Monday, October 29, 2012

Hi Nut!

     This is my second sad post.  If you remember last week I mentioned I was leaving a second team besides ADFD.  I've been with The Kraft Journal challenge since it first started and it has been such a wonderful experience.  Our DT Coordinator, Beth Moore, is a dream to work with and I've met so many great designers as the roster changed.  Babette Switzer's wonderful products have been so much fun to work with and her kraft cardstocks can be found on almost every card I make.  I will really miss designing for this team.    Here's sending a huge thank you to Beth and Babette!
     So here are the deets for my final posting for TKJ.  I started with a base of Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock matted with Buff Ivory Cover Weight cardstock and designer papers.  The sketch I used was this week's Flutterby Wednesday.  You need to use a butterfly or fairy for their challenge so this little guy doesn't qualify even if he were a flying squirrel.  LOL  The image is from Whimsy and Stars Studio and is colored with Copics.  I wrapped the panels with 7 Gypsies Gypsy Market Seam Binding and added a tag with a handwritten sentiment and a little acorn stamp from one of my There She Goes Clear Stamp sets.
     I hope you'll continue to drop by TKJ and play along with the challenges.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion--fall
Kaboodle Doodles--fall themed items
Ribbon Girls--October color challenge
2 Sisters--Halloween or fall colors
My Sheri Crafts--fall
Wags 'n Whiskers--fall colors

     Have a fantastic Monday and to those of you in the path of Sandy--STAY SAFE!

Other Supplies

  • Paper:  Simple Stories "Awesome", Bazzill, Copic XPress-it Blending card
  • Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Acorn Squirrel, There She Goes "Pumpkins on the Vine"
  • Ink:  Copics
  • Tools:  Nestabilities Standard Circles and Lacey Circles, MFT Die-namics Scalloped die, Cuttlebug Tiny Tags
  • Miscellaneous:  Michael's rhinestones

43 comments:

Lisa xx said...

Hi, what a super card....and such a cute image too!

Lisa Minckler said...

An image right out of my backyard!! I love the Hello Nut tag...Hahahahahaha...that is so fitting for SO many people I know..hee hee. Beautiful card Hick and is that a triple bow I see???? WOW! Gorgeous work my friend. :)
hugs,
Twang

Caroline said...

Gorgeous card I love that squirrel and the paper's are fabulous. Caroline xxx

CASTOWNE said...

This image is adorable,but it's your coloring that makes this cards so spectacular. Love your dps too.

Lynn said...

Cute card! Will miss seeing your creations at TKJ blog!

Becky Garrison said...

Tracy, your card is just amazingly cute and your coloring is beautifully done! We sure will miss you on the team at TKJ ... best of wishes for you! Becky

Sue said...

Awwww how gorgeous! I love that cute image and your colouring is wonderful.

Hugs Sue

Audrey Pettit said...

It was a really tough decision for me to leave the Kraft Journal, too, so I know what you're going through. Love those products and loved this team. I know they are going to miss you like crazy, but I understand needing to step back a bit from time to time. Your last card is amazing. Your coloring skills are mad, Girl, mad! And look at all those layers! SO awesome!

Jane said...

What a super sweet little Squirrel.
Great card.
Hugs
Jane

Mary J said...

What a cutie! I love this Tracy - your colouring and how you did the border with the ribbon and sentiment just gorgeous!!

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Tracy! I love the papers and the darling image! I'm in awe of how wonderfully colored this cutie is! Best wishes to you!

Nancy said...

Well...I'd say you're going out with a BANG! What a great card! That image is adorable and the sentiment is fantastic! lol :o)

heidy said...

Wow Tracy,what a cute image and your coloring is awesome!
Such a beautiful card!!
XXX Heidy

Babs said...

Love it, love it! That little squirrel is so cute, you are so good at colouring Tracy.
Have a super day,
Luv, Babs xo

Allisa said...

Such a fun card, love the colors!

Bonnie Irvine said...

Gosh, Tracy, I felt like you were talking directly to me with that card sentiment! This card is super fun. Gorgeous colour palette, awesome colouration, pretty details. I'm sure you will be missed on this DT. You have done a wonderful job for them. Take care of yourself.

Marlies said...

