FTTC196 - Happy!

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Hey everyone!  It's my turn to host the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge! 

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My challenge to everyone this week is to make a card or project that makes you Happy!  You can interpret that however you choose to!

For my project, I chose to use the new Stitched For You stamp set.  I was thrilled when this set was introduced!  If I must endure cold weather, just sit me on a soft sofa in front of a fire, give me a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, and let me knit to my heart's content while watching my favorite movies or television shows!  That way maybe I'll survive until the summer rolls back around!

Here's my Happy card:

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I started out by using this week's Deconstructed Sketch #78:

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I stamped my image on Flourishes Classic white cardstock using Memento Rich Cocoa ink.   I colored it up using some of my favorite happy colors from these Copic Color Collections:

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The hot pink banner was cut from some of the textured cardstock from the Poppy Paper Collection.  The patterned papers are from the Echo Park This & That Graceful 6x6 paper pad.  I used a Spellbinders Labels One to cut the image out and popped it up on foam mounting tape.  I even pulled out my trusty old sewing machine to stitch around the edges (a little sloppily, I might add).

That's my "Happy" creation!  I'd love to see yours!  Link it up at the Flourishes blog and be sure to check out all the wonderful "Happy" inspiration from the Timeless Tuesday team:

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• Amanda Havon
• Allison Cope Israels
• Broni Holcombe - you are here!
• Cindy Haffner
• Denise Marzec
• Karen Wallace, November Guest Designer

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Thanks so much for stopping in today!  Have a great week, and if you don't stop back in before Thursday, I hope all my USA friends have a fabulous love-filled and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving holiday!  I know I'm grateful for all of you!

 

Comments

[Karen Wallace]

Beautiful card, that new set is so pretty and would work for just about any occasion.

[kathy/NorthCarolina]

I just love your coloring, Broni! It's very subtle and delicate. You always do such a great job with combining colors...harmonious is the word that comes to mind. Thanks for sharing!

[Allison Cope Israels]

Awww... your card this week is so beautiful Broni! I too love the idea of curling up and creating with a cuppa joe next me. Gorgeous card!

[Stacy aka Twinshappy]

Broni your coloring is so cheerful (if that is possible?) it really does make you smile when you look at this. Very pretty!

[Cindy Haffner]

Broni this is so STRIKING!!~

[Becky Green]

FABULOUS CARD Broni!!!!!!! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE your COLORING!!!!!!!!!!! Even with the TINEST parts of this image you did a SUPER JOB in adding shading & coloring!!!!!!!!! Looks like you could reach out & sink your fingers into the softness of the yarn!!!!!!! :) FABULOUS JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

[Pat Adam]

Love your "happy" card. Who doesn't love to sit by a fireplace and knit. I've been knitting the same sweater for 2 years now but am almost finished. Fun challenge. Pat

[Amanda]

What a Beautiful and Fantastically colored card! Your papers and sketch really make this card look so Amazing! I love that you knit in the winter evenings, sitting in front of a fire and drinking cocoa. It sounds so relaxing :)

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family :)

~ Amanda

[Maki Jones]

Oh Broni, this is so beautiful! It makes me feel warm and happy!
Have a happy Thanksgiving!

[Tammy Hershberger]

Your coloring rocks my world, Broni! This is fabulous!

[Denise M.]

Sooooooooo beautifully colored! Love that image...and I totally need to get it out and play. Gorgeous card, Broni!