Friday, November 30, 2012

Kicking Off The Holidays


Happy Ho, Ho, Ho!!!  I thought I'd start the holidays off right and give you a Funny Friday!!!  Just once I'd like to be able to dress like this for Christmas - to give everyone a thrill.  I'm thinking I'd be their very favorite elf!!!

The stamp I used is from Art Impressions and I love this little gal!   I colored her with Copics, added a bit of Liquid Applique to her hat and rhinestones to her shoes and earrings.  This card got a little "busy" real quick - maybe it's just too much red and green and that patterned paper.

Jim took one look at the card and said she looked just like his sister!  YIKES!  He's already got dubs on it and will send it to her this year!   She really does have a sense of humor though so think it's going to be ok.

Thanks for stopping by...............
Lynn
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38 comments:

  1. Donna HanleyNovember 30, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    You would be my favorite elf, that's for sure. Great coloring job and I like the faint green snowflakes in the background. I don't think it is too busy at all, just fun filled. Enjoy your weekend.

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  2. TammyNovember 30, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    OMGoodness, your card is hysterically funny! What a great ole' gal! Absolutely love everything about your card!

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  3. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsNovember 30, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    That is one crazy looking elf!!! But I love her!!! She's a party animal!! I'm sure Jim's sister will love it!

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  4. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) November 30, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Lynn, this "elf" cracks me up! Love it!!! And your card is so fun... great layout and of course your coloring skills are superb!

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  5. Anne TempleNovember 30, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    this is too cute! Love the image and your papers and design are so cute. Great bow too.

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  6. AprilNovember 30, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    And here I was thinking she looked like my mother! What a fun card! Love her on your card, but hoping I don't meet her at the mall! Lol

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  7. MiamiKelNovember 30, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Hee hee, she is a hoot! What a fun Christmas card, Lynn!

    Here's to us finally decorating this weekend .... cheers! x0x0

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  8. NanaConnieNovember 30, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I'm not sure it's "busy", Lynn, but it is fabulous! Great coloring and that image has to be one of the best I've seen this season. My kinda gal! I think your paper choices and the embossing just set everything off. Did you ink a few of the snowflakes on the embossed piece? Very subtle but so effective.

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  9. KarenNovember 30, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Lynn, this is great...when I opened it, the first thing was the chuckle. Love her

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  10. Veronica ZNovember 30, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    This card made me smile! Great coloring, and design.

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  11. DoreenNovember 30, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Oh what a fabulous card,love the image and colours.xxx

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  12. TammyNovember 30, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Oh she is so cute Lynn!! Fantastic coloring and I love that paper!
    Tammy x

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  13. Linda SimpsonNovember 30, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    LOL Lynn this is fabulous! I love the image and of course the colours are fantastic.

    Hugs
    Linda xxxx

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  14. BonnieNovember 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    You would be the life of the party if you dressed up like this! LOL, what a fun Christmas card!

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  15. Carol LNovember 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Oh my gawd, let's hope your SIL doesn't read your blog! LOL This is flippin hilarious and I love every single detail! Hysterically funny and crafted so well too!

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  16. CherylNovember 30, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I love this! This image is fabulous and so fun!

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  17. kiwimeskreationsNovember 30, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Fabulous card Lynn - DD and I had a great giggle over it!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  18. Lynn McAuleyNovember 30, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Boy, do I love this one, Lynn! What a fabulous holiday card!!!

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  19. AthinaDecember 1, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I love her! She made me smile instantly! Very sweet card.

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  20. MonicaDecember 1, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    She is just so funny and her hat looks very real. Looks rather nice not busy at all.

    Love,
    Monica

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  21. Cibele GlazerDecember 1, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I got such a kick out of this card! Thanks for the laugh.

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  22. LauraDecember 1, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Too Funny,Lynn. I love this image. You did an awesome job coloring her. Love her earrings!!

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  23. Kathy A.December 1, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I don't think it looks busy at all. It is perfect! (And, I know that this artists names all of her stamps. If I remember correctly this one is Vera? I have the stamp of her in non-holiday attire. But... I do know that she does like bling. So she would really like what you did with her outfit!!)

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  24. Nancy in IowaDecember 1, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    FUNNY!!! My sisters would DIE for those skinny legs! She is really cute Lynn!

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  25. Ellen TaylorDecember 2, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    She is a real hoot Lynn! Your coloring is fantastic! Your SIL will love it! Had to pin this, it's to fabulous not to share!

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  26. Shelly SchmidtDecember 2, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Hehehehe I love this fun image- and your coloring of it....so funny jim thinks it looks like his sister..... The AI images are so fun! Awesome card!

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  27. Shannon WhiteDecember 2, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Okay! I know I am playing catch up with getting back to everyone and visiting all my favorite friends Blogs, but I must Say this has been the Very best stop by far Lady! 8-) Lynn I am still giggling over your DARLING card! LOL.. LOVE your Fabulous image and I'd say it's just Perfect! A Wonderfully Festive and chuckle inspiring card! Your SIL is going to Adore this! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  28. Karen HowardDecember 2, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    LOVEEEEE this card!!! Gorgeous papers, layout, ribbon, everything! Hugs, Karen

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  29. FayeDecember 2, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Lol, this made me smile, thank you. Fabness. X

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  30. galeDecember 3, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    This is adorable!!

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  31. Jessi FoganDecember 4, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    I LOVE HER! Doesn't she look like a party gal? lol I love that Jim's got dibs on it already :)

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  32. MarilynDecember 4, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    hahahhahaha... what a hoot! Nothing else needs to be said.

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  33. DaviDecember 5, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    How delightful is this one!! The image made the giggle and the dp and embossing is very pretty :)

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  34. lauren bergoldDecember 6, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    HA!!!!!!!!! i LOVE it!!! tooooooooo funny! (but also... still showing every bit of lovely design, and such totally AMAZING coloring, that the "art" of it easily equals the humor!) well done, you! ♥

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  35. AlissaDecember 9, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Not sure how I missed this one Lynn, but this is totally going on my Pinterest board. SO CUTE!

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  36. Leslie HannaDecember 9, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Oh, I do love her!

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  37. MargaretDecember 9, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Oh, she is too fun and I LOVE her earrings!! I think the busy paper works really well with the fun image!

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  38. MaryHDecember 11, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Not too busy AT ALL! Very festive, and I love Granny Elf. Great job with all the elements...you combined them so well. This is a perfect Christmas card. Love those AI stamps. TFS

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