Here is the sketch:
Here is my card:
I started with a card base of SU Pear Pizzazz and layered with patterned papers from the Kaisercraft The Lake House 6.5x6.5 pad. My beautiful image is Anastasia from Make it Crafty. I printed her on Copic X-Press It and colored her with my Copics. In retrospect, perhaps I should have started with a little less ambitious image! I need a lot more practice before tackling hair this big! In addition, my E25 and E29 markers are giving me fits! I've cleaned the caps, changed the nibs and refilled them multiple times, but they are still yucky. Of course, these are two of the colors I wanted to use for her hair. Despite a multitude of issues, I couldn't bear to throw away my image after working on it so long. The sentiment is from Paulette at Create With TLC. Some Wild Orchid Crafts roses finished my card.
Reluctantly, here is a close-up. Please don't scrutinize it too carefully!
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy what's left of the day and hope to see you again soon!
Oh Carla, to ever color just a smidgen like you would be wonderful, I think she is just gorgeous and love your bg. I don't think you need practice.....
ReplyDeleteCarla, this is stunning - you are way too hard on yourself!! I also have problems with some of my browns - it's so infuriating but I still think her hair is fabulous, as is the whole card :)
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love the colors and the sentiment is prefect!
ReplyDeleteOMG girl, I don't think it can get better than this. So gorgeous and beautifully colored. We are always our own worst critic, but Carla, no one colors with such depth and beauty as you do. Now I've got to go check out Zoe's coloring stuff. Thanks for the link and the info. "Hugs"
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous coloring Carla...love the depth of color in her hair alone...wowzers! Sure missed up in Charlotte...if we ever get this way, let us know, would love to get together :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card. The papers you used are beautiful and so is your coloring. Stunning card!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Your coloring is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteCarla, she is just gorgeous.. you know I feel your pain with those E's!!! Nevertheless you must know that she is colored beautifully and your card design is just magnificent!!! xxx Ann Marie
ReplyDeleteOh wow Carla what a beauty and your coloring is awesome!!
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I think you did a fabulous job Carla. I've been contemplating that e-book, I would love to improve my own coloring as well. Overall though, I think your card came out fantastic. Good job, hun!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW - Love that coloring! You did a wonderful job putting it all together!!!
ReplyDeleteOh what a gorgeous, beautiful card Carla.
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Debby
Beautiful card, love the image and the colouring looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Friday Sketch Challenge.
Shirley xx
WOW!!!!! This is eye popping, jaw dropping, over the moon gorgeous!!!! Love the image and of course the way you have her colored and that layout! Down right beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell girl, you are just way too hard on yourself! There is absolutely nothing wrong with this gorgeous, fantastical, beautifully coloured image. If I could reach you I would give a huge high five and perhaps a wee slap upside the head LOL. However, I do feel your pain regarding the marker situation, it's always E44 for me...Ok, that's it for your pep talk girlie, now go make another one for us to drool over!!!!
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Carla, this is magnificent, absolutely beautiful and awesome, everything including the coloring of the hair is done magnificently . Wow, I am in awe of this card. You did a tremenndous job girl, it is perfect. Hugs Cathy
ReplyDeleteCarla, this is breath-taking! You did a fabulous job of coloring this image, especially the hair! And I love the gorgeous papers you used on this--super take on the sketch, too! Love it, love it, love it! :^)
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Penny
P.S. Perhaps you should bite the bullet and buy two new markers? OK, don't send me head slaps through the internet! LOL!
Stunner! Beautiful coloring Carla. These images are really intimidating to color for me but you did an amazing job. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThat image is absolutely beautiful and I think you did a fab job coloring that hair..wow, that is a lot of hair. The sentiment is just perfect for this beautiful girl image.
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Carla and your coloring on her hair is stunning. Simply beautiful.
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Cathy Lee
OH WOW Carla..this is amazing. So soft and elegant! I love it! HUGS
ReplyDeleteAmazing color with her hair!!
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You're WAY too hard on yourself.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is lovely and her hair looks wonderful.
The card is beautifully designed too.
BTW, I've read of others having difficulty with their E23 & E25 markers. You might want to contact Copic HQ and see if they have any comments or advice.
Well I think your hair is perfect --- gorgeous coloring Carla. Gorgeous card.
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