DDIC21 Valentine's

Thursday, February 4, 2010

DDIC21 Valentine's

5:00 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Thursday everyone!! Today is another Divine Diva Challenge and Lori sent an inspiration that is just in time for a Valentine's Day creation! How fun!!

Although the picture is small, I hope you are able to see some of the jar cover patterns, I was inspired by the colors, patterns and the contents of the jar.

I decided to make a calendar easel card for the concept on time since their are watches in a few of the jars. The polka dotted cover on one of the jars and all the pink also inspired me.

The sentiment was typed on my computer and has always held special meaning for me. The dp is from SU's retired Sweet Always. The stamps used are Inspired by Nature and Sense of Time, also retired from SU. The calendar was sent to me in a RAK from my dear blogging friend Shirley N . Thanks Shirley!!!

Since there were jars in the photo as well, I thought it would be fun to create a treat jar too match in the colors of the photo.

Challenges:
Divine Diva Challenge: inspiration
Creative Card Crew~Valentine
Challenge Up Your Life~Valentine
Creative Belli~ribbon
Cute card Thursday challenge spots and dots
Corrosive challenge All you need is love
Lexis Creations Challenge Valentines
Sophisticats Challenge Love
Creative Card Crew - Valentine's
Raise the Bar~use old DP....retired SU Sweet Always
Practical Scrappers- Die Cuts
Pink Elephant Challenge: All about pink
Pile It On~non winter colors.
Secret Crafter Sat.~hearts.
ABC Toys & Crafts- Sweet Treats

For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my dt sisters:

Anne
Lori
Donna
Julie
Kerri
Keri

Hope you are inspired to come and play along. Just leave a comment here with a link to your card. We can't wait to see what you create! The keyword for uploading on SCS will be DDIC21. Have fun!!

Thanks for stopping by and for all your sweet comments!! Have a great day!

blessings,
Chris

70 comments:

