HI Everyone. Happy Sunday.
It's the fabulous Joanne's turn to host our Paper Players challenge this week and it's a theme challenge:
Well, it has been a very long time since I had to add a note to a lunchbox, but I do occasionally leave a card in Lou's PC bag when he travels. So, this challenge gave me a great excuse to create another one of those cards.
I used a Penny Black stamp and matted it with Cajun Craze to echo the colors that I used to color the terra-cotta pot. I really love this image. It is incredibly sweet. It is also a really fun stamp to color. I began by coloring the pot and the area around it. I decided to add a little depth to the ladybugs with some Irresistible black enamel.
Here's a closeup:
I love terra-cotta pots. They look fabulous and really fit with my old patio, which was tiled by an Italian called Tiziano – and it was titled beautifully. However, back then I had absolutely no idea how to spell it – or knew that it was related to the amazing Italian artist – Titian. Well, that was all before I met and married an Italian 🙂 Now… how did I digress from the subject at hand… oh, yeah…. it's all Lou's fault! Back to terra-cotta pots and those fabulous little hedgehogs.
Here's my full card:
I know that Lou will appreciate this little love note when he goes on his next trip 🙂
If you are looking for some fabulous inspiration, you have to look no further than our very talented design team:
I hope you will join us and play along this week. I mean, everyone deserves a little note to let them know they are loved 🙂
On a personal note:
Oh…. YES! 4 whole days off work to enjoy the last days of summer. Charlie and I spent some time in my craft room today and I got to play along with a couple of challenges.
However, one of the challenges I didn't get to play along with was the Addicted to CAS challenge last night. For some ridiculous reason I flaked and made a card for the next challenge – and missed the challenge for this week! So, I will be sitting out the Apples challenge – but hope that you check it out – AddictedToCas
I thought I would share a photo of a swallowtail on the bergamot. They really are gorgeous butterflies.
I've really enjoyed the butterflies in the garden this year and I know they have appreciated the native plants 🙂
I'll be back with another card tomorrow. In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.
Hugs
Jaydee
Card recipe:
- Stamps: Penny Black
- Inks: Copic Markers
- Card stock: Cajun Craze – Stamin' Up!; Neenah Solar White
9 Responses
Jaydee, this is so FUN! Lou will love to find this in his bag! Those little hedgehogs make me smile! Your coloring is so realistic, too! You always have beautiful visitors in your garden! Wishing you a great week, My Friend! XX
That is a sweet image..so cute and perfect for a lunch box love note!Have a great Labor day weekend!
Love your flower pot/tile story! And I married an Italian too but all he likes to do is EAT Italian, LOL! Your card is fun and adorable….and colored very true-to-life as well!
What a sweet image! It would be a great image for mother’s or father’s day too. I like terracotta pots too and have a tiled courtyard but alas, not tiled in beautiful tiles like yours! We get hedgehogs snuffling around in the garden too. As always, fantastic colouring. How could your husband not love it?!
I love this cute pair Jaydee – and I’m sure Lou will too! Beautifully coloured – I love the subtle hint of blue that sets off your little scene. Fabulous butterfly picture too. Enjoy your few days of crafting!
Jaydee, this little hedgehogs are just the cutest! Love the tiny ladybugs, too. Such a sweet card, it makes me smile 🙂
PB Hedgehogs always make me smile and are one of my fave critters (stamps, that is!). Your coloring is fabulous and the love note is so sweet!
Jaydee, these little hedgehogs just make me smile. So cute! I know Lou will love his little note. I always tuck little cards away in Dave’s luggage when he travels, as well. Hooray for time off to craft! Your butterfly photo os amazing! Love those pops of purple to highlight that delicate creature. So pretty!
Jaydee… I have always loved Penny Black Hedgehogs! You have truly brought them alive with your coloring! Just adorable.