Thursday, July 16, 2009

First Secret Summer Swap Card....

Remembering that I need quite a few birthday cards for August, I decided to use this sweet Tilda image, which I received in a package along with other Tilda images from Pam Limiric, my Magnolia-licious friend. I combined the image with several products from the lucious, super package of products from my Secret Summer Swap partner, Vivi, who lives in Brazil. My package arrived yesterday and it was like Christmas opening all the beautiful stuff she sent me so I got busy making a new card! The 6X6 paper pad is from Basic Grey's Lemonade series. Also inclued on this card is some of the wonderful ribbon and the the bling in the center of the flower which also came in the package.



To be honest, this image of Tilda is really a Christmas image. I added the bow to her hair, but underneath is some Holly. But I needed a birthday card and she was carrying a stack of presents, so I made if work for me...

I got the layout for this card from Claudia Rosa's blog Pretty PressingsShe is a phenominal artist and though I changed out the size of card and the image and a few other minor details, I tried to follow her layout as best I could.



I'm seeing some improvements in my coloring and am pleased with my progress. What I love to color the most is shoes and striped stockings! Go figure!

So here is my card, thanks to Pam, Vivi and Claudia - who each have contributed so much to my craft...
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19 comments:

  1. JulieJuly 16, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Your coloring is beautiful. I love the highlights.

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  2. JacqueJuly 16, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Barb...she is magnificent...clever use of stamp too...your coloring is beautiful...Great job...Jacque

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  3. peggieJuly 16, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Love your card Barb and the colors are great too....

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  4. KatieJuly 16, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Barb,
    She's just wonderful!
    The hair absolutely gorgeous and you did a fabulous job all over!

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  5. LaurelJuly 16, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Barb - She is adorable!! Such wonderful coloring and a great card all around, Hugs

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  6. Sharon CaudleJuly 16, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    She's beautiful, Barb! Great job on converting the Christmas Tilda! You're so creative! Fab card!

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  7. charleneJuly 16, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Very cute and I am really liking the black hair I am going to give it a try ! Love the coloring you did and how you made it work for another occasion.

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  8. Kerry D-CJuly 16, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    oh my gosh! This is so pretty!! Fantastic card, as always!

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  9. Christina C.July 16, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    What a wonderful card!!! Your coloring of Tilda is superb. Hugs, Christina

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  10. CamiJuly 16, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Very nice card and beautiful coloring, Barb. Have a wonderful weekend ceating more! Hugs, Cami

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  11. NancyJuly 16, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Cute card Barb. Your coloring is very good and you are good at adding light to your image. Keep up the good work I love to look at your cards!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  12. JodiJuly 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Very pretty card, I love that you can use these images for more than just one occassion.
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  13. Sharron aka SharrahugJuly 16, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Such a cute card. And you would never know she's a Christmas stamp.....very clever of you to add the bow.

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  14. cabio's craft cornerJuly 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Barb, your card is prettier and prettier. Your colors are very stunning!
    hugs,
    Cabio

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  15. CandyJuly 17, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Hi Barb,
    What a wonderful card you have made. Love your colouring. Funny thing - I love colouring stripes the best too :o) Love the colours of Tilda's stockings and the addition of the sparkles.
    Lovey goodies you have on it as well.
    Hugs, Candy

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  16. SheriJuly 17, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Adorable! I love that you used the christmas Tilda for your birthday card. The colors are gorgeous and your colorng is stunning! Great...great job!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Barb your coloring is so great! If you get progressing in your copic coloring you will never use your Prismas.
    Boy you sure have lucked out with all of your blog candy and secret stamper. It does look like you have Christmas in July!
    I will be stamping and coloring tonight. I have to learn to get off this computer and stop reading BLOGS and start posting my cards!LOL! I am addicted to my friends blogs though!
    Hugs to you my friend,
    Pam

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  18. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Fabulous! She is too cute and you made her even cuter with your coloring talent!

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  19. Vivi CasaleJuly 18, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Barb, your card is gorgeous and the image is perfect for a birthday card!
    Doesn`t look like a christmas one!! I`m so glad you liked your gift!!
    Hugs
    Vivi

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Hugs....Barb

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