I am finally back, and posting! I thought I might never get to this point lol, but I think I have finally reached the point when I can start posting sporadically. I do a bit of surfing while I am nursing my new almost 3 month old son. It is the only time that I have to just sit and relax. I've been keeping up with every ones blog's but have never been that great at posting comments with only one hand lol. So I happened one day upon Sugar Nellies Blog when they were offering the chance to participate in a Blog Hop featuring their new artist Diane Duda. She is a phenomenal artist who features some truly unique pieces. I was thrilled to try one of her new stamps. They are whimsical and versatile. I was trying in these cards to create a totally different look from what I normally do. The first card is supposed to be the dark and light side found in all of us. The picture is not great because it is late and my lighting is terrible. I will try to re- do the photo's tomorrow. The second card is a gorgeous deep purple which sadly I have not yet captured but hope to do so tomorrow. It is created with Derwent Inktense. I love how rich these watercolor pencils are. Check out the next blog in the hop so that you can see some more fantastic artwork. Karen's Cards is next in the list, have fun.
Oh, it is so great to see you posting again. Congratulations on your new addition!
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ReplyDeleteOh I love both of your creations, they look like something just out of a fairytale story!
gorgeous work.
Joey.xxx
Oh Sophie, it's so good to see you posting again after all this time. Wonderful creation as always. your colouring in fantastic.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work that has that has a little touch of whimsy about them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! Your colors are fab! janny
ReplyDeleteFab. just in style with the stamps. I love it. It's so nice to see all the different styles the cards are made with these stamps.:))
ReplyDeleteRosalien
Love them all. Great stamps.
ReplyDeleteAndrea.xx
Hi Sophia, glad to see you back again, your cards are gorgeous love your beautiful colouring and the fab layouts. Hugs Nikki x
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia two fantastic cards I love how you have used the stamps and your layout and design is marvellous, hugs Pascale
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the Inktense. Well done for producing two cards with such a young baby. Love your work,Judith x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Sophia, can imagine your hands are full with a 3 month old and two other little ones, so well done on getting a bit of craft time! HuGs Kim :)
ReplyDeleteThese cards are stunning! I love the 2nd card with the rich colours and beautiful details x
ReplyDeleteJenny xx
loved your imaginative approach to using this stamp. really love the second one!
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny to see the different style of all the girls. The same stamps but such different cards, love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the swirls on both of your cards.
Sunny regards, Renata
I love these. They are once again very different to most works so far. Fabulous!
ReplyDeletewow beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeletehugs normajean
Oh Sopghia, these are truly amazing, just stunning! I just started card making last december and stumbled onto your blog a couple of times and was sad to see you don't post cards anymore because your creations are just stunning and such an inspiration! Glad to read you are doing ok and what you 'said' about your baby gave me such a flashback to last year when my daughter was around that age. I guess you're making a lot of late nights and don't get to have a lot of 'you time' but those little ones give so much in return, don't they? Belated congratulations and enjoy every moment with your boy, they grow up sooo fast..!
ReplyDeleteOops, so sorry for my rambling, lol. I'm known to go on and on sometimes, hope you don't mind.
Have a fabulous weekend,
xx Naoual
these are beautiuful. i love the different colours uve put in the dress on the first card. such a cute stamp
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Love the backgrounds and those bright stars on card 2 are stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow these are fantastic! Love your layouts and all the details you've added! x
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia! It's great to see you posting again! Your cards and coloring are always magnificent! Love the concepts! Really great cards!
ReplyDeleteTake care and congratulations on being a new mom (yes I know I'm 3 months late lol!)
Your cards are Fabulous Sophia love what you've done with this image, gorgeous colouring, and great to get some craft time with a 3 month old, fun blog hop I'm sure I had left a message here already, LOL, HuGs Kim :)
ReplyDeleteStunning creations, love them both :)
ReplyDeleteHugs Marlene x
These cards are really inspiring. I love all the different techniques you have used. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteClare x
Two fantastic cards Sophia........I've already ordered the upside down one before I continue on the blog hop!...I want that stamp...I need that stamp :)
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Love what you´ve done with that image! She´s perfect for both card tough they are that different in style.
ReplyDeleteKathrin aka Kruemel
Gorgeous cards Sophia!! (Glad to see you back ~ I was worried! Congrats as well on the birth of your son!!) Always loved your style and your coloring is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week-end :)Kathy
congratulations on your new baby
ReplyDeleteyour cards are stunning
have a great day
Debbi
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Stunning cards, your colouring is amazing.
