Happy Birthday Lili!

Happy Monday Everyone!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!! I know our family sure did! I am still trying to recuperate and am totally exhausted! After being gone all weekend and getting home in the wee hours of the morning from our trip, I am having a real difficult time accomplishing anything or getting back in the groove. There is always tomorrow, right?

I saw this awesome sketch from Mercy's sketch #53 and knew I just had to find the time to play along. I used the image Lili's Birthday Cake! Isn't is just the sweetest image? I colored her with my copics. The paper is from SEI Bisette. I just love the colors in these papers. The border at the bottom is made with a Martha Stewart Floral Vine Border. I added diamond stickles on the cake for some shimmer.

Here is the sketch:

Well, this is a short post since I am off to share some more family time with my girls and husband before Scott has to go back to work tomorrow. I will be back with a new Midnight Madness sketch in the a.m. Until then,.....have a great night!! Thanks as always for stopping by!!

hugs,
Chris

24 comments:

Connie M. said...: Oh this is just sooo adorable, Chris!! You knocked this sketch out of the park, girl!! Love it!!; December 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Unknown said...: This is super adraoble, Christmas! Grat take on the sketch! Have a Happy New Year!; December 28, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Crystal said...: AWWWWW How BEAUTIFUL Chris, you sure did ace this challenge and I LOVE the colors and the sparkle on the cake!!!! Gorgeous work sweetie!!! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!!! Hugs!; December 28, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Lovely Linda said...: HI Chris - look at you girl...making cards already - are you even in the door properly my friend!! Way to go!! I love this card - that image is too adorable and your colours - you always use the lovelist combo of colours. Your bling is gorgeous and you have now made me check out Mercy's sketch - was toying with the idea but now it is a 'PLAN!' Thanks Chris for your inspiration - you amaze me!! I look forward to seeing your MMSC later today (for me!) I just love MMSC day! Wahoo! God bless you my friend!!; December 28, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Lil Daffodil said...: Hi Chris,
I love your take on this sketch. The colours are great and the image is so well done. The ribbon really sets it all off so well.
Hugs,
Fiona x; December 28, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Stef H said...: you know exactly what i think of your cards - and i got your gorgeous xmas one today too! wow. i'm gonna frame it. it's breathtaking. thank you so, so much for "all" of it.

hugs,; December 28, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful card Chris! Your work is always one of the best around! Happy New Year!; December 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Becky said...: wonderful sketch and a gorgeous card..; December 28, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Patti J said...: Beautiful card, as usual, Chris! Your talent never ceases to amaze me. So glad that you had a good visit with your family! I was thinking about you! Selfishly, though, I'm glad you are back! It does take a while to get back in the groove! Hugs...; December 28, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Holly Young said...: Chris, this is wonderful! I really like this sketch a lot too, and you've inspired me! I love the blue and brown!; December 28, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Stampin Mindy said...: This is ADORABLE! Love the colors. This is such a great sketch!; December 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Jessica Diedrich said...: Just gorgeous Chris!! What a sweet, sweet image! Thanks for playing along with Mercys sketch challenge and hope you had a wonderful holiday!!!; December 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Danni said...: What a beautiful card...so very sweet!; December 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
stampinfrog said...: Oh Chris Lili and the birthday cake is such a sweet image and beautifully colored! Fabulous papers and sketch!
Hugs,Connie; December 28, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Lynn Mercurio said...: This is wonderful Chris - such lovely design elements and so much dimension. Truly lovely!; December 28, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Kristine said...: Super CUTE Chris! Love all your gorgeous details (as always!) *Ü*

THANK YOU a million times over for the GORGEOUS Christmas card you sent me!! I'm getting ready to post it as we speak! I just fell in love with it on your blog and it's even better in REAL LIFE! All your wonderful details are so special. I will treasure it for years to come. And thank you also for the GIFT! I'm wearing it right now!! LOVE IT! You are just the sweetest. I treasure our friendship also. Take care and hope you have a Fabulous new year!!; December 28, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Rachel said...: Absolutely adorable Chris!!!
hugs,
Rachel; December 28, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Ann Kranitz said...: Gorgeous. Love the rich colors and your image is adorable. I am so glad you are enjoying time with your girls and hubby. My hubby is also going back to work tomorrow for a few days and then will be off again for the long weekend. Enjoy!!; December 28, 2009 at 11:21 PM
cats whiskers said...: Thank you for your lovely comments dear, they mean so much.

What a lovely Card this is, I love the beautiful colour scheme.

Hope you have a terrific New Year
Hugs Jacqui x; December 29, 2009 at 3:46 AM
Lori said...: Hi Chris - I LOVE this card! The paper is so rich looking and the design is great with the accents placed just right :) I wouldn't change a thing!

Love and big hugs ~ Lori; December 29, 2009 at 3:58 AM
Denise said...: Chris,
This is a very pretty card. I love the ribbon, and color combo.
Have a Happy New Year!
Aloha & Hugs,
Denise; December 29, 2009 at 5:26 AM
Angelwood said...: Chris, this is a beautiful card! I love the colors you've chosen and Lili is adorable. Love the flower accent. hugs, Angela; December 29, 2009 at 5:48 AM
Mephisto said...: Hi Dear,
what a sweet card. And I really love this image.

Hugs
Domi; December 29, 2009 at 6:40 AM
Riet said...: What a beautiful card Chris,i love your image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx; December 29, 2009 at 6:48 AM