Friday, March 7, 2014

That Gator-ish Look

We have another challenge starting today at Digi Haven and would love to see you play along.  Our theme this time is Green - Use Three Shades of Green (at least).   We're being sponsored by Beccy's Place who also provided the images for this challenge.  Check out our blog for all the rules and all the wonderful inspiration from the DT.  Of course there's a prize package for the winner too.

I used Crocodile Baby for this card along with some patterned paper from "somewhere".  As far as green......no telling how many shades are on here but I do know there's more than three.  He's colored with Intense pencils to give him more of a gator-ish look and then I added faux stitching and twine to complete. Take note of those pink toenails on Mr. Gator - or actually I should say Ms. Gator with the pink bow and all too!

I'll enter this in the challenge at Pinspirational Challenges (inspiration photo) and Cards in Envy (Think Green Challenge).

Thanks for stopping by...........
Lynn

47 comments:

kiwimeskreations said...

I have never seen such a cute 'gator Lynn - love her to bits, even to her pink toe nails!! Lovely card :-)
Blessings
Maxine

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the design and a fab image.xxx

vic said...

Hi Lynn oh this is just the sweetest card :) you have coloured in the croc lovely he's super sweet! Love your polkadot paper too! You have a new follower look forward to seeing your beautiful creations
Vic x

vic said...

Hi Lynn it's not letting me follow you but it may be because I'm using my phone will try again later from the computer :(

Diane said...

Another adorable card and image...love it...love the papers you have used too, so pretty!!! Wouldn't this make a cute baby card, too...love!!!

Tammy said...

Super cute card and super cute image! Love the polkadots!

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

This FAB card made me smile xx

Benzi said...

Just too cute, Lynn. I see Ms Gator has been for a manicure and a pedicure. Lucky Girl!!! I like your faux stitching and all those wonderful dots on the paper.

Benzi said...

Well, she does walk on all fours so I guess it is just a pedicure. Ha

Linda Simpson said...

Aw bless, never though I would say how cute a gator was but this sure is cute with her little teddy. Another beautiful card.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Irish Cherokee said...

Lynn this is a cute critter if ever there was one. Very bright and festive card. Makes the sentiment very special indeed.

Anne Temple said...

He's so cute. Love the results you get with the pencils - it's always so vibrant. Fabulous design too.

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

It must be gator day! LOL! Your card is just too sweet to use my sentiment, though. Totally adorable, Lynn!

Donna Hanley said...

Well this is the first time I've seen a gator all dolled up. She cleans up nice - - - Or at least your version does. She is darling with her painted toenails and bow. The background paper is ideal and your gator-ish look is much better than any other I've seen. LOL Enjoy your weekend.

Bonnie said...

Ms Gator is adorable with her pink toenails and bow! I love how you've shaded her! An adorable card!

*Vicki* said...

Oh my goodness what a cutie pie!! ;) Gorgeous design as well!! HUGS

MaryH said...

Being an ex-Floridian, I'm not drawn to gators at ALL! But now this little missie is quite alright. Love her toenails & her frilly pink bow. Cute image and you did a fine job with those pencils. Great stitching trim and the little polka dot paper is very sweet for this girlie gator. Well done, my friend. TFS, Hugs & Happy Wkend.

JD/ Jill said...

This is so cute!

Carol L said...

This is one cute and less-threatening alligator and I love that she's smiling and holding a teddy bear :)Great stitching and coloring, and the polka dot paper is pure fun!

Darnell said...

She's pretty special all right! Not many crocs can say they are wearing "gator"ish green, but I won't tell!! Just adorable, Lynn!! Hugs, Darnell

Margaret said...

Even gators need pedicures!! This is absolutely adorable!

MiamiKel said...

Oh my I'm so far behind! love this, it's so fun (reminds me of U of F - Go Gaters!) This looks like it took forever to cut out! Way to go!

Wynn said...

Awwww this is an adorable image. Love the polka dot paper too. Thank you for sharing it with us at ( Pin ) spirational this week. Hugs Wynn DT x

Tammy said...

Adorable card Lynn! I love that fun
image and your fabulous polka dot paper!!
Tammy x

Scrapenabler said...

Such a cute card! I love the pink and green color combo and the polka dot background is wonderful with it.

NanaConnie said...

Normally, I wouldn't want any gators marching into my living room but she's just so adorable with her big bow and pink toenails, I think I'll let her in. :-D Fabulous card, Lynn, and I love the big polka dots! Nice touch with the twine, too.

Davi said...

A totally fun card Lynn! Love the polka dots with Mr Gator, a perfect combo :)

Kitt said...

Cute gator holding a teddy bear too. thanks for sharing with us at Pinspirational Challenges

Becky said...

This is so cute! Adorable image and great design paper.

Chris said...

This is just adorable! Love the paper and colors!

Nancy in Iowa said...

Cute as can possibly be! Love it all the gator, twine, polka dots! I too have design paper "from somewhere"! We must shop at the same place :)

Lady Bug Stampers said...

Oh this is fab. Love that image and your coloring is beautiful
Linda K.

Shelly Schmidt said...

Love this fun gator- so beautifully colored! I LOVE the pink bow and the polka dots DP. What a fun fun card!

Brenda said...

Awww, this gator is my kind of gator, a cute and friendly one! lol Love that polka dot paper, your greens look great together and I just love how you colored your sweet gator. I will have to check out your link Lynn. Hugs!

Princess Judy Palmer said...

She's a cutie and your card is so happy. I'm noticing that Miss Gator has very blunt teeth so I'm thinking she's a nice gator, probably a vegetarian who like hummus.

Sandy Trefger said...

Cute, cute card Lynn! I love that adorable little alligator and your design! Thanks for sharing for our Think Green Challenge at Cards in Envy!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Lynn, this is sooooooo cute! Love the image and the fun paper choices. Perfect card!

Thank you for participating in the {PIN}Spirational Challenge!

Zella said...

Oh my goodness! This is absolutely the cutest!!!! Thanks for joining us at {PIN}spirational Challenges. Good luck!!!
Blessings,
Zella

Anonymous said...

so cute card!! feel free to join my challenge on http://artekatie.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/30-birthday-challenge/

lauren bergold said...

ohhhhhhhhh my gosh! she is just WAAAAAY TOO CUTE!!!!!!! :)

Shirley said...

How darn cute! She is just so sweet and crocodile loveable!!

Lynn McAuley said...

I love this adorable crock and her cuddly teddy!! Super cute!

Denise@DigiHaven said...

Lynn this is a gorgeous card for both the Digi Haven and Cards in Envy Challenges. I love that handsome digi and you did a beautiful job coloring!! Thank you for joining us at Cards in Envy. Hope to see you over here again :)

Monica said...

She is coloured in so nicely and I like her feminine bow and her teddy bear.

Marilyn said...

One of the cutest little gators you ever will see!

wendipooh13 said...

ahhhh super cuteness!!!! sooo much for playing along with Cards in Envy!!!!

Joan Ervin said...

OMG...what a precious image!!! Your coloring is gorgeous, Lynn, and I love the polka dot paper!!!!