your coloring. Thanks, so much for joining us in the CCEE challenge.

Lori said...

She's one of my favorites Vicki! I adore your card ♥
Love n hugs,
Lori

bastelkueken said...

Wow.. your card is so fantastic and wonderful.. love your creation.. perfect styling.

Hugs
Anja

Angela said...

What a gorgeous card you have created! This image is one of my favorites! Love the layout and design of your card and your beautiful coloring! ;) hugs, Angela

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

Gorgeous card, sweetie and I love the image you have used…..

Hugs
Judith

Auntie Em said...

What a beautiful card! I love that purple leaf and your colouring. I am going to take a class this week on doing faces. I will have to use your example to refer to!
Thanks for sharing! :)

sallysbitz said...

This is a lovely card Vicki. Great colouring & layout x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com

(ps .. I have candy up for grabs)

Sharon said...

What a fantastic creation. Simply adore that image.
Thanks for joining us at Fab 'n' Funky this week, hope to see you again soon.
Hugs Sharon x

Janneke said...

What a beautiful card Vicki ;o)
Thanks for joining us at EB World …

Janneke XO

Mary Lou said...

Wowwie Miss Vicki!! Love the deep rich purple colors--very pretty with tan, beigy colors :) Whoa that skeleton leaf must be a honker LOL!! Great take on Lynda's sketch hun~~Sooo BEST of luck to you on the GDT call and thanks a million for joining us at EBWorld and The Digi Bell's hop!!!
Hugz

Tracy said...

A cute and Pretty creation. Thanks for joining Oldie But A Goodie challenge, good luck
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Rene said...

Oh wow! This is gorgeous! Hope your birthday was as fabulous as you!!!!
Rene :D

Vicki said...

What a beautiful creation Vicki! That skeleton leaf is perfect for your card! And what a great layout...your coloring is superb as always hon!

HUGS!
Vicki

Lynda Nielsen said...

Ohhhhh Vicki my girl, you are on a roll... THIS is Amazing... and what a perfect way to help us Welcome "Daisy" to the Elphine House Australia Family. Thanks so much for playing with us there. AND for Elisabeth Bells World, and then for the GDT Call for The Digi Bells. Look at you girl! Awesome job.
Beary Big Hugs,
Lynda =)

Linda said...

I am running out of words for your creations!!!!! Splendide magnifique and stunning!!!!! Wow I sure wish I had your talent for making cards Vicki!!!!!! Excellent work!!!!!

Renkata said...

Very pretty card.
So lovely colouring.
Thanks for join us at the Digi Bells GDT call.

Janiel/ janny said...

Oh Vicki, you have done an outstanding job with this card using Lynda's sketch!!!! All of the details are just perfect!!!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Thank you for joining in the fall fun at The Digi Bells Hop and our GDT call..
big hugs, Janiel

PS.. Happy belated Birthday!!

angelique (anlou) said...

hiya sweetie
thanks for the chance hunni
congrats to doris p, enjoy hun
hugs angelique

Janneke said...

Hi me again ... when I saw your card I thought I have seen that sketch ;o)
Well I know where ...
Thank you for joining us at the Digi Bell GDT Call, and good luck darling!

Kathy said...

This is darling Vicki!! I love what you did with that sketch and the colors and details are fabulous!!! Good luck with the DT call and I hope all is well with you!
Thanks so much for playing along with us at Elphine House ~ It was so nice seeing you play along :)Kathy

Ginny said...

fab card, thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky :)

Tamie said...

Oh my goodness your card is just gorgeous! Love your coloring, she is so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

Pysselbus said...

Vicki, I'm stunned!! Such a gorgous card!!!! Looove your choice of colors and Rapunzel is as cute as ever!!! Good luck in the GDT Call!

Hugs
Linda

Shirley said...

She is so pretty! A really beautiful and feminine card, lady!