Spring you say! It has been so cold here this last week and I'm talking real cold, -40c (-40f) with the windchill some of the days, that I didn't want to think of winter. So I coloured up this lovely image from one of the Polka Doodles CDs called A Double Sprinkle of Kraft, it just says to me Spring - with the lovely daisys.
Firstly, I cut her out using the offset feature in Silhouette Studio - I just love how you can adjust the amount of white you want to show - and look at how well it cut it out.
Then I coloured her up with my Spectrum Noir markers, trying to do the hair; blonde seems reasonable to do, its the darker hair colours I have trouble with.
I popped up the image on top of a Spellbinders Big Scalloped Rectangles, which I have inked round the edges.
The little sentiment stamp is an Inkadinkado stamp from a set called All Occasion Inchies. I layered it up and inked the edges, as I did for all the layers on the card. My papers are also from another Polka Doodles CD called Sundae of the Seasons.
A little bit of tulle and a fancy bow to finish off the front. and then I followed the theme through to the inside of my card.
I really enjoyed experimenting with my Cameo and the offset feature - it was so easy to do and I love how accurate it is.
This card is being entered in the following challenges.
Digistamps4joy - Challenge #59: Anything Goes (closes 4 Feb)
My Paper Crafting - Digi Desserts Fridaze Jan 25 (closes 31 Jan)
Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge #49: Girls, Girls, Girls (closes 1 Feb)
One Stitch at a Time - Challenge #148: Use a Digi (closes 2 Feb)
Love to Create Challenge Blog - Challenge #50: Anything Goes with a Sentiment (closes 3 Feb)
The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Blog - January Challenge #18: Flowers and Ribbon (closes 1 Feb)
Inky Chicks - Challenge #2: Becky's Bingo Grid (I used Ribbon/sentiment/flowers) (closes 5 Feb)
I really appreciate you all stopping by - welcome to some new followers and thank you to everyone, for your continued encouragement and bloggy love.
Happy crafting.
Love the tulle. Beautifully coloured image, Karon. Stay warm!
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Thank you Karon for the lovely spring card, it is much needed, we are dealing with the same temps... I love your word, it does sound great and should be added to the bloggy dictionary for sure!!! I really love how you did the bow on the ribbon and the colors are beautiful.hugs
ReplyDeleteI agree, the tulle is a nice touch here. I also agree that the offset feature provides a very nice finish. Your coloring is beautiful as ever, Karon. Craft faster to keep warm!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the image. We all need to be thinking Spring right about now.
ReplyDeleteIt feels like spring here, so this card is soo fitting! I love the tulle! Happy Monday Karon!
ReplyDeletePretty image and I'm so happy that you are enjoying your new toy..
ReplyDeleteYour projects are all amazing, I bet it saves tons of time now...
Enjoy your day and new week ahead!
Gorgeous card Karon!
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Karon I love your card. Love the tulle and the way you have tied it makes it look like a curtain.Thanks for playing with us on DS4J.
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Pam
( commenting as DS4J DT and as your friend Pam :) )
This is gorgeous, Karon!! I love the sweet image!! The tulle ribbon is fabulous!! And the spring colors are perfect on a rainy day like today!! You are really making me want a Cameo!! Happy Monday :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Super cute and very beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for join us at Digistamps4Joy.
Greetings karin DT member
It's bitter cold here too Karon so it's nice to see flowers. You've made a super card, really cute image which you've coloured beautifully. I like your colour scheme too. Big hugs P x
ReplyDeleteThis is one lovely card. Very nicely put together. Love the image hugging the daisy. Nice extra touches. Thanks for joining in over at DDF.
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My dear friend, this is such a beautiful card. How gorgeous you colored that image! I love the colors and you did such a great job. :o) The papers you used are stunning and I am enamored with all of the tulle. I LOVE how you cinched it with a little bow. :o) This creation gives me warm fuzzies... it's filled with sweetness and springtime joy. :o) Beautiful job as always, Karon. I hope you stay warm and have a wonderful day. :o)
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That's just way to cold, I can't imagine it being that cold. The last few days we've been in the 70s here :D Great card and beautiful coloring, TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteShe's a cutie, Karon. It never is that cold here. I don't know how you deal with it.
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! And I'm so glad you're enjoying your Cameo. Thanks for linking up to Digi Desserts Fridaze at My Paper Crafting.
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Larelyn
I just love how you draped the tulle down the side of your card! Wonderful look! Lovely card! Thanks for participating this weeks DDF at My Paper Crafting! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that pretty spring image and I really like how you did the tulle and ribbon!
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Awe Karon, this is just precious! Your fun image and coloring are amazing - and love your beautiful ribbon too. This just brings me joy :)!!!
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Audrey
Are you telling me you cut out the image with your cutting machine!?!?
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable. I can't wait until spring. But I know it is far from coming :(
Stay warm.
Awe shucks - thanks everyone - blush, blush:-)
ReplyDeleteHi Karon:) What a lovely card and the image is so sweet and perfect!! I love the added tulle. Thanks for stopping by today and have a great evening!!!
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Norma
Such a great creation. Love everything about it. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Good luck.
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DesÃre
{Digistamps4Joy DT Member}
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
Beautiful! Fab image and pretty design. Thank you for joining us at OSAAT. Good luck. Hugs, Jill x
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you used, Karon! What a cute digi, too. Sweet card! Thanks so much for joining our Digi Dessert Fridaze Challenge this week at MyPaperCrafting.com.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your new word!!As for your card,Very BEAUTIFUL my friend!A lovely image!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Migdalia
Thanks all my fellow "crafterteers" :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable digi and love the big tulle bow. Thanks for sharing with us at My Paper Crafting at Digi Desserts Fridaze.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the scalloped rectangle in the back! And very delicate cutting around the edges of your image :) Thanks for sharing your beautiful card with Love to Create!
ReplyDeleteMei (DT)
Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining with us at Love to Create this week.
Susan
Fabulous card!
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Sarah x
A great card! Thanks for joining our Girls, Girls, Girls challenge at Dream Valley. Susie x
ReplyDeletewow fab image and great colours, thanks for sharing at osaat hugs trisha x dt
ReplyDeleteGorgeous girlie creation! Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
ReplyDeleteJust lovely Karon, Thank you for joining us over at Love to Create Challenges.
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