Good Morning, dear blogging friends!
Whew! Less than 2 months before the end of 2017. Is it possible?
I'm happy to share:
Today begins a new challenge at the Merry Christmas Challenge Group!
The theme is always ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES. This can include any type of crafting at all, so work on those decorations, tags, wreaths, sweaters, cards -- Anything Christmas Goes! Every week begins a new challenge.
Penny is penguin crazy, and enjoys basking in their company, and dressing them up to match her own outfits!
The light "snow-laden" frame (popped up with dimensionals) was created with two die sets, and then passed through an embossing folder. The embossed snowfall was lightly sanded.
I couldn't let this one go by without glitter, so I've used three kinds. The microfine glitter graces the strings holding the ornaments. Ultrafine glitter was adhered to the greenery, with more glitter tinsel applied on top of that. The tinsel sparkles lots in real life!
Penny was colored with Copic Markers.
The ornament die and greenery are pieces cut from the Tattered Lace Art Deco Baubles.
Products:
Whew! Less than 2 months before the end of 2017. Is it possible?
I'm happy to share:
Today begins a new challenge at the Merry Christmas Challenge Group!
The theme is always ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES. This can include any type of crafting at all, so work on those decorations, tags, wreaths, sweaters, cards -- Anything Christmas Goes! Every week begins a new challenge.
The light "snow-laden" frame (popped up with dimensionals) was created with two die sets, and then passed through an embossing folder. The embossed snowfall was lightly sanded.
I couldn't let this one go by without glitter, so I've used three kinds. The microfine glitter graces the strings holding the ornaments. Ultrafine glitter was adhered to the greenery, with more glitter tinsel applied on top of that. The tinsel sparkles lots in real life!
Penny was colored with Copic Markers.
The ornament die and greenery are pieces cut from the Tattered Lace Art Deco Baubles.
Products:
- Sherri Baldy's My Besties "Penny With Penguins"
- MISC: Copic Markers, Stampin Up! Elegant Cheer sentiment, SU punch, MS Stars Edge Punch,
- Dies: SB Mega Curved Rectangles Nestabilities, SW Double Pierced Rectangles, Tattered Lace Art Deco Baubles
- Embossing Folder: Craftwell Delicate Dots
- Sparkle N Sprinkle: Waterfall Ultrafine Glitter, Sonic Silver Mircofine Glitter, Moonrise Glitter Tinsel, Tonic Deluxe Adhesive, Tear-ific Tape
Challenges I'm entering:
- Classic Design Team Open Challenge #19 Anything Goes for a DT 12/1
- Coloring in Scrapland "Winter is Coming" 12/1 (sep post)
- Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Nov 1 Anything Christmas 12/1 (sep post)
- Kerst/Christmas - Dec #12 - Anything Christmas 12/1
- My Besties Aussie Challenge #11 Layer It Up 12/1
- My Besties Colour It! Create It! Show it Off! (Nov) thank you or Anything Goes 12/1
- My Besties International Challenge (Nov 15) Anything Goes option Fall 12/1
- My Besties Spanish Challenge Blog (#41) Anything Goes 12/3
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1746 Anything Goes 11/19 (sep post)
- Scrapbook Stamp Society #129 Anything Goes 11/20 (sep post)
Lots of Hugs for you!
Such a beautiful card and love the image and nice die cuts - great job as always have a great week!!!
ReplyDeleteAww, she is adorable. Fabulous coloring. I like how you used the pine branches on the corners too. Lots of Donna sparkle and sweet embellishment touches. I am working on a card right now with Penguins and I colored it up in Aqua too for something different.......great minds.........Beautiful card.
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Sue
What a sweet image and a beautiful card! Great job as always!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna this is a stunning card I love the image you have used and the colours are brilliant. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet and adorable!! She's beautiful!! I love how you colored her!! The details you added are fabulous!! Love the amazing sparkle!! Gorgeous, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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it's a very beautiful card Donna and a great colour you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Blue, green and pink in perfect harmony, even with her hair, I love how you did that. And that sparkle, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWOW this is fabulous, love the colours and cute image.
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Linda xxx
Beautiful coloring, layout and image! The blue hues are gorgeous Donna! So cute is this little girl with her pengies!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, Loving the colours on this one.
ReplyDeleteHope you've had a nice day. Sue
A beautiful card Donna, such a sweet image and lovely colours - lots of pretty details as always.
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Gorgeous card and beautifully coloured image Donna-love the colour and beautiful die-cuts
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Oh my, Donna, what a sweetie pie she is, and look at those penguin pals! Hehe! What a beautiful color palette you've used, and I love the beautiful array of dies. You truly know how to "put it all together," my friend! You are amazing and always delight me. I've been a bit MIA of late and just can't seem to get it together...perhaps before Christmas...crossing my fingers as I fret about all the cards I still need. But it's okay. You made me smile and sigh...and that's worth any fussy over cards! Beautifully done and a real delight!! Hugs and love! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Donna this is so beautiful I love the colours you have used also that wonderful festive image the die cut embellishments add to the fabulous festive look.
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lorraine x
A cute and adorable image and so well colored. I love the festive design of this card and in those colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie that sweetheart is with those penguins! Don't you just love penguins? I sure do! Anyway, back to your card which is gorgeous! I love the color you used, even her eyes are that beautiful shade of blue!