Nannieflash said...: Hi Chris, wow that project is fantastic and your easel card is stunning. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx; February 4, 2010 at 7:49 AM
Denise Marzec said...: Oh how GORGEOUS! I just LOVE the big clock with the flowers!; February 4, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Chris said...: Gosh Chris - this could be my all time favorite (until your next post!!) I love clock faces but they can be pretty masculine. Yours is perfect with the flower blossom and the quote...I just love it!!; February 4, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Elena said...: Wow! What an amazing Easel card! Love the idea with a calendar!
and just Love the clock image!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!; February 4, 2010 at 8:06 AM
Donna said...: This is just gorgeous, Chris...so soft and feminine!; February 4, 2010 at 8:15 AM
☼ Cheryl* said...: wow that is fantastic! So beautiful and creative :); February 4, 2010 at 8:35 AM
Tina said...: Oh my gosh, this is jaw dropping gorgeous!; February 4, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Cheryl said...: Lovely calendar Chris! I absolutely LOVE your swirly-pearls...really adds to it! And what a beautiful sentiment...ya done good gf!! : ); February 4, 2010 at 8:52 AM
cheryl said...: wow the card and jar are just brilliant hun so creative stunning colurs and detail hgus cheryl xxxxx; February 4, 2010 at 8:59 AM
chris said...: Wow this is something else. I love it ,Just love looking at your blog its fab.love chris xx; February 4, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Patti J said...: This is beautiful, Chris! You always put so many wonderful details into your work - it must take you all day to complete a card! Thanks for always being an inspiration to me!; February 4, 2010 at 9:11 AM
jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...: I think it's really funny that we both did an easel card, although we used different pictures! I love that you used the timepiece as inspiration! Well done, teammate!!; February 4, 2010 at 9:22 AM
dolcreations said...: What an amazing easel card! Wow! You are right that is an amazing sentiment.; February 4, 2010 at 9:27 AM
Lil Daffodil said...: Hi Chris,
These projects are all gorgeous. So varied but all done to perfection. My visits to your blog never leave me disappointed. You are a fantastic crafter.
Hugs,
Fiona x; February 4, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Joanne Travis said...: What a gorgeous easel card, Chris!! love all of the beautiful details here.; February 4, 2010 at 9:34 AM
Ms. Jen said...: You are becoming one of my very favorite blogs to visit every day! The talent you inspire is truly amazing. Thanks for stopping by my blog as well. I respect your opinions.; February 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Anonymous said...: OH Chris!! This is just brilliant girl!! I love it!! Your pinks, the clock and all the elements you've added are so perfect and go well with the inspirational photo!! Beautiful job hun!! Have a great day!! HUGS; February 4, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Deb Neerman said...: Omigosh, Chris, this is fabulous! Love the color palette, the DP, and the images! WoW, my new-favorite-Chris-project!!; February 4, 2010 at 10:34 AM
stampinfrog said...: WOW Chris, Love your easel card calendar!GORGEOUS!
Hugs,Connie; February 4, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Sabrina Jackson said...: Chris, oh my goodness, this is so gorgeous!!! I love the idea of the clock...so genius and perfect for this card!!Love the flowers and all of flourishes...so me;D!!! Oh and don't let me forget that awesome candy...I know I probably don't neeed the candy but it is so yummy looking in this fun bottle :D:D. Hugs and blessings, my friend, Sabrina; February 4, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Unknown said...: Chris,these are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for always sharing such amazing projects. You truly are an inspiration; February 4, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Julie- justwritedesigns said...: Fabulous, Chris! I love your desk calendars and this one is just beautiful! I love that big clock face.; February 4, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Jane Wetzel said...: Okay Chris...this just happens to ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! I am not kidding..this is something I want!! ha ha! Guess I will have to copy it! hugs, Jane :); February 4, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Lori Rider said...: This is really gorgeous - I love what you did with the challenge! Your clock and calendar are so pretty and feminine, and I love the bottle you put with it - just stunning!; February 4, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Mandy said...: Hi Chris,
Your easel card is gorgeous I love the clock on the top and the sentiment is lovely I've never heard it before...The jars are lovely..
Mandy xx; February 4, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Kerri said...: WOW, girl!!! That calendar is GORGEOUS!!! I love the clock face with that beautiful flower, and your pearls and other details just add to the beauty! Awesome project!!!; February 4, 2010 at 12:36 PM
stephanne said...: This is fantastic!! Such a clever use of shapes and LO, and the overall theme is marvelous and it looks gorgeous to boot!!!
Take Care,
Stephanne; February 4, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Kim Dellow said...: WOW! Fantastic! I just love clocks and this is wonderful. Kim; February 4, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Stampin Mindy said...: This is just beautiful! I love your colors and embellishments! Gorgeous!; February 4, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Kristine said...: WOWIE!! Another gorgeous calendar card!! *Ü* Love it. I can see your inspiration in the card with the time and your colors and of course jewelry=BLING! :) Great job!; February 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Dawn B. said...: What a great way to create with this challenge Chris. I love the "time" element.. Great job with this duo..; February 4, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Shirley N said...: OMW Chris, this is such an elegant easel calendar card! I love your colors, DP how you did the embellies, your concept, sentiment--everything! And wow, you really rocked the challenges too. Good luck!!!; February 4, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Becca said...: That clock is gorgeous. I love the soft pink and the pearls together. Such a great combination. And the treat jar is awesome!; February 4, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Carol L said...: Oh my gosh, that clock on the calendar is awesome! You always come up with the most amazing ideas and projects, and I count today's work among the best! That little jar of candy is making me hungry for a snack now :) Great job on this!!; February 4, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Unknown said...: I love this....your soft colors and stamping are amaazing! The clock is a fabby idea. The pearls and vintage touches are beautiful! Love the yummy jar too!
Blessings,
Kim xXx; February 4, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Lori said...: Fabulous, Chris! Just right for the inspiration photo. Your quote is so perfect with your image and calendar.; February 4, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Francie G. said...: This is beautiful, Chris! Fab idea and details!; February 4, 2010 at 3:46 PM
coldwaters2 said...: Totally awesome project Chris you create such beautiful items and I find you so inspiring.

Hugs
Lorraine x; February 4, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Stef H said...: chris! that calendar is my ultimate fav! it is to die for gorgeous! and i love the glass with the 1 pc of white chocolate in it too! wow!

oh heck.... everything is beautiful! isn't there a song with that name - lol.

