Close to My Heart + MOST EXCITING NEWS!!!
Tuesday, May 08, 2012Hi everyone! I have THE most exciting news to share with you today!!! Guess what? I am one of the newest members of the Tiddly Inks Design Team!! :D WOOHOO! I must say this is a dream come true I am just so excited to join this talented bunch of ladies!
We have a new challenge for you this week and the theme is Mother's Day. I was so excited for this one as I am going to send my card up to my mum who lives about a 2 hour plane flight from me :) I decided to use Wryn Close to My Heart and I have coloured her up to look just like me hehe.
Lots of layers here...I have used some gorgeous papers from Websters and My Mind's Eye. A bunch of Wild Orchid and Prima Flowers, my signature Cheesecloth and Jute ribbon (lol!), and some pearls (I even made my own little embellishment pattern!). I have inked all of the pages using Distress Ink Frayed Burlap and have crumpled them to give an aged look.
I coloured my image using my trusty copics. Someone asked me how I got my colours so bright...it is a little bit intentional/a little bit inexperience but I just layer and layer until I reach a nice colour intensity and blended look! :) I find that it doesn't work too well on some types of cardstock though...I find that the Make It Crafty blending card (not just spruiking here - honest!) is really great for holding lots of layers and I use this all the time :)
Here are the colours that I used:
Skin: E000, E00, E11, R11
Hair: Y00, Y21, YR23, E33
Dress: BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09
Heart/Shoes: R81, R85, R59
Wings/Shadow: W0, W1, W3, W5
Hope you like her and can't wait to see all of your lovely creations in this fortnight's challenge! :)
Challenges I am entering with this card:
I Brake For Challenges - Florals
Just Tracy's Crafts - Anything Goes
Lia Stampz - Mother's Day
Unique Crafters - Ribbon and Fibres (I have used a lovely lacey ribbon and some cheesecloth! :)
Always Something Creative - Pearls and Lace
CMC Copic Challenge Group - Celebrations (Celebrating Mother's Day! :)
Crafty Sentiments - Mother's Day
Celebrate the Occasion - Mother's Day
Milk Coffee Challenge - Lots of Layers
Supplies
56 comments
Whoo hoo congratulations!! Thats fab news, you lucky girl! Well done. Love love love wryn and this ones gorgeous, too cute!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased for you!
Hugs
Kat xxx
Congratulation on your new DT post. Very much deserved. And what a fabulous start, super card :).
ReplyDeleteHugs, Mette
CONGRATULATIONS!! That's fantastic! You're perfect for Tiddly Inks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alyce, your talent is awesome, of course it would be snapped up!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
oh wow Hun,this is stunning,wow you are so super talented Hun,your colouring is just amazing,hugs Cherylxxxx
ReplyDeleteMassive congratulations on your DT post too Hun,so pleased for you,hugs Cherylxxxxxx
Congrats on your DT!!! Absolutely Gorgeous card too :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alyce on your New DT well deserved your work is gorgeous and beautiful
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
WOOHOO Alyce, congrats on the new gig. :) :) :) Well deserved, love this sweet Moms day card!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new DT post but wow I can see why you are on the team this is just divine and so much yummy detail just perfect for the beautiful image! Chanelle xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card Alyce and congratulations on becoming a Tiddly Inks DT member!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jane
Yeah!!!! The cheesecloth is back :D
ReplyDeleteLOL...Your mom is going to flip over this gorgeously layered card Alyce. :) She's stunning and thank you for the hair pointers. :)
That's fantastic news about your new DT position. CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!!
Have a wonderful day,
Lisa x
Congratulations on your fab news, your card is absolutely stunning, I love all the layers and textures and the image is adorable. This would be perfect to enter in to the LEJ Designs challenge blog theme, Things With Wings
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Congratulations!! (to Tiddly Inks...they are lucky to have YOU on their dt)
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is awesome...I love all the depth you create with the shading.
A totally beautiful card Alyce
Hugs Elaine ♥♥
Congrats on your new DT, Alyce! You are a wonderful addition to the team! Your card is gorgeous! I love all the layers and beautiful details! Fantastic coloring, as always!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Alyce! Beautifully colored - my goodness - it is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHi Alyce that is brilliant news, congratulations and well done. This is absolutely beautiful I really love your style, the colours, design and image are awesome.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lorraine x
O wow this is stunning Alyce, fantastic colouring and fab details on your card, your mum will love this... congrats also on your new DT, so exciting news, well done, I am so happy for you :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations !!!!!!!! cheers Sue N x
ReplyDeletecongratulations!! wow, you're on another great dt! awesome! and loving your sweet mom's day card!
ReplyDeleteYay Alyce!!! You totally deserve it!! I love Wryn's hair color, thanks for listing the copics! I am in luck, I just finished a TI card for Mother's day!!!
ReplyDeleteAlyce well done great news !!
