Picked Sweet
Monday, June 18, 2012 **To view my blog candy please click here**
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Hi everyone! I am super duper late posting this card...it has been a crazy week and a bit and she has just been sitting on my desk all lonesome! So have you seen this month's challenge over at Craft-a-lot? It is embossing and you can use any image but make sure there is a unity stamp somewhere on your card. To get the really nice effect on my embossed cardboard, I lightly sanded the raised pattern.
For the layout of my card I have cased one of my fabulously talented bloggy friends; Tracy. I am sure most of you have seen her work but if you haven't check out her blog here. She is so talented and does some of the best layouts I have seen! :) I have taken one of her layouts and added my usual ten thousand embellies - hope you like it Tracy! :)
And here is Tracy's card so you can have a peeky :)
I love the Elisabeth Bell images. This is Picked Sweet - isn't she adorable! :) I used my copics to colour her up and these are the colours that I used:
Skin: E000, E00, E11, R11
Hair: E21, E25, E29
Outfit: Blue BG000, BG72, BG09, BG49 Purple V000, V01, V04, V06, V09
Flowers: R81, R85, R59
Grass: YG03, YG63, YG67, G28
Thanks for stopping by :)
Challenges that I am entering with this card:
Just Inspirational Challenge - Photo (I used the gorgeous colours and the flower :)
Hiding in my Craft Room - Embossing
Mark's Finest Papers - Vintage
Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog - It's A Girl Thing
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Embossing
Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps - One or More Pins
Joanna Sheen - Lavender and Lace
Elphine House - Distressing/Paper Tearing
Milk Coffee - Embossing
Make it Monday - Linky Party
Supplies
71 comments
Hi Alyce! Your card is simply breath taking! It's embellished beautifully, but it's your coloring that I can't stop admiring! I love how you did her hair and the pretty bold colors you used on her adorable outfit! Wow! It's simply GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteHave a good night!
Warmest Hugs, Sheryl
Fantastic! LOVE the vibrant colours! Amazing design!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is just stunning Alyce! I really like this image, note to self, may need to get that one! I love your take on the layout, but its still very much your style.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend, I will send you an email soon, I promise!
Hugs
Kat xx
Stunning card Alyce and Tracy's is also Beautiful..Loz
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Alyce! I would never think to do the purple and blue together but what a pretty combo! Great embossing too, I should do that more and always forget about it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet & adorable card! Gorgeous colors. Thanks for joining us at Speedy Fox & Friends.
ReplyDeleteHi Alyce
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!!
I am a big fan of Tracy's too and you have done a great job of casing her beautiful card.
I have featured your card on my Pink Paper Paradise facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pink-Paper-Paradise/199108360186218
Thank you for sharing with us at Make it Monday this week
Michelle :o)
What flawless coloring--mindblowing indeed!
ReplyDeleteSaw your link on MIM
Cheers
Sonia
cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com
very pretty alyce!! love those colors and all your embellishments!
ReplyDeleteStunning coloring!!! Gorgeous card! I love all your embellishments! The way you colored her hair is beautiful! Thanks for joining us this week at Speedy Fox & Friends.
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to color!! Double whammy visiting today; both you and Tracy. My gosh, does blogging get any better than this? I think NOT!
ReplyDeleteI got to 9,998 embellishments but I think I messed up my counting..I'll have to start over!
Your CASEing of Tracy's layout is superb and I've loved admiring the story you've created with colors and textures!
Hugs and smiles,
Lisa xx
Oh, you entered MIM as well...thank you SOOOO much for linking up with us too. :)
in awe right now Alyce! Once again beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteHello Alyce. I saw this STUNNING card on MIM..Faye
ReplyDeleteAll i can say is WOW I LOVE IT...
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunner, love the image and all the fab embellishments, that lace is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with MIM this week
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Sandy DT
Alyce what a beautiful card full of greta details, I would love to join the challenge at craft a lot...but I do not have any unity stamps ( yet??). Hoped you could use also other brands like greeting farm etc.
