Garden of Happiness

This card is for the Totally Tilda Challenge "How Does Your Garden Grow"and the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge "Calling All Squares".  Unfortunately, I'm just too tired to write out the supply list this time.  If you really want it, I will give it; just drop me a line.  I will say unless otherwise noted, I always use Copics.

Next stop on the challenge train, Magnolia-licious !  I am not a pink and black lover; however, the cards on the blog were so beautiful and inspiring, I had to give it a try.  This is a color challenge folks.  Your mission, should you decide to accept it- is to come up with an "ooh-wee-purrrr-dee" card using the colors pink, red, and black.  And no this challenge won't self destruct but it will end in 7days!!!! Hope to see your masterpiece there!  My entry is below.
See blog by using the link above for details/requirements.

Supply List:
Stampin' UP! whisper white, basic black, pretty in pink, and real red CS,
(except for the larged scalloped heart. I used Neenah Classic).
Black & White checkboard paper
Stampin' UP! Embosslet Die (pink heart)
Nesties scalloped heart(s)
Stampin' UP! Regal Rose and Basic Black classic inks
Stampin' UP! stamp set Well Scripted
Stampin' UP! Jumbo Wheel with cartridge- Very Vintatge
Jelly Roll white pen

Copics:
RV 23
R 17, 32,46,59, 85
E 11,21,29,31,33,35,37, 49
W 1
* I'm still a newbie and haven't quite found my niche for my dark skinned folks, so each card will probably be different until I find the combo that works for me. *

February Sketch Challenge from Bizzy Bec

Alright ladies this is my very first card entry for the Bizzy Bec's Feb. 2011 sketch challenge or anybody's challenge for that matter.  Let me just say; although I had a sketch, this was hard (can you tell I'm a novice?).  I must have changed the colors and theme 2-3x before I found one I really liked. I have to thank my dear friend Lesi (pronounced Leesee), who is forever encouraging me to enter the challenges; so this one is for Lesi-thanks my sistah!  By-the-way wait til' you see some of Lesi's cards.   Thanks for looking. 

P.S. It took me 8+ hours to set my blog up this far.  I will surly stick to Nursing, a computer whiz I am not!!!
Did you all know there is no tech suppor,  phone or live-chat for Blogger?! You have to post to a message board in hopes that someone will see your distress, take pitty on you and answer your question.   

Supply List:
Paper: Whisper White cs (Stampin' UP!) , printed cs (DCWV; Mariposa), Prima flowers, Pearl Flourish (Recollection brand), Satin Whisper White 5/8" ribbon (Stampin' UP!), Oval Nesti, Crystal Effect (for the pattened leather shoes, not sure if you tell), White and Gold Jelly Roll Pens, and  Copic Markers. There is also a hidden heart on the card, can you see it?

E00, 11, 13, 25
R17, 32, 46, 59
W1
100
E08 (shoe soles)

Here is my take on the sketch:

Valentine Sweet Tilda with Black Pattened Leather shoes.