Friday, July 25, 2008

My own little fairies



When I saw these sweet fairies at Stamping Bella, my heart melted. Little did I realize how much these babies were going to really suck me in! Two of my daughters just gave me two granddaughters and they were 16 days apart! Two totally different personalities and each one just suited my favorite little fairies. Funny how that works sometimes.

This is Eloise Greengrass and she so reminded me of Jennifer with her bright, curious eyes. I colored her in purples and lilacs because that was her favorite color. Purple everything! Every time I'd ask her what color she'd like something in, it was always purple! Eloise's face is just so stinkin cute, just like Jennifer and her Emma's is. Every time I look at Eloise I think of them.

Miss Twinkle Fairy so reminds me of Tiffany and Allie. Tiff was helping Patty, a girl who used to live with us when my ex-husband was out on deployment, wash her car. Tiff was always playful and loved to get people's attention. She yelled at Patty, "Watch me run Patty!" She was so excited to show off that when Patty turned around to see her, Patty didn't have enough time to stop Tiffany from running right into a tree in the front yard! Luckily, she'd just started to take off and only had a small bump on the head but when I was Twinkle Fairy, this story and Tiffany just came to mind. She looks like she's off to hurry to some adventure. After spending time with our Allie for a couple of days and hearing how she's developing, I think Allie's going to give her mother as many belly laughs as Tiff gave us!

Both of them were with my Prismacolor pencils and OMS. The background paper is from DCWV and I can't remember the name of the peach colored paper. I picked up the ribbons from Joann's. I used my clear jelly roll for their wings.

So these two cards are for four of the five fairies in my life, Jennifer, Emma, Tiffany and Allie. Nichole, my little snowboarder, you're next, but just you! Gosh, it's wonderful when your chidren bring magic into your life. Enjoy!

13 comments:

Ann Kranitz said...

very cute!! I love your colors.

Christi Flores said...

Both cards are so sweet and congrats on your two new little additions. :)

Catherine said...

both cards are just so darn cute.

deb said...

Great job on both! Coloring is fantastic!! These fairies are so cute!
hugz

Kathy said...

Beautiful cards! I know what you mean about those fairies. I grabbed up Eloise as soon as she made her debut. Very nice story to go with it as well. Enjoy every moment with those grandbabies of yours.

Krystinah said...

You are so good...Love these cards...Great coloring....Your story is so funny....I didnt know two little babies I thought just one....Congrats...Kristina

Unknown said...

Very cute! Nice coloring!

Danni said...

Very nice! I just love Eloise Greengrass, think she's one of my favorite stamps.

Katie Cotton said...

beautiful coloring! I wish i could figure out the color pencil and oms thing but i just cant. You did outstanding though!

katie c - blushabella

Heidi said...

Susan- these are beautiful, I love how you colored their dresses, I really need to master that technique. Heidi

Shannon Roberts said...

Omgosh!! Luv the story, luv the cards, luv the pics of the babies! I can't wait for a princess, as A Mom of 5 Boys; I am due!! LOL !! Also, I wanted to thank you so much fro my blog candy!!! It arrived yesterday! THANK YOU!! I soooo luv your work, you are a true inspiration !

Kimmie said...

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Danyel aka Nelliebella said...

LOVE THEM! I love the soft colors and the shading is great! So pretty!

Danyel
aka Nelliebella
http://psychostamper.blogspot.com/