Hard to believe another month has rolled by -- seems like just last week I was staying up late, working on my March JiFFy Girls challenge. But a new month has brought a new me -- it's not even 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, and I'm already done with my challenge card and writing my post! So there! (Someone, please pass Michele her smelling salts...)
This month, Alli sent the cute, cute patterned paper -- 'Sliced Leek' from the Minestrone Collection by Jillibean Soup (aren't those names and titles too much fun?). While the paper was in transit, Julie selected an oh-so-adorable image: Day Dreamer by Leanne Ellis for Sugar Nellie Stamps.
And here's what I came up with... I think after playing with her that she might just qualify as one of my current favorite images -- she's just too, too adorable with her preppy lil shirt and that flower in her hair. And how I wish I could have hair that lay just like that... *sigh* It's kinda bad when you have hair-envy of a stamp, isn't it?
What else can I tell you about this? I colored Miss Thing mostly with Prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits, but I did do her skin with my Copics. (Copics make it way too easy and smooth-looking for me to do skin any other way, these days. It would be like switching make-ups. Once I'm comfy, I stick to the products I like and only vary when I'm out of everything all at once. Which reminds me, I'm getting low on the Bare Escentuals and considering going back to my old stand-by... Lancome. What do you think? Do you have a make-up you love and think I NEED to try? Convince me!)
Back to the card... (I'm in a digressionary mood -- can you tell?) I used various shades of Art Institute translucent glitter on her flower and the birdies, and her head, flower, and the birds were stamped two or three (in the case of the flower) times, and popped up on foam tape for depth and dimension. I used one of Taylor's sketches (TECC57) that I'd printed out in February but hadn't gotten around to doing yet. It's a good one, don't you think? Last but not least, I'm not sure if you can tell from the photo, but the upper part of the window has been covered in Glossy Accents to make it look like glass.
Ready to see what my fabulous JiFFy Girlfriends have created using this same image and patterned paper? I know I am!!! Let's all go together then, shall we? I'll meet you at the following babes' blogs:
Alli Miles
Julie Campbell
Lori Craig, and
Michele Boyer
Whoever gets there first and leaves a comment? Owes me a drink... 
Ready, set, GO!!!
Supplies used:
Stamps: Day Dreamer by Leanne Ellis for Sugar Nellie, sentiment from Hero Arts Clear Design Anytime Messages set
Paper: Suede Brown Dark (Prism), Old Olive (SU!), Ivory (Neenah), patterned paper: Sliced Leek from the Minestrone Collection by Jillibean Soup
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Rich Coco (Memento)
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, odorless mineral spirits, blending stumps, ribbon, embroidery floss, Copic Markers, Art Institute Glitter, Glossy Accents by Ranger, buttons from Basic Grey and PTI, Jody's Foam Boosters
Goodness gracious, I adore the clean lines on this...the extra special touches, like glitter and the threaded buttons. This is just darling. Hugs, Carole!
Posted by: Lori Craig | April 22, 2009 at 08:06 AM
Carole! You crack me UP! I just love reading your posts! It puts a smile on my face every time. :) I love your layout & the fun sparkley touches! CUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | April 22, 2009 at 08:11 AM
OMG!! that is the cutest stamp!! i love her!! and your card is awesome!
Posted by: Susan Liles (susiestampalot) | April 22, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Key-ute! I love that glitter, the popped images and how you cut out the window.
Posted by: Alli Miles | April 22, 2009 at 10:06 AM
This is SUPER cute, Carole! I love that layout, the buttons and sparkles! Simply fabulous! (And yes, I'm shocked you finished it "early." lol)
Posted by: Shel9999 | April 22, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Oohhh I love this, Carole!!!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | April 22, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Oh, I love it!! The clean, simple design is wonderful! That image is adorable, and I love the dimension you gave it!
Posted by: christina fischer | April 22, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Carole, this card is adorable!!! It doesn't hurt that I absolutely love this stamp. I keep adding it to my cart and then deciding I don't want to pay shipping and canceling the order. I think I might finally have to (really!) take the plunge and get it. I love all your sparkly birds, and the paper really really makes it pop! Beautiful!
Posted by: Kathy Daume' | April 22, 2009 at 04:25 PM
What a fun challenge and your card is super adorable! Love that sweet image and the sparkly birds!
Posted by: Taylor | April 22, 2009 at 05:17 PM
OMG that is awesome! I now need that stamp AND some of that paper! LOL You did an amazing job with it! Your coloring is NICE!
Posted by: Jody Morrow | April 23, 2009 at 03:19 AM
So adorable Carole, I love it!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | April 23, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Carole this is super duper cute!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | April 23, 2009 at 07:49 AM
I am so in love with this Miss Thing and her little birdies--awh, I'm just smitten! You know, in addition to being nestie-less, I'm also copic-less and I think your chat about Copics has got me thinkin' and wantin'...
I think you should stick with BE, jmho!
Posted by: Amy/rohla | April 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM
VERY cute! Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: Melissa K. | April 23, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Carol, this is just fabulous! Love the layout and popped up, sparkly birds! Fabulous card, girl!
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | April 24, 2009 at 08:46 AM
This card is ADORABLE, Carole! Love all of the dimension on the sweet little girl!!
I agree with Amy, you should stick with Bare Escentuals!!
Posted by: Jackie Pedro | April 26, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Super cute stuff! I only wish I had a clue how to do it myself! You possess such great talent.
Posted by: Keri | May 05, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Gorgeous!! Just discovered this! I LOVE the sparkle! You've really brought her to life! x
Posted by: Leanne Ellis | February 22, 2010 at 06:29 PM