Friday, March 19, 2010

Belles N' Whistles Blog Hop - Bronzing Beauty



Hot fun in the summertime! I love that song because it's about my favorite time of the year. So I want to welcome you to the new "Spring & Cleaning & Summertime" blog hop release! If you've come to my blog from the ever talented Lynda, then you're on the right track. If not, make sure you go to our Belles N' Whistles blog and start from the beginning. These images are just to stinkin cute and you'll not want to miss out on seeing a single one of them! Now, on to the cuteness!



Isn't she just too cute for words? I'm just head over heels in love with Bronzing Beauty! When I looked at her, well, it was true love! I love every single thing about her, especially her towel! She's exactly how I see myself in my mind - slim, gorgeous and having some great time in the sun'! Well, I'm not slim or gorgeous but I sure do love the sun!

She's colored with copics and I added some Diamond Glaze to the pool to give it that vinyl look. Isn't the sun and pool just too much fun? They're new digis that are also available with this fun release. I added some stickles to the water and a bit around Belle and on the Prima Flower for a bit of sparkle because you know how much I love that!



And have you heard that Belles `n Whistles stamps are now sparkling clear! Designed by artist Elisabeth Bell, they are the finest of sparkling clear, genuine photopolymer stamps around, made in the U.S.! Ready to use with an acrylic block, stamping couldn't be any simpler! These sparkling clear stamps allow for effortless placement on craft projects, easy clean up and compact storage too! Stamping clearly has never been so sweet! You are sure to love your new sparkling clear Belles `n Whistles stamps!

OK, so now head on over to our fearless leader, Summer's blog for the next round of gooey sweetness coming your way! Thanks for stopping by! Remember that pre-orders for stamps start on Saturday, March 20 with stamps beginning to ship March 27. Happy hopping!

Card Ingredients:

Bronzing Beauty from Belles N' Whistles, Portebello Road paper from K&Company, Rhinestones from K&Company, MS daisy border punch, copics, SU topnote die cut, Prima Flowers, Stickles, ribbon, Blue Moon charm.

106 comments:

Kruemel said...

Belle is becoming a real lady! Love the bright colors you used on your card and how they match the designer´s paper. And Mr Sun is looking at Belle shining extra warm so Belle will get a nice sun tan. Beautiful card, hun!

Love
Kathrin aka Kruemel

Anki said...

Supercute my friend! But one photo is missing - and that's one of you by the pool ;-) Bronzing beauty - right...hihi.....

Kramis - Anki

Maria Therese said...

So sweet card and image!

Sharon Mi. said...

Susan, this is a beauty! I love how you've colored this little bronzed cutie, as well as, how you've designed the rest of the card using the digi images, too.

Ulli said...

Wow, this is really nice and I like the girl sipping a bit during the hot summer season. Lovely card and have a nice weekend

Dreja said...

Wow, wie süß! Ein tolles Motiv!

Liebe Grüße Dreja

Debbie said...

This is just adorable

☼ Cheryl* said...

She looks so sweet! I think the digis are so perfect for this new release.
Your card is fab :)

Heike said...

Ein schönes Motiv, da bekommt man Lust auf Sommer!
LG Heike

Rosette said...

Wowee Susan.. I am sure Belle has some fans out there.. looking at how great she looks, a real bronzing beauty :) I love your creation hun.. off to hop some more :)

Shirley N said...

Oh and is she a beauty, so pretty in her bathing suit and flip flops. She is just so sweet. Your card is beautiful and your coloring is very nice!

Meretekj said...

She is so cute:)
Great candy!

Beckie said...

Such a bright summery card. It's lovely. xx

jude said...

Stunning card susan,adore the bright colours and the image is spo sweet.thanks for sharing
hugs jude:0)

Lilian said...

She sure is a Bronzing beauty and you did a super job! Love the added sun and pool. You've colored her beautifully and love the shades on her skin! Gorgeous work!

Carrie said...

So summery!! I love this card and she is a cutie! The colors are so bright and cheery! Thanks!!

Iris Wiechmann said...

Beautiful card Susan! Love your coloring and the sparkling water! She truly is a bronzing beauty!!! Great job!!!!!!!!

Big hugs,
Iris

ann marie said...

love the color and the image is so cute

Teresa said...

Very sweet card.

Rachel said...

SO cute! Very vibrant and sunny. I hope to get some of that summer sun today!!

Mina said...

oooohhhhh shes gorgeous and reminds me of my daughter when she was younger on family holidays, wonderful memories...stunning card it so summery
Mina xxx

Dena said...

What perfect papers for a summery card! Beautiful! She has the cutest face! The sun looks great on this card also!
Hugs, Dena

Angela Weimer said...

