Had this image coloured for some time now finally found some time to sit and play around with it. I have been away on holidays and out of touch with crafty things. It has taken me most of the day to make - and there were a few boo boos along the way. But I kept at it.
The image is coloured with Derwent Inktense pencils and highlight with gel pens and white paint pens. In real life there is more sea green aqua in the picture and background - but my computer hates this colour and changes it always to a dull grey green. So just imagine - tropical colours.
The image was from one of my favourite stamp companies and of course one of my favourite places to be.
The sentiment would be particularly encouraging for me - after the past couple of very stressful years - so I hope to listen to my own words and spend some time in the sunshine.
Hope you enjoy.
Date: Friday, September 15, 2017 GMT Views: 1228
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46819
Fri, Sep 15, 2017 @ 10:05 PM
OMGoodness girlfriend,I have missed your beautiful cards...You Aussies take LONG holidays!!
This is beautiful and the aqua, turquoise is really pretty on MY computer, not dull green at all!
I love the sentiment as well!
Beautiful card!
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Registered: June 27, 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 25246
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 @ 2:09 AM
WOW...this is a beautifully colored image...love all the rich colors...and the content of the image...take me away, yes, please! Love your sentiment...so encouraging!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 @ 5:44 AM
This looks absolutely perfect on my computer!! Helen I am so glad that your mojo isn't still on holidays. You have both returned in style. I have missed your fabulous colouring and scenes. Good to have you back my friend.
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Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28934
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 @ 8:49 AM
It is beautifully done!! Makes me want to go to the beach. A lovely sentiment to boot!!
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75007
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 @ 8:53 AM
Beautifully created and it is one of my favorite places, also. Love your card and it is good to see you back. Wishing you plenty of sunshine.
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Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70680
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 @ 3:22 PM
Fabulous card! Love the coloring. The image looks like a relaxing and lovely place to be. The sentiment is encouraging and reminds us all to live life to the fullest each day! TFS
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83747
Sun, Sep 17, 2017 @ 7:32 AM
Great layout, images, and sentiment. Very special card!
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