Thursday, June 23, 2011

Elisabeth Bell World Challenge

Finally back to crafting and creating again.  Oh how good it feels to be coloring again and playing. I've so missed my fun time and all of you even though I have tried to somewhat keep up.  I love these new Fairy images at Bells'n Whistles and finally getting some colored up.  Here us a close up of the colored image.


I've been working on this for awhile and last night brought all my Copics and tools upstairs to get it finished.  It was almost 6 before I got to bed this morning but I'm through dealing with the drama and getting back to doing what I love to do.  For sure the world isn't going to end if I don't deal with an issue immediately.  Nothing has been resolved with the house and electrical system yet, the estimates and insurance have been done for the Mercedes and it goes in the shop July 17th.  They are suppose to start on the front of our house next week and I've done all I can do so someone else can fret for awhile..............lol

I'm submitting this card for the following challenges:
Elisabeth Bell World Challenge for May, Easel card
Well drats! Went to upload it and I'm a day late.....AGAIN
Anything Goes, Here Comes Summer

Some Card Deets:
  • Elisabeth Bell image Fairy Fond Thoughts
  • DP Sweet Fairy by Prima & SU
  • Colored with Copics, Stickles, Liquid Pearls
  • MS Round the page Double Loop Punches/Flowers Punches from Joan's
  • Marianne Foliage Dies
  • Handmade Vellum Flowers & Gems/Tutorial by Selma
  • Lace from Wild Orchid Crafts, pearls from stash
  • Butterfly from Stash
  • I left the sentiment off so it could be added for a special occasion
Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Don't forget to leave me a comment if you have time and I'll be sure to stop by to visit.
"Love & Hugs" Carol

24 comments:

Lorraine said...

Wow, what a beautiful creation! Love the design, colors and your coloring of that sweet image! And I hope your electrical problems get resolved soon. And that hail was strange - or is that normal? Yikes.

craftieodmae said...

heart don't fail me now, this is absolutely breathtaking!!!!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! Carol, this is sooo gorgeous!! I love your folds and your coloring is awesome!! The added pearls are such a clever idea!! LOVE IT!! Thanks for joining us at Belles n' Whistles! HUGS

Angelica Turner said...

Wow!!!! Look at all those gorgeous details and colors. You did an amazing job on the coloring, I can tell you had way too much fun playing with this project. Take care.

Patti J said...

So happy to see you back! Lovin' your beautiful card, dear friend! Hugs and well wishes!

Unknown said...

Wow WOW that is some card that you did
very pretty what a pretty image and the color is so amazing
And glad that you had time to do a beautiful card
well come back
Have a good day
HUG

craftieodmae said...

the WOW factor!!!! but then all your cards make me go WOW!

The Other Patti Sue said...

I'm suffering from the same WOW factor Olga is... this is gorgeous! Beautifully done my friend! So glad you got to play a little and it's so amazing how much it helps a persons outlook on life!

Chelsea said...

Wow, this is magical Carol. Such a unique fold on an easel card...so creative! I love this cute stamp too, she is so much fun to play with.
Hope things will get better for you.

Hugs and Love.

Elly P said...

A truly beautiful card....love it!

hugs
Elly P
x x

Selma said...

Oh my gosh how gorgeous is this. You have created a masterpiece.

cendrillon said...

your card is beautiful

Rach said...

This is gorgeous Carol, so pretty. hugs rachxxxx

Linda . J said...

Wow Carole this is just stunning I love your image and coloured beautifully, fantastic design and papers.

Just been catching up on your house posts, I do hope your all safe from more fires and you are sorted soon, it must be devastating for you. Thinking of you and hoping all works out well for you.
Big hugs Linda

Eulanda said...

I should just come here first before writing you an email and asking questions. LOL! Well that sucks that nothing has been fixed yet. BUT I'm glad to see you back at it cuz this card is absolutely GORGEOUS!! I love the glitter on the fairy and those flowers are beautiful!! And the lace is very pretty too!! Hang in there my friend! Hugs!

Amelia said...

Stunning card, Carol! The colouring, image, layout and detail is absolutely breathtaking. Good luck with the challenges, this is really a winner. Glad that you are back in the craftroom, holding thumbs that all the problems will be solved soon. Thanks for showcasing my card and your kind comments.
Have a wonderful week,
Amelia x

Plumrose Lane said...

I'm so happy to see you're back to creating again and I understand how you feel. I'm sure I would have been up till 6am too. She came out just lovely!
♥Sharon

Kathy said...

GOrgeous card Carol!!! Love the design of this and all your details are so pretty! Love the pretty image and your coloration of it!
Thanks so much for playing along with us at Belles and Whistles!
:)Kathy

Marion said...

Hi Carol,
Stunning card and such a beautiful image. Love the shape of this card and a delish colour combo.
hugs
Marion

Pat said...

Stunning creation Carol, beautiful image and the colours are gorgeous. Glad you have found some "me" time to do some crafting. Hope all goes well with the house.

Pat xx

Renkata said...

Hi Carol,
wow this is awesome easel card.
Such a sweet image and so beautifly coloured.

Patti P. said...

Carol, you know how I love unusual folds and this one I adore...will need the details! The sparkle on her wings is just perfect. All of the punching and special details in this creation make is just stunning. Lots of work, but so worth it. Just stunning, saw a freebie image at TLC the other day and you and I both need it...it says LETITGO! Sounds like you have, will still be praying for you!
Patti

Vanja said...

This is just beautiful! I really love that stamp.
hugs
Vanja

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

OMGoodness Carol, this is amazingly beautiful. Your late night of crafting has certainly paid off (though I don't know how you managed to stay awake until 6am)!! I love the design of the card and your colouring is superb.

Hope the work on the house, and the insurance, will soon be sorted out. Have a relaxing weekend my friend - hugs, Sylvia xx