May 16, 2009

BasicGrey Challenges # 35...Ice Cream....It's the smallest things that fill your heart!!!

Good morning, folks! Well, it is raining cats and dogs here this morning but I think it will still prove to be a good day...full of stamping and cardmaking and a little shopping too!
This week we have a great challenge over at the BasicGrey Challenges blog! So, I hope you can join us! Go check out the BG blog and all the other DT cards and you will surely be inspired by all the yummy creations this week!!!!
From the BG Blog....
" This weeks challenge is a really tasty one :), as its nearly summer what better way to celebrate than to have a challenge inspired by a hot summers day favourite treat , that's right Ice cream :), this weeks challenge we would like you to be inspired by your favourite ice cream flavour, you can be inspired many ways by your favourite ice cream (as you will see by our DT creations), so let your imaginations run wild, and we cant wait to see your tasty creations! Now as an extra treat for this weeks challenge we have a fab prize for the lucky winner which has very kindly been sponsored by our new sponsor...The Glitter Garden! "
For this card I was inspired by my favourite summer treat when we go camping at Sandbanks Provincial Park here in Ontario. The park is where I spent my summers as a kid with my best friend, Fiona and her family, not far from my hometown! Now, I get to go back and share that with my kids! We make a point to head into a little town called Picton to shop and walk around the historical downtown but the best thing is stopping and getting a gelato...yum-o!!! I'm a coffee lover too, so I always get one of the coffee flavoured gelatos. This card is inspired by summer, camping with my family, the beach and a Cafe Caramel Gelato...yum-o! I can't wait to do it again this summer!!!
The perfect paper for this card was my new BG Wisteria!!! Ohhhh how I love this paper and I used the Wisteria brads too! This stamp of Willow with Flower Basket from WOJ is one of my faves and used my new Oval Nesties that I ordered from The Shopping Channel!

I coloured Willow with my Copics and sponged around the edges with my Tim Holtz Distress Inks.
Well there you have it! I am heading out to teach a couple friends how to stamp and all about Copics markers...a little Private class...how fun is that and then a trip to Stamping Bella!
Hope you have a great day and a great long weekend for my fellow Canadians! We are celebrating Victoria Day on Monday and so we all get an extra day of stamping,lol!!!!
Thanks for stopping by and having a wee peek and make sure you go and visit the other BG DT gals there is lots of fabulously yummy inspiration this week!
Hugs,

20 comments:

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous card, what wonderful colours and details, finished with such a sweet image.
luv
Debby

Nancy said...

Oh WOW, this is absolutely stunning:O) Love your colour combo, the little image is adorable!
Hugs, Nancy.

Brocéliane said...

love your gorgeous card Tara :)

strawberry fields said...

this is so pretty.....gorgeous colours
fiona x

Michele Roos said...

Gorgeous card Tara. Love the image and the beautiful colouring. Hope you're having a fabulous weekend. Hugs Michele x

Anonymous said...

Stunning card Tara, love the colour tones.

Tracey said...

Just incredible Tara! Love it!

CraftyC said...

Gorgeous cards Tara, love your ice cream colours!
Clairex

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Tara,l love the image and colours.
So beautiful papers,so chique.

Hugs Riet.x

BA said...

tara this is a wonderful card, love the soft colours
xoxo BA

The Crafty Goat Girl said...

Wow, what beautiful cards, just love the colours and image, goes so well together. I am a huge coffee lover too, haven't tried that flavour yet. Hugs Heidi xx

Tara said...

This is just so pretty T and the colours are divine. I enjoyed reading your story about your fave icecream and imagining you on your holidays!
Have a great weekend ;o) xx

Nixe-Moni said...

Oh wow Tara! What a stunning card with great details and such a cute image. Love also your fantastic colouring and the fab papers.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs
Moni

Tab said...

Your card hun, is beautiful! I love the colours that you have used and I adore all the detail and embellies that you have used too! Adorable image and sentiment!

Have a fab long weekend, we have one coming up soon too, can't wait!
Hugs Tab xxx

Kelly Schelske said...

Gorgeous work Tara...mmmm coffee gelato, yummy!

Hugs, Kelly

Saskia said...

Gorgeous card!!!! So sweet, so elegant!!

Greetings,
Saskia

Chris said...

Fantastic card Tara and I love the story that goes with it. Your icecream flavour sounds delish, making my mouth water :D. I agree with you about Wisteria it's gorgeous and I love how you've used it on your beautiful card. Hope you enjoy your lovely long weekend. Hugs,Chris xxx

Heather said...

This is so amazingly beautiful Tara.
This has to be my favourite WOJ image and I just love how you've coloured her. Love the colours, papers you've used and you details are fantastic.
hugs Heather xx

Kim said...

WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!! I love this one! It's fantastic! Love your colors and paper and flowers! Awesome job!
Hugs~ Kim

Anonymous said...

Tara,
Your cards are so beautiful I am so motivated. I haven’t done anything since our lesson 2 weeks ago and by the way the card turned out perfect, my friends and family couldn’t believe I actually made it. The class was amazing and I learned so much. I am finally buying the markers – actually my husband is buying them for my birthday. Which styles do you recommend Copic – Ciao, Sketch or original? I am starting with the kits so I want to make the correct decision from the get go.
Thanks again for all your help. Anna

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