Friday, July 8, 2011

Exciting News!

Bellarific Fridays are always exciting just because it's fun, BUT I have other news too! You may notice I changed my blog picture...YES, I'm about 3 years older, and I have a bit of a tan thanks to my new floating pool lounger. But why did I change that picture? Not because I really wanted to post an older looking me (I like the other pic MUCH better), but I needed a recent photo because I will be one of the Creative Experts at the Minneapolis Scrapfest at the Mall of America in September. I still won't believe it is real until I actually get there. Paula, Emily and I will be there and while Emily manages the Bella booth, Paula and I will be instructing classes. When we aren't in class, we will likely be at the bella booth, but only if Emily chains us there to keep us out of the stores! Just a warning Emily, I have already plotted out the stores I want to go to. And my gosh...do you know there is an Aquarium there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyhooooooo....if you live in the area, don't be shy....stop by and say hi! I'd LOVE to meet you!

Up next, my Bellarific Friday card using ribbon. I was still in a Ketto kinda mood so decided to colour up Ivy Ketto, she is one of my fav's of the Ketto bunch.


As always, I stamped her with memento black ink on bella's BESTEST paper, paired her up with Basic Grey Sweet threads and coloured her with the following copic markers. No pencil on this card! SHOCKING!

E000, 00, 21, 23, 17, 97, 99
G05, 07, 28, B0000, 000
R20, RV13, 14, 25, BV23, Y15, YR04

TIP! Because I coloured the blue background with markers, I started there first then coloured the main image.

Next week our challenge will be Bella's or Stella's! Just use one of them, maybe pick a sketch from many of the great sketch challenges out there and see your card up in lights on Emily's blog!

 Later! Linda.

12 comments:

Ebru Vatansever said...

Love your new photo, nice to see a current picture of ya !! Love the card to my friend, she is colored to perfection as always !!

Bren said...

I like the new picture Linda. Congrats on your new gig at the Mall of America. Sure wish I could be there to take one of your classes. Have fun!

Gloria Westerman said...

How exciting about your trip ....and the Mall of American....if I was going......(hint..hint...) I would go several days ahead....so I could just shop....that way you would be tried and you could just sit all day and have fun....love your new pic....and as always your card.....such inspiration......

Karen said...

OMG, OMG, you will be in my backyard! I will come to Scrapfest just to see you & take a class of yours. I've been following your blog & talented creations for years!
(And I had a Westie that looked like yours).
Namaste,
Karen

Cindy H. said...

This card is so beautiful!! Gorgeous coloring! I like your new picture, and going to the Mall of America - well that does sound like some really exciting news. I've never been but I think I would plan some extra time just check it all out (well some of it as I guess it's pretty big)!!

Jessica Diedrich said...

GORGEOUS photo, you cutie patootie, you! Love it- and love your sweet Ivy Ketto, she's fantastic!

Dana White said...

Your picture is fabulous!! Congrats on the invite wish I could be there & take your classes
Your card is stunning - wish I could figure out that shading around the image!!

CraftyViolet said...

Congratulations on your going to Scrapfest as an instructor - those lucky people!

Great card. Your colours are yummy.

Betty said...

Ok, what are the dates, I'm about 6 hours from there and would LOVE to come and meet you and take your class!

Tammy Hershberger said...

CUTE card, Linda! Love your new picture, too!

Renata van Miltenburg said...

Gorgeous. Love your coloring and the clean layout so all the attention goes to the image!

Groetjes, Renata

Ann said...

Great new photo; and darling card!!!

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