Sunday, June 12, 2011

What Would I Do Without You

Hi All!
Today I'm introducing you to a new designer.
 Mabelle R.O. of WhimsyAndStars.
She's actually not a new designer at all, she's just new to me and before you ask, no, her shop is not related to Whimsy Stamps. Totally different. So today (and this summer as Guest Designer) I have the privilege of showcasing one of  her cutie patootie images called "Girl With Kitty". You can find it here.


My recipe:
Colors: prismacolors with paper piecing
Papers: K& Co.
Postage stamp sentiment: Whimsy Stamps
'Without You' Sentiment: Scrapalicious
Die: Spellbinders
Sewing: Machine done on a Singer Touch and Sew
Buttons and ribbon: from stash

Isn't she adorable? And kitty too?

So I'm also using this card as part of my DT assignment over at The Catered Crop.
Here's what's cooking today:

This was the card of inspiration  created by Hannah Clark:

And here is the ingredients Hannah utilized which we'll be mixing and matching to make our own creation with:
(My ingredients are in red)

 Colors – blue, brown, kraft and green
* Stamps and Stickers – nature, birds and birdy things
* Color Mediums – Copic, craft aint
* Embellishments – pearls, beads, stick pins, crocheted/lace ribbon, recycled cardboard (fun!) 
* Tools – paper piercer, sewing machine, distress tools, die cuts
* Techniques – paper piercing, sewing, distressing
* Theme – nature, birds, shabby chic

OK, so I know my card looks nothing like Hannah's and you're probably wondering why I didn't jump on the egg and fowl theme. Just givin you all a beak, I mean break. I'm not sick or anything:-)

So I hope you can all join in the fun at Catered Crop as well as pop over to Maybelle's etsy shop and check out her goods. She's got something for everybody unless you like ugly scary monsters or something, but hey, even so she's got some flies on a picnic, who would've thought flies could be cute? I think its the big drippy eyes. The "puss in boots" look lol  
Anyway check it out. :-)
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Also , before you all run away I have a teaser sneak peak for you of Mabelle's upcoming new Summer release on JUne 18th. All being well I will have a card to share with you on the day. :-)

A few challenges:
Aly's Sunday Challenge - All About Kids
Paper Sundaes -- Girly Girl
Cupcake Inspirations - Inspirational Photo *

Happy Crafting!





37 comments:

Rene said...

This is BEAUTIFUL! I love how you used the colors from this week's photo and your image is so precious! Gorgeous card!
Thank you so much for playing along at Cupcake Inspirations this week! Good luck!
Rene :D

Julie said...

Oh my Word lady,you know how much I love your cards..... This is my latest favourite!!!! X

Barbara said...

Dorcas, this card is beautiful and I really like the paper piecing to go with the dp. Lovely detail.

Jane said...

Beautiful card Dorcas and I adore the colour scheme, one of my favourite combinations TFS ~ Jane

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

Sweet through and through!

Whimsey said...

Super sweet cards; love the clouds in the background and the patchwork quilt is adorable!

Thanks for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations this week!

Hugs, Michele

Danni said...

Gorgeous card!! Love the papers/colors on this..just beautiful!

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

Love it! She is quite sweet! I love the quilt and her paper pieced dress!

Tine said...

Hi Dorcas, nearly missed this one! Love the colours and the quilted style really suits the innocent image. Great card.
Tine :)

Dana said...

So cute!! I love the way the background looks like a quilt and how you used that same paper for piecing her dress! She really is a cutey patootie!!
Hugs~
Dana

Debbie said...

This is adorable.. Love the patchwork you created and how you matched her dress to it. You Rock Girl!!! I have yet to use my sewing machine on a card.. I'm too chicken...

Hugs
Debbie

Linda said...

Awwwwhhhh. I mean awwwhhh, darn sweet card!

Chelsea said...

Cute cute card

Sara I. said...

Beyond fabulous!! Love the papers and your famous stitching!! LOVE your coloring of this cutie and adore the design!

dj1952 said...

Gorgeous card and little girl is so adorable. I haven't seen her digi art yet myself. Hugs, dj

Kelly Schelske said...

Love this Dorcas and congrats on being the GD!!

Fabulous card!

Erum Tasneem said...

super sweet! love the colours and the papers.

Jennie said...

This is gorgeous! Love the patchwork DP! Really lovely xx

Anonymous said...

She's so sweet holding her little furbie, adorable card!

Hugs, Lori m

Chris said...

lovely card, the image is adorable. thanks for playing with us at Cupcake Inspirations.

Gwen's Busy Little Hands said...

Super sweet card, Dorcas. I tried to leave you a comment the other day on your house warming card. It was really wonderful too. I hope your friend enjoyed it, especially after the ordeal she's been through.

Smiles!
Gwen

Alice said...

love that sweet image! fabulous color as always. such a beautiful and delightful card, Dorcas! love it!

Laura said...

Such a cute image! Love the stitching and the papers you chose :)

Nannieflash said...

Oh Dorcas that is stunning love that cute image and your patchwork effect is gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxx

Jeni said...

Super sweet Dorcas! I love the DP you picked for your patch work. ~jeni :)

CanadianScraps43 said...

I was introduced to these images last summer I believe. I am not surprised that she as one of the best colourers to be a Guest Designer. Your work is outstanding. I set at my laptop and drool over all that you bring together here. My only problem with it all is that it makes me want to be just like you when I grow up! lol. Just kidding, but I do! I really need to get me some Copics or Prismas becaues my hands can't take using watercolours much longer! But more because I see your work and fall in love each time. Today's card is so beautiful and love the country feel to the design of he card. You are truly amazing. Hugs.

Angela K said...

Just beautiful, love your card! Welcome to the Team, so glad to have you joining us! :)

Zulma said...

Beautiful cards! nice quilting and stitching. Pretty images and colors. Thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake inspiration this week.
Zulma DT

Kathy said...

Dorcas, we meet again, lol! So glad you are joining the W&S dt, can't wait to enjoy all your creations. This one is soft and pretty. I adore this image, and her grass and sky background look beautiful! Fabulous as always!

Julie said...

Hi,thankyou so much for letting me know about my lack of comment box, I just thought that no one liked my card lol!,Have a great day,Julie.x

Iulia said...

Adorable image, Dorcas and you showcased her so beautifully. Love the patchwork and your perfect stitching. Great work!
Hugz,

Veronica Z said...

Your card is stunning! I love the patchwork blocks! Thank you for playing along with Cupcake Inspirations!

Linda McClain said...

Oh my Dorcas - this is precious. Love it! Perfect as always.

Alica said...

Beautiful! Love how you made your background from scraps and stitched it too! The image is also adorable!
Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week!

Hugs,
Alica ;)

Rachel G said...

Hi. First time visitor...
Love your card...image is so adorable and I love the patchwork...so pretty! I cracked up on your chicken comic on the way to comment and your ducks are too cute. Glad I stopped by..

Crystal said...

oh my gosh, this is gorgeous! just love the patchwork feel!! thanks for getting sweet with us at cupcake inspirations! hugs!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is GORGEOUS....love the papers and layout!

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