The little things that make me happy here on Bliss Road~~Emily Keaton

Monday, May 7, 2012

A DeNami Happy Mother's Day

Good morning and happy Monday! Here's a little something bright and cheery to wake you up and get you going today:


I'm sharing this Mother's Day card that I made with some fabulous DeNami Design products for the brand-new DeNami monthly challenge. This month we are challenging folks to use this cool sketch by sweet and talented DT member Lisa Petrella:


I know, I can be such a literal Lucy when it comes to sketches! Sometimes I can tweak them and make them my own, but this one? Forget about it! But when you're working with a downright cool-looking sketch, I think it's fun just to see it come to life in color exactly the way it is!!

Curious about the DeNami goodies I used in the making of this project? My butterfly focal point (colored with colored pencils and blended with odorless mineral spirits) comes from the Fancy Flutters cling set. I also used the Teeny Heart Background and the Happy Mother's Day cling sentiment. In the DeNami cardstock department, I used some gorgeous Amethyst (have you seen the fabulous texture on this richly colored cardstock? Amazing!), cheerful Magenta, and peaceful Sky Blue.  And I used my go-to Onyx Black Versafine ink for the sentiment. Even that fun baker's twine can be purchased in the DeNami Design store! The magenta, emerald, and purple twines from the Confetti 3-pk, and the sky blue twine comes from the Pastel 3-pk.

This month's DeNami challenge runs through Monday, May 28. All you need to do is use at least one DeNami stamp and incorporate this sketch! And then be sure to link it up over on the DeNami blog. I can't wait to see what you create :) . Please plan to play along!

Thanks for stopping by!
Emily

20 comments:

Pam said...

Pretty Emily! What a sweet butterfly image, and love the different colors of twine. That is a great sketch too!!

Anita said...

Very pretty card Emily. Gorgeous coloring and I love the different colors of twine.

Hussena said...

Such a lovely Card !! I so love the Butterfly and your B'ful Coloring :)

Lisa Elton said...

Get out Emily...could this BE any cuter!?! Love the multi colored twine detail and the echoing hearts throughout!

~Tammy~ said...

Emily, this is a lovely Mother's Day Card! Very Very pretty!

Benzi said...

Ooh, Emily...this is soooo pretty. I love that paper you used and you're always so good with the twine. Loving this cheerful card!

Jessi Fogan said...

See, now, I always have trouble following the sketch closely enough, it feels like. I love that sweet heart paper, and the multi-coloured twine :) Hope you're doing well in amongst all the busy!

Sue Lelli said...

This is definitely bright and cheery, Emily! LOVE the butterfly and the twine is just so CUTE!

Marisa said...

Loving that heart DP and the butterfly is adorable. Cute card :)

Auntie Em said...

Your card is so sweet and cheerful Emily! I love your little butterfly. I hope to have time soon to settle down and try my pencils out a little more.
I know what you mean about the sketches, some are better just as they are. :)

Hope you had a great weekend and are getting a little spring weather. It's still cool here! Brrrr...

Unknown said...

awesome card! i love the colors and your coloring...great design :)

Unknown said...

What an adorable card. It makes me smile...

Mary Marsh said...

this is a great sketch Emily and Ilove teh card that you turned it into-so bright & cheerful-a really great mothers day card-and I wish you a blessed one

Colleen Dietrich said...

So cute! Love the softly colored butterfly, and the tiny pink heart in the corner. Hope you are well, my friend!

Unknown said...

Very pretty card Emily! ;o)

Lisa Arana said...

what a sweet little card, love that butterfly.

Unknown said...

Your butterfly is so pretty it looks like a sticker! Great use of the sketch!

Kary said...

Hi Emily! LOVE this card, it's so Gorgeous!! Such pretty colours and I love the sweet butterfly.
I'm sorry to be so late, I can hardly keep up with my blog reader somehow ;) Have a Great weekend! {hugs}

Carol Hurlock said...

Emily this butterfly is so sweet. What a pretty card. I have missed seeing you on SCS.

Tan's Hobbies said...

This is such a lovely Mother's card! Love the heart shape background card, love that sweet butterfly and love those twines!!