Thursday, March 20, 2014

Just Saying Hello

The other day I wondered into Michaels and bought this darling Penny Black stamp just because I adore hedgehogs could not put it down.   Imagine my surprise when I found out at the register it was on sale.  I loved the stamp AND it was on sale.  What a day!!!!!

I decided I would do some color other than brown for the basket and I had a couple of BG Copics markers on my desk, so I went with it.  I'm kind of happy with how the basket turned out.  You know, of course that those larger stickers are there to hide a smudge I got on the left side, so I added a couple more smaller stickers in the corners to help bring it all together.  I just stamped my sentiment by AMuse on a sheet of white card stock and then ran it through the crimper.  The blue paper is Taken with Teal by SU!

I had so much fun coloring those little hedgehogs that I wanted to color some more, so I thought I'd color another one, this time with the basket in a brown/orange tones (still trying to stay away form plain brown)  and this is what I came up with
After coloring this one I notched the corners with an older SU! punch.  I used the Fancy Fan embossing folder and some retired SU! grey paper.  I added a piece of Real Red ribbon and some red and white twine and a daisy button that I've had in my button jar for about 8 years now.  The sentiment is by SU!
So that is about it for me today.  I'm so glad you stopped by for a visit.  Thank you!  See you again soon.

15 comments:

  1. Hi Donna. Your hedgehogs are adorabe. Beautiful coloring on the baskets. I love a sale too, especially on stamps. Have a great day.

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  2. Your cards and hedgehogs are just adorable Donna! I love how cute they are and love how you colored both baskets. I also love how versatile this cute stamp is and how it works with so many different sentiments. And if you had a smudge on your first card, you did a great job of covering it up because all I see is a lovely card. Hugs

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  3. Both are wonderful - and that's a CUTE stamp!!! Love your coloring on both of those baskets - and the hedgies. Precious cards!
    Lynn

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  4. oh my gosh, these cards are so precious and CUTE!! Your coloring is perfection, especially with the blue basket and those luscious apples! I completely understand why you bought this stamp, and look how it inspired you to create today! Well done, very well done :)

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  5. Hedgies are right up there with my HM stamps.....This is sure a sweet one, and I can see why it jumped into your hand. Great coloring!

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  6. Both cards are adorable, Donna! You sure lucked out with that darling stamp! Don't you love when that happens?

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  7. Both cards are beautiful Donna! The sweet little hedgies are darling and I LOVE the way you colored the blue basket fabulous!!

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  8. So very cute both of them, Donna,
    hugs Dorte

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  9. Two super cards Donna. Love the CAS style and gorgous hedgie stamp xx

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  10. Hi Donna! Both of your cards are adorable!! What a nice surprise to find an item on sale at the cash register!! I love that stamp, too!
    Hugs
    Darcy

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  11. Oh, Donna! Thanks for my cuteness-fix for the day :)
    This stamp is so sweet, and your choice of colors even sweeter. Loving the blue basket and the unique "corner notch" punch.

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  12. Both just darling and so adorable. Love those little guys. Sorry I have not been around. Austin is beautiful this time of year 85 today. I think I'm helping, was able to give them some good ideas that I think will help Georgianna, this is so hard on her and for Bill also, they were so use to going where ever they wanted. Bill was able to fine a Van that will work for Georgianna so that is a plus. So I'm going to be here for a little bet. I do have to say the weather is so much nicer 85 today. I'm not commenting much but they both are sleeping now so thought I would get a little commenting done.
    Hugs, Pat

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  13. These are such cute cards Donna, wonderful! Carole Z X

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  14. Two adorable cards Donna, such cute hedgehogs and I love the different colour ways.
    Pauline
    x

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  15. Either you've been really busy or I'm way behind on my visits (or both!) I love this stamp! Your coloring is fantastic on both cards and I really love the blue basket. Hedgies are favorites of mine, too, especially PB. Can't beat a sale, either. :-D

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