Hello again lovebugs!!
**This is my second post for today so please scroll down just a tad or click HERE for this week's WSC challenge!
Did you find your way here from the TSG blog?? If so, you're right on track because I am the first stop on the hop! YAY!!
So..did you have fun checking out all the good stuff yesterday?? Well, Torico has done it again, with another delightful set that is just perfect for all sorts of goodies and occasions (think upcoming Holidays!!) after all, it's never too early to start getting stuff done right??
Today we are showing off our Buckets of Love stamp set, and for my card today I chose this delightful tin bucket overflowing with gorgeous daisies and yummy hearts! Isn't this fun??
As you can see, I decided to try the fabulous Miss Jodi's "framing" technique on my image panel, which she was kind enough to share with us a couple of weeks ago. Well, this is my rendition and I can just see Jodi now.. oh well.. you can't blame a girl for trying right?? Anyhoo, this stamp is just so fun and easy to color! I used copic markers and I cut out a layer of the flowers to mount on dimensionals so that they'd be nice and "poofy" (and yes, that's a technical term..ahem..) I then added some Vintage photo distress ink to the edges and to the background of my panel and stamped my sentiment before adding the framing line.
I used some gorgeous patterned paper from Webster's pages and finished up my card with some lace trim, an antique brass ribbon slide and even a couple of little rhinestones..grungy and cute - my dream come true! lol..
so now, how would you like a chance to win the “Buckets of Love” stamp set???
For a chance to win, just go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Buckets of Love” Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog Hop Challenge post which has all the other little details you need to know!
Next on the hop is the lovely Angela, so get ready to be dazzled and have fun hopping along!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
gorgeous coloring. tfs.
Posted by: Connie Jo | December 31, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Wow! Your coloring is FABULOUS! And I LOVE what you did with the crocheted trim!
Posted by: Michele Boyer | December 31, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Stunning:)
Posted by: Heather | December 31, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Squeal! This is GORGEOUS! LOVE the frame around your image (you crack me up by the way!!!)...this is STUNNING!!!
Posted by: Jodi Collins | December 30, 2010 at 03:05 PM
Gorgeous! Love the framing technique.....I will have to try it!
Posted by: Jess Willison | December 30, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Wow, how beautiful Alex!!! Love your frame!!
Posted by: Linda A. | December 30, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Very pretty. Beautiful coloring and love how you did the framing.
Posted by: Pauline | December 30, 2010 at 06:36 AM
Nice Card!!
Posted by: Stephanie Etue | December 30, 2010 at 01:14 AM
very pretty! love the frame and the crocheted lace
Posted by: Sherry Lowmaster | December 29, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Very elegant. The crochet trim is a wonderful touch. Very pretty!
Posted by: Sammibug | December 29, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Fantastic card! Beautiful colors and papers and wonderfully colored image.
Posted by: Sharon Basel | December 29, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Great card! Love the framing. The image is sweet. Can't wait to see the rest.
Posted by: Sheila D | December 29, 2010 at 09:43 PM
I love daisies! very beautiful!
Posted by: Rachel Gaugler | December 29, 2010 at 09:33 PM
Oh very cute! And I think you framed it very well! :)
Posted by: Marie Bingaman | December 29, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Hi Alex,
Very cute card. I love the use of the DP colors.
Posted by: Michele L. | December 29, 2010 at 09:05 PM
Awesome!! I love it, great job Alex! I love the framing too!!
Posted by: Katie Skiff | December 29, 2010 at 08:52 PM
Stunning!
Posted by: Pam | December 29, 2010 at 08:23 PM
Very pretty
Posted by: Erin L. | December 29, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Love the idea of this set! Great card with gorgeous papers.
Posted by: Cammy | December 29, 2010 at 07:28 PM
Great card, very nice coloring, too.
I love the colors you choose. So pretty.
Posted by: Cathy D | December 29, 2010 at 07:12 PM
I think the card is gorgeous! Poofy flowers and all. And I love that framed technique. I will be trying that for sure.
Posted by: melissa shultz | December 29, 2010 at 06:25 PM
Beautiful card, love the stamps!
Posted by: Verona Valore | December 29, 2010 at 06:12 PM
Just Beautiful! I love the flowers with the hearts.
Posted by: Stacy Rucker | December 29, 2010 at 04:55 PM
Nice & Lovely!
Posted by: Jacquetta Ransom | December 29, 2010 at 04:36 PM
The framing is just gorgeous and I adore your bucket of posies!
Posted by: Lisa M. | December 29, 2010 at 04:34 PM
Terrific card!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | December 29, 2010 at 04:00 PM
Simple yet elegant card...love how clean it looks. I think the Jodi's technique worked out pretty well. Gonna try it myself.
Posted by: Monica | December 29, 2010 at 03:28 PM
This is super adorable....you did a great job with the framing!!! LOVE it
Posted by: Ann Kranitz | December 29, 2010 at 03:27 PM
what a cute card. Love the stamp!
Posted by: Okienurse | December 29, 2010 at 03:05 PM
LOVE the stamp. such a cute card
thank you for sharing
Posted by: Jen | December 29, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Beautiful card, I love the clean lines and the colors
Posted by: margaret Rose | December 29, 2010 at 02:29 PM
Gorgeous card! I love the stamp u used!
Posted by: Alina | December 29, 2010 at 02:16 PM
I love how you made the flowers pop and the colours you used are fantastic! Great job.
Posted by: carolynn shugg | December 29, 2010 at 01:57 PM
Love the hearts and flowers together. Very pretty card :)
Posted by: Cin | December 29, 2010 at 01:49 PM
What a wonderful card. I just love all the great details you added. It's fantastic.
Posted by: Ida | December 29, 2010 at 12:46 PM
I cannot wait to see what else this little bucket can hold!! I love how you created the background on the image block. TFS!
Posted by: Alicia E | December 29, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I think you're framing turned out great! Love the neutral color daisies against the pretty deep red hearts!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | December 29, 2010 at 12:04 PM
always love a cute bucket filled with hearts and flowers! Adorable creation! TFS
Posted by: Pam Sparks | December 29, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Stunning card!
Posted by: Anita A | December 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM
I love this concept of filling the bucket with so many different images. Your flowers are so super cute! Great job coloring.
Posted by: ElizabethB | December 29, 2010 at 11:51 AM
just FAB! I love that tip, just haven't tried it yet & it's So easy!!
Posted by: Donna Baker | December 29, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Love the color combo. Very different. Fun!
Posted by: Lori | December 29, 2010 at 11:36 AM
*Love*~ A perfectly precious piece of art! Cannot get enough of these images!!
Posted by: Holly aka Toy | December 29, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Oh My! I love your color combo and layering! So pretty!
Posted by: Leilanie | December 29, 2010 at 10:30 AM
This is absolutely stunning,it is pure scrumminess,Julie.x
Posted by: Julie | December 29, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Stunning Alex!! I love the deep, rich colours and the 'frame' around the image!!!
Posted by: Karen Motz | December 29, 2010 at 09:56 AM
Oh, this set is going to be wicked! Loved the framing, Jodi will be proud!
Posted by: Wendy Bond | December 29, 2010 at 09:30 AM
Beautiful colirng job Alex! Lovely!
~Meredith
Posted by: Crafty Math Chick | December 29, 2010 at 09:28 AM
Lovely card. The coloring of the bucket, the framing..just ab fab.
Posted by: Banu H | December 29, 2010 at 09:27 AM
Love your card and colors, they are so pretty! I'll have to try the framing technique, I love how it looks!
Posted by: Shelly | December 29, 2010 at 09:24 AM