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Thursday 3 November 2011

Sugar Bowl Challenge - 71

Today sees a new challenge over at the Sugar Bowl. We have another fab sketch from the multi-talented and very sweet Sweetie Erika for you to follow, and the optional theme this time is 'Patchwork'.
I didn't do so well with the theme this time!


I guess I also need some photography lessons...for reasons I can't fathom she looks like she's been using fake orange tanning lotion on this photo!
I do so LOVE this little lady Pippi Longsocks. And as usual, she's been coloured with Distress inks and SU inkers.
This yummy paper is one of my recent purchases Maja Design Fika from MY Dutch shop Crea Duymelot. I love it so much that I had to go and buy some more..just to put away in my cupboard and stroke..not to cut!
(Janette, yes they do post to America...and Hawaii, Russia, Norway, Indonesia, Canada, Germany, Slovenia, and even to the UK and Holland hee hee! If you don't speak Dutch as well as I do *cough* then at the top right hand corner of the page click the EN button and ta-da English!)
What else did I use...a die cut flower and leaves, SU sentiment and punches, a couple of pearls and plenty of Glamour Dust on her wings...well, all fairies need some sparkle.



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. 

Please visit the Sugar Bowl blog to see all the awesome cards from the other sweeties.

Thanks for looking today.
Love Elaine xxx

49 comments:

  1. Gorgeous!! I lurve those papers!!xx

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  2. Hi Elaine,
    A stunning card and such pretty papers. Love the kraft cardstock with these. Colouring of this little cutie is gorgeous as always.
    Photos are so difficult this time of year.
    You are nearly through the working week. Have a great weekend.
    hugs
    Marion

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  3. Oh fab card Elaine,love it!
    Hugs Heidy

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  4. This is so sweet. Love the image and those papers really are yummy.
    Denise xx

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  5. Hi Elaine
    A gorgeous and beautiful card
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  6. Elaine your card is GORGEOUS, everything just perfect...!!!
    Hugs,
    Mo

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  7. well i think its gorgeous. I love the colours , the papers, the sparkle.. i guess you could just say i love it!
    Lisa x

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  8. Love the colours Elaine, especially with the kraft. I just love that frog - methinks she will probably jump into a not too distant basket egged on by froggy. St R didn't put his gloves on removing gripper rods...... enter Nurse PEP with TCP......... Oh for the days of Homer (Ancient Greek one!!!)......... oops - it's gone too quiet, better go find out what's happened NOW........
    Paula (PEP)

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  9. Hello my sweet Dutch speaking friend haha! I think I might need to try out YOUR store!
    Your card is soooo pretty in these awesome rich colors and I like her little tan look. Don't you hate when you can't capture the true colors? Drives me nutty! I would say this is most def a gorgeous card Elaine!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  10. Great card, such an adorable image and pretty papers.
    Lyndsey xx

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  11. I just cant see enough of your fantastic coloring, you get it so deep and yet so light. Amazing!
    Over all a wonderful card. :)

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  12. Awesome card Elaine; your coloring is amazing; like always I nearly drool:0) I don't think the skin looks bad; especially with that super cute image! I just love how she is girly with that puffy skirt but not too girly as she is wearing it with her favorite sneakers; oh that super cool froggie is full of attitude! Oh and I just love those papers; gotta go back and look for that EN button.

    Big Hugs;
    Janette

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  13. Gorgeous card Elaine, and those papers are just a bit delish!
    Hugs
    Cathy xx

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  14. Fabulous card Elaine..love the papers and sweet image..great sketch too.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  15. Elaine, m'love!! You rocked this card, hunny bunny! Your coloring is stunning! I like that she has a little color in her cheeks!! And thanks for the info on the DPs...am heading there now! shhhh...don't tell my sweet hubby!! hehehe! Hugs. Pat Frank

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  16. oh elaine...this is fabulous and has to be one of my favouritest cards ever!! Love the paper which I have already checked out last night...process of elimination and my favourite Sugar Nellie!!

    I have actually been sitting looking at it for ages....love it!!

