Zoe + Shadow Box

Monday, September 03, 2012


Hi everyone! I have something fun to share with you today. I know most of you played along with the recent blog hop for Zoe’s amazing new hair colouring tutorial and if you didn’t then you must check it out because you get this awesome exclusive image by Saturated Canary to colour up! 

I coloured mine up for the hop but didn’t have time to make it into anything. I wanted to make her into something special so I tried my hand at one of the new chipboard Shadow Boxes! To be honest…I have kind of procrastinated on this for a little while as I was a big scaredy pants. But I am sooo happy with the result and it was so easy! I think I am going to have to make me another! :)
To make the shadow box, I first stained the whole thing in Distress Ink Walnut Stain so that the back and inside edges would be a dark brown. I then used the edges as a template and cut out pieces of paper to fit. Before I glued everything together, I made my layout on the back piece of chipboard so that I new it would fit. Once everything was glued into place, I added my embellies, some chipboard frames (stained with walnut distress inks to match) and voila! All done :D And you know I think it was actually quicker than making a card! hehe
As always, I have used my copics to colour her up. Here are the colours that I used:
Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R11

Hair: E21, E25, E29

Dress: R32, R35, R37

Thanks for stopping by and I hope I have inspired you today! ALSO I just wanted to say a huuuuuuge thank you - I just realised I have passed 500 followers!!! :O :O oh! What a dream of mine...I am just SO excited and I promise to have a treat for you all soon :) xxx
Challenges that I am entering with this card:
Make it Monday - Linky Party
Polka Doodles - Flowers
Digi Doodle Shop - Vintage
Unique Crafters - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
No Matter Which Challenges - Die Cuts/Punches (I used a border punch around the edge of the shadow box :)
Lets Create - Anything But A Card (I saw that you had to blog about the GDT position...hope this is ok! :)
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78 comments

  1. I could stare at your colored images all day long. Just beautiful!

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  2. WOW!!! This is absolutely incredibly!! Absolutely stunning colouring! The whole creation is just an absolute work of art!! Gorgeous!!
    Had to come over from MIM
    Nat -x-

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  3. This is gorgeous! Your colouring is always fabulous but that hair is stunning!

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  4. Thanks for all the inspiration Alyce!
    Wonderful project!!
    Hugs

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  5. Your work is truly amazing!!! I love your project!
    Hugs, Dena

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  6. Gorgeous piece Alyce and yes I too could stare at it all day. hugs,

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  7. WOW! Glad to hear some things scare you a little! LOL

    Gorgeous creation my friend.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  8. This is beautiful...your colouring is insanely perfect! I'm so jealous :P I love those big flowers too, it's all so elegant :)

    Tanya xx

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  9. oh wow and wow Hun this is out of this world and oh boy that colouring is just fantastic love it too bits,hugs Cherylxxxxxxx

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  10. Your image works perfectly inside your shadow box. This is a beautiful work of art. Your image colouring is superb giving it a great feeling of depth.
    just perfect.

    Shirley

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  11. oh thats just stunning alyce, so beautiful hun and I love the shadow box
    huge hugs Lou xxx

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  12. So very beautiful, Alyce - you have framed her magnificently!

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  13. WOW WOW WOW!! This is totally stunning!! I really love visiting your blog and seeing your wonderful colouring and this is a real treat!

    Hugs Sue

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  14. This is absolutely stunning, Alyce! Gorgeous coloring and fantastic shadowbox design!

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  15. Wow, this is beautiful...your colouring is amazing:)

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  16. Oh wow Alyce she is GORGEOUS! Love it.

    Susan xx

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  17. So very stinkin' cool!!! This is to die for!!! What a great job you did with this shadow box!! Gorgeous, I love it!

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  18. Just fabulous Alyce! I'd love to see more altered projects from you :) Sarah xx

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  19. Well, I always said your cards were pretty enough to be framed - and now this one is!!! Beautiful card for this shadowbox! So lovely.
    Lynn

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  20. She looks amazing in the shadow box Alyce, beautifully done..and fabulous papers.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  21. absolutely stunning alyce.i love every little detail :D

    xx coops xx

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  22. This is a beautiful shadow box...I just keep looking at her hair so lovely and maybe you could do a tutorial on her face? Just a thought :O) Hugs! Leah Ann

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  23. WOW!! Your shadow box is Stunning Alyce. I saw this Beauty on MIM..Loz

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  24. You had no need to be a big scaredy cat, this is fabulous darling! XX

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  25. Stunning as usual! Love everything about it :) Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs, Katie

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  26. OMGoodness, Alyce! This shadow box is the prettiest I have ever seen! The coloring on the image is stunning and the elements and papers in your design are superb! Love, love, love this! :^)
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  27. wow wow wow alyce this is beyond gorgeous AMAZING creation i want it !!
    hugs sara x x x

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  28. Oh my word!! :) Absolutely jaw-dropping and drop dead gorgeous hun!

    Amazing creation, its just breathtaking! :)

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  29. WOW! Gorgeous gorgeous colourwork on this image in this beautiful shadow box. Love the rich dark colours of the central panel and the pretty softness of the frame. Super blooms and embellishment but your colouring really did jump out! Saw you on MIM! Hugs, Lesley

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  30. this is so unbelievably gorgeous!! wow! you are awesome!!

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  31. Fantastic card and colouring. I saw this on MIM..Faye

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  32. You are sooooo inspiring. I am off to colour. Fabulous card! x

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  33. Wow Alyce, this is absolutely stunning. Love your coloring!

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  34. Amazing Alyce, beautifully done. Saw it on MIM. Hugs Deb

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  35. Oh my goodness, this is just so gorgeous.
    This box card is so neat, I haven't tried my hand at one yet.
    You colouring is stunning, I love the hair.

