Sunday, January 3, 2010

KL Scrappin' N' Stampin' Sketch Challenge


When I visited Kristine's Blog yesterday, I made note of the Challenge over at KL Scrappin' N' Stampin' and decided I was going to play along! I very seldom do challenges, mostly as I lack the time to go checking what's what and fit it in before the due date, but I have decided that I will try to fit them in more often. I mean, if I'm going to make a card anyhow, I might as well make it fit with a challenge, right? So, here it goes....

The challenge was based on a great sketch, and this is what I came up with.




I used papers from CTMH's "Let's Get Together" paper pack which I've had for eons literally! It went perfectly with this great Tilda image from Magnolia that I rec'd in a swap. I had a lot of fun with this one, adding some flowers & buttons (CTMH), a bit of stitching and I decided to go ahead and make it an easel card. I made a few of these for Christmas and couldn't believe how simple they were, but so nice looking! Such a unique way to display a card! The ribbon is Bo Bunny & the sentiment SU (one of my go-to Birthday sentiments). Once I had Tilda situated on her bench, she looked like she needed company, so I decided to stamp up "Rufus the dog" and color him in. I think it did the trick! The last photo is the inside of the card.
I want to send out a big Thank You to Danderella who spent the afternoon/evening with me on Wednesday and shared some of the tricks she has learned for coloring with copics. I learned so much in such a short time, hopefully you can tell, I think my coloring has improved already! She had shown me different things before, but we had never actually had the opportunity to sit down and simply color together - this was great as I could as for help as I went and figured a number of things out! Guess what? I now need MORE copic markers! He, he, he...... and the major bonus was I actually made six Christmas cards (all the same design) while we chatted and crafted - I have a major head start on next year - woo hoo!
Happy Sunday everyone! The Olympic torch is coming thru out NW Ontario town this evenign, so we will be taking the boys out to check out all the excitement! Back to work tomorrow for me,
Cheers,
Shanna

13 comments:

  1. love the puppy, love the colors - totally sweet card :D

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  4. Sorry about the above posts -- I made an error.

    This is really sweet, Shanna! I love it, and I still haven't tried an easel card myself. I hope to find some time to play soon. :) Thanks for playing along with our sketch at KL Stampin N Scrappin!! :)Hugs, Kelly

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  5. I love your coloring! Those Copics are so vivid and go perfectly with your paper! We just got them in our lss but I'll have to wait to "invest" in some. How fortunate to have someone give your some tips! Your card is so cute, I love the embellies and details and the easel card is something I've been wanting to do myself! The Tilda image is adorable. Thanks for visiting my blog!!

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  6. Oh what a sweet card,love it!!! We had the torch come through on Jan 1st,Shania Twain was here! It is one great event to see!!!

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  7. So so sweet indeed! I love the colors!

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  8. OH SHANNA! This is AWESOME!! WOW, great job with that super cute image and your coloring and everything!! LOVE THIS! Aren't these easel cards so fun? I thing they can be addictive, LOL! Thanks SO MUCH for entering our sketch challenge at KLSNS!! Great job! *Ü*

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  9. Wonderful Card!!!! The coloring is perfect. I am learning so much with my Copic's....I am learning I need more LOL!!!

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  10. Okay, even though I saw this card IRL I still had to comment...the colours are just perfect and your colouring is awesome. You are a quick study! And the best student I ever had! LOL! Great card.

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  11. A nice card you've made Shanna. I've always wanted to try it out, but I never found or took the time to do so ;)
    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment!!
    Have a nice week
    Jolanda

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  12. totally fabulous card! Its so nice to have friends to craft with!

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