Wow! this was a challenge.....I try to honor challenges, because the hostesses work very hard to give them to us. Today, the rule was broken. This sketch just wouldn't work for me. The circle would have been a better choice, but hindsight is always 20-20. It is what it is. Combined two digis, printed, colored and fussy cut. The rest was strips and added gold lines, and the sentiment in gold. The bow kinda balanced it out. TFL
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 GMT Views: 1875
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 @ 3:34 PM
Linda this is gorgeous! You don't sound happy with it but I just love it! Your painting and calligraphy is out of this world! How you created the gorgeous feathers on that bird is mind boggling especially with zigs. The scenery in the background has such a wonderful blend of color. Fabulous card!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 @ 5:35 PM
Holy cow......this is colored so beautifully! Love your card!
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Registered: April 14, 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2721
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 @ 5:45 PM
Oh my gosh, this is stunning!!! The coloring is gorgeous!!!!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46781
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 @ 6:59 PM
This is gorgeous Linda! I love your interpretation and I love the log frame...no it had to be as is...no circle would look as good as this does for these images!! I LOVE the painting you did and your calligraphy is outstanding!
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Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 @ 8:20 PM
What a stunning, stunning card this is. Your water coloring, painting and calligraphy are amazing!! So are the colors you used to support this fabulous image. I love everything about this absolutely gorgeous card! Hugs! ~Karen
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 @ 8:55 PM
Absolutely gorgeous winters image! Your coloring is stunning!
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 @ 9:50 PM
Linda, this is GORGEOUS!! Your scene is beautifully done; I love the fussy cut branches extending beyond the frame.thr recipient of this card will be thrilled!
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