    Fi
    x

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  17. wow this is lovely Elaine and those papers are sooooooo lush!
    lol at the fake tan comment
    x

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  18. Gorgeous sweetie!! I so love your card!! And you color like a goddess! Wish I could have the patience to color with DI's . Love the papers♥♥♥♥♥ And the beautiful colors

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  19. Hai Elaine, wow, this is gorgeous and what a cute image.
    Hugs, Yvon

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  20. This is absolutely stunning Elaine, really beautiful. Lee xx

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  21. so stunning elaine.the image is so gorgeous and full of attitude and i love your fantastic colouring and papers :D

    xx coops xx

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  22. ooh I love those papers! she's gorgeous x

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  23. oh elaine another stunner and yes paper is yummy and perfect for stroking. lol

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  24. You might not have done so well with the theme but it's a beautiful card nonetheless!! The usual fab colouring and those papers and the image are just gorge!! You must give me some Dutch lessons sometime...as you speak it so well (ahem) Hugs, Marie xxx

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  25. Stunning Elaine, and I love the colour of her cheeks, she looks 'right well'...lol...xxx

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  26. Those papers are very pretty, must be the purple ones you told me about. And I like the coloring on her face, just very dramatic shading! Hope Friday is a good one!

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  27. Oh my, this is so gorgeous!! I love that colour combo... off to check out how bad the shipping is to Canada. My hubby may kill me, we're supposed to be cutting back a bit!

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  28. Love your fabulous cute card Elaine.
    luv
    Debby

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  29. Oooh just catching up on my commenting Elaine.... your card is GORGEOUS! Of course, it's using my very very favourite fairy... and your colouring is superb as always! I LOVE this patchwork effect... and love the purple shades you've used! And yes.... that paper from YOUR shop.... so lush!!
    FABBIE card altogether!
    Hugs
    Christine x

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  30. Think you are outvoted again Elaine, your colouring is lovely, I love the depth of colour you have on it all.
    The image is rather a cutie too.
    Beautiful card - Hugs SarahS

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  31. o my this is awesome! Love everything about it!! The stamp, your coloring the paper, it's all gorgeous!
    hugs Yvonne

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  32. Well I think she is super and beautifully coloured as always. Loving those papers too. Happy crafting, Erika.

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  33. Hi Elaine, I just love this little miss, and love the patchwork effect. I am looking for my Mojo so I can join in. I am going to use pippi too as I haven't inked mine up yet :))
    hugs mau xx

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  34. Hi Elaine, I agree with the rest that your cute little gal just has a bit of a suntan but she is wonderfully colored as per your usual. Love that cute litte frog & her big ole shoes. Those papers are gorgeous. If they had them at my local shop I'd be picking up a couple of packs just to stroke too. Love the hearts !!!
    Hugs, Janie

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  35. Oh Elaine, I'm in love!!! beautiful.
    Nxxx

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  36. Elaine love the card! lush papers and cute image!

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  37. Awwww, Elaine, this is fantastic! Love the image and your colouring! Great job!

    Have a nice weekend.

    Hugs, Kiki

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  38. Such an adorable card Elaine! Pippi is so sweet and beautifully colored and your papers are lovely!

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  39. Your card is really pretty Elaine, I love the papers you've used and the extra sparkle looks wonderful! Shelly x

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  40. So pretty, love the colours
    Lindsay xx

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  41. girl this is just breath taking!!! I so love your coloring as always dear but that paper is to die for !!!!! Gorgeous dear. Hope you are doing well dear. Big hugs

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  42. Oh, I just love this card. Darling image and no she doesn't look like a fake taner to me. Must be the light this time of year. Beutiful card and your coloring is fantastic!

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  43. OMG hun I love this, she is adorable and your colouring is just awesome, loovvee the papers too, hope your feeling better hunny, hugs Liz xx

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  44. What a lovely card! That stamp is really sweet, I love the purple and the paper panels. Hugs, Hanneke

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  45. Soooo cute! I love this image and the papers you used are just gorgeous! Fab work! Hugs!

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  46. Oh Elaine you did make me laugh - fake tan!!!!!! Your colouring is exquisite (is that how you spell it?) as usual. I love this image too she certainly has a bit of attitude!

    Hugs Ali x

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  47. I love this card, and hasn't she got a great little touch of attitude going on, Jo x

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