This one's for the girls
Who've ever had a broken heart
Who've wished upon a shooting star
You're beautiful the way you are
This one's for the girls
Who love without holding back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world
This one's for the girls
Yeah, we're all the same inside
From 1 to 99
I just love that Martina McBride song. And now I can't get it out of my head. In my opinion, today's card is the ultimate girlfriend card. Who wouldn't like to receive pearls and flowers in the mail, and be taken to a picnic of daisies? More on that at the bottom of this post, just a teeny surprise for someone.
Card details: I went shabby chic for the debut of the Embellish-Online.com April gallery. The image, Picnic of Daisies by Stampavie's Sarah Kay line, was colored with the Copics you see above, then mounted on Core-Dinations cardstock that I sanded and painted with white crackle paint.
I have discovered my favorite lip color for Copics - Flesh. It is a few tones darker than skin white and doesn't make her look like she is wearing lipstick, but rather just a natural lip color. If you double click the image you can see a closeup of her lips better.
The dreamy green patterned paper is Memories from Prima's Flirty Little Secret collection, accented with Ruby paper from the same line. I used Martha Stewart's Classic Butterfly punch (so confusing - she has a single Classic Butterfly punch, then this punch of the same name, which is a trio of smaller butterflies) and Stampin' Up!'s Boho Blossoms punch, along with Prima flowers and K&Co. green, pink and cream Pearls.
I popped the white of the daisies with Signo White Gel Pen, adding a bit to the jeans as well.
Take a stroll through the gallery to see what our Design Team has been up to using Stampavie stamps, Prima, BasicGrey, Copic products and whimsy! You do need to register to view the gallery, but it is quick, easy, and free.
If you go shopping be sure to type the keyword GLITTER in the VOUCHER box at checkout to save 20% off everything, even the deal of the day, which today is 50% off Maya Road products - so you would save almost 70% off woo hoo now that's a deal!
I would love to send this card to a virtual girlfriend (I consider you all my girlfriends :). Just leave a comment here if you would like the card, and I will mail it to you blank so you can pass it along to YOUR favorite girlfriend. If I have more than one person who wants the card I will do a random draw on Friday.
Thanks for stoppin' by!
p.s. Embellish-Online.com is currently looking for a design team. All details are right here.
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Count me in...it's spectacular! I'm researching good colors for jeans and these are one of my tops!
Posted by: "Maggie" | Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 09:02 PM
I would like to have a card from you, Suzy!
Hope you can count on me as a virtual Girlfriend!
Honestly I don't have any girlfriends close to me... Only virtual and on the phone...
Love the cute poem (song) too!
Hugs,
Elena
Posted by: Elena | Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 09:02 PM
so sweet, the flowers and butterflies go so nicely with it!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | Monday, April 06, 2009 at 04:25 PM
She is just adorable. Love how you've colored here!
Posted by: Marnie | Monday, April 06, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Hi Suzy:
As I am a lover of your blog, and "All Things Suzy", I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win this card. I probably wouldnt' give it away, since it is so nice, but keep it for myself!! Here's hoping I win, thanks.
Kim Budash
Posted by: Kim Budash | Monday, April 06, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Beautiful card! I would love to win it but would keep it around for awhile before mailing it to my BFF!
Posted by: Anna/Oma | Monday, April 06, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Thank you for listing the Copic markers you used on the card. I would love to win the card so I could see it up close. Your color choices and shading are amazing.
Have a good week.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | Monday, April 06, 2009 at 03:17 AM
Well Suzy, you will have to lump this fan with the other "Greedy" readers of your blog. If I would win this card made by you, it would be framed and hung in my scraproom forever. Give it to someone else????? It won't happen. That would be like giving someone an autograph of Babe Ruth, and then telling them to pass it along. Take my word....you are going places my friend, and to have a piece of your work in my home would be a MEGA deal!! Nope, it will not be leaving 19438 Davy Jone.....whoops, sorry there....I guess you don't need my address quite yet, huh?? Hugs, Linda S. in NE
Posted by: Linda S. in NE | Monday, April 06, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Happy Sunday!
I think this is one of your best cards! Who wouldn't want it? I think it should be framed and kept forever. I just love all the things you have put on the card and your painting - just everything!!!!
It sure does bring old memeories back.......
Posted by: Candy | Monday, April 06, 2009 at 12:24 AM
This is one of the more beautiful cards that Ihave seen on your site and you do some awesome work! I would be hard pressed to pass this on to a friend if I won it I would have to be greedy and frame it! Thanks for sharing your recipes for the things you make and do!
Posted by: Vickie Doswell | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 07:26 PM
I guess more than one person will want this card! It's a work of art! Just perfect. I think I would keep it on display for a while before I gave it away. A little selfish, I know. ;-)
Posted by: Nadia | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Had to tell you that I had to get a playlist so I could put that song on it on my blog. Now it's in my head too! Good thing I like it!
Posted by: Toni K | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 05:34 PM
I LOVE IT!! My husband thinks I am crazy as I asked for money to buy stamps for my birthday coming up! This set will be on my wish list...sigh and I used to ask for jewels and gold when I was younger and so silly! Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Butler | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Toni K | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Suzy,
This a beautiful card and the song goes perfect with it. I love the colors and I need to try those copic markers. I'm asking for a set for Mother's Day.
Posted by: Judy | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Just a goergeous card!!!! Would absolutely love to get it.....You have done beautiful coloring on this.
Louise
Posted by: Louise | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I just love this card. And the coloring is just gorgous. Really makes me remember my childhood too. I am going to have to get some of these markers. They have beautiful colors. Who wouldn't want to receive this card from someone. Great work!
Posted by: Diane | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Oh this is gorgeous. Love the image and the beautiful colouring. Yummy flowers and papers also. Michele x
Posted by: Michele | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Suzy - I love this card. And that song is stuck in my head too. It fits so well. I would definitely share your card with another friend if I received it AFTER I had enjoyed it for a few days. It's such a fun card, you can't help but smile. And you've got to include the song lyrics - it takes it up a notch! It's a beautiful day - enjoy!
Posted by: Cindy | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 12:47 PM
This is just so adorable!! Love everything about it!!
Posted by: Danni | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Of course I would love to have the card it is just wonderful!!! Hope I win.
Posted by: Robin Scianna | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Hi Suzy, what a beautiful card. It is gorgeous!!! I am just amazed at your coloring skills and the details you achieve. I love the flowers and butterflies. Those little details add so much. I always learn so much from your post. Thank you for sharing all of the information about your cards. I would absolutely love to get this card from you but I don't think I could part with it and give it away. It would have to put on display in my craft room. :)
xoxo, Christine
Posted by: Christine | Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 12:18 PM