A beautiful card! Lovely autum colours and an adorable squirrel! Fab colouring as well.
I'm sure they will miss you at The Kraft journal. hugs, Marlies

Jennifer Scull said...

hey there, Tracy! well I must begin by telling you that your card and the others before it are as cute and wonderful as they always are. you add so many fabulous details that I can get lost for hours gazing at all of the love your pour into everything you make.

for that reason I know without a doubt you are going to be missed terribly by the teams you are leaving. at the same time I understand the reasons behind your withdrawals. you MUST craft for the fun and enjoyment first and foremost. if that goes, then it becomes drudgery, and that defeats the purpose.

do what you need to in order to keep YOU filled with the joy you need. I'm here for you, dear friend, as I am able. :)

sending you hugs!

Jennifer said...

I just love to see that you put so much of yourself into all you do! Such attention to detail and such style you have!
I'm glad that you are choosing to continue to love crafting and not just following through on commitments.
May you have many hours of pure enjoyment ahead of you!

Ros Crawford said...

Oh my ... this little guy looks so life like I want to hug him ... amazing work Tracy ... beautifully done

~Tammy~ said...

Tracy, your work is amazing...It's not going to be the same. I have always admired your work and associate you with TKJ, so YOU will be missed for sure! Your projects are always inspiring!

This fall creation is way too cute! It put a smile on my face! (Better then sitting here in the middle of this storm watching the weather channel)

Sarah said...

Oh, Tracy, this is so adorable! You always bring these images to life with your beautiful coloring! Take care! Hugs

Anneke said...

Ooh this is so cute!! Love this chipmunk :) So lovely!! love your work ;)
Hugs Anneke

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

So beautifully put together and coloured - a fabulous final card for them! Very sweet little nut too :)

Athina said...

I absolutely love this card! Hi Nut! cracks me up. Your image is wonderfully colored and just pops off the page. Beautiful job!

Danni said...

So cute!! Love the way you colored the adorable image!

Shannon White said...

Aww, your little squirrel is soo CUTE Tracy!! Love your Wonderful coloring and the Fab dp's you paired with this little Cutie are just Perfect! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Anja said...

Hey sweetheart, I think you will be definitely missed in both DTs but I can understand your decision. It's better to do something with desire, and not because you are under pressure.
Speaking of your card – I love this cute squirrel and you did an excellent job by coloring the fur.
Big hugs, Anja

Stacy Morgan said...

hee hee Totally cute!

tracym110 said...

What a beautiful card!! Your coloring is amazing!! Love the little tag and sentiment!
Tracy

Unknown said...

No doubt you'll be missed by these teams but I'm with Jennifer in saying do what you need to do for you. I'm just thrilled that you share your creativity with us and your amazing coloring skills. I so want to be you when I grow up lol. As for the nut sentiment, I know Lisa M. wasn't referring to me. ;) hahahahaha Terrific fall card Tracy!

Unknown said...

Well there's nothing nutty about this gorgeous creation Tracy! It's sooooooo adorable! Love the squirrel, so darn cute with its beautifully coloured hat on! Hugs, Ira
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Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Hey Tracy! Such a cute & nutty card. Love the handwritten sentiment & acorn stamp. Well done as always! :)
I know these decisions to leave the DT's are not easy but ones that have to be made sometimes.
Big Huggies to you sweetie pie!
Sharron♥

Unknown said...

What an adorable card. I love the cute image. Oh how I wish I could color like you. :)... I am sure they are going to miss you on there team.

Hugs~

Mau xx said...

What a great card Tracy, I love that cute image. Hope you enjoy somemore Me time,but know tyhe girls will miss you.
Hugs Mau xx

Sandy Palmer said...

What an adorable card! Your coloring is amazing! You really brought that squirrel to life! Wonderful card! Thanks for sharing it with us at My Sheri Crafts! :)

loz said...

Fantastic card and image Tracey..Loz

Natali said...

heheh )) So cute image )) lovely border lace and sentiment. Make me smile ))
Hugs
Natali

Kathleen (Kath) B. Hernandez said...

Wow! So beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles’ “Fall” themed Items Challenge!

Kath - Admin
Blog: Creo by Lady Katutz
http://creobyladykatutz.blogspot.com/

Tonya said...

Adorable card! Love the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at CTO.

Iulia said...

OMG, Tracy, you are so prolific, where all these card ideas come from? Adorable image!

Tammy said...

Awww this is so sweet Tracy! I love that image and your coloring is awesome!! Thanks for joining us at Wags 'n Whiskers!
Tammy x

♥Jan♥ said...

You will surely be missed at TKJ, not just for your cards and projects and tutorials. Best of Luck !