ReplyDeleteLiza x
love both your cards
ReplyDeletethey are very beautiful
marie-anne
hallooooo sophia.
ReplyDeleteiam so happy you are BACK!
fabulous job on both of your lovely cards
hugs
claudia
OOOHHHH Another favorite....really creative work....simply gorgeous!
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Charlotte
Wow, wonderful makes, I adore the scenes you have made, so lovely. Kim
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new addition to your family...and congratulations on both these creations...love them both! bx
ReplyDeleteWow - these are gorgeous. I'm so impressed with all of the beautiful artwork!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards Sophia, love the colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteKeep well
SuzyX
Wow two outstanding cards xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Sophia!! Claire xx
ReplyDeleteI love both of your creations Hugs Julie x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new baby! I am glad that you got some time to stamp, I love what you have come up with. :)
ReplyDeletetwo stunning cards and lovely colourwork , congratulations on your new arrival
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helen x
Beautiful cards. Love the colors that you used.
ReplyDeleteThey looks like images taken right out of a children's story book - great colouring! TFS.
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards, but, I have to say my favorite is the one with the tree and bird! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are lovely! You'll find as your little one gets older your little snippets of time get longer and longer. Not to mention your ability to type with one hand suddenly gains momentum with a couple of months of practice!
ReplyDeleteYou get really talented when they discover they can help!
Love what you've done with your stamp - I like your backgrounds.
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Penni
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I love the backgrounds that you have made!! Those trees are stunning!! What a gorgeous image to sit with them too!! Lovely sweetie,
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Hello Sophia, BEautiful cards. Just love them both. Love the buttons on the tree branch. And the images are coloured perfectly. Great swirls and love the paper undernieth. The starts give that card a little extra as her dress is so bright on that side of the card it balances beautifully.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
Kimmi
Gorgeous set of cards! I love the light and dark effects you've created. I love the background you've created for her in the second one, looks like she's having fun! katxx
ReplyDeleteWow! Welcome back to blogdom with a couple of fab cards, very different and unusual
ReplyDeleteStunning cards :o)
ReplyDeletex
Very pretty cards, love the second one particularly.
ReplyDeleteJenni x
Wow, these are both gorgeous. I love the backgrounds and how you've coloured them
ReplyDeleteClairex
You done a great job with this stamp and made some wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love your style :)
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These are stunning Sophia, love what you've created with this stamp!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Vicky -x-
Oh wow, these are gorgeous cards, i adore the papers you have used and the adorable image is coloured beautifully
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Martine
Those are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are fantastic, I think this is my favourite stamp of the bunch, its the one that stood out to me striaght away, love how you have shown them off to full advantage ju x
ReplyDeleteCongrats all around - it's been so long I forgot all about your new baby...! Good to see you 'back'!
ReplyDeleteDina @ mamadinis
It's wonderful to see you back posting again, missed your beautiful creations! Love your two cards. xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards showcasing these stamps. Hugs, Lainy xxx
ReplyDeleteLove what you have done with these cards. The darkness of the background really make the image stand out. hugs Shelley
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered your blog while doing the blog hop. I'm glad that all went well with your hubby's time in Afghanistan! And a new baby too! Wow you've had quite a year!Thanks for sharing your lovely work with us!
ReplyDeleteI just love this image... AND what you've done with it. Ni-ice!!!
ReplyDeleteLove them!
ReplyDeleteGreat colouring, amazing cards.
Thank you for finding the time to take part.
Karen
These are lovely cards. Very different.
ReplyDeleteI hold you personally responsible for making me spend more money! I just had to get this little cutie after seeing your cards! Fabulous!
ReplyDeletewow, I love your style! super gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning cards. Love them. Enjoy your baby
ReplyDeleteSophie it's so nice to see you posting on here!! Your cards are gorgeous, as ever. And CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your son, yay!! I've often wondered what was going on with you, but was a bit afraid to ask. I'm so happy to hear this news!! Take care and welcome back!!
ReplyDeleteThese are just fantastic creations
ReplyDeleteMichelle
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What stunning cards.Love them
ReplyDeleteSuzanne x
Beautiful cards! I love this image.
ReplyDeleteVanja
Beautiful card - beautiful stamps
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards! I love them both!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see you back Sophia!!...these cards are Absolutley Beautiful...and your coloring is Wonderful!!...Hugs, Ila
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia
ReplyDeleteNice. So many lovely things you've made.
I'll sure visit your blog again.
eeeeeeeeeeek!!!!! I have missed you!!!! So glad to see you back. :) Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards!
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