Wednesday, November 25, 2009

One Sweet Sketch...

...from my sweet son, Jack!


Greetings, everyone!
It's just another Whimsical Wednesday here and time for another challenge that we lovingly refer to as "The Diedrich Dare!"   I'm super excited about this week's sketch that Jack drew for our Daredevils.  It's a GREAT sketch w/ tons of possibilities and I'm really excited about my card today, too because I got to use a new "just for fun" stamp!

I stamped a few of these ADORABLE Swiss Pixies from my friend Pam while we had our fun girls weekend with Mercy and Jessie.  Gotta loooove raiding the stash of others, right?  Haha.   I just think this little NORA Swiss Pixie is adorable beyond words!  And she was SO fun to color!

Paired with my favorite Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly paper and some fun half-pearls from Kaiser, I think this card came out just the way I wanted it too.  Always nice when that happens, LOL!  The sentiment is from Verve stamps.  Their Holiday release is TOO gorgeous this year!

All in all, this was just a SUPER fun card for me to make and I hope you'll stop by the rest of our awesomely talented DAREDEVILS to see what they came up with this week:
Don't forget to stop by the DARE blog because there is a PRIZE being given away for this week's challenge!  That's right!  ONE lucky winner will take home something FABULOUS sponsored by Club Anya...so go...check it out!!!!!

Sadly, we say goodbye to our friend Lisa Hjulberg this week as it will be her last week as a Daredevil.  Thanks for all your contributions, Lisa and we'll definitely be watching your beautiful blog!

That's about it for me today, guys.  I am SUPER excited as my brother is here from L.A. and I haven't seen him in years!  It's his first trip to TN to see my new house and my parents' new house and we are thrilled to be spending Thanksgiving with him.  The kids and I are SUPER stoked to see him as is DH...they can sit and talk cars forever, LOL.

So, I'll see you back here on Friday for a SUPER AWESOME SURPRISE I've been bursting to show you!   See you then!

22 comments:

Rebecca Ednie said...

FIrst one to comment! yeah! that is what staying up until 3 am will get you! I love your colouring as always and the colours are so fun!

hulla said...

He has your talent!! Could you contact me about the class at Sassy? amandahull101@gmail.com Thanks!

the paper bug said...

Great sketch and awesome card! Enjoy your Thanksgiving. ;)

Rebecca

Mary Giles said...

How cute is this! I am really loving the red and light teal together. You colored up this Swiss Pixie to perfection!

Pam Varnell said...

This is fantastic Jess. Love this image too. Isn't she just precious? Love your colors and yes that is some of my fav DP too. Your kids are awesome with their sketches. I know you are proud. Miss you girl. Hugs!!

kris said...

LOVE your card Jess!! Nora is a really sweet image to use! you did great coloring her... and i like that sentiment... =D have a wonderful day! hugs, Kris

Jodi Collins said...

LOVE this Jess!!! I am totally going to play later on! Your coloring ROCKS gf!

Sparkplug17 said...

What a darling card! Have tons of fun with the fam!

Elena said...

What a talented family you have, Jessica! Love your son's sketch! And what a sweet Christmas card you created!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and family!

Cindy Haffner said...

Love your just for fun image Jess, and Jack is an excellent artist.

Shannon Erskine aka e3stamper said...

too cute!! Love the swiss pixies!!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

That Pixie image IS adorable!!! Your coloring is, of course, perfection!

Thanks for the lovely send-off, Jess. I can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve for Friday. In the meantime, I'm stoked for you having your brother in town and spending time with your family for Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

Hugs,
Lisa

Darla said...

Great card Jess! Love the coloring and shading. You always do such excellent work. Happy Turkey Day to you and your family and I too, and thankful for your friendship.
Hugs from IL.

WickedPixie said...

Cute card! Jack has made a great sketch! I am definitely playing this week! :-)Traci

Lynda Nielsen said...

What an awesome card Jess, you'll have to tell Jack that his sketch is terrific, I'm going to have to play this week too!.... Now... Decisions decisions, now I have to decide what image I want to use for this cool sketch!
Big Hugs
Lynda

Danni said...

Such a sweet card!! Wonderful job!! Enjoy your family time!

Naoual said...

Jessica, you card is stunning as always! I love your colouring!!
Your son created an AWESOME sketch and I loved working with it. What a talented bunch you are!
Even though we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in the Netherlands, I wanted to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family, I'm happy for you that you get to see your brother again. Have fun!!

A surprise on Friday?! Is it Friday yet?!! LOL!!

Hugs, Naoual xx

Randi said...

So cute Jess!! I always love your colors! This swiss pixie in red is soooo cute!!
I am so thankful for YOU doll! You have been such an inspiration and you keep us all connected! You are the most fabulous coordinator ever! Have a wonderful holiday weekend with your family! Big hugs!!

Cassie said...

adorable jess!! i dont blame u for doing some raiding --- those pixiess are cute!!

Anonymous said...

OMG OMG OMG!! Beautiful!

Heather Schlatter said...

Now this image is totally freakin cute I have seen these all over Blog Land and everyone colors them up so cute and I have not seen a bad card or even a meadiocure card using these cutie images!!!!

Great job on the Dare last week my DT sister!!!!

Heather

Cassie said...

oh man - i'm even farther behind than i thought i was! this card turned out really, really cute jess!