Friday, January 8, 2010

Stella's here!



card by Amy Young

The Greeting Farm came out with the cutest new Sprouts, all designed by Amy. Followers of her blog know that she had preview giveaways of all four Sprouts which included a handmade card and tons of candy to go with it. Well.....I won Stella!! Yessssss! I love them all but Stella was my favorite. I think it's her hairdo and that billowy skirt.
She is a cutie!



The card and goodies arrived yesterday and it's the most amazing card I've ever seen. Her attention to detail, the embellies she uses, not to mention her coloring which is just fabulous! Even my daughter, who was scrutinizing the card up close said, "I like her lips" and it was then that I noticed a bit of sparkle, probably from a Spica pen. Just amazing! Thank you, Amy!


Stamps: Inkadinkado, Hero Arts sentiment
Cardstock and ink: New! Hero Arts Hues in Grass

At the other end of the spectrum is my simple, one layer card. I found some Inkadinkado butterfly stamps and upon close inspection, there are other really cute bugs in the set, too. This weekend will be dedicated to stamping up some boyish cards for the Cards for Kids card drive.

This card took a whole 5 minutes to make from start to finish, including drawing in the little eyeballs! Can you spot the angry looking caterpillar? (He's under the "hello")

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

33 comments:

  1. Stella is a doll and love the mesh of vibrant colors you used on this card and the flowers add that pizzazz to the entire look!

    Cute little kiddie card! That's what's neat about your creations, so flexible and always changing it up!

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  2. Lucky you! Glad you were the winner of Stella! Can't WAIT to see what you do with her!

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  3. Happy Friday! Your first card is definitely some gorgeous eye-candy! Love her hairdo, too, and your coloring really makes it shine! The catepillar card is so fun! Hope you have a nice weekend, too!

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  4. THAT stamp belongs to YOU.. you will make that Stella SHINE! I love her hair and lips-WOW! I also like the catipillar card, so simple yet so cute! I didn't spot any angry catipillar...they are all angelic-looking to me!

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  5. ah ha! that was you who won! congrats! Stella is a cute image! so innocent! Love both your cards.

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  6. Stella is adorable! Amy is amazing! Can't wait to see your take on Stella.

    My son would love the caterpillar stamp..boys and bugs! bleeaack!

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  7. love that new GF stamp! she is such a cutie and I am waiting for mine to arrive! love the card! it really is so detailed and I do love her coloring too! congrats on your winnings! love your caterpillar card too! perfect for the kids! have a great weekend!

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  8. Woweeee, what a beauty - see what you mean about the detail! Your card is wonderful Donna, love those caterpillars! Jo x

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  9. Sweet! Adorable! Pretty! Donna I love this cute image, need to get my hands on one...LOL
    I LOVE how you created with it, the flowers add that special touch.
    I also love the kiddie card!
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Denise

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  10. Lucky you getting Stella - love this fab card.
    Linbyx

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  11. Stella is just a doll, love her and Amy's card!!

    Your one layer card is super duper adorable, Donna! You are going to make a kid really smile big, love it!!

    Have a beautiful weekend!!

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  12. Congratulations on winning your Stella! That is some card! I love your caterpillar one, too, and it will be perfect for some little someone. LOVE seeing that ink - can't wait to get some to try myself!

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  13. Well done on the win...and that card by Amy is amazing. Stella looks like a great stamp to have and can't wait to see what you make.

    Love the bugs!!! really cute card for a boy.

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  14. OH you lucky girl! :) I would luv to see Amy's card up close! I just drool everytime I see her posts! She is amazing at what she does huh . . . anyway, luv the catepillars! Cute for a boy . . . Happy Friday Donna!

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  15. Hi Donna! I can imagine how thrilled you were when you received Amy's gorgeous card! I also received a Stella Rak today so I was just as thrilled as you were. Your card is really cute, love how you did it! I can't imagine me making a 5 min card. It would take me an hour just to plan how to stamp that bugger lol.

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  16. ohhh... I am so super very jealous for the card that you got from Amy!!!! Even though I have Stella in my hand, but I'll never make a card as fabulous as her!!!

    Your caterpillar card is super cute! will spent this weekend making some cards for Jennifer's card drive, too!

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  17. Wow..Lucky you,Donna!
    Love Amy's card too! and I just can't wait you make up stella !

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  18. Wow two very beautiful cards Donna!!! Congratulations on your win. I hope you have lots of fun with it.

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  19. Congratulations, Donna, on winning the Stella stamp and card - it is so beautiful and the coloring is fabulous!

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  20. What a gorgeous card with stell and all the fantastic details! Love the angry caterpiller.. If the card was for a teenager you would make them all scowling. :)

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  21. awesome card...Love Stella too and I am so Happy you won her! Love your kids card...just Perfect!!

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  22. I got a Christmas card from Amy, and you're right, she's got an amazing eye for detail. Congratulations on winning Stella - I know you'll go to town with her. I LOVE your simple card of caterpillars. I've just finished making two "simple" cards, and I have to tell you, I feel REFRESHED. Let's here it for simple!!!!

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  23. SO HAPPY FOR YOU, DONNA!! What a BEAUTIFUL card FILLED with LOADS OF DETAILS and nice touches of embellies to give it that WOW FACTOR! Amy is pretty talented from what I see in this card. I know you like those "sprouts", too. I can't wait to see what you do with STELLA.......is that not the most FUN NAME, ever? I like it! LOVE your FRESH, caterpillar card, too. It's sweet......I couldn't find the angry caterpillar, but then again I need to get some STRONGER glasses! This computer is taking me down FAST! HAPPY WEEKEND. Oh, Hawaii is the ONLY state NOT suffering from these FRIGID TEMPS! ENJOY IT, DONNA! :) Love, Karen xoxoxo

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  24. Both cards are just wonderful Donna - those bugs are too cute!!!! Keep an eye on your letterbox - there is a letter from Denmark crossing the Atlantic!
    Hugs Sanne

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  25. Donna, she is just a doll. Love all the pinks and reds. BRAVO!

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  26. nice kidie card! even w/ the mean-eyed caterpillar!

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  27. wow congratulations Donna on winning Stella she is beautiful and I may have to add her to my collection :o)

    Also love your card those little caterpillars are so cute

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  28. Oh Donna you are too funny! I'm So glad you are enjoying the card and candy and tell your daughter she has eagle eyes spotting the Spica glitter on Stella's lips. ;)
    Now I'm eagerly waiting to see what magic you create with your new stamp. :)

    And that caterpillar card is way too cute... sure to make some little boy smile real big!

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  29. Wow Donna! Congrats on winning Stella! The card is beautiful! The second card is cute and simple! Thanks for sharing with us! xo, Teri

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  30. Congrats on winning Stella! She is super cute! Love how you dressed her! And your kids card is adorable!

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  31. Hey Donna ~ Congratulations on winning Stella AND last week's digi image, Rain Rain from TGF! I just saw Marie's post! You are one lucky lady! Thanks for sharing your fantastic cards and can't wait to see your new creations!

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  32. very nice card you received! cute image! nice card you made as well!

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