Sunday, February 28, 2010

Friday Sketcher's Challenge 91



I've had a very busy weekend! My eldest daughter and her youngest child, my precious Kyle, came up for a visit. We have such a close relationship and I just adore it when she can get free and come and spend some time with us. We had a wonderful weekend together, visiting, going to church and shopping!

I wanted to work on a card for the Friday Sketcher's Challenge this week, and managed to steal a few hours for myself. I have such a hard time working with bright colors, preferring the softer pastels. I also have a hard time working with busy patterns. So this was a challenge in and of itself. I did want to use some of my Basic Grey Lemonade dp's which were a gift from a friend. So here's the card I came up with and I have to say, thank you Jacque for the inspiration on how to use the ribbon. I chose tulle instead of ribbon, so that you could see the paper through it.



I colored my image with Copic markers...so here's a closer view:



Here is my card recipe:

Cardstock - SU
DP - Basic Grey
Tulle; Pearls - Stash
Butterfly Punch- MS
Flowers and border punches - SU
Leaf and Vine Punch - EK Success
Sewing machine
Dimensionals

I didn't have enough of that pretty Bluegreen paper to finish the inside of my card. I used some coordinating paper from the same Lemonade series to complete my card. The sheets are only 6X6, but I did find a little scrap of it to finish the bottom of the place where I will write my message. I used my new EK Success punch out that piece.



Here are the Copic markers I used...



12 comments:

  1. Wow Barb! This is such a sweet card, just look at those bows! Fantastic!
    - Ann

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  2. Thx for the sweet comment!

    This care is too sweet. Luv all the pretty fun colours. The stamp is sooo adorable.

    xoxo,
    Lori

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  3. Hey Barb,
    What is this image? I looked and looked but couldn't find your reference to a stamp, company or name. It IS a real cutie but these old eyes have a hard time figuring out where the card stops and the mirror begins. : ) I am sure I am the only person with this problem! LOL It is tough getting old! Love the new holders for your Copics. I can't get mine yet because we have to fix the leaking roof on the 3 Seasons porch. Ugh! Happy hugs and keep your wonderful creations coming. I always look at your blogs and love what you share! Congrats on the DT position! My best always, Martha

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  4. Too cute, Barb!!! Love your Hanglar image and your coloring is fabulous! Awesome work as always!
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  5. Such a little cutie. Love the pearl flight patterns.

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  6. Barb, aren't those H & T stamps wonderful? That's too bad that they don't make it available here in North America. Your choice of colors are so precious. Those butterflies are so cute!!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  7. This is just stunning Barb! Lovely colouring!

    Hope you enjoyed the visit from your family!

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  8. I can certainly see why Priscilla chose you to be on the DT...love your card...such fabulousness! I can't wait to get to know "more" of you!

    Pleasantly
    Paula
    Stamptacular Sunday Challege DT Member

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  9. A gorgeous card Barb and so beautifully coloured. I love the HA stamp, she's so cute and all your details are just perfect. Have a nice Sunday. Hugs Chris :)

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  10. Barb, your card is stunning inside and out, I love this sweet image your colours and colouring are perfect. I love the tulle, it adds just a hint of colour without covering any of the pretty papers. The sentiment if perfect. I hope the children are well and settled with their parents. Big hugs Jodie from Oz

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  11. Oh Barb I love this image! How do you get your hands on them? You did an absolutely beautiful job. As usual.
    Hugs,
    Pam

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  12. Adorable card, inside and out!!! She is so cute and love the way you have colored her and all your fun embellishments! Terrific work Barb!!!

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Hugs....Barb