Saturday, June 23, 2012

I love Apple Pie!!


I mean that literally, it's my favourite dessert in the world especially may Nan's apple pie which no-one has ever been able to replicate. I'm getting off the track though aren't I!! You are not here to read about apple pie and how much I love it but I'm sure you would love to see the gorgeous new "Apple Bake" that the ever so talented Elisabeth Bell has designed for us!!  As this is the Digi Bell's monthly Blog Hop you should have arrived here from Pami's blog  where I'm sure she dazzled you with her creation! If not then make your way back to The Digi Bell's Blog where you need to start and where you will find a full list for the hop!!!
 
 As soon as I saw this I thought of my nan and  one of the last times I spent with her before her health deteriorated when she was in the kitchen making her apple pie and I just watched her, taking it all in!! She never looked at a recipe or measured any ingredients... I've tried to make that apple pie so many times but it just never tastes as good as Nan's :(
So with Nan in mind, I made this card, obviously I can't give it to my Nan but I do think of her everyday!!

I used the sketch from The Sweetest Thing. I coloured Apple Bake in with Tria markers.. I went with pastel colours but you may notice that the rim of the pie dish is dark blue... That is beceause my nan had a tin pie dish that was white with a dark blue rim - so I had to colour it the exact same!! I used scraps from my stash so not sure where the spotty paper is from. I loved this sketch cos I was able to use all my favourite embellishments, ribbon, buttons, flowers and rhinestones. The sentiment is from Stampin Up. To finish off the card  did some fauz stitching on the  pink CS cos it was missing something but it finished off the card just perfect!!    Well there you have it, it's now time to hop over to see the talented  Rose to see what she has created for you!! If you get lost at any stage then just head back to The Digi Bell's Blog where you will find all the info you need including how you can win this gorgeous image!! Or if you can't wait that long you can purchase Apple Bake now from Elisabeth Bell's Digital collection.
I will be away from my blog for a couple of days as I'm heading down to my mum's for the weekend and I have a date with Tim Holtz on Sunday!! I have two posts due on MOnday so will be able to tell you all about it then.. I am so EXCITED!!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
* The Sweetest Thing - Sketch and DT Call
* Crafty Catz - Pastel colours
* Stampin for the Weekend - Show us your style
* Di's Digi Designs - Spotty and Dotty
* Fab'n'Funky - Polka Dots

31 comments:

  1. Fab little card, very cheeful
    Love it
    Jo
    x

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  2. Awww such sweet colours you've used on your card. Lovely.
    hugs
    Dawn xx

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  3. This is so sweet, Alethea! I love the soft colors and great design! Wonderful coloring of the darling image!

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  4. WOW this new digi is fabulous Alethea! I am loving your card it is gorgeous and the colours and layout are superb.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  5. Hi Alethea, Just had to let you know what a beauty this is... She's colored so perfectly, and looks great in pastels... You did such a fab job with your embellishing too. I love what you've done... So precious!
    Big Hugs,
    Lynda

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  6. such a lovely card, the colours are so pretty

    Sue

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  7. She is oh so adorable, Althea. Love your color combo and great card design. I would love to have her in my digi collection.
    Hugz,
    Cathy Lee

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  8. Very pretty card, such a sweet image! Hugs! Leah Ann

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  9. xxxx a beautiful card Leath, don't forget you have a date with me on Sunday too lol can't wait

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  10. So nice to see you card so sweet! Thank you for sharing and giving us inspiration! Hugs Lotte

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  11. I do love apple pie too!!! and I love your card too. The colours are really fresh, and the image so cute.
    Thanks for the inspiration,
    Laetitia xx

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  12. Such an adorable card. Love the new image.
    Diane

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  13. Alethea, your Apple Bake image looks fabulous on this pretty card. TFS! Hugz, ~ Rose

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  14. The pastels are very pretty, cheers Linda

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  15. What a sweet card and such a wonderful story. I love the flowers and your ribbons. Just adorable.

    Susan

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  16. Great card Alethea I love it.
    Wendy

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  17. The colours you have used are so pretty. Thanks for sharing your "love of apple pie" and the memories of your nan!

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  18. hopping by to say hi...HI! cute card, nice colouring...we all have great memories of our nan's dont we...my nana had the same tin- like a camping dish!! XOX Tania

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  19. aah beautiful, thanks for sharing your fab creation with us at CRAFTY CATZ x carol

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  20. Aww so cute! She is adorable. You showcased her so well.

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  21. Beautiful card and lovely story. Thanks so much for joining us at Crafty Catz this week.
    Diane

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  22. Lovely card, sweet image and bp. Thanks for joining in our challenge at Fab'n'Funky this week.

    Pat xx

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  23. Hi Alethea
    A beautiful card love the image and colour's thankyou for joining us this week at CraftyCatz
    Hugs Dianne xx

    DT Member

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  24. Awh what a sweet little image and a fab story. Thanks for joining us at Di's digi challenge.

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  25. Beautiful colors - Love all the variations!

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  26. very pretty card good luck and thanks for joining us at Di's Digi Downloads Hugs Jess

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  27. I think it is so sweet that you made this card in honor of your Nana. She would have been proud. You will never have an apple pie made like her even if she had a recipe and followed it to the tee. It was her special touch that made it an apple pie. Sorry for getting carried away.... Your card is adorable! I am enjoying this blog hop!

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  28. Hello sweetie...............Beautiful creation!!!! Hope you are well..
    hugs, Janiel

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