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This is Marla the Guernsey cow. What you don't recognize her? Well, when she got out to California, they laughed at her when she tried to be a Happy Cow, becuase apparently you have to be Holstein to be Happy. She left the auditions very depressed. She walked for awhile and before she knew it she was at the ocean. She sat and marveled at the sight. It was the first time she had seen the ocean. Just relaxing there in the California sun it reenergized her. She decided that she would not give up. She went to the local cow beauty shop. She had her hair and makeup done. She changed her name to Felicity,(because she thought that sounded HAPPIER than Marla.) She hired an agent. He told her that she might have a better chance in her audition if she had some headshots taken. She went to a photographer who suggested taking her picture in a field of BUTTERcups. So she is headed back to the auditions. Wish her luck.
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I used a digital image of a cow from 123coloring.com. I added a cowhide print frame. I quilled some little buttercup flowers. I colored the image with prisma colored pencils. I added ribbon and twine to finish it up.
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 GMT Views: 336
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 1:04 PM
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 1:09 PM
Hi Marilynn! You are back? With Felicity? Sorry Marla got her feelings hurt...I felt bad but really girl, WHAT was she thinking? Rumor has it that Felicity caught the eye of the judges when she walked in. I hope they don't notice that the spots are artificial. Although those California Beauty Shops know their stuff don't they!
I think your buttercups are about the most precious thing ever and coupled with an adorable Felicity cow, you just might have a winner here....but probably a runner up to Alisha! Snort! I love your creativity...you rock these challenges!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83137
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 1:16 PM
That is the spirit - never, never, never give up. She so has a big chance now - Alicia will have to step it up a bit now. Actually, there is probably room for more than one cow - cows don't like to be alone and love to hang out together.
I am so impressed you did two cards! Such a show off (JK and LOL)!
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Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 1:59 PM
Wow! What a transformation into a totally different looking cow! I admire Marla/Felicity for her tenacity and perseverance. Those big, beautiful eyes are sure to capture the judges' attention.
The BUTTERcups are beautiful! Mebbe in this photo Marla/Felicity is dancin' to TIP TOE IN THE BUTTERCUPS.
Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 2:15 PM
I just HAVE to try those flowers. This is adorable. I love the image you found MariLynn. I barely got one card done and you got two. It is rough to worry about your looks but I think her inner beauty is what will win her the competition...Hugs.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 3:17 PM
Don't let Felicity go back in that ocean or she'll lose those spots of hers! Plus wasn't Marla a *brown* cow? Hmmmm....only in California. Felicity is a beauty. Love her buttercup flowers. Hope she doesn't eat them. Speaking about food, did anyone bring some. I'm hungry! Love this card two, get it * two*. TFS :0)
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Registered: June 18, 2007 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4857
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 4:34 PM
Another cute one, MariLynn!! I LOVE those yellow flowers!!
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 4:40 PM
MariLynn, this is so cute! Marla, I mean Felicity, looks fabulous with her makeover! These photos in the field of buttercups are sure to impress the judges! Move over, Alicia! Wonderful coloring and great scene!
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 5:16 PM
Another clever way of entering the auditions huh! Sneaky, but legit! So adorable this Felicity with the googly eyes. She looks good, I have to admit, she even look like she is more relaxed. Good luck! Tfs.
Registered: October 18, 2008 Location: Arizona-It's a DRY heat! Posts: 4510
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 @ 5:56 PM
Well, everyone knows that when you come to California from the wholesome midwest, you will probably undergo some radical changes. That's what keeps all those beauty salons and plastic surgeons so busy! Marla was beautiful just as she was, but I understand that wanting to win so bad made her undergo this huge transformation. She does look good! And, those beautiful buttercups do wonders for her complexion!
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