Dreamy Willow is just "Charming"

Monday, May 9, 2011

Dreamy Willow is just "Charming"

2:00 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Monday Everyone!! I hope all you ladies out there had a nice Mother's Day!! I was honored to be able to spend the weekend with my dear mom and my entire family except for my dear husband who had to stay home and work. I missed him dearly but had a great weekend!

Today it is time for another Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create!! This week's product spotlight is "CHARMS!! That means all charms are up to 25% off!! I love charms, they add just a special touch to your creations.

I used a flower 1 charm for my creation to accent Dreamy Willow from Whiff of Joy. Since I used gold accents on my creation, I embossed the silver charm with gold embossing powder. I also used Beaded Fringe Ribbon, French White Fairy tale Roses, and the sentiment from the WOJ Blooming Spring Store kit available at Stamp and Create.

I also used from of my fave dp, Prima Sparkling Spring!! I just love the shades of this paper and it's sheer elegance. I added gold stitching, a punched fence border and a scrap piece of American Crafts ribbon.

This card is a Mother's day card for my step Mother in Law. Hope she likes it!

For more inspiration using Stamp and Create's stamps and products, please visit my dt sisters:
Joy, Lacey, Heidi, Vicky and Jeanette.

challenges I am entering my creation in:

Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Stamp Friends - Mother's Day
DDH Challenges - Bling
Cupcake Craft - Gingham and Roses
Incy Wincy Designs - Mother's Day/Girlie
Kaboodle Doodles - Lots of Layers
Karens Doodles - Pastels
Make it Monday - Anything goes
Nettie G's Digital Gems - Every day is Mother's Day
Simon Says Stamp and Show... - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges - Flowers
Emerald Faeries - Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays - must include a Sentiment - Anything goes
Sketchy Colors - Pink, blue and green
Catch The Bug - Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges - #C4C86 - Lots of Flowers
Fairy Knoll - Mother's Day.
Fairy Tale - Challenge #14: Mother's Day.
Phindy’s Place - Challenge #54: Embossing.
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Happy Mother's Day.
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Challenge #8: Die cuts and punches.
Paper Play - Show us your style (your favourite style).
Creative Card Crew - for Mom
Divas by Design - anything goes
For Fun Challenges - Mother's Day or lots of flowers
Simon Says Stamp - paper piecing or piercing
Sisterhood of Crafters - Mother's Day

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

Have a great day!!

60 comments:

Chrissy said...: How beautiful Chris, this is just so pretty.Love your papers too,Dreamy Willow is dreamy beautiful...gorgeous colouring...Fabulous card.
Luv CHRISSYxx; May 9, 2011 at 2:22 AM
♥ Sonja Bekker ♥ said...: WoW Chris,

This is absolutely fabulous and I specialy love the pearls:) your colouring is wonderful just as the DP It`s great.

Hugs
Sonja; May 9, 2011 at 2:29 AM
Janine - Ellabella said...: You did an awesome job with this card!! Love your gorgeous card! She is coloured so beautifully!! Hugs Janine; May 9, 2011 at 2:34 AM
Cor* said...: So elegant and soft! love everything about it! you bottom touch of lace is sweet with those glorious flowers!; May 9, 2011 at 3:02 AM
Louise said...: Oh Chris!
This is absolutely beautiful! :)
Love those fabby perals hanging down benith the image - they´re stunning!
And of course, Willow is coloured gorgouesly :)

