Friday, August 12, 2011

Hello There! and Guess what!!!!


     I was having so much fun guest designing for A Day For Daisies this month!  It make's crafting so much more fun when you really like what you're working with.  I just love the whimsical way Tammy draws her little characters.  But ........it got even better!  Tammy has asked me to join the ADFD DT permanently!!  I can't even describe how happy I am about this!!!  So now every Friday I'll get to share another one of her incredible images with you and hope I can do them justice.
     That mini I promised you all another sneak peek at is done completely with her images and I'm so excited about how it's coming together.  I have all the pieces and parts of each page packed in individual bags ready to be put together when I can get the spare time.  Since it's for my daughter and I don't want her to see it. my time to work on it is severely handicapped.  LOL  I'll get you that second peek as soon as I can.  I actually got three pages put together yesterday.
    Tammy wanted the DT to showcase their favorite ADFD images this week on the blog.  LOL  Impossible!  There's no way I could pick out a favorite.  However I had to choose one for my card and I picked out "Lady Bug Nymph".  You can visit Tammy's store here and etsy here to check out all her fabulous images.
     I've been collecting sketches that I'd like to try in a file and this was one of them.  I had to do a bit of experimenting to cut my circle unevenly and probably should have made the top portion a little bit thicker.  I just used a regular needle and thread to sew the criss cross stitching.
     You have another week to enter the challenge at the ADFD blog.  The challenge is to make a fancy fold card and Tammy has offered an adorable little freebie for you to use.
     I'd like to enter my little nymph in the following challenges:

Art Impression Stamps Challenge--favorite technique (stitching on cards)
Delightful Challenges--things with wings
Moving Along with the Times--fantasy
Flutterby Wednesdays--open w/butterfly, angel or fairy
Paper Shelter--real or faux stitching
Cupcake Craft Challenges--stitching real or faux
Make It Colourful--color with pink

     Have a fabulous weekend!


Supplies

Papers:  Kaisercraft English Rose, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamp:  A Day For Daisies "Lady Bug Nymph", Stampendous "Notes For a Friend"
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Wild Honey and Tattered Rose Distress inks, Candlelight Glimmer Mist
Copics:  B000, E000, E00, E11, E13, E25, E31, E47, E50, E55, E57, N1, N3, N5, N7, R81, R37, R39, R83, R85, G40, G82, YG93, YG97, YG99, YR20, YR21, YR23
Tools:  Fiskars Circle Cutter, Martha Stewart Branch punch, sewing machine
Miscellaneous:  Prima and Recollections roses, Recollections pearls, ribbon and flower stamens from my stash, Vintage Photo and Crystal Stickles

22 comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations Tracy and good luck on the new team!! You'll be great, there's no doubt in my mind!! I've been MIA for a bit, too much work and no crafting... Love the last two cards you made, there fabulous and very much Tracy-style!! Have a great weekend, Ira

Trina said...

Congrats! You're a perfect addition to the team! Beautiful card! Can't wait to see the mini!

FerrellGraph-x said...

Congratulations on being named a new team member for ADFD!!! I know you must be honored and excited!
Kindest regards,
Jennifer Ferrell

Audrey Pettit said...

Yeah, congrats, Tracy!! I'm so happy for you. :) Your card is gorgeous. They are lucky to have you!

Kim Duran said...

Whoo hoo! Congratulations Tracy! They are lucky to have you!

heidy said...

Hi Tracy,absolutly gorgeous card,and congrats on your DT so deserved!
Hugs Heidy

Nancy said...

YAY and YAY again!! Of course they asked you to be on their DT permanently! I'm THRILLED for you!
I love this card...I'm so very repetitive, I know! lol I really love your uneven circle! Do you know how many of those I've thrown out? It never occured to me to actually use one but yours looks fabulous! :o)

sallysbitz2 said...

Congrats to you on your full time DT post, you will be a great asset x

Your card is stunning x

Thanks for joining us this week @ Delightful Challenges & Good Luck x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com

Donna said...

Beautiful card Tracy and such a fab design, your stitching is perfick! Thanks for joining in the fun at Cupcake this week :) Donna x

Kathy said...

Congrats on your new DT, your work is always awesome. Beautifully done here, love the image, your coloring and the fun sketch!

Brodders said...

A wonderful card Tracy and congratulations:) Thanks for joining us at Cupcakes this week and good luck. Jane x

DesignerDiva said...

Stunning card Tracy I love how you have the gorgeous flowers on the circle. Congrats on your new DT post

Thanks for sharing it with us at MAWTT and good luck with the challenge

Hugs Laurie x

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Congrats!!! You will make the team proud as you have the prettiest creation!

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

Beautiful cards...such cute images...thanks for joining us at TPS ……..
Hugs Judith

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

The card is beautiful Tracy, congratulations on the DT post, it's well deserved!

Many thanks for sharing with us at Cupcake Craft Challenges.

Hugs
Maarit

DonnaMundinger said...

A big congrats! You make a perfect addition to the team! Your card is just gorgeous and I love the sketch. Fabulous coloring and detail. xxD

Linda Breedlove said...

Ohhhh this is so beautiful. Another amazing card, Tracy!
Congratulations on the DT... you are certainly deserving!
Have a wonderful Saturday!

Unknown said...

How wonderful my friend.. That is such exciting news.. And your card here is fabulous.. I just LOOOOOOVE your coloring.. Can't wait to get a peek at that mini album. Hope you are having a happy day!!

Hugs, Linda

Pami said...

Hi Tracy, congratulations on your new DT position! Your card is very pretty, wonderful use of the flowers. Thanks for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, hope to see you again soon! Pami x

Tracey said...

This is beautiful Tracy & congratulations on the permanent DT place - well deserved!
Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter & Good Luck!
Hugs
Tracey
x

Dana said...

Congrats!! I know how much you love ADFD images and I know your projects will be nothing short of amazing! Can't wait for the big reveal : )
Hugs~

Deloris said...

Beautful card! Thanks for joining the challenge at Art Impressions.