Monday, October 10, 2011

Merry Mistletoe and Tulips

Happy Monday!

Hope your week is off to a good start.  No complaints here, except that there aren't enough hours in my days!  lol...

I have a couple of quick cards to show today - I promise not to jabber your ears off.

The first card is a Christmas card, and uses the Merry Mistletoe set from Doodle Pantry.  The blue background paper is from the Merry Mistletoe set. The mat is a silver swirly cardstock from my stash - don't know who makes it, but I thought it would dress up the CAS card a bit.


Don't forget that you still have lots of time to enter the Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge #17!  Just for entering the challenge, using a Doodle Pantry Image, you will receive the adorable Quirky Penguin set free!


The next card is All That Scraps' C.C. Designs Tulip Trevor taking flowers to his sweetheart.  The background and butterflies (Martha Stewart Punches) are from the Echo Park Victoria Gardens collection.

 
All coloring is done with Copic markers. Pearls are Kaiser Crafts.  Ribbon is from Hobby Lobby.  I am going to enter this card into the All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes.  I will also enter it at Flutterby Wednesday's which is an open challenge this week. Just have butterflies, fairies, or angels on your project!

I want to thank all of you who have been emailing and sending things for the No Kill Shelter's pet themed craft corner.  Every single image, stamp, charm, ribbon, etc., is greatly appreciated!

Have a good week!

Hugs and Blessings Galore,
Patti J.

Food for thought: The 'good old days' were once known as 'these trying times'...

39 comments:

Audrey Frelx said...

Oh, your Christmas card is so pretty, and your "Trevor" is just adorable!

I've looked but so far haven't found anything yet; I know I had some ribbon with some dog paws and bones on it, but god only knows where it's stashed... LOL!!! I'll keep looking, hoping to find it!

Hugs!

Crystal said...

Two wonderful cards Patti, LOVE that little guy he is totally adorable, and your Christmas card is BEAUTIFUL GF!!! Hope you are having a great week!!!

Rachel said...

Aww, I love the image on the second card with the tulips! They're my favorite (although I don't like getting flowers, haha). I'm not that fond of the name of the image though because I don't like the name Trevor. I had a former student by that name who cursed me out! Too bad all Trevors can't be like that one on your card!

Georgia Ehrmann said...

Two wonderful cards but I am partial to that wonderful image from Doodle Pantry :D
Hugs,
Georgia

Lorie said...

Two super nice cards Patti! I love the grass and sky on the 2nd card. You just rock!

Joan Ervin said...

What fabulous cards, Patti....your coloring is beautiful on both and I sooo love the awesome images!!!!

Iris said...

Love the first card, especially with those un-traditional Christams colors! And the gorgeous butterflies are perfect on the second card

Dawn Frost said...

Patti lovely Christmas card, fantastic image. Its simple and very elegant!

Sue from Oregon said...

Love these...the colors are perfect and the coloring perfecto!

CraftinGranny said...

Was trying to figure out how you put mistletoe and tulips together........lol Of course, 2 cards.......duh.. Love them both Patti. "Hugs"

STAMPING SAM said...

WOW girl! Look at that coloring - simply awesome! Love both of your cards. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the Hooters! Work is still busy. Can't seem to catch my breath these days :(

But I'm a survivor and my day shall come!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Great food for thought today... so true! Love both your cards... your always such an inspiration!

richardbreaks said...

Terrific job obn both of these, Patti! I am a huge fan of mistletoe!!

Bonnie Weiss said...

Love the crispness of the mistletoe card and little Trevor looks quite content with how you have dressed him up! I really like how you have subtly blended the sky into the ground.

Amanda Mertz said...

Cute cards! Love the silver paper on the Christmas card...great detail. And who doesn't love a man with flowers in his hand?? What a cutie! TFS!

craftieodmae said...

both cards are just awesome!!!!

Stef H said...

love the misletoe and the little boy is just darling!

nope. no way of becoming a snow bird. i can't manage 1 house - 2 would kill me - LOL.

hugs :)

Glenda Atkins said...

Fabulous couple of card Patti! Love the Christmas card it is so elegant! 'Trevor' is pretty cute too:) Both quite wonderful..

Danni said...

Both are wonderful!! Really love the Christmas card one! and so neat to see the added butterflies with Tulip Trevor! Good to see you at FBW!!

Glittered Paws said...

Both are super nice cards - love the Doodle Pantry image and of course you know how I love Treavor. He might have to come see Aunt shirley soon!!! Great job on both.

Lorianna said...

This is so elegant!!!
LOVE the layout
HUGS

Amy Johnson said...

Such a pretty Xmas card. I love the silver paper.

Karen Howard said...

Both cards are fabulous! Love the silver lining on your christmas card and what a darling boy on the other! Hugs, Karen

Donna said...

Beautiful cards, amazing coloring!

Auntie Em said...

Love the mistletoe on the blue background. Great colouring on the leaves.
The little fellow with all his flowers and butterflies looks quite charming.
Thanks for sharing! :)

Shirley said...

Your first card is just so very pretty! Unusual colors for Christmas and lovely at the same time! The second is just so darn cute and love the butterfly treatment too~!

auntbeespickles said...

Hi Patti, funny, when I saw your title I thought there must be a new set I missed. I totally for got about the misteltoe set. Wow!! This is really beautiful! Your other card is just too cute! What a darling image and love your coloring!
Hugs, Sarah

Lynnes old blog said...

These are fabulous Patti! Love that mistletoe image and the sponging on Trevor's BG is gorgeous!
Oh, and yes, I know what you mean about not enough hours in the day ...!

Sue said...

Two really fabulous cards, Patti. Love the mistletoe on the blue. I agree, never enough time!

Hugs
Sue

Pam Sparks said...

LOVE Mr. Trevor Patti! I clipmarked your card for the Now Featuring post on the All That Scraps blog... http://atsblog.typepad.com if you want to take a look!

Carolyn King said...

Two wonderful cards, Patti!!

Grace said...

Both are great Patti! Love the mistletoe image! I love the little guy in the second one... colored to perfection as always! Hope all is well wity you sweet friend!!!
hugs,
Grace

Betty Benton said...

The mistletoe image and the blue paper is beautiful! Love both of your cards today!

Chelsea said...

That mistletoe is just stunning!

A Consuming Passion said...

Patti you always put together beautiful cards Love your colouring and that little guy is just the cutest!

Patti P. said...

Beautiful cards, Patti. Love that mistletoe, such and elegant Chritmas card and would be a great one to mass produce. Thanks for the inspiration!
Patti

Curt in Indy said...

Great cards Patti! I love the first one because it is so different and non-traditional as Christmas cards go. I am usually "ho hum" when it comes to traditional looking cards for Christmas. I really like that one. Best, Curt I'll be sending my "donation" to you for the shelter soon. Hugs, Curt

Kathy W. said...

Hi Patti, both these cards are awesome! Great job.

Sharon Basel said...

Patti the mistletoe card is simply stunning. What a simply yet elegant design.