Monday, May 21, 2012

Let's Get Physical - Sports Day May Challenge

Hello blogging friends. I hope that the April Showers we had have created a bumper crop of May flowers!

It is certainly so for my area of the country. Last year we were in the most horrid drought and the hottest temperatures ever!

But, hey! Magnolia-licious Highlites has a super fun blog hop for you this month.
I've entitled my post "Let's Get Physical" and our theme for this month is sports.

Do you remember the fabulous collection that came out a while back called "Winner Takes All"?
We are challenging you to create a sports related project/card using images from that collection. It will be so much fun. So grab your markers, paper and stamps and let us see what you come up with!

And, since this is a Blog Hop, if you've hopped on over from the amazingly talented Sharon's Blog then your batting 1000! If you're starting here please return back to Home Plate at Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog and pick up the batting order at the beginning! You surely don't want to miss even one project that the DT have pulled together for you. From my blog you will hop on over to the delightful and uber talented Mindy's blog to see what she has done!

For my card I used #206 Baseball Tilda. She is currently available along with many many other totally awesome images from this collection If you know me at all you know that I'm a huge baseball fan - particularly the Texas Rangers! I have watched every game so far this season (and last) and plan to attend several in person over the summer and fall. So naturally I chose Baseball Tilda.

I will admit however, that I became brain dead at the beginning of the creating process and this card took me much longer to make than it should have. Sheesh!! So enough of my mindless preamble, let me show you my card...


Here is a close up of Tilda and I must say I really love coloring this little sweetie...

On the inside of my card I created a sentiment panel using a sentiment from Artistic Outpost.

My salutation panel leaves lots of room to write out a personal message...

Here is the entire card inside...

And last but not least, the artsy view...

My card Recipe is as follows:
Cardstock - Generic Cream, SU Cherry Cobbler, Cryogen White
DP - Cosmo Cricket - Silly Sam
Copics - Skin - E0000,000,00,11 Chalk for cheeksHair - E27, 23, 30Uniform - R39, 24, 22, C00, 01, 03, 05Bat - E34, 31, 30Shadow - B0000,000, 00
Hero Art Dots
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Cuttlebug Corner Die
Sentiment - Artistic Outpost

So there you have it my lovelies. I hope you'll join us in this challenge to be eligible to win a stamp of your choice from our very generous and wonderfully kind Diana! I can't wait to see what you come up with. Oh, and don't forget to hop on over to Mindy's blog!

Blessing and hugs
Barb

44 comments:

  1. love the soft blue and red, as for that paper, murphy's law its probably no longer available. Your coloring is fab as always my friend
    smiles
    Paola

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  2. Barb, it's fun to see you use red scheme on this sport card. Love the sport theme and you added the sweet touch on the design of this card :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  3. A really beautiful sporty card Barb. Love those bright colours. That corner die is "to die for"... LOL It makes such a statement, doesn't it? Superb colouring. It has been so nice visiting you today, hugs Sharon

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  4. Beatuiful card, Barb. your coloring is amazing. Love the way TIldas clothes looks like they are shining! Great job! Hugs, Elizabeth

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  5. Hooray for the red, white, and blue!! I love your card, Barb!! Gorgeous, gorgeous coloring!!!

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  6. Barb she is just adorable and the red and white is so all American! Great card! Love the sentiment as well :)

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  7. Just gorgeous! I don't have any of the sporty stamps but this hop may change my mind!
    It was fabulous to see you on Saturday and I hope to see your new skills soon!
    Hugs
    Blanche :)

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  8. Wow!! Barb, this is absolutely fantastic. I'm loving your colouring of that sweet image, your papers and layout are gorgeous as always.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  9. Tilda is so darn cute Barb! Beautiful coloring!

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  10. Hi Barb, I ordered the Baseball Tilda last week, I'm so glad that I did after seeing the gorgeous card that you have created with her. You have colored her wonderfully! And, I also love the DP's the the beautiful flowers that you used! Have a great day!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  11. Wow Barb, I love your card, the colors are fabulous and Tilda is so cute and her coloring is beautiful. The inside is gorgeous as well and I do love the sentiment. You sure make beautiful cards!

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  12. Just love how you've colored her and what a great card layout and color combo!!! Terrific job on this little sweetie Barb! You always have such great touches!!!

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  13. An "out of the park" home-run kind of card Barb! Totally charming and lovely tomboy Tilda! hehe

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  14. What a gorgeous card...although those colors are a little too St. Louis cardinals and not enough KC Royals for me! Lol! Loooove that sentiment!
    Rene :D

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  15. Very cute. Wish I'd have seen this before making a certain graduation card. Edna

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  16. This is lovely, Barb! Tilda is colored perfectly. I love the clean lines of the card very much. I should follow your direction and see how it feels to make a card without flowers, LOL. I love the paper you used as well as the colors. It's wonderful!

    XO,
    Chris

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  17. It's gorgeous Barb! Just love it!

    *hugs*
    Angélique

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  18. Oh My! You are SO very talented! Your Tilda is adorable and your coloring is super! I love it!

    ♥ Laura C.

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  19. she cetainly is a sweetie! You have done awesome job with her. Your card is just lovely. hugs Shelley

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  20. Barb your coloring is awesome!!! Fabulous card inside and out!!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  21. Absolutely gorgeous Barb, I love the paper and the red and white theme, beautifully done
    hugs Julie P

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  22. Another gorgeous creation, Barb!! Love the colors you used and your coloring is magnificent!! Love, love, love it!!!!!
    hugs, Sharon

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  23. Awesome card! You did a fabulous job coloring the image. Love all that red....

    Karen

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  24. Gorgeous card. Beautifully colored. Love the layout and the touch of blue.

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  25. Cool Cards! I like the paper in the cage and the color red - he is a baseball!

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  26. Hi Barb,
    Your card is wonderful. Beautiful colouring.
    Tilda is the 'star' of the card as she should be!
    Big hugs, Candy

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  27. Aw Barb, she is so cute! Gorgeous coloring as always and such a cute design for the card! Have you heard from the kiddos lately and how they are doing? Miss hearing about them!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  28. What a great card. You did a wonderful job. So many wonderful details to look at. Great colors.
    Hugs, Frances

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  29. Great card! Love baseball Tilda, and you've colored her fabulous...hugs! Leah Ann

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  30. Oh WOW, this is just fabulous, Barb!!! I think everything is perfect. Awesomely coloured Tilda. Wonderful colours you’ve chosen. Love the design inside and out, the DP’s the embellishments and I love the clean look of your card. Superbly done. I love it!!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  31. Such a cool card! I am loving this Tilda and how you have colored her....love it! Those frosted dots really caught my eye too; great touch:0)

    Hugs;
    Janette

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  32. I am loving your coloring on this Barb and I am seriously green with envy rover your ability to color Red! Love this!!

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  33. Absolutely gorgeous Barb. Your colorchoice is incredible beautiful also is your coloring. I love evertyhing on the in- and outside. Great design and DP's. What more can I say ??!!xxxsylvia

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  34. This is AMAZING, Barb! Your coloring is drop-dead gorgeous......very impressive!!!!!

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  35. Wow barb Wow this is amazing coloring!!!!1 Wow what a spectacular job on this card!!!! Love it!!!!Your still one of the best!!!!!

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  36. What a beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  37. Beautiful card, love your colours and layout, perfect colouring, hugs, Sarah x

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Hugs....Barb