Saturday, January 30, 2010

Even more Annies

Sweet and talented Virginia is hosting a challenge to create a card that will "beat the winter blahs" and have a "wow" factor. I'm hoping the bunch of flowers that Annie is holding is enough of a "wow".
Visit her blog and join in on the fun! She has great prizes and the deadline is February 5 at midnight, Eastern time. Thanks for a fun challenge, Virginia!
I'm glad that I could play along.
This Sugar Nellie "Blossom" image was on sale at Funky Kits so I ordered her and two others that Alice shared with me. I love coloring Annie!
And my dear friend Jo sent me this "Day Dreamer" Annie and I was thrilled because it's been sold out at Funky Kits for a loooong time. Thank you, Jo! I love her!
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And congrats to Vera, Linda , and Arlene for rounding out the number of Hero Arts' hostesses to six. I know they'll wear their aprons proudly!
Stamps: Hero Arts Dots Cling background, sentiment, Sugar Nellie Blossom, Sugar Nellie Day Dreamer
Ink: Versamark, Spiced Marmalade and Fired Brick distress inks
Other: Nestabilities label dies, clear embossing powder, Copics,
Cuttlebug embossing folder, Fiskars border punch, pop dots, ribbon, twine
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  1. Stamping CafeJanuary 30, 2010 at 3:49:00 PM HST

    They are totally gorgeous, Donna!! Love those tiny little roses on Annie, it's perfect!! Love your background too, so beautiful!! You totally ROCK!!

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  2. KimJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:10:00 PM HST

    I'd definitely say that this chases the blues away and has WOW! Great coloring, too, Donna! Awesome card!

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  3. KimJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:11:00 PM HST

    And, as usual, I forgot something. :-P That other card and image are adorable!

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  4. Karen from MIJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:56:00 PM HST

    Hi Donna! Nice of you to give Virginia's challenge a BIG "SHOUT OUT"! Your work is always AMAZING and you've got MY vote! I LOVE your "WOW" factor and it sure would be enough to catch my eye if I were the judge! LOVE these sweet images, too. Love, Karen xo

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  5. TraceyJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:52:00 PM HST

    It's a winner in my eye!!! SO clever Donna....AND I LOVe your dot and inked background :)

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  6. LinJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:54:00 PM HST

    Annie IS a cutie! Love them both; one has eensy flowers, the other eensy birds!

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  7. PajaluJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:07:00 PM HST

    Wow Donna I go "AWOL" for a few days & look at what I've missed out on. All of these fabulous cards!!! ;). I think that your card(s) are stunning, good luck with the challenges xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  8. Dawn TJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:12:00 PM HST

    Wonderful cards Donna.... love the Annie's - super cute.

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  9. Virginia L.January 30, 2010 at 6:41:00 PM HST

    I'm BLOWN AWAY (not just wowed!) by your CUTEST card.Orange is my new favorite colors! You use the colors and flowers so amazingly! Thank you so much for playing Beat The winter Blahs Challenge! I linked you up without any problems (your entry no is 56/57!). xoxo

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  10. JillJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:48:00 PM HST

    It would be impossible for your cards to get any cuter!!! THESE ARE SOOOO GREAT! And the bouquet of flowers is an awesome "WOW" factor. Anything you create has a "WOW" factor though!!!!!!

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  11. Shirley NJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:32:00 PM HST

    Ohhh Donna, both cards are WOWZERS! They are so cute, I love love love them. You are so talented!

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  12. KmoRakefetJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:30:00 PM HST

    Hi,

    Wonderful cards.
    How do you make the backround of the stamp so it does not effect the with of the margins (of the nestabilities) Also I have been meaning to ask you wich rectangle nestability, to your opinion, is the most practical.

    And the last one LOL do you have redish stazon...I would like to but some but the colors on the sample are diffrent from the color one the pad sticker

    Here: http://www.tsukineko.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=25

    Blazing Red
    StazOn - Black Cherry
    StazOn - Fuchsia Pink
    StazOn - Cherry Pink

    big dilema LOL

    Thanks :-)

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  13. VanessaJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:13:00 PM HST

    Amazing cards! I love the roses in Annie`s hands - perfect! Your work is always perfect!