ReplyDeleteHugs from a very warm Italy,
Blankina
Really beautiful Alyce! I love dry embossing, but I always forget to use my folders! Jeez, I'd forget my head too if it wasn't attached! I noticed you used all of the lovely purple that is my all time fav!
ReplyDeleteWow this is such an beautiful card. I love all the different element you use. I love the dry embossing. I'm not sure what was heat embossed for the HIMCR challenge. I didn't see it in your post. Great Card. Thanks for sharing and Thanks for joining us at HIMCR DT AJ!
ReplyDeleteTracy is a very talented lady, but so are you my dear Alyce!!
ReplyDeleteFab creation as always
Hugs
Jane
Gorgeous card!! So love your colouring!!
ReplyDeleteWow Alyce these are breathtaking and once again I find myself speechless! because what ever I say will not give these magnificent, beautiful,glorious works of art their due praise.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for Joining us at Crafty Catz Challenge,
Have a lovely day,
Good Luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget Crafty Catz DT :0) x
Amazing colouring Alyce - again! Beautiful elements too!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable !!!
ReplyDeletePerfect for the challenge over at Just Inspirational this week. Thanks for joining us and hope to see you back next week
Choccy x
wow!! so stunning alyce.fabulous colouring and design and i love the sweet image :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
STUNNING scene you have created Alyce! Amazing colouring as always and so many beautiful layers, when I do that it looks cluttered yours always looks fabulous! Take careX:)
ReplyDeleteHi Alyce
ReplyDeleteA stunning and beautiful card,gorgeous image and colour's thankyou for joining us this week at CraftyCatz
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Stunning as always honey...
ReplyDeletejust so you know, I don't always get time to comment but I always peek in.
Smiles.xx
Your card is STUNNING! I know I say this all the time but your coloring is really fabulous, especially love how you color the hair! Hugs, Karen
ReplyDeleteoh wow Hun this is fantastic love,how you have,done this those colours are just brilliant,and your detail well Hun what can I say simply amazing,hugs Cherylxxxx
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC...love the shabby chic - brilliantly coloured with perfect detail. Hugs, Pat K.x
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! What a stunning card you've made here. I love it, so much detail and your colouring is out of this world.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us over at Fat Pages With Attitude.
Hugs Alison x x
Lovely layout and a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's.
ReplyDeleteJen x
Both are sensational!!! I LOVE the coloring on both. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Awesome coloring and shading. Thanks for joining Speedy Fox and Friends.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous selection of colours and texture in this one Alyce. I just love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, beautifully coloured. Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
ReplyDeleteAnn x
OOOOoooo.... To sweet. Love your coloring and those pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteTons of Hugs, Dangina
everything about this card is stunning thank you for joining us at fat pages and cards with attitude and good luck emma xx
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow, Alyce this looks amazing and so very beautiful, the papers, colours, design and that image look breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lorraine x
What a sweet vintage card! Wonderful coloring also! Thanks for joining us this week at Speedy Fox & Friends blog challenge!
ReplyDeletewhat a superb and very gorgeous card love those colours and thanks for joining us at crafty catz...hug sassyx DT member
ReplyDeleteWow Alyce!! :) This is utterly gorgeous hun! Love the vibrant colours, and amazing colouring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful embellies, lace and details, its wonderful!
hugs
xxalisonxx
Beautifully rich coloring with awesome depth and dimension and the layout looks wonderful
ReplyDeleteShelby
What beautiful card. I love the image and your coloring is amazing! Came from MIM for a closer look!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
MarieXX
Beautifully done- your coloring is soooo pretty and love the flower embellishments. Found you on Make it Monday.
ReplyDeleteomgosh alyce!!!!!! omgosh!! I love those beautiful deep colours, its so beautiful! wow just wow!!!
