Friday, November 21, 2008

Blogger's Challenge #74: Giving Thanks

Stamps: Tilda with Basket by Magnolia; Sentiment by Stampabilities
Paper: Chocolate Chip; White; retired
Apple Cider dp by SU!
Ink: Memento Black; Chocolate Chip; Creamy Caramel; Copics
Other: Nestabilities; random buttons;
Card Measures 5x5


Hello! Friday=Blogger's Challenge day. Today's theme was "Giving Thanks". Whatever the theme was I needed to work one of my Tilda stamps in...After all, I hadn't made a Tilda Card all week!! LOL! They are addictive! And soon the New Years Collection will be available! YAY! You can preorder them from Diana Crick at Magnolia-licious. Warning: they are so cute that you will want them all!

hmmmm...do you ever notice things about your card after you take your pic or scan? I do...almost every card! I feel like when I see the cards on the computer all the flaws are exaggerated. Right now I have just noticed that I forgot all my little white "highlights" that I usually add to Tilda. If it weren't so late I'd go do it and re scan, crop...etc...but it is almost 1am and I am pooped. Thank goodness you're so forgiving! ;)

Can you believe that it is November 21st already? I feel like Halloween was just last week! But Thanksgiving will be here in just 6 days. Where is time going? We are doing something different for Thanksgiving this year. About 25 years ago my parents bought 2 time share weeks on Cape Cod. One during the summer and one Thanksgiving week. We never went there during the Thanksgiving week...I think they bought the fall week to trade...anyhow, my mom and I were discussing Thanksgiving and Christmas and who would host what & where and she suggested we go to the Cape for Thanksgiving. Pat, the kids, myself, my mom, and my sister Tricia. My other sister, Katie, always goes to her in-laws for Thanksgiving. We usually pick up other "stragglers" for the holidays. Family friends who are empty-nesters with kids away....Pat's sister and her boyfriend...whoever! It's nice. The one good thing about almost all of Pat's family living in Ireland is that we don't have to worry about which family to spend which holidays with. :)

The kids will enjoy themselves for a few day, as the place has a nice indoor pool and jacuzzi. But it will seem a little weird...Not being home. What do you do for Thanksgiving?

Have a Relishable Weekend!!

38 comments:

Basement Stamper said...

I think your coloring looks fabulous and the card is adorable! I know what you mean though about seeing flaws once you see them on the screen.

Hope you have a wonderful Holiday, sounds like fun being in the Cape! Brings back great memories ;-)

MJ said...

What fabulous colors on this. The papers are wonderful. And you have become a real pro at the coloring. Great card. And I ALWAYS notice something goofy after taking the picture. Weird how that works.

Mary C said...

She is so cute even without the highlights!
Thanksgiving sounds like alot of fun. Who wouldn't love to swim while it is freezing outside!

Danni said...

So cute!! Love this!!

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful coloring/colors - you've done wonders with these images!

Lynn Mercurio said...

Kerry - what an adorable card. You did such a great job on your coloring...I'm so impressed.

How lucky for you to get to spend Thanksgiving at Cape Cod! I've never been, but I hear it's spectacular. I love that your family invites those not necessarily in your family...after all, that's exactly how the FIRST Thanksgiving was.

Many happy days for you, and I hope you take pictures to share with us when you get home.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Connie Babbert said...

What a cute card...your coloring is superb! My hubby and I frequently talk about doing a cruise or something during the holidays. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time at the Cape!

Nikki Bond said...

Fantastic card this week! Love your coloring skills...and the buttons are too cute! Sounds like you have a wonderful Thanksgiving planned! {SMILES}

Stefanie said...

You are rocking those copics Kerry! Beautiful card.

We are going to my parents' house in RI for Thanksgiving.

Lisa Martz said...

Cute card!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card the coloring is fab even with no highlights. sounds like you will be having fun for Thanksgiving.

Kristen said...

Another great Tilda. You're making me feel like I need tildas. As my kids would say "oh..come on". Great card!

Unknown said...

This is adorable! I love your coloring and the dsp. I miss that paper sooo much! Great job!

Chrissy D said...

Kerry, this is sooo sweet! I love using up my retired DP too! The buttons are the perfect touch to this sweet card! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Karen said...

Kerry, you did it again. This is just a wonderful card. I love visiting your blog. You give me inspiration! Have a wonderful weekend!

Toota-loo,
Karen

Michelle Quinno said...

Ah, love the relishable word! How appropriate! LOL

Your card is beautiful! I love your Tilda even without the highlights.

Lorie said...

This is completely gorgeous Kerry! I wish I could make cards like yours!

Patti Chesky said...

Tilda is adorable!! Love your coloring!!! Have a fabulous time on the Cape. Have a bowl of Quahog Chowder for me....it's awesome!!!

Suzanne J Dean said...

Soo adorable--I love her tilted head & your coloring is wonderful!

TFS,
Suzanne

Leona said...

Such a brilliant card here... and the colouring is gorgeous... wow comes to mind i think!

Anonymous said...

Tilda is sooooo cute! I still love that Apple Cider DSP!

Regina Cornelius regcorn@zoominternet.net said...

this card is so sweet! you did an excellent job on the coloring...the layers are great...i love the buttom accents!

Pia said...

Kerry,
This card is beautiful and perfect as is! For Thanksgiving we are going to my parents and then my in-laws are coming to our house. Just my mil and fil, not the others. It should be fun, but now I have to clean the whole house, they do not realize how messy the house really is!

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

Love this one too! I love the colors, coloring, layout, everything!

marsha said...

Kerry,
This is an absolutely gorgeous card - your coloring, your layout -love it!

Elena said...

Gorgeous card, beautiful papers, very nice layout!!!

Anonymous said...

Okay, I've got to actually meet you in person one of these days so you can teach me to color like you. WOW Kerry. You have such a knack for it. As you would say, this card is fantabulous!

Sue from Oregon said...

Wow, you are not making it easy to resist these Magnolia stamps girlie!

Ida said...

Fabulous Card Kerry. Love all the different patterns of DP and you did a great job coloring your Tilda (How did you do the background around her?)

Marcia @ Pretty Things said...

This is such a magical card, you have really captured that image perfectly. Great colours, awesome effort.

:) Marcia

Lori said...

This is adorable, Kerry! You colored the image beautifully.

Anonymous said...

Who needs highlights. She looks fabulous. Great fall colors. And the added touch of the buttons sets it off. TFS

Selene Kempton said...

This card is AWESOME on so many levels. The coloring is just amazing... i really love everything about it... Wow!

Rachel Hope said...

Awww, So cute!!! Great Thank You!

Lisa Bohler said...

I especially love the scalloped layer! Happy Thanksgiving!

Monica said...

OMG girl you ROCKED this card!! It is gorgeous!!! You are really doing awesome with the Copics!

Kimberly Gajewski said...

This card is too adorable Kerry! I just love that you used the Apple Cider paper and your coloring is fantastic! I hope that you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving! :D

Shirley said...

Absolutely adorable! Love the Fall weather colors and those buttons are great for her!

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