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  14. PatriciaJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:30:00 PM HST

    Love your card is so cute =)

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  15. Alice January 30, 2010 at 9:53:00 PM HST

    cute cute cute!! LOVE all your Annie cards, Donna!! your coloring is perfect!! love those flowers that Annie is holding!!

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  16. LizziskiJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:56:00 PM HST

    This is such a cute card Donna. Love her cute stripey stockings! The colours are great too

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  17. Dotty JoJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:42:00 AM HST

    Hi Donna, love your cards - that bunch of flowers is a perfect 'wow'! I'm thrilled to see little Annie looking out of her window - isn't she fun! Totaly gorgeous cards as always my dear friend, Jo x

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  18. Linda aka OzJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:45:00 AM HST

    I would say that your little shy sweet Annie is nothing but WOW!! Love the background technique...super wow. Your mastery of the copics is far and above anyone else I know. Amazing.
    I also love the little day dreamer, so sweet. Those stamps are darling and if you know me you know I am not a big fan of the little "dolly" type stamps.


    I also want to thank you for the lovely comments and fantastic support you showed me this week. Hugs, the Oz

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  19. CinnamonSallyJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:52:00 AM HST

    Wow I love your cards Donna. Sweet Annie is gorgeous, love the bright colours stunning, perfect for virginias challenge!!

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  20. Karina BeckJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:02:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous work!!

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  21. SanneJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:36:00 AM HST

    Your card for Virginias challenge is just perfect Donna - when I saw it I were thinking Hawaii - think it´s the colors and the little flowers - love it!

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  22. DianaJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:46:00 AM HST

    Oh my, not sure what to comment on first. She is so lovely Donna. The shading around the circle just sets her off perfectly. Love the touch of the 3-D flowers. And...as always, lovely coloring. I might have to fly to Hawaii to get lessons from you!

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  23. JenniferJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:46:00 AM HST

    amazing cards!

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  24. DeirdreJanuary 31, 2010 at 7:00:00 AM HST

    That card is sooo totally beating the winter blues... LOVE IT... love the bright and cheery colours and the bouquet of flowers is such a wonderful idea. LOVE IT!

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  25. Tiffany ErvinJanuary 31, 2010 at 7:29:00 AM HST

    This is a super wow card Donna, love her with her sweet flowers!! Your 'everyday' cards are a WOW for me! ;)

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  26. BarbaraJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:56:00 AM HST

    Oh I love both of these!!!! Those flowers are darling!
    :-)

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  27. Lucy AbramsJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:29:00 AM HST

    These are both so gorgeous Donna - you make such beautiful cards. That bunch of flowers is certainly WOW.

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  28. DeniseJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:14:00 AM HST

    Donna,
    These are gorgeous, I love the flower bouquet!!! Very clever.
    Hugs,
    Denise

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  29. AmyJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:10:00 PM HST

    WOW! Love these happy cards Donna! And that flower bouquet you made for Annie is brilliant! Can't help but smile looking at these cuties!

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  30. Beth NormanJanuary 31, 2010 at 3:33:00 PM HST

    Very, very nice. It takes my winter blues away for sure.

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  31. ivyJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:59:00 PM HST

    that is 'wow'!

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  32. Kelly BoothFebruary 1, 2010 at 4:56:00 AM HST

    So cute Donna....Love Both cards...that little girl is just ADORABLE......!!

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  33. Cindy HaffnerFebruary 1, 2010 at 9:18:00 AM HST

    Donna your work is super SWEET!!

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  34. Cheryl ValadezFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:28:00 AM HST

    I would say that card is heavy on "WOW"! Love the image and the bunch of flowers she is holding.

    Also, the card featuring the window is so adorable. Those images are so much fun and you really know how to make them sparkle :D

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  35. KathyFebruary 2, 2010 at 3:56:00 PM HST

    OMG DDD...this is pure perfection really!!!!!!! I love it so much I went and placed an order then returned to make my comment!!!!!!! The flowers are the perfect touch and so dimensional!!!!!!! Love your design and coloring...so masterful. Hugs to you DDDD,Kathy

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  36. Suzanne CFebruary 2, 2010 at 5:05:00 PM HST

    So lovely are both cards but I really love the little flowers you have her holding! Gorgeous cards.

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  37. shellyFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:03:00 PM HST

    LOVE your cards. Your coloring is so great. The bottom one is my favorite.

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