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Thursday, April 12, 2012

INVENTORY CHALLENGE #77

Welcome to the  Inventory Challenge this week.  Can you believe we are on #77?!  This is my first week joining my lovely teammates with this weeks challenge that asks us to use a very old or forgotten stamp. 
I just reorganized my studio.  You wouldn't believe all of the forgotten stamps that I found!  Best of all I found the very first Maggie that I bought.  Tilda with Ice Cream.  I love this 'sweet' little image.  After coloring her with my Copic markers, I diecut my image using one of my favorite Nestability shapes.  On to the details.  I really wanted to do a good job creating a scene that reminded me of Summer days running after the Ice Cream truck.  I also wanted to use as many found and forgotten elements that I could find.  I dug thru my stash and found that I had some LONG forgotten Flower Soft.  I honestly did forget that I had any at all!  I also found this little flower punch in the bottom of a drawer filled with about 30 other punches.  The 'ENJOY' sign is another one of my finds, dug out of the bottom of a bin full of little tidbits.  Of course how can you not have Summer without a white picket fence?. 
My favorite part of the whole card is the flower in the upper left-hand corner.  I wanted to go natural so I used Kraft paper.  What is a card without buttons?  All of these details together make up what I hope is a sweet Summer scene. 
Today is a special day for me. This is something I have wanted to do for the longest time.  With the encouragement of Charlie (dh) and my wonderful teammates I took the plunge.  I'm SO glad that I did!
Please take a minute to see what my teammates have come up with!
inkthreadpaper-cathylynn.blogspot.com
christinascardconnection.blogspot.com
au-deladesimages.blogspot.com
lestresordenadine.blogspot.com
cardsbyrbowen.blogspot.com
sylvia-syllie.blogspot.com
kathysknook.blogspot.com
I hope that you enjoy my card!  My camera choose today to act up so the colors may not be as vibrant as they are in person.  Feel free to use your imagination!

20 comments:

Suzan L said...

Hi Elle, Congratulations on joining the Inventory Challenge DT! What a fun summer card!! I love all the "forgotten" things that you used. And, Tilda is colored so beautifully!
Hugs,
Suzan

Kathy Gerace said...

Welcome, Elle! What a great card you created. And all the "oldies but goodies" you uncovered in your searching! Wonderful job coloring Tilda and putting everything together.
Huggeroonies,
Kathy

Sharon said...

I love it when crafters use the older Tilda's too. This one is gorgeous honey. What a stunning card this is. We would love to have you join our challenges at Simply Magnolia sometime... it is where all Maggie lovers meet. Link is on my blog, left sidebar. hugs Sharon x

Sylvia said...

Wow Elle, what a beautiful entry for this weeks Challenge. I am so glad you have joined us. I love the cute image you have used. And I totally agree with you about the flower, it's gorgeous. Everthing is!!
xxxSylvia

cathylynn said...

Hello Elle!! Welcome to our Inventory Challenge. Your card is soooooo adorable!! Great layout and I too love your flowers! You did an awesome job!
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

Christina C. said...

Hi Elle! So happy you joined us! Fabulous entry for this week's challenge! Love this cute Tilda, the fabulous fence and the flower soft for the grass....brilliant!

Danielle Champagne said...

Welcome to our happy group Elle, your card is very pretty, Love that fence and the cute flowers you added. Very sweet card. Hugs.

Sandy said...

A new member in the talented inventory gals! Congratulations!
Your card is precious and I particularly like your fence. Have a great time with these nice ladies.
Sandy

Rene said...

What a super "sweet" card! Lol, I'm so punny! I love your fence and that "enjoy" sign! Great sentiment! I'm so glad you're joining our inventory challenges!!!!!
Rene :D

Anonymous said...

She's just beautiful Elle, I love the sweet fence with the flowers,just lovely
hugs julie P

Les Trésors de Nadine said...

Bonjour Elle et bienvenue parmi nous!!! Tu as très bien relevé le défi, ta carte est vraiment belle. J'aime beaucoup l'idée de la petite cloture dans le bas!!!
bisous Nadine

Doreen Horats, Clayton said...

Your card is so cute. Lovd the fence and flowers. Wonderful.
Blessings, Doreen

Unknown said...

Congrats on your new post!!!!! What a wonderful addition to a very creative group!!!!1 Your first creation is absolutely fabulous!!!!! Love the image, picket fence and the flower!!!!! Fabulous work as always Elle!!!!

Karen said...

Very pretty Elle!!! Love how you decorated the fence! : )

Karen said...

So adorable! I love the fence and all your details.

Karen

Louise said...

Super cute card, love the added flowers on the fence
Louise

Barb Hardeman said...

Hi Elle, congrats on being the newest of the Inventory Challenge team! You're starting off with a bang! This is adorable and I love the little flowers along the fence! Delightful card! Hugs...Barb <><

cabio's craft corner said...

Cute and lovely Tilda card Elle. Love the cute die cuts and the sweet flowers :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Sherry said...

Your card is so cute. Luv the fence you used.

Kelly said...

I love your summery card, the fence and flowers are really adorable. Your coloring is soft and she looks pretty happy with that ice cream cone! Cute as ever.