Saturday, June 1, 2013

Just for the pure joy of coloring...

Good day everyone! I hope you're enjoying your weekend and getting to play a little at your crafting table.
 
  I'm off to a Master Smocking Class in just a wee while, but I have time to post a card I made using Saturated Canary image "Jules".
 
 I really enjoy coloring these images and find them quite a challenge to get the hair just right. They are so cute, don't you think? This is one of the cards I've made to send to one of the several couples we met while cruising. Each one made the trip completely fabulous and I wanted to share some of my crafting with them. I went a little overboard on the stickles...oh well...
 
So here is the card front. I decided to make it look a little like and envelope.

Here is a closer look at the image. Please don't laugh at all the stickles I put on her petticoat, I'm rusty, remember?
 

Sometimes I wish I didn't feel completely anal about finishing the inside of my cards. Once I've designed the front I think I'm finished then the whole process starts over again on the inside! Decisions, decisions, decisions...

And last, but not least is the artsy-fartsy tipped on it's side view...

Just a short post...a busy day ahead of me...
 
Blessings and hugs...Barb

5 comments:

  1. Beautifully done! How fun you are learning to smock- I smocked for my kids when they were little- the designs are always timeless!

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  2. I love this card and the stickles! Adorable inside and out. Great coloring too! Hey Barb are you teaching the smocking class? You sure have the experience. Have fun!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  3. You've always inspired me to finish the insides of my cards!!! I can't say I always do it, but it truly does finish it off beautifully!! This card is fabulous, too!! I love Krista's work, I think I own about 70 of her images!!!! Yikes!!! LOL!!! We need to see some more smocking pictures, too!!!! Have a great day!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  4. Fabulous colouring of this SC image!!
    Love the style of your card too.
    Hope you had a great day of smocking :o)
    Big Hugs, Candy

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  5. A beautiful card Barb, inside and out. I just love how you've coloured this SC image. Am so sorry I missed the freebie offer. She's a real beaut! hugs Sharon

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Hugs....Barb