Monday, November 2, 2009

Some Exciting News








Today I have some very exciting news.  Several weeks ago I noticed someone new had commented on my blog.  She said my work was beautiful.  She had gone through my blog and was wowed by it all and would be back.  Later that afternoon I noticed I had some "junk" mail and was going over to delete it but also noticed it was from the same person who had commented on my blog.  Her name is Nina May. I am so happy I opened this file.   In this lovely email she told me again how much she loved my work and asked if I would be interested in being on her design team

Nina's blog is called "There's Magic In The Air".   On Monday she features one of her digital stamps that can be downloaded for free, during the week it is featured.  Her design team and guest designers will have cards made with this image on the both Nina's blog and on their personal blogs.  Each week there is a contest with Blog candy given to one of the participants  posting a card made with this design.  The winner is chosen from a random drawing.  Be sure to check out the image and contest info.

Up to this point I had not downloaded any digital images even though I realize it is becoming very popular.  After talking with Nina, I decided to download and color one of her images to see what it was like to work with, and fell in love with the idea. I posted that card below on Oct 22 "Fall Harvest".   I accepted Nina's offer to be on her design team.   So on every Monday I will be posting a card made with the digital designs drawn by Nina.  Thank you so much Nina for asking me to be on your Design Team.  It is an honor to work with you and your beautiful digital images.

The card today was printed out and colored with Copic markers then cut out with Nestabilities.  The scalloped oval is Garden Green CS.  The background is  embossed with the Cuttlebug Autumn embossing folder on Pumpkin Spice CS. All the words on this embossing folder go so well with this image.   A striped piece of designer paper was added plus a scalloped rectangle out of chocolate chip CS.  A design from the Nestability Fleur De Lis  was added under the bow. The challenge this week is to use this image and  buttons on your card.  I had these cute leaf buttons which work well with the design. 

Be sure to go over to "There's Magic In The Air" blog to get this free digital image and join in on the fun.  I will look forward to seeing your entries.  While you are there check out my other card as well as cards from all the other designers. 

Thanks for visiting my blog.

23 comments:

A Consuming Passion said...

Oh, good for you Selma I'm thrilled but have to tell you I guessed this was to be your news!!! It's great.
I agree Nina's images were some of the first that I really liked. I've added more to my list since then and enjoy working with them as well as our rubber and clear stamps. I Know you'll enjoy this and I also know Nina is very lucky to have you working with her images. Have fun.

Nilla said...

Oh, Selma. Those leaves (branches) are a perfect touch to this beautiful card! Love it! Hugs Nilla

Payne Holler Cards said...

big congrats! you are going to rock the digi world!!!
this card is beautiful! love your layout!

Jennie said...

Congrats Selma! All of your work is just outstanding and it is no wonder that she found you! Love the leaves on this and beautiful coloring on the image. Congrats again :o)

Nina said...

Selma, you are soo right I SO love your talents and inspirition!! Welcome to the team!! I mean seriously who wouldn't love your work? Your card here is just soo lovely and and I love the branches with your button leaves, so perfect and your lovely bow is just the perfect finishing touch to your lovely card!! Thanks for sparing all your talents and inspiration with us over at TMITA!

jean w. said...

No wonder you got picked Selma your cards are awesome and congratulations on this honor!

Anonymous said...

Oh Selma I am so happy for you! I knew the word would get out how talented you are! We been telling you for months YOU ROCK !

craftieodame said...

oops, I hit anonymous by mistakes, it's me , it's me it's carftieodamae, see how excited I got for you LOL

The Other Patti Sue said...

Congrats GF! Your card is beautiful! I popped over and looked at the digi images..... they're great!

Winnie and Patty said...

Selma--CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You certainly deserve to be on a design team! Your work is beautiful, and this card is no exception. I love all aspects of the card! TFS your talent with all of us!

Brenda said...

Congrats Selma!!! I am so happy for you and look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations.

Danielle said...

I love your card Selma! The cute leaf buttons are perfect on this card! Congrats on joining the DT -I can't wait to start working with you too!
Hugs, Danielle
(thanks for the birthday wishes)

Betty Benton said...

This is most definitely exciting news, Selma! I am so happy for you and Nina is very blessed to have you on her team!

Lorraine said...

Love your cards Selma great news on being a DT member.

Joan Fricker said...

Congratulations Selma,
Your card is very pretty. The extra texture you add certainly compliments your image. Great job!

Joan

Melanie said...

Congrats Selma!!!

Janet said...

Congratulations, Selma! I am not surprised someone has wanted to sign you up - you are one talented lady!
Best wishes,
Janet

Cherie said...

Selma, Congrats for being selected for There's Magic In The Air! Your card is stunningly beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing it with us! I can't wait to see what else you will share with us!

Carol said...

Congrats Selma!! A well deserved honor! I'm heading over to Nina's blog now.......

berg4 said...

Selma - grats on joining the Design Team. TMITA is my favorite Monday stop. I look forward to more of your work - it is all so beautiful!

Mary G. said...

Woo Hoo! Congrats, Selma! You deserve it! This card is gorgous!! Love all the elements you've added and that image is beautiful!! Great job!!

AKiteFlier said...

YAYAYAYAYAYAY Selma! I'm SO happy for you - I would jump up and down if it wouldn't make me pass out LOL. I knew you had SOMETHING up your creative sleeve and I also know this is ONE of your dreams. You will be SO awesome for them - I guess I need to start following them eh? I have popped over a couple of times and will pop over more often now.

KUDOS to you you wonderfully creative and sweet lady!! Nina is SO lucky to have you.

See you at the hop tonight. xoxo

Kim Mc said...

Aloha Selma! So sorry I didn't get by early this week to tell you how happy and honored I am to be on the TMITA DT with you! Your cards (and especially this one) are goregous and I love all the different techniques you use to create such works of arts. Can't wait to see what else you come up for TMITA! :) Aloha, Kim

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