Thursday, January 27, 2011

McMahon 5 Designs Day!

Good morning friends! I hope you've had a good week so far. Are you ready for the weekend? I sure am!

As you know today is Thursday. Thursday means a fun, new McMahon 5 Designs release! This week I chose the FairyD image called Younger Lovers to make a card with. I started with a sketch and thought it might look nice with to have the couple as the main image so I proceeded to print the couple on copy paper many times to get them just in the right place. When I finally had it where I wanted it (yes, there is a story here) I started to color the image with my Copics. I was doing a beautiful job...so happy with the woman's hair and the different skin tones so I moved onto the dress. Yeah, for some reason my Copic marker threw up all over my image! The ink just started running out. It was crazy! So I had to go back to the printing out (many, many more times as this was a different day and I hadn't saved the size or placement of the image) the image just right and start coloring all over again. Talk about a test of patience for me! Sheesh! In the end, though, I really like the card. The picture isn't the best but I had some sunlight this afternoon so I decided to use it for my photo. I chose the sentiment "so amazing" as that is how I feel sometimes. So amazed that God gave me just the perfect guy for me.

I have a few challenges that I can submit this card for as well...Saturday Challenge is "couples", The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges is anything goes, this is another for the Totally Paper Crafts Challenge of add a heart, and Pile It On's theme is Love Is In The Air. Honestly there are a ton more I could enter but I think this is good, don't you?

Well, enjoy the new releases! Make sure you check out what my design team sisters have for ya too!

Card by: Carolyn

Card by: Amy

See My Card Above!

Card by: Lorie



Card by: Ruby

Card by: Raven







Card by: Michelle








Card by: Shawne

Close Up by: Shawne

Card by: Kristine




Floral Banner

50th Anniversary Scrapbook Page by: Shelly

Card by: Christine


As an added BONUS this week,
Shawne is offering a Charm Digi Set
FOR FREE
and asking you to play along in her
Charm Theme on her Challenge Blog!


Hurry! Challenge ends Monday!
$25.00 in Images Up For Grabs!!!

Card by: Shawne

Close Up by: Shawne

For more details on the projects above, visit the Design Team blogs!

16 comments that make my day!:

Unknown said...

Absolutly stunning cards from all the dt.s!! I just LOVE your card! LÖove the great details!! I hope you have a great day my friend!

Diane said...

Those are all so beautiful!
Lovely stamps!

Gayle Cook said...

Oh Lorie...I feel so awful that there were so many problems whilst making your card.....I promise I didn't send the gremlins to you that day!!!!

Beautiful card, as always, love the deep colours...xx

FairyD x

Elizabeth S. said...

Beautiful! I love your image and the pearl hearts.

Kristine said...

Nice job Lorie! =) I actually love all the white space on this card as it really focusses (sp?) on the couple and those pearl hearts are just FABULOUS on there!! Lovely colors too--all around great card! I give you an A+, teehee! =)

cardmaking bird said...

Gorgeous card - especially after all the problems you had!! I would've just given up and gone with something else LOL!! Hugs, Marie xx

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

So sweet!

Thanks for joining our "It's a couple thing" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)

Hugs Jane x
SCSC DT

Amy Johnson said...

Such a lovely card! I love how you gave the girl a black glove! I wouldn't have thought of that. Great color combos too!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Oh- make us a tutorial for how to 'place' a digi just where you want it....I need that! LOL You are an expert now, right??? Love your card- love the sentiment too! The heart embellishments are perfect.

Curly said...

Wow such a lovely image and so superbly coloured,
thanks for sharing with us at Secret Crafter: 118: Its A Couple Thing,
Good luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :) x.
SCSC DT

Dani said...

Well, your card certainly turned out beautiful even if it took some extra patience! Great job!

Carolyn said...

What a pretty card. Sorry about the copic issues. That has to be so frustrating. I know I have had my share of similar mishaps. It turned out great in the end though. Awesome, rich colors, and I love the pearly hearts.

Hugs,
Carolyn

Ruby said...

Lorie, Your card is terrific. I have enjoyed my time with you and the team and will miss you all! {hugs}

Helen said...

Gorgeous card!
Thanks for joining us at the SCSC!
Helen x

Sue McMahon said...

You know what I love about your card? Those black gloves and the richness of her dress color! Beautiful card! Love the pearl hearts too! FANTASTIC!!

Hugs
Sue

Kathy W. said...

Beautiful card Lorie!! Love the pearls and the colors are so elegant :) You do such a great job on your coloring too♥