Paper Cuts

Apr 14 2008

Sultry Eloise

Published by Shel9999 at 6:50 am under My Designs, Stamping Bella

Hi! I hope you all had a great weekend! The weather was SO nice here on Saturday…and yesterday we were wearing coats. By the end of the week it will be back in the 70’s and everyone will be sick. (Well, let’s hope not!)

Miss You!

MYSBE2

I took a bit of time to play with one of those Stamping Bella images Shannon made me buy. ;) I *love* this image of Eloise from the Chichiboulie line. I have a little list of a few more I’d like to eventually get. I think they’re so cute.

I stamped Eloise onto the white cardstock, then I stamped her skirt onto the paisley pattern and the flower and her wings onto another, lighter pattern from Basic Grey Sultry (LOVE that paper). Her skin, dress and scarf were colored with Copic markers. After the pieces were assembled, I used gray Copics (one light and one dark) to add shading. I used the lightest gray all the way around the image, then used the colorless blender pen to “smooth” the lines by going over them in tiny circles. In the spots where I wanted a darker shadow (like on the paisley part of her skirt), I used both grays, again smoothing out the edges with the blender pen. I try to use it a bit more sparingly when on patterned paper.

The center piece of the flower is the only part that is popped up.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check back tomorrow! I’ll have samples from Anna’s NEWEST Whipper Snapper release! :) Have a great day!

Cardstock: SU Chocolate Chip, Papertrey Ink (white) Patterned Paper: Basic Gray Sultry paper pad Stamps: Stamping Bella “Eloise;” sentiment from “Billboardabella” Ink: Stazon Jet Black Accessories: Copic markers, SU black and Chocolate Chip markers, ribbon, pop dots, piercing template/needle. Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

31 Responses to “Sultry Eloise”

# Amyon 14 Apr 2008 at 6:55 am

Oh my gosh, this is amazing! I love the paper piecing!

Hugs,
Amy
# Suzanne Lumberon 14 Apr 2008 at 7:22 am

oh this is sooo beautiful I love the papers and the paper piercing looks great. Sue :o)
# bronihon 14 Apr 2008 at 7:43 am

This is beautiful, Michele! I love the fairy in the rich earth tones. Just perfect!!! And your paper piecing is so cool!
# christina fischeron 14 Apr 2008 at 7:44 am

Oh, Michele — this is fantastic! Love the way you pieced her skirt, and those deep, rich colors are so great! I just ordered that paper from Lindsey — can’t wait to use it!
# Mercyon 14 Apr 2008 at 7:58 am

what a precious image…i bet she is wonderful to watercolor! gorgeous colors and dp!
# ~amy~on 14 Apr 2008 at 8:32 am

MAGnificent! The paper piecing on this is absolutely spectacular!
# flossieon 14 Apr 2008 at 8:44 am

this is so pretty, love how you paper pieced her dress.
# Dawn E.on 14 Apr 2008 at 9:06 am

Oh Michele, this is so pretty! I love the paper pieced skirt…fantastic!!!
# jacksonbelleon 14 Apr 2008 at 9:17 am

oh WoW!! How darling is this M! I love that stamp, paper, layout, ribbon, it’s all fantastic!!
# Saraon 14 Apr 2008 at 9:36 am

OMGoodness! OMGoodness! I love your paper piecing. You did such a great job. This came out absolutely gorgeous, dahling.
# Bethany Paullon 14 Apr 2008 at 10:18 am

I’ve only seen her done in light, bright colors before. This is FAB! That skirt! And the flower! Oh my.
# Kimmieon 14 Apr 2008 at 11:00 am

This is gorgeous Michele! Love the rich, jewel tones and guess what?? I just got my order from Lindsey in the mail today!!! You’ve inspired me!!! Thanks!
# Deniseon 14 Apr 2008 at 11:11 am

This is adorable.
# Julia Staintonon 14 Apr 2008 at 11:26 am

Oh la la!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is incredible Michele!!!!
# Jody Morrowon 14 Apr 2008 at 12:27 pm

O M G that is ADORABLE! I must try paper piecing her skirt next time! YAY! Thanks for the inspiration!
# Shannan Teubneron 14 Apr 2008 at 12:45 pm

This is fabulous! Aren’t you glad I made you buy that?! lol
# Donna Bakeron 14 Apr 2008 at 1:37 pm

so cute! You remind me I have billboardabella & hardly used those sentiments with other sets…great idea. I love her paisley pieced dress…so perfect for her
# Caroleon 14 Apr 2008 at 3:32 pm

Fabulous card - she looks fab with ‘paper pieced’ skirt.
# trudeeon 14 Apr 2008 at 3:33 pm

OMG, M you always have been and always will be the paper piecing QUEEN! I’m not worthy
# Linda Marieon 14 Apr 2008 at 3:33 pm

WOW! What a gorgeous card!
# Marjaon 14 Apr 2008 at 4:01 pm

What a wonderful card I love the way did the skirt, gorgeous.
# Joan Jefferyon 14 Apr 2008 at 5:33 pm

Oh my gosh….I just hopped from someone else’s blog to yours….I know this card. I commented on it first thing this morning on splitcoast. It’s gorgeous. I’m glad I found your blog….I’m now bookmarking it!!!! Visiting from outside Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Joan
# terion 14 Apr 2008 at 8:56 pm

BEAUTIFUL! I love the card and the DP is gorgeous! Great colors too.
# Peggon 14 Apr 2008 at 9:44 pm

The paper piecing looks so good! What a gorgeous card!!
# Jen Ofianaon 14 Apr 2008 at 10:05 pm

Wow Michele! Love her skirt with the DP and the colors are fab!!! Great job!
# sophia Landryon 16 Apr 2008 at 9:15 pm

This is fantastic. Can you tell I am in awe of every one of your cards?? Love the paper piecing! It just makes this card!
# Debbie Olsonon 17 Apr 2008 at 12:45 am

Oh, Michele! This is totally gorgeous! I love the pieced skirt and the rich colors on a whimsical figure–it totally works!
# Danielleon 17 Apr 2008 at 10:08 am

This is gorgeous! I love the pattern paper you used for her dress! Great dimension and coloring too! I think I might need this stamp…I love this!!
# jennon 17 Apr 2008 at 4:18 pm

beautiful card!!!! I love the rich colors!!!
# Rose Annon 18 Apr 2008 at 3:36 pm

Wow…so pretty, so cute!! I love your gorgeous paper and your amazing paper piecing!!
# chichiboulieon 26 Apr 2008 at 7:35 am

LOL! Sultry Eloise first made me really chuckle as I’d never thought of her as sultry before. You’ve proven me wrong and done a wonderful job with her!