An Officer and a Lady

 

I’ve found some new information about our lovely Victorian lady and her gentleman friend this week.  He is an officer in the Navy and she is sitting at shore edge waiting for him.  At least she has her little doggie to keep her company as she waits.

He’s a dapper gentleman, isn’t he?  But it makes me so sad when he is out at sea and all she can do is wait.

Both of my cards are made using the Prima Botanical 6x6 stack.  Love me some Prima paper!!!

 

 

 

Ms. Skunk JPG and PNG

 

 *FREE Stinker Sentiments with Purchase of Ms. Skunk*

 

 

 

Peas and Thank You JPG and PNG

 

 

 

Safe Return JPG

 

 

Jack Horner JPG

 

 

I Am Your Captain JPG

 

 

 

Play along with the HOTSPOT Challenge this month for a chance to win $25 in FREE Digital Stamps and Papers!  The challenge is to use at least one color from this inspiration from the Pantone Fall color predictions.

 

Please visit the Design Team members blogs!

Amy, Bonnie, Carolyn, Cassandra, me, Fran, Kristine, Maxine, Michelle A, Michelle B, Michelle P, Raven, Shelly, Sue.

 

Blessings,

Christine

Hotspot Challenge

It’s my second month on the Hotspot Challenge DT!  This challenge is co-hosted Studio 313 and McMahon Five Designs.

The challenge is Oscar themed this month (I’m actually sitting here watching the Red Carpet show right now and seeing all the beautiful dresses worn by all the stars.).  You are to choose from several pictures of dresses worn by Halle Berry.  I chose this one for my inspiration.

I took inspiration from the colors in the skirt and the flowing style and wanted to go with a butterfly image using Prima Fairy Floral paper.  Sadly, Sue is out of it in the store and won’t be able to get anymore.  She told us about it a couple of days ago and I think my DT sisters must have gone over and bought every bit of it!

When I saw this image in a recent release, I new I wanted to paint her soon using some pretty pastel Twinkling H2Os.  In addition to the DP, I’ve also used a Prima Pebble and sweet orchids!

There are several other pictures to choose from so go on over to the Challenge at the Hotspot.  I sure hope you can find time to play along this month!!!

Blessings,

Christine

The Hotspot Challenge

 

We have exciting news to share with you!  Studio 313 and McMahon Five Designs have joined forces and have a monthly challenge called  "The Hotspot Challenge".  The First of every month will be a new Hot Challenge based on the Latest Hottest Trends!

For February our theme is Natural Elements.  For my card I used some of McMahon Five Designs Real Wood Paper and Shawne’s Studio 313 Bird on a Frail Branch image.  It’s such a beautiful sentiment.  Also, I went outside and cut a branch off of my sage plant for the birdie to sit on.

Go ahead and find natural elements to add to your card this month!  Pull out some of the items you haven't used in a while or haven't even tried yet!  We all have hemp cord, raffia, wooden buttons, cotton ribbon and how about really changing it up and using Real Wood Paper?  There are hundreds of ideas for it's use in the Idea Gallery!  Below is an Inspirational Photo to get your creative minds going!

 

Now, it wouldn't be a challenge if there wasn't a prize, right?  RIGHT!  Using our Natural Elements Theme we created a Prize Package filled with Natural Elements!

 

Prize package includes:

 

1 sheet of Birds Eye Maple Real Wood Paper

1 sheet of Cherry Real Wood Paper

1 sheet of Maple Real Wood Paper

1 sheet of Walnut Real Wood Paper

1 package Kaisercraft Wood Flourishes Vines

1 assorted package of Real Wood Paper Leaf Die Cuts

15 yards of Hemp Cord

1 foot of 100% Cotton Twill Tape

1 bundle of Raffia

1 Wicker Basket Full of Fibers – White and Multi

1 Wood Trinket Box for Altering

1 7” strand of Freshwater Pearls

2 Vintaj Natural Brass Filigree Butterflies

1 package of 10 Natural Pressed Flowers

4 Mulberry Paper Roses

 

So, let’s all go create some natural projects using images from Studio 313 or McMahon Five Designs.  That’s one great prize!!!

Blessings,

Christine