Such Scrummy lucious sumer colors. Love the Images too. Thanks so much for sharing. Angela

Cheryl said...

Love the card and the diamond glaze on the water. Stamp is so cute! Gorgeous summer colors used!

Angelwood said...

Oh she is a beauty! Love her. Beautiful coloring of this image! Can't wait for summer! hugs, Angela

Carol's Crafts said...

Beautiful card and darling little girl. You did a great job coloring the sweetie. I can't wait until tomorrow.

Crystal said...

SOOO Summery and fun, great card Susan!

Tammi said...

This is making me wish for summer, love the bright colors and sun charm, super cute!!

Linda said...

This is adorable, and the way you incorporated the digis is perfect. That little sun charm just makes the card. Awesome job. Love it.

Hugs, Linda

Bobbi said...

Isn't she sweet. Love your card, the colors are so bright and summery looking. I am so ready for the sun. TFS

Tammy D said...

She is a sweetie.

Kathy said...

Adorable card!!! Love this sweet image and now I want to lay out in the sun!! LOl
Thanks so much for the sneak peek!
:)Kathy

Tracy said...

I love your creation and the image is so cute.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Poppet said...

Great image and don't we all wish we looked like her, so jealous. Love the background and orange ribbon you have used. :-) xx

Tracy said...

What a great card, love the summery colors, makes me wish I was there rather than here.

Heather said...

This is just adorable! Fabulous job!

Banu said...

Adorable card and so summery....very very pretty.

Lori Turner said...

Wow, this card ROCKS!! I love the colors and your coloring is exceptional! TFS!!

Margreet said...

love Belle as bronzing beauty...........you coloured her fab!
xxx Margreet

Anonymous said...

Oh wow!!! Susan, this is just adorable sweetie!! I love the coloring you've done and the poor girl looks sunburned!! AWW!! Fabulous job with this!! HUGS

Crazy Creations said...

I love your card These are great!Hugs Sarah

Sonya said...

She too is so cute. It will be great to get both this gal and the little lad to put in the same pic with the pool and sun. The mind is going into over-drive looking at all these fabulous sample. Your sample is very lovely, thank you so much for sharing with us.

Unknown said...

What a cute card! I'm ready for summer and for these stamps!
hugs,
Gini

Wendalyn said...

Your card is just beautiful..

joanne said...

All of these are so wonderful,Love this one too awesome job!

charlene said...

What a great card love your coloring
Thanks for a fun blog hop

Marion said...

Wow! Awesome card, colouring and layout. Fabulous image. Love it.
Marion

Mieke said...

It feels like summer! Lol! Wonderful card, thanks for the inspiration!

Sheila said...

Awwww.....lovin' it! Ready for the margaritas and enjoying the outside world.


Hugs, Sheila

DebraK said...

LOVE the bright colors! You did an awesome job with this new stamp!

jan farnworth said...

belle looks so grownup very nice

Lori aka Lo Lo said...

Beautiful card! I can just feel the summer heat when I look at your card. Luv the stamp!

xoxo,
Lori

Eulanda said...

She is so cute. I like the digi stamps you used and love the glitter you put in the pool!

Marisa said...

Very beautiful! Love how the paper you chose to compliment the pool and the summertime theme! Love this image! :) Have a great day!

Debbie said...

What a sweet sweet stamp. I love your card. Thank you so much for all your hard work!

Janelle said...

This card is just too cute. I love that you used three stamps to create this amazing scene. I have a feeling I will be scraplifting this card just as soon as I get these stamps. Thanks for the inspiration!

Emily said...

I love your bright colors. I am so excited for summer!

Elise said...

ooooh Susan! Yes, this bronzing beauty is GORGEOUS!!! I can imagine her saying in her head, "Whew! It's a hot day! This ice cold water is GOOOOD!" lol! I absolutely LOVE how you've colored everything! It's truly GORGEOUS and you can even see a little flush of pink on her skin! How cool is that?! And the orange and yellow's on your card makes it soooo summery and extra FUN!!! I so looove this Susan!
Hugs,
Elise

My name is Wynneth said...

Fabulous, fabulous new stamps and awesome creations - I can feel a pain in my credit card already!!!

hugs
wynneth
x

Jan said...

I love your card! It's so much fun and I love the colors you used! And that little pool, it looks so inviting!
Jan

Simone P. said...

Wow! I love this card...I really like the fun colors you used and the flush little cheeks! The pool is fabulous!

Kyoko said...

Ohhh she looks so shy in this image! I love all the happy colors you used!

*Michaela* said...

Such a Sweetie! Love the "little" extra touches on your card - the sparkle, the charm - and, of course, your fab coloring.
Beautiful!
Hugs,
Michaela

Autumn said...

