Happy birthday Tricia and thank you for a sweet challenge.
I am so happy how this turned out. I attempt the CAS challenges most weeks but I rarely upload because I don't seem to know when to stop.
This sweet little chumbulumba is a digi image from Mo's Digital Pencil. I bought several ballerina images recently and I'm having fun colouring them with various mediums and printing them on different papers and cardstock.
This is just photocopy paper, coloured with Prismacolour Pencils, blended with Zest-It and then dark pink highlights were added using a Copic marker. After she was fussy cut, I adhered her to a linen finish card base using a glue stick, making sure that the entire image had glue on it (this prevents air bubbles).
The most difficult thing about this card was finding some Ranger Liquid Pearls that didn't hemorrhage everywhere (gosh, thank goodness for spell checker, I would never have got that word right). I eventually found some that worked YAY. Even by CAS standards this was a little too CAS, so I channeled Kia, my CAS super hero, and used a stencil and the dregs of ink from a pink stained dauber to add some extra ompf, albiet subtle LOL.
I have four little grand-nieces that seem to live in tutu's, so I intend on duplicating this card in each of their favourite colours. Thanks so much for looking.
Date: Monday, August 21, 2017 GMT Views: 2267
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Paper: photocopy paper, linen finish cardstock base
Paper Size: 5" square
Accessories: Prismacolour pencils, Zest-It blending stuff, Ranger liquid pearls, dark pink Copic marker, Bostik glue stick (I think its the same as Elmers) stencil and dauber
Registered: April 10, 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 1842
Mon, Aug 21, 2017 @ 6:23 PM
Susie, this is so, so adorable! I love the way you used both pencil and markers inyour coloring, and the stencils are the perfect accent in the background. Plus, what little girl doesn't love tutus and some bling? Love it! Faved.
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Mon, Aug 21, 2017 @ 6:47 PM
What an outstanding card with the gorgeous little girl with pearls around her head! I am always amazed, Susie, at how well you color on printer paper! Great card, sweet lady! Hugs!
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92404
Tue, Aug 22, 2017 @ 3:49 PM
Just want to squeeze her!! She is darling and your coloring is off the charts, Susie. Everything you do is exceptional.....and a show-stopper. FABULOUS!
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Registered: June 19, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 6005
Tue, Aug 22, 2017 @ 7:48 PM
Oh this definitely made me say, Aw! You did a lovely job with this little ballerina. And just the thought of 4 little grand-nieces really made me smile. All of my nieces have grown up now and traded in their tutu's for big girl clothes. Pencil work is very nice and I love that you just put yourself out there and try different paper, medium, etc. Go Susie!!
Oh, my!!! She is soooo adorable!!! Someone was wondering if they could use copy paper to color with and told them I thought you did! I would never have known it wasn't some fancy cardstock!!! This is cute as can be!!! Again, I like your stenciled background!
Registered: June 27, 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 25246
Wed, Aug 23, 2017 @ 1:49 AM
LOVE, LOVE this image; LOVE, LOVE your card! You have done such a super coloring job that you've truly broughtg this little munchkin to life! So, SWEET! I can just see her in soft aquas, limes and lavender!
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Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70169
Wed, Aug 23, 2017 @ 4:21 PM
Precious and sweet. Love the headband. Lovely stenciled background. Adorable image! Your nieces will love their own card like this in their own favorite color. Great idea! TFS