Hugs; May 9, 2011 at 5:19 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh Chris, this is so gorgeous hun!! I love this image and your bottom lace is so clever!! Beautiful coloring and design hun!! Hope you enjoyed your Mother's Day weekend!! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, *Vicki* from Stamped Smiles; May 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Cindy Haffner said...: GORGEOUS Details Chris!!~; May 9, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Becky said...: This is so dainty and gorgeous Chris. Love that paper and those pearls.; May 9, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Holly Young said...: Gorgeous creation Chris. That paper is beautiful, but I love how you have stepped it up with the gold, glittered edges!; May 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Nannieflash said...: Oh Chris that is gorgeous, love the papers and your beautiful card design. with hugs Shirleyxx; May 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM
amanda stokes said...: Hi Chris,
Gorgeous card,so pretty! :) xx; May 9, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Tammy said...: This is absolutely beautiful Chris! I love the gold borders and your gold stitching is fabulous!!
Hugs, Tammy; May 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Riet said...: So beautiful card Chris,I love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx; May 9, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Maria Matter said...: so beautiful Chris! love the extra touches you added!
so glad you had a nice Mother's Day with your mom, that always makes it an extra special day!
take care
hugs & blessings!; May 9, 2011 at 2:02 PM
velta said...: Oh Wow! That was the first thing I said when I saw this beauty Chris!!! I love, love the image...and your coloring is fabo! All of the additional touches makes me drool. Who wouldn't love to receive this creation!!! Glad to hear that your Mother's Day was a great one...Mine was too :); May 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Anonymous said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; May 9, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Joy said...: this is such a lovely card! love the layout, the DP, the embellishments and your image is darling. you colored her so well. love the hanging beads as well. fabulous job! have a wonderful week and I hope you had a blessed Mother's day!; May 9, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Danni said...: so very soft and feminine! Gorgeous!!; May 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh how adorable I love all your colors and your coloring is amazing!! I love all the detailing you did on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish I could have a blog like yours, Mom....

love you!!
hugs,
Meghan; May 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Amy Johnson said...: Such a beautiful card! I love all the gold and the beads.; May 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Sharon Caudle said...: Oh Chris, this card is gorgeous!! (as all your work is!!) Your coloring is specatcular and your details are always exquisite! Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
hugs, Sharon; May 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Joan Ervin said...: This is sooo pretty, Chris...the image is adorable and what gorgeous details you added!!! I especially love the pearl trim at the bottom...I need to find some of that, for sure!!!!; May 10, 2011 at 12:42 AM
Beate said...: Chris, your coloring is gorgeous as always. LOVE your card. The paper, the layout and the beautiful embellishments. Everything goes together so well.
Hugs and smiles; May 10, 2011 at 7:14 AM
meiju151 said...: This is absolutely beautiful!
I love all the gold and the beads. :); May 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM
1CardCreator said...: Your coloring is beautiful and so is this card. Thanks for sharing. ~Diane; May 10, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Cheryl Walker said...: Beautiful card Chris!! Love the image and colors :) Hope you had a Happy Mothers Day!
Hugs,
Cheryl; May 10, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Conniecrafter said...: so sweet, pretty papers and love the pearl border; May 10, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Chris Hanselman said...: Beautiful. Love your embellishments. Thanks for taking part in NettieG's Digital Gems, Everyday is Mother Days

Chris
Lead Designer; May 10, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Candy C said...: Hi Chris. Your card is darling. You did such a wonderful job colorizing the stamped girl. All of your papers, embellishments and "bling" just work perfectly together! Thanks for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy; May 10, 2011 at 11:37 PM
CraftinGranny said...: Gorgeous creation Chris and your MIL will definately fall in love with it. "Hugs" Carol; May 10, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Iulia said...: This is simply adorable, Chris! You have such beautiful vcreations here! I'm glad I found you!
Thank you so much for joining in our first challenge at Emerald Faerie Garden and hope to see you again soon!
Hugs,
Iulia- new folower:); May 11, 2011 at 1:51 AM
Chrissy said...: And now..thanks to 'Make it Monday' I can admire your work again....

Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

Luv CHRISSYxx

Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.; May 11, 2011 at 2:40 AM
Tracey said...: Fabulous card & I love that image :)
Thanks for sharing it with Sentimental Sundays & Good Luck!
Hugs
Tracey
x; May 11, 2011 at 5:24 AM
Tracey said...: I love Willow and this card is absolutely stunning!! Gorgeous work Chris!! xx; May 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM
Sara I. said...: Gorgeous coloring, yummy papers and stunning drop pearls! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake Craft Challenges and good luck :D
~hugs
Sara
Guest Cupcake; May 11, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Chris (catt871) said...: This is gorgeous! I love the papers and the hanging pearls...so pretty! THANKS for playing along with us at Karen's Doodles!!!
Hugs,
Chris; May 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM
mudmaven said...: What a beautiful card - I love everything about it! Thanks for joining us for the Lots of Layers challenge on Kaboodle Doodles, and thanks too for playing along with us for the Anything Goes! challenge on Sentimental Sundays. ~chris; May 11, 2011 at 10:57 AM
ChickieChirps said...: This is a lovely card! I love the way you gold embossed the silver charm... what a great idea!

