Just For Fun: You Warm My Heart
November 30th, 2009
Here we are, home from the holiday. We spent the weekend at one of our favorite places, Branson, MO. The weather was in the low 70s – absolutely fabulous. We made it home safely, and we’ll let the hustle and bustle of Christmas begin. By dinner last night the tree was decorated, and we all watched the Disney Christmas decorating special on HGTV.
Today it’s time for another JiFFy Girl challenge. It’s fun to participate with my Just For Fun friends:
We all use the same patterned papers and stamped image. The challenges are always fun, but I got to pick the paper this month so I’m eager to see what my girlfriends came up with.
I scooped up this Cinnamon pattern from Cosmo’s Nutmeg line when I was shopping at Emma’s Paperie several weeks ago. Loved the woodgrain pattern in pink. After I had picked the paper, Michele told me she had selected one of these darling, adorable Pure Innocence girls from My Favorite Things (I think it’s out of stock but expected back SOON!). Kim (the MFT Lady) was kind enough to sponsor the JiFFy Girls this month, and word on the street is more of these cutie pie Pure Innocence girls are coming from MFT in just a day or two.
I love the size of these Pure Innocence girls. They are large enough to paper piece beautifully or color. I chose to color this time with Copics – had to much fun. I had actually stamped her on white and colored when I realized I really needed a creamier background to go with the patterned paper. Not a problem, I just airbrushed over my girl with Copic E51Milky White to give it a vanilla background and keeping the snowballs a crisp white.
The snowflake is cut from a Sizzix die and accented with Diamond Dust glitter. Sometimes I just sit and make snowflakes so I have them ready for whatever project I’m working on. With the abundance of dies and punches available these days, it’s a fun activity to do with my girls.
I’ve got lots on the calendar today…but first and foremost, I need find a cup of coffee and peek at my girlfriends’ JiFFy cards. I know they’ll be adorable.
See you tomorrow. Have a great day!
November 30th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I adore everything about this card. The papers are perfect, the little girl makes me want to pick her up and give her a hug. A very sweet card, thanks for sharing. Hope your week is great.
November 30th, 2009 at 9:11 am
SO sweet, Lori! I love the snowflake and ruffly ribbon! Thanks for choosing that awesome paper! It’s PERFECT with this little cutie!
November 30th, 2009 at 9:12 am
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November 30th, 2009 at 9:56 am
You knocked the paper selection out of the park on this one, Lori! (The pink wood-grain was my favorite side, too. Kinda looks like funky paneling you might find from the ’70s in Mary Kay’s house or something… LOL) All your little accents — the snowflake, different stitches, button, lace, paper, the shape of the image layer, etc. — are like so many yummy sprinkles on a delightfully sweet cupcake. In other words, I love it!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Fab stitching, love the ribbon and LOVE LOVE LOVE the sparkle on your snowballs.
November 30th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Adorable!!! Love the pink look!
November 30th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Absolutely adorable! Love the paper and that cutie-pie innocent girl! Sweet coloring…great Copic tip! FYI, there’s a paragraph of garble at the top of your post, above the photo — ??
November 30th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Oh my goodness, is this EVER adorable!!!!
November 30th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
ohhhh, she is just darling Lori! Love the glitter and that accent rawks girlie!! pure sweetness!
December 1st, 2009 at 4:18 am
glorious!!! I have several of these stamps as digis and love them! your card is just as precious as can be!
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 am
Great idea to have the snowflakes ready…love how you gave them just a touch of glitter. SUch a sweet card.
Glad you had a nice trip…70 degrees sounds lovely!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 am
Oh goodness, Lori…this is just adorable!! I love that little sweetie, your fab papers, and beautiful snowflake!!
December 9th, 2009 at 9:19 am
So… I’m FINALLY getting around to commenting on your post.
I LOVE your little snowy gal & the fun stitching & snowflake embellishments! Great tip with the Copics too! 
December 9th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
This is absolutely adorable in those pinks! CUTE image!
February 4th, 2010 at 4:51 am
I like all in your blog but you are a designer on so many groups I hope this gets credit for the copics