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous card here I love this little image well done
Hugs Elaine
Congratulations Alyce, I spotted your name over there this morning and was so pleased, your colouring of these images is truly amazing and you have a well deserved place on the team. Your mum/mom will just love this cute little card.
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteLove your style and coloring!
And yay us for the new DT! :)
Looking farward to working with you!
wow,
ReplyDeleteYour Card is so wonderfull und so cute, I love it.
Thanks for your joining at "allways-something-creative"
Erinnyn - Martina
Yay!! Big congrats on the DT-spot!! You´re coloring is amazing and you so deserve it!
ReplyDeleteIt´s going to be an honour to work with you!
Hugs, Åsa (aka Scraphorse)
Oh wow congratulations! Such a big accomplishment! Your card is lovely, the image is great! Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeleteHi Alyce, welcome to the team!! I hope you will have lots of un with us Tiddly Inkers. :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is really fabulous. I love how tyou coloured the hair. The colours is really pretty.
Hugs,
Larissa
Simply amazing Alyce...and I have sent you a email hun :o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
WOW!!! Another stunner Alyce..Loz
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new DT post, love your card, such a sweet image and choice of colours, hugs, Sarah x
ReplyDeleteCongrats Alyce, they are lucky to have you! This card is so pretty, love all the layers and the hair colors you used are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a gorgeous card you made, Alyce. Love your colouring... the hair looks amazing! And congrats to the new DT spot. No wonder they chose you when I see what you make with those sweet images.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Karina
congrats on your post. I just love this card to bits, its beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteAlyce, this card is just stunning and Wryn is colored so beautifully! Welcome to the Tiddly Inks team!
ReplyDeleteMarlena
that is such a darling image and brilliant coloring as always! gorgeous card, Alyce!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are part of the team! Love this delightful and beautiful creation!
ReplyDeleteBefore I even go down a bit on your page, I had to stop and see your GORGEOUS card! Eye stopping and jaw dropping gorgeous! No wonder you got snagged up by Tiddly Inks! Congratulations Alyce. You so deserve it!
ReplyDeleteManderly
xxxooo
Big congratulations! I'm sure you'll do an absolutely amazing job with those too cute of images. Another amazing card with wonderful depth and dimension not only in your coloring but with your design.
ReplyDeleteShelby
Morning sweetie this is stunning, a really gorgeous creation, hugs pops x
ReplyDeleteWonderful Tiddly Inks card you made! =)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Elenor
wooohooooo! go alyce!! so good to have you as a tiddly inker hun and this stunning card shows that you were made for us :) :) :)
ReplyDeletehuge hugs Lou xxx
Wow, congrats!!! That is awesome news and they are lucky to have you!! Gorgeous card, LOVE that coloring!
ReplyDeleteSo much gorgeousness on this card Alyce. Beautiful coloring as always and look at all those scrummy embellies. Love it!...and so will Mom. :-) CONGRATS Tiddly Inker! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHUGE congrats honey!!! I can't think of anyone better! Smiles..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card by the way..
Hugs,
Karen.xx
That is definitely wonderful news to hear Alyce! You are on a roll hon! Congratulations and well deserved!!
ReplyDeleteNow, this is one beauty of a card! I love the colors and all the layers. Those scrumptuous accents are gorgeous and Wryn is lovely. A beauty for your debut!
Congrats!!
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Massive congrats Alyce, wonderful and well earned!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new DT position, Alyce! They are lucky to have you! You have colored Wryn so gorgeously - she pops off your card! And loving your card design and detailing!
ReplyDeleteHi Alyce! Congratulations! We are lucky to have you on the team! This card is just beautiful and your colouring is stunning!
ReplyDeleteArabella
Totally fantastic & gorgeous card sweetie you really deserve to be a Tiddly Inker your cards are amazing sweetie & I could sit & gaze at them forever.
ReplyDeleteBig congrats hunni so chuffed to be on another DT with you mmwah.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Totally fantastic & gorgeous card sweetie you really deserve to be a Tiddly Inker your cards are amazing sweetie & I could sit & gaze at them forever.
ReplyDeleteBig congrats hunni so chuffed to be on another DT with you mmwah.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
This is sooo adorable & beautiful! I was just looking through all of your cards and they are fantastic! Hugs! Leah Ann
ReplyDeleteYay, I am so happy for you Alyce!! and what a gorgeous card this is - beautiful colouring and of course embellishing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! You colored Wryn so beautifully! Thanks for joining us this fortnight for our Mother's Day challenge at Lia Stampz!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful details and your coloring is so wonderful, fabulous card and congratulations on the DT! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO for our "Mother's Day" Challenge :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful embellishments!!!
Thank you for joining CTO this week!
Impressive card! Your attention to detail is impeccable. I love your use of cheesecloth! I never would have thought of that. Thanks for joining us this month at Unique Crafters Challenge!
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