Thanks for joining us for the diecuts or punches challenge at Little Miss Muffet stamps!

Arabella; May 11, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Ronda Archangelo said...: ...such a sweet feminine card! Thanks for joining our first challenge at the Emerald Faerie Garden.; May 11, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Anne said...: Gorgeous card Chris, so very pretty:)
Thanks for playing along with Karen's Doodles
Anne x; May 11, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Maya said...: Such a wonderful card!
Devine papers and details, and the image is colored to perfection ♥
Thank you for playing with us at Sketchy Colors,
hugs from Maya; May 12, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Bianca said...: What a cute card! The image is colored so very beautifull! Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge! xx Bianca; May 12, 2011 at 3:46 AM
Tracey Manderson said...: oh this is lovely, Thanks for joining us at the Emerald Faerie Garden.
Hugs
Tracey; May 12, 2011 at 3:57 AM
Bastelmichaela said...: A fabulous card,thankyou for joining us on this week's challenge at Creative Stamps Friends,
Hugs Michaela; May 12, 2011 at 4:00 AM
Crystal said...: Totally GORGEOUS Chris, WOW girl you sooooo amaze me girly!!!!! I am playing catch up off to check out some more posts!!! hugs!; May 12, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Barbara Sproatmeyer (LM2) said...: (Yea, blogger is working again!)
Your card is gorgeous and I love the paper piecing on the dress! Great colors too and a fun charm. Thanks for playing along in the Little Miss Muffet Challenges this fortnight. ;D; May 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Nela said...: Totally adorable!
Thanks for playing along with us at Fairytale Challenge
xx Nela; May 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Deb Mitchell said...: Ohhhh so so gorgeous!!!!! A beautifully designed card & a huge thank you for playing along at the Emerald Faerie Challenge Blog

Hugz, Deb/ Owner; May 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Lori said...: Gorgeous card! All the details are amazing! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!; May 13, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Mary J said...: Chris, another stunner from you! Thx for joining us at the Make It Monday link party!

Mary J x; May 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Becky G said...: Wowee! This is stunning, Chris! I love your work! Thanks for joining us for this weeks challenge at Catch The Bug! Hugs, Becky; May 13, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Anita said...: Absolutely stunning! Thanks for playing in the Divas by Design Challenge.; May 14, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Lisa said...: Hi Chris, This is such a pretty card! I love the beautiful image.

Lisa x
GDT - Cupcake Craft Challenge; May 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Shelly said...: Oh a really pretty card, love the gingham and roses and such lovely lace! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake Craft Challenge! Shelly x; May 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Pink Room Therapy Designs said...: Gorgeous card! Thanks for playing along with us at Kaboodle Doodles!; May 14, 2011 at 9:43 PM
The Crafty Den said...: Hi Chris, what a gorgeous card. I love the colours you've used. Thanks for joining us at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x; May 15, 2011 at 9:09 AM
deesdesigns said...: You have one very lucky mother-in-law to receive this stunning card. I love all of the embellishments you added - just perfect. Thank you so much for joining our "bling" challenge at Digi Design House!; May 15, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...: What a super card, Chris! Loving the glittered gold paper and that row of beads across the bottom is smashing! So happy to see you joining in the fun with us this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show!; May 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Jen Leeflang said...: I just LOVE your creation! Thanks for joining us on Nettie G's challenge
love
Jen; May 16, 2011 at 2:54 AM
Lating Panda said...: Very pretty and soft colours.:) I like it very much.Thanks for sharing at Divas by Design.; May 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM