Tuesday, August 11, 2009

MIDNIGHT MADNESS (MMSC14)


Happy Tuesday everyone!

FIRST LET ME APOLOGIZE FOR THIS POST...I AM HAVING MAJOR COMPUTER ISSUES AND CAN'T GET ALL THE INFORMATION I NEEDED ON HERE...MY CUT AND PASTE IS NOT WORKING AND I KEEP GETTING DISCONNECTED FROM THE INTERNET...
PLEASE STOP BY PRISCILLA'S BLOG TO CATCH UP ON ALL THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM MIDNIGHT MADNESS!

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I hope you all enjoyed a fabulous weekend and are back in the swing of things with the creativity! I had a great time with Arjan and Thijs as we took off on our boat down to the Keys again..making the most of Arjan having a whole weekend off...which doesn't happen very often. We enjoyed the sunshine and ocean once more and the weather was terrific. We definately need to do this again....soon!!

Welcome to my new followers iluvmybugs who is recently new to blog land and is taking a roadtrip complete with crafting items...now that's commitment!!! and jerimoody who has some great crafting project ideas and is a fan of Dustin Pike!! Thank you so much for becoming a follower, please feel free to leave comments......I love to read what you have to say.

So onto today's release for Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 14! We have our own DT sister sponsoring us today, whoo hooo....this is so awesome.......and she designed the sketch for today!! Sue from McMahonFiveDesigns. Sue has recently opened her new online store and let me tell you she has some fabulous stuff over there. Not only does she have some really pretty digi stamps, but also her famous Wood paper, and flowers too. If you have not checked out Sue's store please run on over because not only is she extremely talented, especially with her wood paper designs, she is a sweet and supportive friend too. I haven't tried the wood paper but what Sue creates with it is amazing...she even sews on it!!

Simon Stays Stamp is still sponsoring us for the whole month of August.....whoo hoo!

Congratulations to craftypagan on winning the Midnight Madness Masterpiece Award

Congratulations to Shawn our DT sister for her Mrs. Congeniality Award! Take time for that precious new baby of yours!

My card for this weeks challenge is using one of Sue's digi stamps, called "Wild Flower" and I have to say I colored many of these flowers in!! They are so easy to work with but just so pretty when colored too. I colored mine with prismacolored pencils and gamsol.....My first time using this! It was an experiment but I'm sure you will let me know if you think I used it correctly!

I printed out a few wild flowers in various sizes, colored them then cut each one out, layered them with pop dots and put a small group of them together. I love how this card came out, the colors were not planned ahead but just fell into place after I saw the colors of the flowers. I stitched my background paper, added three different ribbons, a metal flower charm and hand cut flourish to the bow. Added the gems at the corner and there you have it...my MMSC14 card!

If you click on the link on my sidebar for Sue's store it will take you directly to her blog....sorry Sue, I so wanted to link the blinkie into this post today!

card recipe
stamp - McMahon Five Designs - Wild Flower digi
dp- DCWV Posies Glitter print - Full of Turquoise (background)
DCWV Sweet stack (striped)
Ribbons - Sheer creations white from Micheal's, Holiday Inspirations floral from Jo Ann's, purple thin ribbon from stash
Daisy charm - from stash
Gems - Studio18 from Micheal's

I would love to hear what you think!

Hugs,
Charlotte

15 comments:

  1. I am sorry about your computer issues. I can so relate to the frustration you must be feeling!! None the less.....your card is stunning. What gorgeous coloring and such a beautiful design. I am sure will love this creation with her image!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  2. WOW!!! What a truly gorgeous creation!! I love the colors and the beautiful ribbon on your project!! Sorry about your computer problems!! HUGS

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  3. Computer issues are the pits~ although it might not be you, I can't cut and paste in blogger either.

    Your card ~ what can I say. It's wonderful!! You did a lovely job, and purples! One of my favorite colors! Everything about it is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
    Hugs,
    Joani

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  4. Your card is so pretty this week..as always well done :) We all understand computer problems..no big deal :) good luck with it.

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  5. Charlotte, I just love the way that you colored and shaded these flowers. Beautifully done card!

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  6. What wonderful colors on this card, great ideas, you rock! Very pretty and great coloring on those Digis. Cute charm - and Charming!

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  7. Just gorgeous, Charlotte! It's like looking out the window in springtime to a beautiful garden. I love your perfect bow!! Your work is always so inspiring!

    Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  8. I absolutely love your blue and purple take on this digi! So soft and beautiful! I didn't know my digi's could look this awesome! LOL! Fantastic job and I'm so lucky to have had you use one of my images! THANK YOU!!!

    Sue

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  9. What a stunner! This is so beautiful!

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  10. Sorry for the computer problems and I hope it gets sorted out really fast. The card is soooo very beautiful.... I just love the colors.

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  11. Don't you hate it when you have PC problems? I can live without a TV but NOT without my PC! lol I'm glad you've got it all straighten out. :)

    The way you color those flowers make them look so real! I'm crazy about stitches and I love this pattern you used! Lovely Card Charlotte!

    :)Chel

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  12. Hi Charlotte! I love the way you shaded your flowers. The look so natural and real. What a beautiful card all in all. I love the colors you've chosen. I'm thinking I'm going to really enjoy working with digis now that I've gotten my feet wet with Sue's beautiful flowers. :) Michelle

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  13. This is very pretty, I think you have done a great job some of us digi-hesitant people one of the benefits to "going digi" in that you can resize the image. Beautiful colouring and just loving all the purple!! Thank you for your warm welcome on behalf of MMSC!!
    Stephanne

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  14. this is a very pretty card...guess i am going to learn how to do this digi thing...i love all of sues designs...you did a great job with it...hope to see more of your cards...
    whats your plan for this card?

    http://susanscreativespace.blogspot.com

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  15. Charlotte such pretty color combination and wonderful stitching on this card. The flowers look absolutely yummy. A treat for the eyes and senses.
    Bear hugs,
    Carol
    www.chocolatecraftsandbearsohmy.blogspot.com

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Charlotte
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