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

38 comments:

Donna Hanley said...

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.

Tammy said...

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

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

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

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

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

Anne Temple said...

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

April said...

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

MiamiKel said...

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

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

NanaConnie said...

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.

Karen said...

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

Veronica Z said...

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

Doreen said...

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

Tammy said...

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

Linda Simpson said...

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

Hugs
Linda xxxx

Bonnie said...

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

Carol L said...

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!

Cheryl said...

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

kiwimeskreations said...

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

Lynn McAuley said...

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

Athina said...

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

Monica said...

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

Love,
Monica

Cibele Glazer said...

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

Laura said...

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

Kathy A. said...

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!!)

Nancy in Iowa said...

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

Ellen Taylor said...

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!

Shelly Schmidt said...

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!

Shannon White said...

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

Karen Howard said...

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

Faye said...

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

gale said...

This is adorable!!

Jessi Fogan said...

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

Marilyn said...

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

Davi said...

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

lauren bergold said...

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! ♥

Alissa said...

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

Leslie Hanna said...

Oh, I do love her!

Margaret said...

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

MaryH said...

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