It's time for a new challenge over on the Sugar Bowl. The sketch for this challenge has been provided by the very talented and very lovely Sweetie Erika with the optional theme of 'use scraps'. This was a nice and easy sketch to follow, quite a simple one which you can really go to town with and dress it up, or keep it simple...guess which one I opted for huh? And the theme of 'scraps' is perfect as I'm sure we all have those little scrappy bits of paper that we keep..just in case! Well, now's the time to use some of them up.
Fear not crafters...the Copics have been evicted and I'm back in my happy, snuggly colouring comfort zone.
Oh yes, it's official. I am in love with the new Jingle Bells and Tinkle Bells range of stamps and I couldn't wait to get another one inked up. This little sweetie is called Crystal Flakes. She's been coloured with a mix of DI's and SU refills (if anyone out there has a stash of the SU ink refills that they no longer use I'd be very happy to buy them off you) Her wings are slathered with Glamour Dust and the trim on her jacket and skirt is covered with some really old white glitter, not that you can see it but maybe if you enlarge the photo it might be a little more obvious.
My scraps of paper are Echo Park Wintertime and I did manage to use up quite a lot of the odds and ends, but then I was so sad to see these papers go that I had to buy another pack of them :)
A few pearls, CWC sentiment and a flower made up of a Prima white flower which I dipped the edges of the petals in Diamond Dust then added a small red poinsettia on top held together with a pearl brad.
Does a sideways view show the glitter any better? Nope!
The prize for one lucky winner is a choice of any 4 Sugar Nellie stamps, but if there are 100+ entries then the prize will increase to any 6 Sugar Nellie stamps.
For all the details on how to enter please visit the Sugar Bowl blog, where you will also find lots of gorgeous cards for inspiration from the other sweeties.
Thanks for looking.
Love Elaine xxx
Thursday 8 September 2011
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this is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous and beautiful card love the colour's and image is gorgeous have a fabby day
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Wowzeers this is totally stunning!
ReplyDeleteDazie
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Hi Elaine,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and love the idea of using those scraps up. Fabby image coloured beautifully as always.
Love it.
hugs
Marion
Hi Elaine
ReplyDeleteeh get you (sideways glance) have you been on a camera course.
Love your card soooooooooooooooooooooo pretty, & like you I love these fab stamps.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Wow Elaine this is gorgeous,love the soft colours!
ReplyDeleteHugs Heidy
Hi Elaine wow i love the card! it's gorgeous and i LOVE the image she's soo cute!!
ReplyDeletehope your ok and not working to hard? lol!
WOW....sweetie I dont know what to say except this is just stunning in every way...my goodness your colouring is fabulous I love your colouring especially with the inks!!
ReplyDeleteI love these stamps I brought all the fairy angel type ones........cant wait to ink them, might have a try again today lol.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
super card Elaine
ReplyDeletehugs sarah x
Oh sweety, this is so georgeus! Fantastic colors, layout og papers. I love the flower, sentiment and image. :)
ReplyDeleteElaine, I just love this new stamp, was debating about it yesterday.... and coloured to perfection, fab card
ReplyDeleteTilly x
Well if I squint my eyes and turn my head sideways I can at least imagine the glitter! Those are beautiful papers and you may not like the copics but that is okay cause your DI inks are gorgeous! Beautiful contrast with all of your coloring as always.
ReplyDeleteEvicting Copics & buying another pad to replace your scraps had me chuckling twice over. Love what you have done with that flower - very effective, especially the way it picks up on the furry trim of the image.
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
Wowzer sweet creation Elaine if I was THIS good with inks I would be deliriously happy..sigh! I may just have something you can use on Sat!! mmm. got you thinking.
ReplyDeletesmiles Christine x
So gorgeous it has to come to Norway for Christmas ♥
ReplyDeleteYou rock DI coloring♥♥
wow Elaine...ace colouring as always!! Those papers are delish too!!
ReplyDeleteFi
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Ooh Elaine, this is so, so super gorgeous. My fav colorcombo and your coloring is just so perfect. Love the glitters. Stunning creation.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Yvon
stunning card Elaine, I need this image and those papers!!
ReplyDeletex
Such a beautiful image...love your colouring and the papers are lovely.Great sketch to use scraps up.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Hi Elaine, This is stunning and I just love the colouring, sweet images these.xx
ReplyDeleteOh hon this is just gorgeous !!! I so love your coloring dear. Just beautiful. Big Hugs
ReplyDeleteStunning card Elaine, love your papers and your soft colouring in.
ReplyDeleteHugs Erika. x
stunning card elaine.your colours and sparkle are really pretty and i love the gorgeous image :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Fabby card Elaine!
ReplyDeleteSusan xx
Woww elaine.... lovin this card and image. I bought the Titania fairy...... can't wait to have a play with her and my glitter!
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is fab with the inks... you're talented!
Hugs and see you Saturday
Christine x
Hi Elaine,
ReplyDeleteThis is really gorgeous, the image is beautiful and the colouring is amazing too.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Elaine; You know you do not need to add so many embelishments...Your coloring is such a treat in itself! Oh I sigh each time I see your work! So so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well:0)
Hugs;
Janette
Another beautiful card Elaine, I so love your coloring, she's just adorable! I love all the glitter on her and your flower, gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteWow, Elaine, this is fantastic!! I love all that glitter, and your flower is amazing! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful card Elaine and so cute.
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Debby
Oh wow hun your card is stunning, I love those EP papers and the image is so sweet and pretty and coloured to perfection as always.
ReplyDeleteI've just been having a catch up, congrats to Hal for his exam grades, he did so well, may need a little extra swotting to become a vicar though lol.
Have a lovely time at the show :)
hugs Mandy xx
Gorgeous card Elaine! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
ReplyDeleteI love your card Elaine, the colouring is gorgeous , hugs sarah b X
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Another one for my wish list.
ReplyDeleteNxxx
Awww!! Elaine this is just gorgeous, what amazing colouring with inks! I have never tried DI's to colour. You are a master at it, this is amazing. Love the sweet image too.
ReplyDeleteps It was great to meet you today at Harrowgate, It made the day extra special, Hugs Mau xx xx
Hey my sweet Elaine...how are ya darlin'??! Your card is beyond stunning!! I so love this image...she's such a sweetheart!! And your coloring is gorgeous...as always!! I love the papers...and your sparkles are simply perfect!! Big hugs...Pat Frank
ReplyDeleteYour colouring always takes my breath away Elaine ... it is so perfect. Love this card, and fab papers (I really should not google them!!), and that fairy is just too cute for words!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Cathy xx
I love your card, the light blue and red are so pretty together and I know that is glitter I see! LOL....I love these stamps also...so fun and sweet!
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, hope you had lots of fun at Harrogate and spent a fortune no doubt. This card is stunning and I love these new images they really are so cute. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine...beautiful card. Your colouring is gorgeous and such a lovely image.
ReplyDeleteDebbie x
Amazing card!
ReplyDeleteI looove the way you coloured her!
Just perfect!
Hugs!
Sandra!
Simply stunning!!! Delish papers are coloured to perfection as always!
ReplyDeleteMWah
Ali x
Such a beautiful card, Elaine - your colouring is out of this world!!!! hugs Marie xxx
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