Monday, April 6, 2015

Cuddle a Dragon

     My second post of the day but my old computer is about to be replaced by the new one and that means I have to learn a completely new operating system!  Since I don't learn things as quickly as I once did, and since there's no "Operating System for Dummies" manual, I can only hope that it's not as difficult as I've heard from certain trusted sources.  In any case, I decided to get this one posted before the old computer goes away forever, even if I do get punted offline every few minutes.  :-D

     This image came from AuroraWings and I decided that it should be a "Bucket List" card.  That's a card which celebrates things you can now scratch from your Bucket List.


     That sweet little Snapdragon Sprite is colored with ProMarkers and die cut with a Spellbinders die.  I added glitter to his little wings for a bit of sparkle.  The mat is also cut with a larger die from the same set.  Both ribbons were n my stash and I tied a double bow.  I added the February gemstone butterfly (amethyst) and three small pearls for embellishment.

     Challenges:
Art Impressions
Crafting for all Seasons
Creative Corner
Moving Along with the Times
Quick Quotes
Outlawz Greetings
Really Reasonable Ribbon
Scrapy Land
Sister Act
Whimsy Inspiration

     That's it for today.  I do have a few posts scheduled this week so we'll see how things go with the new computer and, hopefully, I'll be able to get back online without any problems.  If there are problems, at least you'll have some things to see when you come over to visit my blog.  Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie

22 comments:

JJ said...

Hi NanaConnie,

Gorgeous card, so love this image, so cute. Beautifully coloured.

Hope you get on with your new computer okay?

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk

Lori Kobular said...

I love how you colored this image, it is just so pretty with the purple sprite and the green dragon! Very nice! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #15!

Pippa said...

It's beautiful. Fabulous colouring.

Donna Ellis said...

How darling, Miss Connie! Gee, I wonder what's going on with the purple? I see it EVERYWHERE! LOL. Just adorable. It's always difficult learning new software, isn't it? We are an Apple family, and I've been trying to keep our computers, iPods and iPhones up to date with the latest, so that we do not become too comfortable in the "old, forgotten" Operating Systems LOL. But you are right, the older we get, the harder it is to UNLEARN all we know in order to RE-LEARN something new. Does "re" learn work? Or should that have just been "learn"? LOL

At any rate, your little Aurora Wings sweetheart is cute as can be - in Connie Fashion - Thanks for sharing your pretty project in the Scrapy Land Challenge! hugs and blessings, de {Creative Smiles}

Donna Hanley said...

Well this is certainly a fun image and I love your coloring of it. I do hope you have good luck with your new computer. I am dreading the day I have to upgrade. I like things the way they are now and I'm not so computer savvy so I don't think it will go well when I have to do it. enjoy your evening.

Carolina Girl (Cely) said...

She's beautiful and your purple coloring and shading is super duper. If your new computer has the new Windows...Good Luck! The good news is that a more friendly version will be out in about 2 months with a free upgrade which you will definitely want. My husband has the new version and is good with the computer and hates it. You will have an awesome computer with a not so friendly Windows but the problem will be fixed soon. So much fun getting a new computer!

Teresa Arsenault said...

This is gorgeous and I love your double bow. Now what is the bucket list item - to cuddle a dragon?

Have you ever read the Dragon's Spell books by Donita K. Paul? She has "minor dragons" who are about the sizes of cats and with personalities to match.

All the best to you and your new computer. I feel for you as I don't like to learn new techy things either.

blessing hugs,
Teresa

Davi said...

This one is awesome NC!! My favorite colors and the image is darling, your coloring is fantastic and the ribbon a perfect embellie! Oh have fun with your new computer, makes me hyperventilate just thinking about it :)

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Gorgeous image and colour Ginny x

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh this is so sweet, what a great card, Thanks for playing on MAWTT this week, Love Hazel (Didos)

*Vicki* said...

Yeah...computers...gotta love and hate em!! LOL!! Been there done this a couple of times!! So hopefully you can get settled in shortly with a new one! Windows and I have some issues with each other, but we can tolerate each other some-what. LOL!!

Now about your card, you KNOW I just LOVE the purples here Connie and your image is so sweet too!! Brilliant makes and sending Cyber HUGS your way!! Miss you at TTD!!! :)

Mitzi Sato-Wiuff said...

Love your coloring on this image, NC! Pretty in purple for the Snapdragon Sprite, and the baby dragon in green with glitter wings is just too precious!! Thank you for joining us at Aurora Wings Challenge! Good luck with your new computer!

Mitzi xx
Artist/Owner Aurora Wings

Wendy L said...

This image is so cute, and a lovely card too, good luck with new computer, thanks for joining us at Allsorts, xxx

Sassy Raggedy said...

Beautiful coloring NC. I love this card. Hugs, joann

Linda Simpson said...

Good luck with the new computer. It will take time to get used to the new system but you will get there. A fabulous card and love these sprites.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Creations by Shirl said...

Love the cute image and those colors..Thanks for joining Creative Corner Challenges!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Your card is beautifully colored. Loving the images you have been using recently : ) SO sorry about your having to learn a new computer! Ugg!

Teresa said...

The image on your card is so cute and you colored it perfectly. And of course i love the die you used :) Thank you for sharing it with us on the RRR Challenge this month.

Sharon Caudle said...

Good luck with your new computer!! You'll be a pro at it in no time!! Beautiful card and coloring! Thanks so much for joining our Spring Colors challenge at Art Impressions!

DonnaMundinger said...

Such a sweet card, Connie! Love the purples. Thanks so much for joining our ATG Challenge at Aurora Wings. xxD

Heather said...

Lovely Card!Thank you for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!
Hugs
Heather

Golden Goddess Designs said...

great job! I love the image! Thanks for sharing with us at Quick Quotes this month!

Alicia