Feb 09 2008
Forever Friends
It’s the weekend! And I have no plans!! Yay! That doesn’t happen often so I’m pretty excited, so unless something strange happens, I plan to have a nice, relaxing couple of days!!
With this last release of Elzybells, I decided to take the plunge and order a few. I really liked the Winter and Holiday releases, but controlled myself and left them alone. However, I thought the Friendship release was just too cute to pass. (Plus, when my daughter saw them, she started screaming that “we” have to buy them…like I needed a little nudge.)
I made this card for one of my best friends. She’s one that I *know* I will have forever…not that we stand around holding hands or anything…lol…but she is a wonderful friend.
I really like this Prima Baby Girl patterned paper. There isn’t one sheet in the collection I don’t like. I wanted to use the patterns to paper-piece the dresses but they were all kind of big for this small image. So I used the insert from the packaging. You know the little squares that show the different patterns that come in the pack?
Those little squares are perfect for paper-piecing when you need smaller matching prints. Another idea is to use the tags and such that come in some of the paper packs. The patterns are often reduced on those as well (and I never use those as is anyway).
Thanks so much for stopping by! If you feel like doing a little shopping this weekend, Jacksonbelle Embellishments has a sale of 25%-35% off until Tuesday! You can help her move! See what’s on sale here. Also, she’s thinking of making some changes, so if you have a second, please answer this one question. It’ll only take a moment and she’d really appreciate your input. Have a great weekend!!
Cardstock: Bazzill Bling “Diva”, Papertrey Ink white Patterned Paper: Prima Baby Girl “Lullaby” and “Delight” Stamps: Elzybells Art Stamps “Holding Hands,” A Muse Artstamps “Friends Forever” Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black Accessories: Copic markers, black SU marker, Queen & Co. “Miss Priss” mini sprinkle brads, SU Word Window punch, pop dots. Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.
What a sweet and wonderful card, Michele. I just love those new Elzys and got a couple of them but want more!!!
Ohmygosh — this is darling, Michele! I’ve been holding out on buying them, too — this one might have pushed me over!
fantastic card! It’s so sweet.
so,so,so cute!
You always have the cutest cards to share! I love the insert that you used for paper piecing the dresses…how sweet!
What a cute card! Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Gosh those Elzybellgirls are sweet together! Gorgeous card:-D
XO, Inge.
LOVE this card!
OMG this is absolutely DARLING!!!!!! I love it!!!!!! Those stamps are SOOOO Cute!!!!!!!!!!! **I** think it’s like me and you!
Even if it’s NOT supossed to be that way, and please….stop lying…we hold hands ALL the time! LOL!! Thanks for the link too! HUGS!
Love, love, love this layout….gonna borrow it, kay??? And I’m just like you, I restrained myself with the first release of the Elzy’s and I’m still trying to hang back with the new ones. BUT I did get a package from my secret pal yesterday and guess what was in it????? Elzy in her little car!!! Whoop, whoop!! I can’t wait to play with her!! And honestly Michele, I’ve had quite enough of your enabling, Missy!! And you may think you’re smart, dangling Lindsey’s sale in front of me, but I will refrain!! You have NO power over me…………………plus I already emailed her with my order this morning!!!!! Baaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaa!!! *winky wink*
super cute Michele!! I love the layout
This is ADORABLE~! I love the 2 little girls!
Beautiful, as usual! I love the patterned paper and their dresses are too cute!
Okay. You SO inspired me with this card, I borrowed it, like I said I would and made a card with it yesterday!!! Just thought you might like to take a peek!!
http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com/2008/02/elzybells-in-house.html
Hi: Kimmie sent me over here from her site. She was right your cards are amazing. I love the Elyzabells they are adorable.
Take care, Bela
Absolutely darling Michele! Love those stamps and your coloring!I’m so glad you have a fabulous friend like that.
We all need them!
You are so…. clever! What a wonderful way to paper piece small images! This idea has made my day!!!!!! This card is too cute! I am so in love with the Elzybells!
What a lovely card and I am very glad I found your blog. Hope to come back soon.
Wow! That Bazzill paper is AWESOME! Love the little dresses you created for these sweet little girls. Absolutely darling!
I love the paper piecing…how clever to use the insert photo!! Adorable card!
This is super sweet!! I love the image, and your awesome paper piecing!