dinsdag 25 oktober 2011

Guest Designer for Deep Ocean Challenge Blog

Hi everybody!!

My lovely colleague over at Whimsy Stamps Alberto Gava asked me to be his guest and join him and his talented co-designers over at the Deep Ocean Challenge Blog and of course I couldn't refuse. The team is absolutely amazing so I only hope my creation is a little bit what he expected when he asked me.

This bi-weekly challenge is SWEETIES, and it's sponsored by Miekelotte. Alberto told me that I was free to do something Halloween-like or not and since we don't celebrate Halloween here I decided to make a sweet gift for someone to send for Christmas. Here is the front:
The papers used are by Magnolia, Pebbles Inc and Doodlebug (velvet cardstock). The corners, pink ribbon and roses are by Wild Orchid Crafts and the little white flowers are Daisy Double Layer flowers that I bought from Creative Treasures, the cute little bell on the side of the wallet is also by Wild Orchid Crafts but I got this one from my fellow DT member at the club of Tiets, Joyce (nogmaals bedankt Joyce!!!). Then there is some bandage underneath the paper and the snowflakes is the waste from the edge I punched on the inside with my Martha Stewart Edge punch. A lot of Star Dust stickles everywhere and the edges of the paper and the inside of the nestabilitie were distressed with Stormy Sky Distress Ink. The precious little fairy is called Elin with Star and she is a clear stamp by Nellie Snellen. She is colored with Copic Markers and 3D paper pieced. Here is a close up:
Now on the inside I made pockets to add some yummie chocolate and some lovely vanilla coffee sachets. I figured with the warm and snuggly sentiment on the front of the project this was a nice step to get the receiver there.
Here's the inside with the filling separate. Ritter sport chocolate is so yummie but I truly don't get why they have sport in the name... maybe to help me convince myself that it isn't that bad if I eat it :).
That's it I guess!! If you want to join "us" at the Deep Ocean Challenge blog for this bi-weekly challenge go HERE and have fun!!

I'm also entering this project in the current challenge at Paper Sundaes, Sundae bar; use at least two of the toppings black, sparkle, flowers or distressing. My card has sparkle, flowers and distressing :).

Big hug!

19 opmerkingen:

  1. Another beautiful creation, Mariska! Your work always inspires me! Love the soft colours and your fabulous colouring and paper piecing - I have had a go a few times, but it makes my head hurt working out the layers! ;-) Lisa X

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  2. Oh, your card looks so gorgeous and the fairy is soooooooo cute.

    Hugs
    Kati

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  3. Wauw wat prachtig .. super om zo'n cadeautje te mogen krijgen!

    Groetjes, Claudia

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  4. Oh, so pretty, Mariska!
    Love it!
    Hugs,
    Michaela

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  5. Hi Mariska!
    I was so delighted to learn Alby asked you to join us as a GDT this fortnight! I´m your biggest fan ;) so it´s an absolute honor to work along side you even if it´s just for a teeny tiny while ;)

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your project! It´s breathtakingly beautiful and those papers are fab. As always you made a marvellous job inking this cute image and I love the sparkly parts.
    STUNNING!!

    Hugs

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  6. Schitterend gemaakt Anneke,lief die stempel,mooi ingekleurd.
    Heel mooi papier.

    Liefs Riet.

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  7. this make inside and out is just breathtaking

    Hope you are having a good week

    Sarah x

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  8. GORGEOUS.....ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Became a follower of your lovely blog!

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  9. Morning sweetie, this is stunning a perfect creation hugs pops x x x

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  10. This is just adorable, such a gorgeous image and beautiful papers. It will make a wonderful gift. Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes for our sundae bar challenge. Good luck
    Hugs Kat xx

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  11. Hoi lieffie, echt weer onwijs wat je hebt gemaakt!!! Dit is weer een super kado! Veel plezier met je volgende creatie. Tot gauw! Diaan

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  12. Oh Marishka....this is adorable! :)
    You always amaze me! :)

    Hugs,
    True :D

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  13. I have always wanted to make one of these! They seem that would make a great little gift for someone! You did a great job! do you have a specific template used?

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  14. Oh Mariska this is absolutely gorgeous, beautifully made. I am sure the recipient will be over the moon x

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  15. Just like all your creations, this card is absolutely breathtaking, Mariska. I love how gorgeously you've put all the stunning details together into this total masterpiece-card, love it so much. Absolutely stunning.
    And I just can't get over how AWESOME your paper pieced images are, it's very impressive!
    Lovely work :)

    sending you lots of big hugs from Sweden :)
    Hanna

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  16. Oh Mariska, there is no wonder why you're one of my most favorite paper artists. Your cards and projects are consistently GORGEOUS, and your craftsmanship is amazing.

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  17. Wow this is amazing your little people look so real its remarkabale, loveyour blog im now a follower XX

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