Saturday, March 5, 2011

Picking Sea Shells....

Hello to all...it is time for another Sweet Stop Sketch!

This stamp is probaly one of my all time favourites that I bought at Michaels a couple of years ago. Here in Ontario it is a wet and cold weekend and I am longing for summer so much. I coloured her up with some new Stampin Up distress inks that I just got last weekend.

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

35 comments:

Sharon said...

Oh Christine, this is a beautiful card. Just love that stamp and got to love the colour combo too. I use grey/gray far too seldom and it really makes for a very pretty picture on these pics. hugs Sharon x

Dawn Easton said...

Oh my! This is so so soft and so so pretty, Christine! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
Sorry you are having yucky weather too :( I really would like Spring to arrive but we are in for colder than normal springtime temps out here in the West.

Lisa Jane said...

This is adorable Christine.. such pretty soft colours and so beautifully coloured
Lisa ;)

Danielle said...

Oh my, oh my!! This is exquisite Christine! Beautiful soft colours and the touch of lace & ribbon sets this off perfectly! A gorgeously coloured image and such pretty papers! You are such a dab hand with those distress inks my dear!! :)
Hugs, Danielle

Annacarin said...

Oh, this little girl are so cute! I have this stamp somewhere... I love the new colours you used, it's a beautiful sommer card!
Have a nice weekend.
Annacarin

Nannieflash said...

Oh Christine this is gorgeous, I do love how you coloured you image, and this card is stunning. with hugs Shirleyxxx

Debbie said...

Hi Christine. As you know I have this stamp too and like you it's one of my favorites too, I just love it. So summery....strole on!
Your sketch and papers are lovely, and the disress ink colouring is so nice.
Debbiexx

D K Crafts said...

Hi Christine. Gorgeous card. Love the soft subtle colours. Adorable image and beautifully coloured. Donna

Kat said...

This is just adorable Christine. Love that image and colour combo.

I just saw your March calendar page too, its gorgeous. I love that sweet image. I've been so short of time this week for blogging!

Kat xx

Dorcas said...

Oh Christine, it doesn't get much cuter thann this! I am such a fan of your work it is 100% beautiful!!

Denise Marzec said...

Ohhhhhhhh, this is one of my favorite beachy stamps, too. It reminds me of little Kara. So softly and beautifully colored, gf! DARLING!

sueincanada said...

Hi Christine, I love it. The image is adorable and as you know, those are my favorite colours. Such a pretty card.

Chrissy said...

Such beautiful soft colours and this image is gorgeous, coloured so beautifully.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Fleur said...

This really is beautiful
Hugz fleur xXx

Amanda R said...

This is a lovely image and your coloring is amazing. Love the soft colors and your choice of papers is perfect.

Lori said...

Oh Christine, this card is so soft and beautiful!! I have this stamp too and just love her! I am so longing for spring too!

Dena said...

Christine! What great colors for a seaside type card!!! The bow in the corner is a beautiful touch and your coloring just rocks!!!!!
Sorry your weather is crumby! Very shortly we will see summer yay!!!!
Hugs, Dena

Sue said...

Christine, I bought this stamp years ago, it's a Stamps Happen stamp, which was one of the first companies I used when I started stamping. She is still a favorite today and you have colored her beautifully. Such a sweet little girl.

Hugs
Sue

Grenouille Greetings said...

Love your pretty papers and clean design with this delicate image! Beautiful, Christine! Hugs, Lesley

Kelli said...

Just Beautiful Christine

Sharon said...

This is so soft and pretty Christine! I love your beautiful colour combination. A really beautiful card :)

Sharon x

chris said...

Hi Christine, like you I am longing for some nice weather, its grey and cold here and has been for days, but not too much rain so I suppose we should be pleased.
love your card its so sweet and girly,, very special. hugs chris xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

This is such a sweet card. Love the soft colours and your colouring is beautiful. That lace is so pretty. Marianne x

Monique said...

Hi Christine... Oh boy this is something I would frame and hang up!!! Such an adorable image, the lace, papers, colors all of it..You know I have never asked but did you take a class for your coloring or r u self taught? Your coloring is out of this world... Beauuuuutiful!!!! Hugs Monique

coldwaters2 said...

Oh Christine this is just totally beautiful, what a delightful image I love this so much.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

How beautiful Christine!! I just love the soft colors, your coloring, your layout, details and your image. Stunning card!!
hugs,
Chris

Sue B said...

Ahh this is beautiful! I love the delicate colours and the image is So adorable. It reminds me of a Victorian watercolour. Gorgeous papers and layout and the lace and bow finish it off perfectly!

Hugs Sue xx

Karen Wilson said...

She's SO cute!! I could have used an image like that for our Florida book. Great card, Christine!

Liza said...

This is a gorgeous stamp Christine, I can see why you love it. Great colour scheme too and I love the lace trim, it really finishes it off. Thanks for passing on your congratulations, I'm really excited about wedding planning!!!

Liza x

Julie said...

This is very soft and pretty Christine, lovely colour scheme.

Dawn B. said...

Ahhhh this is such a sweet stamp.. I love the soft color you chose. I have such a hard time with "soft". Great paper. I am ready for summer too. It is finally warming up here and we are going to the beach in 2 weeks with my daughters.. can't wait. I will send you some sun and sand..

Norma said...

Awww, Christine, this is such a sweet nostalgic image. Haven't seen this anywhere before. Are you thinking of summer already? LOL. Love the layout and the clean look of your card. Your flower lace is to do for.

Hugs,
Norma

Kaz said...

Ooooh this is just soooooooo soft and pretty!
A stunning card so beautifully coloured and I agree it is such an adorable image.
Kaz x

Joanne said...

Aloha Liz! Such lovely creations you've been making! As always I look forward to your monthly calendar design, it's adorable! I am trying to get back into the swing of things, but still lagging a bit, lol! Hope you and your family are doing well, BIG HUGS!!! xox J:)

Carolyn said...

Absolutely love this card. The image is amazing. Your coloring of course is perfect, and the papers are to die for. Keep up the fabulous work.
Hugs xx
Carolyn