Friday, May 8, 2009

Wild Sprouts

After 2-3 weeks of being sick as a dog... I'm finally feeling well. It's a wonderful feeling!!! And... even though I had to get up at 5 am & work all day, I still am almost giddy because I can move & breathe & eat... and stay awake for more than a couple of hours. I know I take my normally healthy state for granted most of the time. Being sickly is a great reminder to count your blessings. :)

And so... I finally felt like being crafty again. (A lot of my previous posts were done pre-sickness and I just posted them later.) I inked up this cute little sweetie pie named 'Dahlia' from The Greeting Farm's Wild Sprout line and made a couple of cards with the same supplies.

This first card is for the Weekend Sketch Challenge by Cambria. I used patterned paper from Crate Paper's Lillian Collection along with some 'Fabulous Glossy Vintage' paper by Chatterbox. And yes. It really is fabulous! I wish you could see it in real life. Mmmmm!!! :)

And... here's the same sweet Dahlia using a sketch for Mojo Monday by Julee Tilman. I used more of the Lillian Collection & another print from the Fabulous line... and distressed it all to give it a more 'country' look. I also added a few Kaiser pearls here and there (LOVE these things!).

Well... it's almost 11 pm & it's been a long day! I think I'm going to call it a night. Thanks for coming to visit my blog! I really appreciate you guys!!!

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BishopsMommie said...

these little girls are sooooo cute, and I am so glad your feeling better.

KathyJ (Wattle) said...

These are both so adorable!!! Sorry to hear you have been so ill --- glad you are feeling better!

Mary said...

I'm so glad you're feeling better Julie. And as always, your cards are fabulous! Mary P.

Sally said...

Your card is fabulous. I am so happy you are feeling better. I thanked God this morning for your great news.

Cambria Turnbow said...

AWESOME cards! Adorable images! Thanks so much for playing along! I'm happy you feel better :)

Janet S said...

Glad you are feeling so much better. I have a quick question for you. How in the world did you color "Dahlia's" hair to look like that? The highlights look so natural. Maybe we need a tutorial.*hint,hint*

Angelnorth said...

Sorry you've been sick - so glad you're feeling better! These are super-cute, love how different she looks with different hair colour!

Julia Stainton said...

This is gorgeous Julie! Love your coloring! SO glad to hear you're felling better!

shel9999 said...

These are both adorable, Julie!! I really like the offset frame on the second card! I'm glad you're feeling better (and so sorry you were so sick)!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

These are absolutely adorable, Julie! Thanks for playing Mojo Monday! :)

Angela W said...

So glad to hear you are feeling better and feeling creative again!

Amy said...

I stopped by the other day and squealed with delight at these little sweethearts, but I guess I forgot to comment! Oh, I just love these girls, and of course you've worked your magic with them--beyond belief!