Tuesday, August 16, 2011

porch facelift......



I am so disappointed that I have not been on my blog a little more often then I have.. But things have been a little busy this summer at the Dol House! I so wanted to get this card made and into the mail for some time. Finally, it is done! I so love this image from LOTV. I am so addicted to that stamping line! I used distress inks to colour this cutie and totally love the colours...the pinks and the greens are a colour combo I really love together!
My wicker chairs on my porch were in need of a facelift. So this morning I headed off to a fabric store in need of some pretty fabric.....oh I am so pleased with this little facelift! So summery, so me! Plaids and flowers...yummy! Nothing like some new pillows to make a girl feel good. Besides making cards and baking, sewing is another hobby I love!




27 comments:

Anonymous said...

AWW! I adore your card!! Such beautiful coloring and layout with the flowers and colors! :) Your pillows look wonderful!!

Lisa Jane said...

oh your cushions look beautiful.. gorgeous colours and your card is just as wonderful.. what a cute little image
Lisa x

Danielle said...

Goodness Christine .. you are such a little Martha Stewart!! Not only gorgeous cards, delicious baking but such sewing skills too!! :)
Loving this delightful card with such a fabulous colour combo and that gorgeous flowery paper! And your cushions are wonderful - nothing like new fresh material to spruce the porch up! Glad you are enjoying your summer ... the Fall days will be upon us before we know it so I don't blame you for enjoying every minute of sunshine that we get!!
Hugs, Danielle x

Dena said...

GIRL! Did you color with copics? This is VERY gorgeous!! Love the colors and papers and how you did the puppy's eyes! CUTENESS galore!!! I really think this is one of my favorite images!!!
P.S. I also love the fabrics for your chair! Beatiful! You are just so talented!
Hugs, Dena

stephanne said...

Awwww, this is precious!!! These colours are some of the best there is and that image is awwwwww, too cute!!!
Hope you are doing well!!
hugs, stephanne

Kerri said...

Love the card absolutely amazing...colors image the whole package....your cushions are very nice as well...thks for sharing

debby4000 said...

Adorable sweet card Christine.
luv
Debby

Martina said...

Oh...how cute is your card! Fantastic colouring! And I love that stamp as well! It is on my wishlist...like so many others! ;)
Your new pillows are really beautiful, too!
Hugs,
Martina

sueincanada said...

The card is adorable as always. Love the pillows. How can you miss with those fabrics.

D K Crafts said...

Hi Christine. Gorgeous card. Love the colour combo and the image is really sweet. Your cushions are beautiful too. Donna

Joanne said...

Oh Christine, what a lovely card. Super coloring and awesome papers! So glad that you have had a busy and sounds like a fun summer. Your "face lift" project came out perfect! It looks so comfy and inviting! I'd like to sit there and visit with you over a glass of lemon aid!!!! BUG hus, J:)

Debra said...

I love it !!!!!!!

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Christine I have two wow's for this posting, first that card it is absolutely beautiful the second, wow, is those pillows the fabric choice is terrific.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Nannieflash said...

Wow Chris you really rock, stunning card and beautiful cushions, Im not surprised your pleased with the end results they look stunning. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Beautiful card you know i love LOTV too. That pink is so rich. Your chair looks lovely too, wish I was there sitting on your porch with you. Wouldn't that be something. Marianne x

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Gorgeous!! Love your coloring!! So rich!! Sweet image!!
hugs,
Chris

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Look at you go girl!! Love those pillows!! You are a girl of so many talents!!

Norma said...

Aww, Christine, the image is so so adorable. Love the colour combo , your colouring and your pretty DP's. As always beautifully put together.
I used to do a lot of sewing, but have done zilch the past several years (possibly decade...LOL). Love your pillows and seat cushion.
Hugs,
Norma

I'm thinking there should be a sign at your home that says "The Dol House"...LOL...love the name!

Sharon said...

Hi Christine, I love the card and I love the cushions too! The fabrics look fabulous together. I do wish I could sew but I'm a lost cause!

Janiel/ janny said...

CHRISTINE..............YOU ARE A DEAR!!!!!!!!!!

This card is so BEAUTIFUL!!!!! In fact it made my day and even made me shead a tear... THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You are such a sweet sweet caring person.. So glad to call you friend!!

Love the chair make over........ You know I swear we should have been neighbors so that we could craft together.. I swear we both love to do the very same things.. LOL..

BIG BIG HUGS to you.............and THANK YOU FORM THE BOTTOM of my heart..
Janiel

Monique said...

Oh My Christine you always make such adorable cards... Your coloring just Rocks!! I love the chair make over too.. fabulous choice of material :)!!

Angelica Turner said...

Such a pretty card, your coloring on the image is perfect.

chris said...

hello Chris , love your card its gorgeous.
your chair with those gorgeous cushions is so very special. hope you are well and had a great summer.
hugs chris xx

Shirley said...

What a sweetie and what a really beautiful card!!

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

Great choice of fabrics...your pillows look beautiful. Sewing is another of my loves and that's what I've been up to for the last few months. Hence, the lack of posts and comments. I'm so sorry - it's tough fitting in all that I need, and want, to do. Your Potato Pizza recipe card is adorable. I do love the two boys together. When it starts cooling off to pleasantness here I automatically think of you and how much you dread the cold weather, not that I blame you one bit. You can always come south - my door's always open for you. Hugs,

Jodie from Oz said...

Christine, wow, your card is beautiful, the image is so sweet and you brought it to life with your amazing colouring and pretty papers and flowers. Great to hear you had such a wonderful summer and your cushions are amazing. Have a great week. hugs Jodie from Oz :)

Grenouille Greetings said...

Hey Christine. I've been out of the country but I don't know how I missed this little sweetie because you posted it before I left. It's a gem of a card! Perfect colourwork, pretty papers and lovely design. You are so clever with your sewing too. Love your new look porch seat! Hugs, Lesley