After weeks and weeks of telling myself "I am going to participate in the 'From Courtney's Closet' challenge this week!" I finally got around to completing a challenge! When I saw this picture of Libby's little girl Courtney last Thursday, I knew exactly what stamp I could use! (isn't she adorable in her fairy princess costume?!)
These sweet stamps from Stampendous were hard to resist last month for Valentine's, so I got them in stock at the store. Well, I guess no one but me thought they were cute because I still have several (I'm such a bad judge sometimes!) Well, what better way to sell stamps than to use them to make demo samples so that's what I did with this sweet princess and her knight!
I wanted this to really have some serious bling, so I pulled out my DCWV Nursery stack and found this regal-looking, glittery paper to use! My image is colored with Copics, and my fairy princess is very well coated with Angel Wings Shimmerz. My knight, his plume, and the pink hearts were colored with my Spica glitter markers. Some additional bling came from the Bazzill Bling cardstock used on my scalloped oval, and the silver brads.
Inside the card is the sentiment with some more DCWV paper and Bazzill Bling cardstock. This card turned out pretty girly, but I may save it to give to my hubby for our upcoming 19th anniversary.
I also used Jen's Sketch for You to Try from last Saturday for the layout on this card!
One more thing... I seem to be asking for prayers a lot lately but I wouldn't do it if I didn't believe it worked! About 90 minutes ago, my daughters both just came home in tears. They were at our varsity boys basketball game, which they won! The boys are one game away from going to the state tournament! Yahoo! The girls should be thrilled, so we couldn't understand why they were crying. In our school, there is a family suffering very tragically tonight. In Kelsey's 6th grade class, there is a boy named Ben. In Kaylie' 10th grade class is a boy named Nick. There is another boy in the family in 8th grade. Apparently the boys were out after school today (Wednesday) shooting targets, and the middle boy accidentally shot Nick in the head. At last report, Nick is clinging to life but not expected to make it through the night. Please, please, please... if you are so inclined say a prayer tonight for the Grande family! They desperately need it! Thanks... (Edited to add... an update on this sitation can be found here.)
Stamps: princess/knight, sentiment (Stampendous)
Cardstock: Gable Green, Barely Banana (Stampin' Up!), In the Pink (Bazzill Bling), white (Gary Burlin), designer paper (Die Cuts with a View)
Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Regal Rose (Stampin' Up!), markers (Copic)
Accessories: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Swiss Dots embossing folder (ProvoCraft), Threading Water border punch (Fiskars), ribbon, brads (craft supply), Angel Wings Shimmerz, Copic Spica glitter markers.
Tammy - I am so saddened to hear this news - we will definitely be keeping them in our prayers - this is such an unimaginable tragedy.... please give your girls hugs from us!
and ps - you are SO not a bad judge - if I were anywhere near your store, I would have grabbed those stamps! sooo cute - i have to try libby's challenge! sending you love love love and more love!!!
big hugs,
Sankari :)
Posted by: Sankari W. | March 18, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Tammy,
I love your card and the stamp! I'd be happy to take the stamp off your hands. TOOOOO CUTE!
I'm definitely praying for your friends. What a tragedy. Please keep us updated.
Posted by: Nancy J | March 19, 2009 at 02:51 AM
What a sweet card! I love that image and saying! Courtney's closet is alwasy such an inspiration! So sad to hear about that family and what they are going through - prayers and good thoughts heading their way. ~chris
Posted by: mudmaven | March 19, 2009 at 06:22 AM
Great take on the sketch---don't despair, after seeing this, someone will think those stamps are perfect for their little girl and they'll fly off the shelf! I love the colors and the glitter!
Posted by: LeAnne | March 19, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Wishing I lived closer to your store because it sounds like you have some awesome stock! This card is adorable!!!! the soft colors, the bit of shimmer on the feather....LOVE it!
That is just so sad. I can't even imagine what that poor family must be going through.
Posted by: wendyp | March 19, 2009 at 07:24 AM
These stamps are great! Love the card!!!
Posted by: Cathy | March 19, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Oh, that is horrible. I'll keep them in my prayers.
On a good note: She is adorable and your card is perfect! So pretty.
Posted by: mamichelle | March 19, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Will say a prayer for that family, how sad!
Your card is so cute, I love that image, it is darling!
Posted by: Kim Howard | March 19, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Shelley Weaver | March 19, 2009 at 07:49 PM
I'm so jealous you got to play!! I just haven't had time this week.
My prayers are still with the grande family. They have been on my mind all day!!!!!
Posted by: Maria | March 19, 2009 at 08:23 PM
This is a PERFECT stamp for your first FCCC! Darling!
Posted by: Sue Kment | March 19, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Your card is adorable. How can you resist that little princess for inspiration! :)
Cannot imagine what the family of the boys is going through. Will say prayers for them.
Posted by: Nancy | March 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Tammy your card is just way too cute - I love it!! These stamps are adorable, I don't know why they wouldn't fly off the shelves!
And it just breaks my heart to think about this poor family.
Posted by: Libby | March 19, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Oh Tammy, I read on Sharon's blog there was a tragedy and someone needed prayers. She provided a link so I came on over. I am so, so very sorry for this poor family. I've got tears just thinking about it. I cannot imagine what that poor boy is going through who accidentally shot his brother. His family will need to keep a very close watch on him, emotionally I'm sure he will not be stable. I pray for God's miracle that the boy pulls through.
Your card is so adorable!
Posted by: Jerri Jimenez | March 20, 2009 at 12:04 AM
I also read on Sharon's blog about the need for prayer for Nick. I immediately prayed for him.
Posted by: mary marsh | March 20, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Love this card, Tammy, and LOVE how your little girl in the image is so much like Courtney -- totally fun!!! I think Libby's Courtney challenge is the BEST!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | March 20, 2009 at 08:42 AM
This is just so stinkin' cute!!! It will be a great anniversary card!!
Posted by: Barbara | March 23, 2009 at 03:33 PM