Hello, sweet friends! I hope all our U.S. friends had a fun and safe Fourth of July. I had fun coloring this newly remixed digital image, and I also learned a new word - to me, anyway - but my DH the avid reader knew it. In the center is a skep, and it's amazing to see how they are hand woven. I enjoyed coloring the foxgloves and cosmos, along with the skep. (As an aside, for those of you who loved "Downton Abbey," Highclere Castle is where it was filmed. And Lord and Lady Carnarvon own it, and Lady Carnarvon has a blog. Here is the post about a new skep on the estate. It's actually quite an amazing blog and website that could easily keep one busy for many hours. Here's the main website to keep you enthralled. But I digress, so back to my card.
As I searched for a piece of DP, I came upon this adorable piece in a paper pad with these chubby little bees. Aren't they sweet? I am allergic to bees, so I stay clear of them IRL, but these were irresistible and helped me with my color combination. I used a stitched die and matted it with So Saffron, and then I thought it needed something else. I wanted to add this pretty taffeta ribbon, and wow did I fight with this bow! But, for the most part, I think I won. Haha!
Anyway, thanks for taking a closer look at my card, and I hope you like it. Have a wonderful rest of the week.
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Thu, Jul 07, 2016 @ 5:38 AM
Oh my gosh Cheryl, this is kinda GORGEOUS. It is an amazing work of art. The background paper is so perfect and the bow, well it came out beautifully. I'd love to case this card and give it to my beekeeper friend. If only it would come out anywhere as nice as yours, sigh. Linda
Registered: October 20, 2004 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 30600
Thu, Jul 07, 2016 @ 5:58 AM
Now how stinkin' cute is that bee background papers!!! Such a beautiful design and perfect Summer theme too Cheryl! Really stunning coloring my friend!! HUGS
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Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7394
Thu, Jul 07, 2016 @ 7:17 PM
Cheryl - this is just gorgeous. What a beautiful image and of course beautifully coloured. I love your matching bee paper as well - just perfect to go with the hive. Don't think these little bees will cause any problems (he he). Love the way you wrestled that pretty bow into shape as well. I need some lessons from you in bow tying.
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Jul 09, 2016 @ 5:55 PM
Oh my goodness sis, this is gorgeous. I could wander through your amazingly beautiful and peaceful gallery all day long!! Your colouring is out of this world....ahhhh big happy sigh, you make my heart smile sis. Xx
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
Oh, the bees are the cutest!! You paired the DP with your coloring beautifully! Gorgeous coloring and the yellow ribbon adds a most beautiful finishing touch!
My husband went out backpacking this week and two days later his foot is still swollen to twice its normal size from a bite or a sting. Rough trip for him, he got stung by a bee on his other leg!
Registered: June 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 126617
Sat, Jul 09, 2016 @ 9:05 PM
I just love this mf...love the dp you used, love the amazing colouring you did!...love the layout and the crisp, clean, beautiful look it has.
You are amazing mf,
hugs,
K
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sun, Jul 10, 2016 @ 2:38 AM
Congratulations to my wonderful sis, this one is from me! In the General Stamping forum, you're in the FAVORITES for the week ending July 10. See post #8
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Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
Registered: April 5, 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1223
Sun, Jul 10, 2016 @ 12:31 PM
You are definitely one of my favorite colorers and card makers. Everyone is so clean and crisp and they ALWAYS make me smile. You are one talented lady!
Hugs & Well Wishes :O)
------------------------------ Patricia "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
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