Monday, September 10, 2012

Because I Said So

Hi again!  Sure didn't think I'd make it back today, but I managed to finish a card I was working on, so I thought I'd pop back and share it here.  This one is for Mo's DP2 Challenge #151 (anything goes with a Mo's), Sketch N Stash Challenge #96, The Squirrel and The Fox #26 (anything goes) and Love to Create Challenge #32 (ribbon or twine).

Here is SNSS-96:


Here is my card:


I used SU Pool Party for my card base and mats.  The patterned papers are from the Authentique Delightful 6x6 pad.  My adorable Mo's image is Talk To The Bear.  You can find her in Mo's store here.  I printed her on Fabriano Acquarello Hot Pressed Extra White and colored her with Distress Inks for a change (skin: Antique Linen and Tattered Rose; hair: Vintage Photo; clothes and shoes: Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass and Crushed Olive; bear: Weathered Wood, Spun Sugar and Crushed Olive).  Every so often, it's fun to take a break from my Copics!  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  It is part of the Hissy Fit set that you can find in Paulette's store here.  A triple-loop bow from some ribbon in my stash and a tiny sheer ribbon rose (also from my stash) finished my card.

Here is a close-up:


Thanks for stopping by again!  I really appreciate your visits and kind comments!  See you soon!
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33 comments:

  1. The softness of the Distress inks is really lovely Carla and that image is just too fun. I love Mo's imagination. LOL Very, VERY pretty card design! Hugs!

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  2. Fabulous card and such beautiful coloring. Great sketch and beautiful papers and the sentiment is perfect!!

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  3. Awesome take on the sketch! Love your coloring of pastels (definitely not one of my strengths:))!!!

    Shelby

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  4. Gorgeous card Carla,love the soft colors!!
    XXX Heidy

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  5. this is incredible, I love the colors, image and your fantastic coloring!!

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  6. Your card is terrific, Carla! I love these soft colors and the way you colored the cute image. Also the sentiment fits perfectly.
    Thank you so much for sharing it at Mo's Digital Challenge!

    Hugs from Germany,
    Anja (GD)

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  7. This is adorable...you do such a nice job with the inks too! I love the soft colors and the layout is amazing!

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  8. Carla, this is magnificent!!! Love, love, love what you did with this image.

    Hugs
    Debbie

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  9. Gorgeous card. I love the image and soft colours. Thank you for joining us at Sketch n Stash.
    Sarah-Jane xx

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  10. Hey Carla!!
    Thanks so much for the warm welcome back to blogging and crafting the other day - your kind words definitely made my day and brought a huge smile to my face!! You have been such a blessing to me and I am happy to be able to see your works of art again!! This card is stunningly adorable - love the image with the sentiment and the design works perfectly for both! The ribbon and sweet petite rose is the icing on the cake.
    Ps - got my other card from you with the puppy on it and it made me well up with tears. It was absolutely precious- loved the papers and the tiny ribbon sticking out. The colors were fabulous - but most of all I really appreciated you taking the time to send it to me and for all your prayers and love.
    Hope you have a wonderful day today!!
    xx

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  11. Hey Carla!!
    Thanks so much for the warm welcome back to blogging and crafting the other day - your kind words definitely made my day and brought a huge smile to my face!! You have been such a blessing to me and I am happy to be able to see your works of art again!! This card is stunningly adorable - love the image with the sentiment and the design works perfectly for both! The ribbon and sweet petite rose is the icing on the cake.
    Ps - got my other card from you with the puppy on it and it made me well up with tears. It was absolutely precious- loved the papers and the tiny ribbon sticking out. The colors were fabulous - but most of all I really appreciated you taking the time to send it to me and for all your prayers and love.
    Hope you have a wonderful day today!!
    xx

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  12. Oh I love it! Headed over to get this image ....that's my 5 yr granddaughter for sure (-:

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  13. Just plain Adorable! Love the soft colors and shading. Edna

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  14. Darling card, Carla. Your image is so cute and love the soft coloring on her and her teddy.
    Hugz,
    Cathy Lee

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  15. Carla your card is just adorable, the image is so sassy but so sweet and just the cutest. Wonderful color palette and your coloring is just stunning. I love the sketch and all those layers.
    Hugs, Pat

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  16. Your card is adorable and I love the soft colors and layers.

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  17. Oh my goodness Carla this is so adorable!!! I just love Mo's images and you sure bring them to life with your coloring! Don't you love the distress iks? I need more watercolor paper before I can do any more but i love the softness you get with them! Hope you are doing well! Sorry I have not been over lately... having lots of sciatic pain and sitting/computer just isn't working for me! :(

    hugs!
    Grace

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  18. Ok I adore everything about this card!!!!! Heading to get digi right now!!!!!

    Jackie

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  19. I just was reading..you colored it using distres inks?? I have heard of so many people doing it..but wow..love the look!!!! any hints..tricks...ideas...etc on using it to get the look?????
    I would be forever grateful if you could email me with all juicy details....jmpresearch @ gmail.com

    Thanks so much if you can...no worries if you can't
    Jackie
    LOL bought the digi and let them know your card is reason!!!

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  20. Egad, this is precious! Oh, how I love all the gorgeous papers and layers--and that beautiful bow! The image and sentiment are too stinkin' cute together! Great coloring with Distress inks--oh my.
    Hugs, Penny

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  21. HI Carla, love this card and your soft colors are perfect for this image. Love it :)

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  22. This is so gorgeous sweetie I so love this adorable image.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  23. I love the image and how you've coloured it so softly :)S

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  24. Oh, this is just precious, Carla! Lovely coloring and fabulous job with the sketch.

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  25. Fabulous card. I love the background papers and the soft colouring of that fantastic image x

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  26. Just so sweet! How unfair is it to the rest of us that you can colour brilliantly with Copics and Distress Inks??? :) Gorgeous choice of colours and papers - love it!

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  27. This is gorgeous! Beautiful colour palette and layout - so fresh looking. I love the sentiment... thanks so much for linking direct to the set; there are so many sets over at TLC I struggle to find the one you've used without a direct link (especially as I get sidetracked by all the goodies!) Donna

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  28. Wow! I love this! The color palette is so soft and pretty!

    That super-cute image is colored beautifully with your Distress inks.

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  29. I LOVE THIS IMAGE!! Beautiful! Thank you so much for playing with us at Love to Create Challenge this Week!! We hope you will come back and play with us again really soon!!

    Many Blessings,
    Tina

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  30. What a cute card. So gorgeous design. Thanks for sharing this adorable creation. I appreciate this.

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  31. Hey Carla - this is just gorgeous!! Love the image and your fabulous soft colouring!! beautifully matched papers too and just look at that ribbon!! Thanks for playing along with us at SNS, hugs Juliexx

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Thanks so much for visiting and leaving me a comment! I really appreciate it! Carla