Well, it's been a while since I've posted a card...since last year! You know how "life" can be at times, and it was finally a treat to color something. As soon as I saw this week's Color Challenge with Karen Barber's favorite colors, I knew I could use them on this card. I love sweet peas, and I used the entire image, used one of my favorite decorative dies, and then adhered to the white card base. I added some "diamonds" that I got from Honey Bee Stamps to add some sparkle and interest.
Okay...are you ready for true confessions? I colored this image (as my test) on regular photocopy paper. Yep! I liked it and just could not replicate this same color on what I normally use (Neenah). So...after numerous attempts, I gave up and used this one - haha! Do you believe it? I now understand how Susie (my DD sis) uses copy paper successfully. However, I don't plan to make this a habit!
So, my wonderful friends, thank you so much for taking a closer look at my card, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week! You are so dear to me!
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Sat, Jan 21, 2017 @ 3:56 PM
Oh wow sis this is so beautiful, I could sit and look at this for the longest time. I was very surprised to read you did this amazing colouring on photo copy paper just using Copics, I thought it would only work with coloured pencils as a base. I dream of sitting at your desk and watching you colour sis. Love you xxxx
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Sun, Jan 22, 2017 @ 4:33 AM
Your coloring is gorgeous, Cheryl! Love the image. The little strips that look like they are holding the flowers on are so fun. Amazing card as always. Fun that you have used copy paper. I use pretty cheap paper always and find it works just as well as some of the expensive stuff - but then color crazy. Hugz
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Sun, Jan 22, 2017 @ 9:41 PM
I Just love these Sweet Peas Cheryl!! You do such a wonderful, fantastic job with your coloring and I love your beautiful die framing as well!! Gorgeous my sweet friend! Thank you for your hugs and prayers my dear friend!
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