12.29.2009

Wonder and Joy


Ok... I'll say it... I think this is the ca-YOOT-ist image so far from TAC's pre-release bundle for the upcoming Serendipity Magalogue (aka Spring Maggie)!  There were a ton of stamp sets, but I'm tellin' ya'... this set is a MUST HAVE for anyone who likes to paper piece or color.


I fussy-cut a sheet of Mimi dp to make it look like little Miss Joy is perched on a flowery pink vine in the middle of imaginative garden.  Freakin' adorable, right?!  I KNOW!  Check out those rosey cheeks and the look of wonder on her face.

You can't really see in the photos, but I used pink & green glitter pens on her hair ribbons, cuffs of her pants & the bottom edge of her dress.


Stamps:  Wonder and Joy (coming soon!)
Paper:  More Mimi double-sided dp, White UltraSmooth, Mimi & Mia's Cottage cardstocks
Ink:  Palette Noir
Colorant:  Prismacolors with mineral oil blending
Other:  Cloud Scissors, Pop Dots, sheer pink ribbon



Why yes... it DID take some time to cut her out... thanks for asking ;)  The ol' craft knife had to come out for this one... but o-so-worth-it.  Pop dots are a wonderful thing.  I think I'm gonna keep this card for myself :)


What do you think?
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23 comments:

Sandy said...

Can't wait to order my new sets!!! Awesome job Barb!

Laurie said...

Your coloring is unbelieveable! Great card!

Karen said...

Barb,
I am so stoked about upcoming Serendipity, and with this stamp I am even more excited. Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Your talent and creativity is just amazing!! This is absolutely adorable!!

Patti J said...

Love, love, LOVE it! Great job, Barbie doll!!! Wowzers! Can't wait for the new maggie to come out - what do you mean you are keeping this one for yourself? You actually DO have my mailing addy, you know! Just kidding, just kidding! Love your card, sweetie!

Debra Hensley said...

Beautifulcard Barb! Love love love the coloring and the over all desigh. It has a great 'feel' to it. You are such an inspiration and a talent!

Stacy's Paper Crafts said...

So pretty! And beautiful detail cutting. My scissors and I don't like each other much. LOL

Anonymous said...

Barb, you have out done yourself with this one! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Thanks for sharing... rita w

Chris said...

Love, love, love the fussy cut idea! :) This little gal is so darn cute - I can't wait to cut her out and play. Great job on this card, Barb, you colored her perfectly too!

Jen Carter said...

Wow. Lots of cutting! Very, very cute! Very detailed work!

Bridgett Owens said...

I am absolutely LOVING this card! You did a fantastic job!! I love paper piecing so that is good to know about this particular stamp set!

Michelle said...

You are the master of pencils and OMS - adore your coloring. So funny we used the same image & paper! Great minds think alike. TOTALLY love how you popped her up and cut her legs/feet - DEFINITELY going to be doing that!! FABULOUS card GF!

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a great card Barb. Love the cute image and you coloring! I love cutting images out... you did a fab job with her. :o) TFS!

Chelsea said...

this is sooooo cute!!!

Kay said...

She is just ADORABLE! You did a fab job here - that paper and that image together are just too cute! I'm very excited for the new Serendipity :)

LadybugSue said...

Oh yes I would be keeping this one, all that work it is sure a beauty!

Danni said...

Okay, you and Michelle are KILLIN' me here!! I so need this set!!
Gorgeous card...LOVE it!

Michelle's Inky Fingers said...

Barb - this is absolutely A-dorable!!! Thanks so much for posting it and for cutting out all the detail shows your dedication to your craft! You rock!

KellyRae said...

OMGosh! Barb, this is amazing. Love the paper piecing and your coloring. You made me want to buy this set (I 'was' holding firm against it). Thanks so much for sharing this card with us.

Mary G. said...

What an adorable image! LOVE what you did with it! The colors are beautiful, the layout is fabulous and your cutting skills are outstanding! TFS!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Beautiful!!! What a cute image!! your coloring is tremendous too!!!
Happy New Year!!!!

Anna said...

Too cute! Love this set, and can't wait to get mine!

Kim said...

She's sooo cute!!! Wow your coloring is fantastic right down to the folds in her blouse and those rosy cheeks!!!!