I guess it wouldn't surprise you to hear I am late again for the Twisted Sister Challenge - and I was doing so well too, but what can you do - you may have to 'brace yourself' for my next comment...ready....here goes...'there is life outside of stamping' ( I can't believe I just said that) and sometimes we have to prioritize!! Anyway, enough of that....
This card is for the Twisted Sister Challenge where we are to make a card with number 4 on it, from memory it is a Valentine card. I have used this gorgeous Anya, sent to me in a RAK from my Twisted Sister Peggy (aka Marilyn Prestonn) Thanks Peggy - this is the first Anya I have coloured - I hope I am doing okay with it...she is adorable!! That number 4 nearly didn't make it onto the card - I have added it into the sentiment on the photo corner - have to be honest and say I was about to photograph this card and then realised - I worte it by hand, but may change that after - I am not fussed on my handwriting - it lets the card down. in my opinion.
I chalked the image, distressing the edges and sponging with Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distressing Ink and then rubbing the SU Old Olive Ink Pad around the edges to defne them a bit more and not make the pink so stark! I have attached it onto layered DP using the CCEE Stampers sketch: http://cceestampers.blogspot.com/
which I really enjoyed doing.
The bow has been made with Bow-Easy using lace, I am getting more confident with it - I guess the more you use it the better you get - lace is very 'forgiving!' I have secured it with a button brad, adding a sponged flower to the top corner and also adding a button brad.
Thanks for looking and for you lovely comments, I appreciate your support. I hope you are having a lovely weekend, it started off cool here and we got out into the garden to 'find it' and then it has just gotten hotter as the day has progressed. We are inside with the air coinditioner on at the moment!! I hope you are staying cool/or warm, depending on where you are!! You can fine me and more on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010 GMT Views: 844
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Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 4:53 AM
Fun that you could use her. I love seeing what other stampers come up with. She is adorable, love the little pink cheeks! Great way to use the 4 for this week's challenge. Love all the papers and of course you did fine with the colouring. Love the shading and her hair! TFS Lindalou!
Registered: March 15, 2009 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 75
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 6:03 AM
This is GORGEOUS!! I know, doesn't it stink when we actually have to tend to others, sheesh! I am with ya on that whole thing.
You did an awesome job with the sketch and the image is gorgeous as well as your coloring!! Thanks so much for sharing, I don't care if it is late, I am glad I got to see it =}
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 7:07 AM
Wow, I hope we can still be friends...life outside of stamping? Can't believe you said that out loud! OMGosh! That thought never entered my head! Lol- you nut! This is adorable, late or not! You made it, and number 4 and all! Beautiful Linda! LYMI
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: August 20, 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11545
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 7:34 AM
Linda you colored this little Anya beautifully!! She's sweet as ever with those lovely colors and I thought it was very clever how you added in the sentiment! Have a great day Linda!
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 @ 11:11 AM
You have done Anya proud to say the least Linda. This is fabulously colored, as always, and LOVE your colors, papers and details. Gosh, this is so darn cute and beautiful at the same time!! Way to go Linda!! TFS!
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