What a lovely card! These swimming kids are just sooo cute!

Jeni C Slack (^0^) said...

So adorable, Susan! Love the little girl, and the water in the pool is just glistening! Terrific job! ~Jeni

Lorraine said...

Beautiful card! And this is the perfect summer image w/ the pool!

Debbie (Little Gingham Bear) said...

Lovely bright colours a real cheery feeling on a cool spring evening
xx

stephanne said...

This is brilliant, my oh my, am I going to confuse my senses to walk outside into the 50 degree weather after letting your card take me straight into summer!! Everything you've used has made one fantastically fun creation, I hope there is room for one more in that pool because I am coming in, lol!!
Take Care,
Stephanne

Suzanne said...

Very cute! Makes me want to go swimming in the backyard. Great use of colors.

JenRaff said...

Okay, I thought I knew which one was my favorite but now I am very wishy washy! This little girl is just so precious! Beautiful card and I love the look of your blog, too. I am going to bookmark you and come back :)

Kathi said...

HI Susan,
she really is sweet, standing there with this big towel. And your card is wonderful "sunshiny" :-)
XX Kathi

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

She is so pretty. Love the colors you used.

LorryS said...

She is to cute for words, nice job on the card

Michelle said...

Adorable image - amazing coloring!! Thanks for sharing!

Vanja said...

Wonderful card! I love the image, fabulous colouring.
Hugs, Vanja

Anonymous said...

What a lovely little girl, I can see some great summer cards with her and 'goggles'.

Sue

Lynda Nielsen said...

WOWEE Susan... What a stunning card. Makes me wish we were having that summer sun right now. I would love to get out my lawn chair and sun myself. Belle is beating me to it! Such a darling card! I'm head over heals for those bright DP's and that little sun... ABSOLUTELY Perfect!
Great Big Hugs
Lynda

Deb said...

Susan, your card is awesome! Belle is done up so sweet!

Jessica Fitzgerald (aka MommaJess) said...

she is very pretty and so is your card. I love the colors. Thanks for sharing her with us.

Gail said...

Your card is wonderful. I love this one.

debbies said...

I love the fun and bright colors you used!

xxxtglxxx said...

ah ha!! the new sun and paddling pool accessories too :) They work fabulously - what a stunning card. I adore it Susan, really gorgeous. xx

Tammy said...

What a great card....love that image as well.
smiles..Tammy

HighDesertGal said...

so so cute! an demure Not like the girls in the hotel room next to me. i can't wait to color this beauty! hugs!

Rheannon said...

I sure could go for a day like this about now, lol! Bring on the sunshine! She is adorable, lovely card.
Rheannon

Christine said...

Very cute, perfect for summer! Your card is great!

Shana said...

She looks adorable and the colours are gorgeous!

joni h said...

ahh, the joys of summer! sun, swimming and sunburn! love your coloring!

Judi said...

Love it, you can almost see the perspiration!!

Hugs

Judi xx

Pippin said...

Such a cute little girl! Love the new stamps (and your beautiful blog).

Tracey said...

This is so beautiful Susan, really brightened my day :)

Hope you're having a great weekend.

Hugs
Tracey
xx

Naoual said...

Aww, she's gorgeous and you've done an amazing job with her, your card is beautiful!! Love that you've used the digi's too, such a beautiful scene you've created.

Hugs, Naoual xx

Tasha said...

Susan this is beautiful, i love the bright colours
love tasha xx

Nic aka The Sticky Elf said...

Lovely card. The colours are just fab!
Nx

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Great card and cute image! Love the accessories and the background digis!

Claudine said...

Great card. The sparkle in the water looks amazing!

Anne H. said...

Such a lovely card!
Beautiful colors and lovely details.
I love the way you used the sweet images!
I wish you a lovely WE!
Anne :)

Rhonda said...

I absolutely love this image and this card! Awesome!!

Karyle said...

What a perfect summer card. I love the papers you used, the coloring....it is wonderful. Thank you for sharing...I love this card.

Sinikka said...

Love colours you used. Summer here we come. The stamp is soooo cute.
Sinikka:-)

injomi said...

Love the colors of your card - the stamp is cute

Lindsy said...

What a sweet image ~ I absolutely love the flower flip flops =)

Erika/ Pyssling said...

A great and colorful card! WOW!!!
Now I long for the summer even more....

Jenny V. said...

She looks so pretty in her bathing suit and slipper. Great job coloring!

momofsixkids said...

Truly adorable. She is so pretty and she looks as if she is just so relaxed after a day at the pool. I also love the color coordination used on the card. Keep up the great work!!!

Scrappin' Hugs,
Dee

Cheryl said...

So pretty and summery! I love it.