Good morning to all my lovely friends and followers I hope everyone is well and enjoying a great week .Well Wednesday has come around again and therefore the launch of another challenge over at Crafting by Designs .and its the launch of our monthly and very popular Anything Goes Challenge .
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Prize - winner choice of 1 bundle
Welcome :) I'm always happy to share my story!
Once upon a time, I had 1 big noisy child, and 2 small noisy children, (still noisy, just bigger...lol) and I was in desperate need for quiet book patterns. I couldn't find any that I LOVED, so... I drew my own! Not too successful, as they were way too complicated, but I had HUGE feedback on my art work.
So, my happy ending began with a blog :) I started out posting free images daily, and within a week, I had over 100 followers! I was thrilled! Slowly as my art work has improved, so have my opportunities! Etsy is just another step in achieving my dream. I have become a successful illustrator! I am so blessed to have had many willing to help me on my path, and am grateful for every single person who has visited my shop, blog, and offered requests and suggestions along the way.
I LOVE this "job"!
xoxo Nikki
Once upon a time, I had 1 big noisy child, and 2 small noisy children, (still noisy, just bigger...lol) and I was in desperate need for quiet book patterns. I couldn't find any that I LOVED, so... I drew my own! Not too successful, as they were way too complicated, but I had HUGE feedback on my art work.
So, my happy ending began with a blog :) I started out posting free images daily, and within a week, I had over 100 followers! I was thrilled! Slowly as my art work has improved, so have my opportunities! Etsy is just another step in achieving my dream. I have become a successful illustrator! I am so blessed to have had many willing to help me on my path, and am grateful for every single person who has visited my shop, blog, and offered requests and suggestions along the way.
I LOVE this "job"!
xoxo Nikki
For my design team card I've used a black and white mage from the Rain Clip Art set called Umbrella Girl
Close Up
Card Recipe
6x6 Blank Card
Image is Umbrella girl from Melonheads Rain Clip Art Set painted with Derwent Inktense Pencils
Papers are Maja Design Lets Have Some Coffee from Live and Love Crafts now closed
Purple card is Tim Holtz
Die is Little Darlings Rubber Stamps Gilded Oval set from Dies To Die For
Pearl and bead trim from Whitby Crafts
Flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts and Boyes Stores the Lavender stems are from Ross Papercraft.
Sentiment is from the Lili of the Valley Spring set
Small hearts are cut from a Penny Black heart banner die
Well I hope you like her and can find time to enter the challenge this month. I got caught up last week with my comments on your lovely blogs but am falling behind with them already. I just wish life didn't get in the way of my crafting so much. Enjoy the rest of the week everyone love and hugs Carole x
Adorable card Carole! The image is so cute and wonderfully coloured as ever. Love your floral arrangement with the heather and the bead trim is really lovely. This would definitely cheer anyone up not feeling very well. Debra x
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Carole, love the image and gorgeous bouquet.
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Linda xxx
Oh this is such a stunning design Carole!! I think you've used my most favorite colors here!! Sweet image and such darling accents you've added to this!! I love it! HUGS
ReplyDeleteHi Carole this is a stunning card I love the colours and the image is adorable. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable Carole and so beautifully coloured, decorated and adorned xx
ReplyDeleteAdorable image on this beautiful card design Carole, gorgeous decoration.
ReplyDeletePam x
Fantastic card and love the adorable image. Great design and colours. Hugs Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteApologies Carole, I was sure I had commented on this card but seems I must have looked got interrupted and forgot...
ReplyDeleteLovely design and most gorgeous colours and image used.xx.♥
[aNNie]
Fabulous colored image and wow love all the details Carole.
ReplyDeleteHugs diane
My fave colour and what a cute image, lovely card
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the cute image. Emma
ReplyDeleteI just live this image. Soooo cute. A fabulous card Carole. X
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely card Carole and I love that cute image and the colours and layout are fab! huggles Sue xx
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