ReplyDeletehuge hugs Lou xxxx
A fantastic card Alyce, love how you have colored the image, it's beautiful! And so is your blog, I'd love to come back:)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
Hugs Kjersti:)
This is stunning, a lovely image, beautifully coloured and that layout is great. Saw this on MIM and had to come and have a closer look xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous is all i can say really.
ReplyDeleteJoan x
Hi Alyce thank you so much for your lovely comments whilst I was away ,and again today.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous creations you have been making, since my last visit .Congrats on being guest designer for DD, Wow and your cards are super I love the wedding couple and the Victorian couple, Ladybug is stunning and you have coloured and shaded her face beautifully.
I love the little pickle girl skipping too FAB WORK ALYCE
Well done Hugs Elaine
This is stunning Alyce. What a lovely image and as always your colouring is amazing. Love the layout, papers and details.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Mette
Oh Alyce, this is just lovely. Such an artist you are. I am happy you are on my comment rotation so I could see this beauty. Master at coloring, that is for sure-perfection! Thank you much for joining us at Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude! You can enter your same card in our sister challenge, ATC's and Card with Attitude. The link is on our Fat Pages site. Great sponsors over there too! Hope to see you again.
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xxxooo
WOW!! Hello Alyce. Just hopped over to your blog and so glad I did as all of your cards are stunning and this one is no exception.
ReplyDeleteI love the image and your colouring is amazing. Such gorgeous embellishments too
Hugs Sue
HI!! Your Card caught my Eye on MIM! It's Just Stunning! Your Work is Just amazing!! Thanks for sharing your Creativity and Talent!!
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Tina
A gorgeous card! I love the colours and fab design! The image is super cute and your colouring is fantastic! Thanks for joining us at ATSC. hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteAlyce, simply gorgeous coloring. Image is so cute. MIM sent me. Hugs, Berni
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love everything, yes everything about this card. The image is fab, the layout is fab, the colour combo and your colouring of the image are fantastic. I love the embellies too. Your cards are such an inspiration. Thank you. Hugs, Jill x
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet Alyce! I just love how you colour hair... you get such great contrast! I just ordered some Make it Crafty paper... it's very nice to colour on, but I still have the problem of the darker colours sitting on the surface.
ReplyDeleteArabella
WOW what a shout out sweetie! :-) Thank you ever so much and I'm so glad my card inspired you to create cause this is just brilliant! Such lovely layered papers and just look at that image--PERFECTION! Love it! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteStunning card. I absolutely love the coloring. Sweet image. Thanks for playing along with us here at Speedy Fox and Friends challenge, we hope to see you again next week. Make sure to check out our challenge with Friends of SpeedyTV or Tutorial Time on SpeedyTV for more fun and more chances to win with Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
ReplyDeleteI saw this card on Mim, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Alyce, just wow. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I adore all of those dark colors - You create beautiful works. Tracy's creation is super delightful, too :)
ReplyDeleteI found you on Make It Monday, btw.
Happiness,
Corrinne
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What a stunning card ;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Elphine House Australia!
Janneke X
I love those colours and your colouring is stunning! I saw your card on MIM.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Jacqueline (nr.199)
wow fabulous colouring and gorgeous card, saw it on mim and came for a better look x
ReplyDeleteanother brilliant card.. I am awestruck with your colouring...perfection! XOX Tania
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the image and great colors. Thank you for joining us at Fat pages With Attitude this fortnight. Abbie (Co Owner) xx
ReplyDeleteAlyce, she's adorable. I love Elizabeth Bell images too! This card is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteSaw your link on MIM. I'm #76 and #215 this week. I'd love it if you stopped by.
Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Lovely and sweet card. Thanks for joning us for the challenge at Speedy Fox and Friends.
ReplyDeleteHi Alyce
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, the colours are gorgeous. I love the way you ahve coloured the image.
Thanks for joining us over at Addicted to Stamps
Hugs
Tasha
xxxx