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Thursday, 8 September 2011

Sugar Bowl Challenge ~ 67

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
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43 comments:

  1. Erum Tasneem8 September 2011 at 09:12

    this is beautiful!!

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  2. CRAZYCRAFTSHED8 September 2011 at 09:15

    Hi Elaine
    A gorgeous and beautiful card love the colour's and image is gorgeous have a fabby day
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  3. Dazie8 September 2011 at 09:22

    Wowzeers this is totally stunning!
    Dazie
    x

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  4. Marion8 September 2011 at 09:46

    Hi Elaine,
    Gorgeous card and love the idea of using those scraps up. Fabby image coloured beautifully as always.
    Love it.
    hugs
    Marion

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  5. Anonymous8 September 2011 at 10:17

    Hi Elaine
    eh 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)

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  6. heidy8 September 2011 at 10:44

    Wow Elaine this is gorgeous,love the soft colours!
    Hugs Heidy

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  7. XxJULESxX8 September 2011 at 11:02

    Hi Elaine wow i love the card! it's gorgeous and i LOVE the image she's soo cute!!
    hope your ok and not working to hard? lol!

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  8. Vicky8 September 2011 at 11:21

    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!!
    I 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

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  9. craftymum8 September 2011 at 11:26

    super card Elaine
    hugs sarah x

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  10. Anne8 September 2011 at 11:53

    Oh sweety, this is so georgeus! Fantastic colors, layout og papers. I love the flower, sentiment and image. :)

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  11. tilly8 September 2011 at 11:54

    Elaine, I just love this new stamp, was debating about it yesterday.... and coloured to perfection, fab card
    Tilly x

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  12. Amanda R8 September 2011 at 12:57

    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.

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  13. Paula (PEP)8 September 2011 at 13:36

    Evicting 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.
    Paula (PEP)

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  14. Christine8 September 2011 at 15:46

    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.

    smiles Christine x

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  15. Maria Therese8 September 2011 at 17:59

    So gorgeous it has to come to Norway for Christmas ♥
    You rock DI coloring♥♥

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  16. Fiona8 September 2011 at 18:03

    wow Elaine...ace colouring as always!! Those papers are delish too!!

    Fi
    x

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  17. yvon8 September 2011 at 18:47

    Ooh Elaine, this is so, so super gorgeous. My fav colorcombo and your coloring is just so perfect. Love the glitters. Stunning creation.
    Hugs, Yvon

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  18. Shazza8 September 2011 at 18:58

    stunning card Elaine, I need this image and those papers!!
    x

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  19. Chrissy8 September 2011 at 19:02

    Such a beautiful image...love your colouring and the papers are lovely.Great sketch to use scraps up.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  20. Janette8 September 2011 at 19:35

    Hi Elaine, This is stunning and I just love the colouring, sweet images these.xx

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  21. Donalda8 September 2011 at 20:16

    Oh hon this is just gorgeous !!! I so love your coloring dear. Just beautiful. Big Hugs

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  22. Erika8 September 2011 at 20:57

    Stunning card Elaine, love your papers and your soft colouring in.
    Hugs Erika. x

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  23. coops8 September 2011 at 21:35

    stunning card elaine.your colours and sparkle are really pretty and i love the gorgeous image :D

    xx coops xx

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  24. mixamatoasties8 September 2011 at 21:53

    Fabby card Elaine!

    Susan xx

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  25. Christine L8 September 2011 at 22:32

    Woww elaine.... lovin this card and image. I bought the Titania fairy...... can't wait to have a play with her and my glitter!
    Your colouring is fab with the inks... you're talented!
    Hugs and see you Saturday
    Christine x

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  26. Tracy8 September 2011 at 23:15

    Hi Elaine,
    This is really gorgeous, the image is beautiful and the colouring is amazing too.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  27. LaJanette8 September 2011 at 23:24

    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!

    Hope you are doing well:0)

    Hugs;
    Janette

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  28. Shirley N9 September 2011 at 00:13

    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!

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  29. Christine9 September 2011 at 04:40

    Wow, Elaine, this is fantastic!! I love all that glitter, and your flower is amazing! So beautiful!

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  30. debby40009 September 2011 at 08:41

    Oh what a wonderful card Elaine and so cute.
    luv
    Debby

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  31. Mandy9 September 2011 at 15:35

    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.

    I'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

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  32. Annelies9 September 2011 at 19:26

    Gorgeous card Elaine! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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  33. Sarah B10 September 2011 at 13:55

    I love your card Elaine, the colouring is gorgeous , hugs sarah b X

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  34. Nic aka The Sticky Elf10 September 2011 at 21:55

    Absolutely beautiful. Another one for my wish list.
    Nxxx

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  35. Mau xx10 September 2011 at 22:45

    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.

    ps It was great to meet you today at Harrowgate, It made the day extra special, Hugs Mau xx xx

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  36. Pat11 September 2011 at 15:45

    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

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  37. Cathy11 September 2011 at 18:04

    Your 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!!
    Hugs
    Cathy xx

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  38. Patty Sue 211 September 2011 at 23:25

    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!

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  39. Nannieflash12 September 2011 at 11:26

    Hi 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

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  40. Debbie12 September 2011 at 20:25

    Hi Elaine...beautiful card. Your colouring is gorgeous and such a lovely image.
    Debbie x

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  41. sandra13 September 2011 at 14:00

    Amazing card!
    I looove the way you coloured her!
    Just perfect!
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  42. ~ Ali Robertson ~14 September 2011 at 21:49

    Simply stunning!!! Delish papers are coloured to perfection as always!

    MWah

    Ali x

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  43. cardmaking bird2 October 2011 at 01:49

    Such a beautiful card, Elaine - your colouring is out of this world!!!! hugs Marie xxx

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