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  36. Hey sweetie, this is absolutely gorgeous, a perfect creation sweetie, huggles Pops x x x

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  37. Oh Alyce this is stunning !!! What shall I say ??? That I love your coloring... of course and those white flowers ahhhh so pretty. I love the idea of the Shadow Box !!!
    Thanks for your lovely comments. I have been a bit behind in commenting but so many things going on. Sorry for that.
    Wish you a great day.
    Hugs
    Melanie-Jane

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  38. Your colouring blows me away...wow, fabulous.xx

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  39. Beautiful shadow box! Love your colouring, its so detailed and shadded beautifully!

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  40. Beatiful coloring again, you really inspire me! :-)
    I have to grab this tutorial because it is so hard to color long hair..

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  41. WOW isn't enough... its amazing... your colouring is perfect... if only I could colour... I am going to treat myself to copics I think.... they look wow.. brilliant... stuck for words really...
    I will have a look and jot some colours down for skin so I know what to start with
    THankyou for lots of inspiration
    CLaire xx

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  42. WOW!!!! I love what you did for your colored image. The shadow box is stunning and all the embellishments are beautiful, just a perfect gift for someone.

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  43. did i tell you that i drool over your coloring? this is amazing, girl! absolutely adore this beauty!

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  44. WOW amazing coloring! Beautiful shadow box, great details! TFS

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  45. Hi Alyce - your colouring is so amazing - you deserve 5000 followers. Great shadow box too.
    Hugs
    Suzie xx

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  46. Wow Alyce you said you were going to make this into a card and what a stunner well done Hugs Elaine

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  47. Beautiful Alyce!! I love your coloring, I could stare at any of your designs all day and see something different that I love!! This is a beautiful creation!!
    Wonderful job!
    ;)

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  48. Gorgeous project, love the shadow box and that image is stunning, you've coloured her beautifully. Thanks for joining us at NMW Challenges and good luck
    Claire xx

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  49. Oh Alyce, this is just so beautiful! Your colouring, as always, is jawdropping... total perfection! Gorgeous papers and details too :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  50. Four posts and I have commented on any of them, bad friend that I am. This is adorable, great idea to frame it up like that. I love the shadows that accentuate her nose by the way.

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  51. I can't believe the colourig .It is too darn amazing
    Beautiful card !
    Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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  52. Woww Alyce what a very personal style love how you work,,,,,your coloring is perfect.Thanks for your comment to my funny picts at Lisa Minckler blog, feel free to ask me your favorite product from my stuff my friend.

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  53. Ahhhhh Aylce she was stunning before and now she is extra stunning, lol. She does look fabulous added to the shadow box, I'm yet to make mine :( Still envious of your photographs too. I'm so out of time I'm trying to catch up in my lunch hour.
    Hugs Tracy x

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  54. This is beautiful Alyce. Love the deep rich colours and some fabulous colouring.

    Hugs, Mette

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  55. Hi Alyce, so sorry I've been such a bad blogger and not been around for ages!

    Now that school is back I should have my 'me' time back and visit more regularly - have really been missing my fix of your cards!

    Sarah

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  56. Yeowee Wowee girl! Boy did you frame that beauty of beautifully. Awesome project Alyce. Nice to see you break out of the box. hee hee Hugs!

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  57. Beautiful card, the coloring is fabulous. I still haven't tried mine. Must get busy.

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  58. Absolutely gorgeous shadow box!! Your coloring is amazing! Love that you've shared the colors as well. Thanks for sharing your shadow box with us at www.anythingbutacard.com!!

    Jessica
    http://www.canyoupixelthis.com

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  59. Hi there. Saw your card on MIM and had to stop by for a closer look as I thought it was just lovely. I would love to have your opinion on one of my entries this week. They are numbers 185, 186, 187, 193 and 194.

    Sharon x

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  60. I could literally cover an entire wall with your shadow boxes. Alyce I applaud you...this is exquisite work here. The papers, the arrangement, the colors, the depth...it's fantastic!!! Pat yourself on the back girl, you rocked this out!!! :D

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  61. I saw your card on MIM and I liked it a lot. Your blog makes me want to draw again :D

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  62. Hi Alyce!
    Ok, well I'm back at the day job and running behind again..I apologise!

    Your colouring is awesome...the depth and movement you achieve is breathtaking!!
    Love the shadow box, it was make an amazing gift!

    Big hugs
    Elaine xxx

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  63. She is so pretty all dolled up in her new box!!

    Shelby

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  64. Beautiful shadow box. Love the image. Amazing colouring work. Thank you for sharing and joining in at NMWC. Hugs, Velma

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  65. wow, wow, wow Alyce, this is incredible. Saw it at Make it Monday. I got the e-book, not had a chance to play yet. x

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  66. Oh my Alyce, this is absolutely stunning! I saw it on MIM & I am so glad I came by for a closer look!
    Hugs, Renee

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  67. Fantastic Alyce! Your colouring is out of this world, and your cards are always an inspiration for me!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Hugs Kjersti:)

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  68. WOWWW this is simply breathtaking.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  69. Completely jealous of your coloring....hair kills me!

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  70. Breathtaking!!!! Hair is not my thing either but you are a pro!!! Thanks for sharing in No Matter Which’s *Die Cuts/Punches* challenge and good luck !

    Hugzzz

    Tammy, NMWC DT at Créations LaDiva :) xx

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  71. This is gorgeous Alyce xx Jan

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  72. Your coloring is amazing! Such a gorgeous project! Thanks for joining us at ABAC!

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  73. She is just fab and love your colour choice! Thanks for joining us for our first challenge over at Natalie and Amy's! Love Chanelle xxxx

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