ReplyDeleteSweet little image, beautiful colouring, lovely design and the colours are so pretty. Love all the glitter and sparkle!
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What a wonderful image! Love how you colored it, perfectly! The cool colors really give you that frosty feel--I need to go grab a sweater! Great layers and you used such perfect die cuts. Love the sparkle too! Brrrrrr (but in a good way!)
ReplyDeleteDe this is stunning. Wow, what gorgeous colours and your colouring is that of a professional. Perfection in the additional dies and sparkle. This images is just so beautiful with the penguins. LOVE this...hugs.xxx
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your gorgeous creation for our current challenge, your chosen colours are beautiful, please join us again. [aNNie] DT for Scrapbook Stamp Society
ReplyDeleteHallo liebe Donna,
ReplyDeletewow, das ist eine traumhaft schöne Karte geworden. Ich bin ganz verliebt in deine Karte. Ich mag die kleinen süßen Pinguine und deine Coloration ist der Oberhammer. So eine geniale Farbe hast du verwendet. Es ist eine meiner Lieblingsfarben. Deine Karte würde auch hervorragend zu der My Besties Challenge Deutschland passen. Ganz liebe Knuddelgrüße Hugs Silvi
Donna, what beautiful coloring as always, but I love the cold, frosty, wintery feel you've achieved on this one. Her hair is amazing with what looks like a touch of silver in it. I love these colors you've used and the sparkle you've added to all the little things which make the card what it is. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! The colors are just so pleasing on the eye! Thanks for joining us at My Besties International Challenge.
ReplyDeleteSandy DT
Beautiful card Donna with gorgeous colors (and coloring)..love all the pretty 'frosty' and 'wintry' colors and those little penguins are adorable...another stunner!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, Donna...great coloring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Scrapbook Stamp Society!
xxx Margreet
It's always the little things that catch my eye first, and maybe it's not such a "little" thing, but the way you colored her hair just WOWs me! All that color and shading. No ordinary hair coloring for you, no siree! Your amazing creativity is showing in all the details on this card, Donna. So much fun to look at!
ReplyDeleteYour image is fabulous and beautifully coloured. Love your colour combo too.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
Beautiful card, Donna. I love the pretty stamp. The girl is so cute. Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Donna! Well isn't this gorgeous! Your image is amazing. I normally don't enjoy the Besties images, kind of creepy with the big eyes, but your colouring has made this image so soft and subtle, I really enjoy the wintery feel of it! Amazing attention to detail with all your accent pieces, this is a fantastic wintery creation!!
ReplyDeleteWe had another warm streak here but the temperatures have finally dipped down a bit. They say we may get snow today or tomorrow, but that may be wishful thinking on my part! Just in case though, I have my hot chocolate with marshmallows all ready to go!! lol. Hope all is well with you my friend, sending hugs :)
This is so gorgeous Donna and I adore the layout & colours.
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Cathy
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aggh! internet went down and lost my comment. In reference to the balloon highlights, I use a pencil called General's charcoal white, which is like charcoal. Lots of it plus gel pen first, white chalk then this pencil last until I am happy with the 'look'. It looks ugly then it's right. Then I add lots of glossy accent. I use Papier Glass Finish, let it dry and add a tad more in places I was risen. It looks awesome in real life...hugs to you my friend..Have a lovely weekend.♥
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Such a great card! Lovely colors
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Donna! I really can't imagine coloring her with Copic markers but you are a pro! And three kinds of glitter?? Wow, you are one brave crafter! Your details are always fantastic and I always find something to try from you. Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!!Thanks for joining us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge.Good luck and hope to see you again.Gr.Kaija DT-member
ReplyDeleteWonderful coloring on this, Donna. Gorgeous card. I love all the snowy die cuts. hugs, Teresa
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful love the colours Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteMichelle DT Owner/Admin for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...
Cool!! Your hair color choice really makes her look like a snow princess!!! All of your icy elements are such a pleasure to look at!!! Thanks for playing along with us at PIP Challenges :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Donna, I love this color combo and those die cut ornaments! Marvelous star border. Fab coloring and the texture created by a=everything is superb!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Thanks you for joining with us at My Besties International Challenge. Good luck with your entry
ReplyDeleteMaritza DT
Back again Super cute card and adorable image. Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteMaritza DT for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/......
A gorgeous card Donna, such a lovely colour combination and a pretty image, beautifully coloured as always!
ReplyDeleteJanice x
A beautiful card and your coloring is spot on. Love it.
ReplyDeleteJust a beautiful card, thanks for sharing with us over at Besties International this month.
ReplyDeleteOh Donna I can't believe I missed this little gem :) I am not getting email updates anymore from my bloglovin feed so I went on and see I have missed out on a whole lot that when I was getting updates I am not getting everyone's :(
ReplyDeleteShe is just way too cute and I love her little penguin friends, excellent coloring and your choice for the ornaments on the side as an accent is just splendid idea :) Love the sparkle around the sentiment too!
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Hope to see you again and goodluck
Greetings Karin DT Coördinator
Lovely project!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Ania DT
Beautiful colouring ! Thank you for participating in our challenge at Colour it Create it Show it off! Creative regards, Gina DT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...love the color combo. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Colour It Create It Show It Off challenge blog. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteJane DT for https://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com.au
What a cute card and love the colors .. Gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at My Bestie Aussie Challenge.
Rose dt