hugs :); February 4, 2010 at 7:10 PM
Sol said...: This is so lovely! I love the clock! And fun to se what inspired you.. And what you made of it! Good Job! :); February 4, 2010 at 8:03 PM
Darlene said...: Girlfriend ... you just blow me away with your amazing creativity!!! These are so amazing! WOWZA ... Thanks for joining us at Raise the Bar! We have a new challenge starting tomorrow ... hope you can join us!!; February 4, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Maria Matter said...: oh how awesome is this?!! I love the clock on the easel!!! Beautiful!!!
You always have something fun & wonderful to show us! Thank you Chris!!!
Hugs & Blessings, Maria; February 4, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Jodie from Oz said...: Chris, Gorgeous creation, yes the senitment is so perfect as is your beautiful Easel Calendar. Love everything about it. Hugs Jodie from Oz; February 4, 2010 at 10:43 PM
Liz Williams said...: So glad to see you playing along with us, Chris. This little calendar is just the cleverest!!! Or should that be most clever!! Your work is always amazing to me. Thanks for playing in the Belli Challenge.; February 4, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Grace said...: This is even cuter than your explanation Chris!!! I love the clock!!! Wow! You amaze me every time!!! Love the little punched hearts too! So cute!!! Gee I wish I had gotten that punch now! Al just got in... 6 1/2 hours late! PTL he's home! Stay warm! Hugs!; February 4, 2010 at 11:47 PM
~*Joni said...: Oh my oh my oh my. What can I say Chris? This is soooo beautiful, and definitely made me smile! I love your cards, this is no exception as the clock easel card is soo amazing! Thank you for joining us at Raise The Bar this week, you truly are inspiring.; February 4, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Linanna DESIGNS said...: Wow Chris, such a lovely easel card hunny, loving the clock inspiration. Also love the altered bottles, theuy look fabulous, have been working on some of those myself from my empty yankee candle jars, will blog them later, thank you for joining in with the CCC challenge, hugs Linda x; February 5, 2010 at 2:51 AM
CraftyC said...: Wow Chris. the card is stunning. I just love it and the matching jar is gorgeous!
Clairex; February 5, 2010 at 5:31 AM
RobinJ said...: Love this card, Chris--it's downright fabulous! Thanks for playing along at Practical Scrappers!
xoxo-RobinJ; February 5, 2010 at 6:32 AM
Risa said...: Your easel card and decorated jars are fabulous Chris! Your eye for details rocks!
hugs
Risa:); February 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM
Victoria said...: wow Chris this is beautiful, love where you took your inspiration from too.

Fab to see you at Creative Card Crew this week.
Hugs
Victoria
x; February 5, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Lexi said...: that is absolutely gorgeous!! Youve really worked with your inspiration...fab!! Thanks for playing along at Lexi's Creations

Hugs Lexi xxx; February 5, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Deb said...: wow, I love your interpretation of the picture, it is amazing! many thanks for joining in the CCT challenge, hugs Debx; February 5, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Fern said...: WOW, what a beautiful set.. The calendar is gorgeous, love the embellies.. And the treat jar looks soooo yummy!! Thanks for playing along with us in the Belli Challenge and over at Practical Scrappers!!!!; February 5, 2010 at 12:27 PM
gina g said...: Wow fantastic work as always.Thanks for joining the Sophisticats Challenge this week. luv gina xx; February 5, 2010 at 1:12 PM
Pamela said...: THis is beautiful and so unique. I love the stamp!; February 5, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Justine said...: Wow this is so creative. Love your color combo. Well girl, I just plain love everything about it and I am so happy that you chose to link it over at ABC Toys & Crafts. This is a perfect interpretation of our I Love you...."Sweetheart" Challenge; February 5, 2010 at 4:50 PM
lalkygirl said...: fantastic project ,i love it,you have such imagination
thanks for joining us at lexis creations
lalkygirl x; February 5, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Chrissy D said...: Gorgeous project Chris!!! Love it! Thanks for joining us in the Belli Challenges!; February 5, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Debby said...: Wowza Chris what a fabulous gift! This is gorgeous!; February 5, 2010 at 6:17 PM
shulsart said...: Wonderful Sweetheart gift, thanks for joining in on our first challenge at ABC Toys and Crafts blog.; February 5, 2010 at 7:51 PM
Piali said...: Awesome card Chris!!! Love everything about it. TFS with PIO and ABC toys crafts.
Hugs
Piali.; February 6, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Mandy said...: These are gorgeous Chris.
Thanks for joining us at Sophisticats
Hugs Mandy xx; February 6, 2010 at 7:10 PM
Audrey said...: Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!; February 6, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Unknown said...: WOW Chris you have been busy and such different projects, love them all, good luck with your challenges, thank you so much for joining us at Sophisticats this week. Hugs Avril xxx; February 7, 2010 at 4:42 AM
Debbie said...: What a beautiful set. Love your calendar card. Thanks for joining us over at the belli challenge blog! :-); February 8, 2010 at 3:47 PM
Anonymous said...: Chris,
Congrats on being chosen a Sprinkles Award recepient at Pile It On! challenge blog.

-- dalis
PIO Owner; February 9, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Unknown said...: These projects are all above & beyond fabulous!!! Thanks so much for sharing them on our TPE hop!; February 10, 2010 at 9:54 PM
LORi said...: Oh My Ann!!!! This is positively STUNNING!! Fabulous work!!
Thanks you so much for sharing it with The Pink Elephant this week!!
Big HUGS - LORi; February 14, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Annie said...: wow over 240 entries and me starting a new job means I'm looking at everyone's cards, but only have time for a copy and pasted message. So sorry but what I've put is true for all our entries. Each and everyone is stunning in different ways. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at the Pink Elephant. Hope we'll see you next week too.
Ann xxx; February 14, 2010 at 3:57 PM