Tuesday, October 27, 2009

It's a Twilight Tuesday Blog Hop!

I love Twilight. I resisted it for a while, telling people I had no interest in it whatsoever. I've never been much of a vampire fan and I didnt think this series was something that I'd like. Then one day my daughter brought home a copy of Twilight from the library and I said what the heck, I've got nothing else to read. Ever since then I've been hooked! I've read all the books numerous times and cant get enough of Edward :)

Then my friend Holly introduced me to the Twilight Tuesday Challenge Blog. Oh man, what more could a Twilight fan ask for!? Now the blog is celebrating its first anniversary and what better way to celebrate than with a blog hop!!

There is a whole year of challenges to choose from and I decided to do 2 of them.

The first challenge I did was #11, A Cullen Christmas. I love Christmas, and I love the Cullens, so what better challenge than this one for me to try my hand at!

I decided to do a Christmas card the way I thought Alice would envision Christmas. At times Alice annoys me a bit because she is so dang perky, but on the other hand you know you can always count on her. Anyway, back to Christmas :) I see Alice having a very traditional Christmas, with large wreaths,lots of bows and a big Christmas tree with tons of presents under it. I chose this stamp because I like the simplicity of the house, but yet you still get the warm feeling of the holidays from it. Although Alice has the tendency to go overboard on things I can totally see her doing a simple outdoor display such as this. The image is watercolored and its hard to see, but I used white craft ink for the snow and a blender pen with gray to create the way the sky looks when snow is moving in.


My 2nd card is for a more recent challenge....#51, Edward and what that character means to you. Personally, when I think Edward I think of eternal love and someone who is there for you no matter what. In the movie where Edward and Bella are dancing in the gazebo and he leans down to brush his lips against her neck....that scene right there is a wonderful example of Edward. His tenderness, the love he has for Bella and how much he wants her to retain her soul and human life.((sigh)) I ♥ Edward. My card is a representation of how he sparkles, both inside and out. The chipboard was sponged in Riding Hood Red, then I added Dazzling Diamonds to it. Along the right side I used my Edward stamp to make a watermark image down the side,and then added the 'Forever' over it.

Now that you've stopped by my little spot on the net, and hopefully enjoyed yourself!, its time to go check out the next blog in the hop. Please go check out Julie over at her blog, Stars Fall Designs (and she also a sponsor for the hop, wooohooo Julie!)!
Dont forget to check out these awesome sites that sponsored the Twilight Tuesday Blog Hop!
Supplies used(all supplies SU unless otherwise noted):
1st card-
Stamps:image unknown, sentiment by Uptown Rubbert Stamps
Paper: Watercolor paper, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Holiday Traditions DSP
Ink: StazOn Black, White Craft Ink, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Real Red, Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede, Close To Cocoa, Handsome Hunter, Bravo Burgundy, Forest Foilage, So Saffron
Accessories: Aqua Painter, Blender Pen
2nd Card-
Stamps: Broadstroke Alphabet, Twilight Stamp Set
Paper:Basic Black, Riding Hood Red
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Versamark, Basic Black Ribbon, Chipboard, Dazzling Diamonds

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28 comments:

  1. These are two lovely cards. The Christmas house is gorgeous.

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  2. These are both awesome! I just love your Christmas card. It's so beautiful! Great job! Thanks for hopping with TTIC!

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  3. Gorgeous Christmas card!! WOW, the house looks real..just so amazing! Love the next card also, they fit perfectly with the challenges!! Great work! I am so glad you have joined in with us for this!

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  4. great job! Love these cards!

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  5. What gorgeous cards! I love that lil snowy house! and your coloring is great!
    Enjoy the hop :*)
    ~ margie

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  6. Great card! Looks cold. It's still around 90 here in CA. I would love to feel cold but not that cold. LOL!

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  7. Great cards, love the Christmas one.

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  8. WOW! That Christmas card is STUNNING! Your coloring is amazing - wow!! Both cards are great - perfect for the challenges!! :) SO glad you found Twi and then us ~ thanks for being such a great friend to TTIC!!

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  9. Holey Moley! That christmas card is gorgeous! Amazing job coloring! I love the detail!

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  10. What a wonderful job you did! Lovely blog as well! Enjoy the hop!

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  11. Wow! What amazing cards. That Christmas card is just jaw dropping... so much detail. I love it. And your Edward card is perfect. :D

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  12. Oooh!! I am in love with these!!! They are just Twilighty perfect!!

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  13. Beautiful job! I LOVE the Edward card!:)

    -Laura

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  14. These are both beautiful!! Your coloring on the house is incredible!! I love that image!! It also reminds me of that wonderful cottage in the movie The Holiday. I'd love to live in a house like that! I also love that big, gorgeous sparkly heart!!

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  15. I love your cards! A Very Cullen Christmas was my first challenge too. My card for today was for #51 Edward also. Great minds think alike! Your description of Edward just gave me that happy giddy feeling! You are so right about everything! Thanks for sharing your terrific creations!

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  16. Thud... That was by bottom hitting the floor...I fell off my chair!! Lisa... This creations (especially the Christmas card) are just amazing!! You have totally rocked this blog hop!! Thankyou soooo much for joining in on our special day...

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  17. Beautiful cards, both of them! I <3 Edward as well! Love the Forever on the side. The Cullen Christmas card has the perfect image on it! So warm and cozy!

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  18. Both your cards are so pretty and inspiring.

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  19. Wow -- beautiful cards, both of them! And I'm still admiring the photo of the fox in your header - that is just a stunning shot! Thank you so much for participating in the blog hop for us today! :)

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  20. I love how Edward is watermarked behind forever. LOVE that. Love the Cullen Christmas too. Doesn't that fit well for Forks!!?? You did an amazing job and I'm so happy to visit your blog! Beautiful blog design, btw! Thanks for celebrating with us!

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  21. Great job Lisa!! I love that stamp you used for the Xmas Card!

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  22. awwww I miss AK...sooo jealous!!! Awesome blog and amazing talents you possess!!

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  23. these are so sweet, great job

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  24. These cards are so beautiful!!!! Love all the details on the Christmas card!

    p.s. Love the sweet little fox :)

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  25. Great cards! I'm a sucker for Holiday Houses!

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  26. Beautiful cards!!! Love them!

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  27. both cards are wonderful! I love the themes you choose and your projects for each!

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