Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Don't tell anyone--I actually made a card!

So, I am still reading the series I cannot seem to put down, but took time out to make a birthday card. I suddenly realized that I needed to get this card done. Now. I guess I have been so buried in my books that I forgot I have obligations. To other people. Not just to myself and my fantasy world. Hmmpf.

Since I had a card to make, I thought I may as well make myself more useful, (I know--hard to believe, huh?), and enter it into a couple of card challenges. So I searched online and found two that I could enter. One gave me the color combo for my card--thanks, Suzanne at Color Me Creative! The other gave me the layout, thanks to Basic Grey!  Okey dokey!http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup

I chose to use Basic Grey Blush, since it had the wonderful color scheme Suzanne chose--light turquoise and red with white/cream. I picked one of my Magnolia images (Tilda with big ribbon) and plopped her down on the Magnolia pink bench, using Cryogen CS. Would you believe I colored her with Copics? No? Then you would be wrong.  ;^)   Copic colors used were: R21, R24, R29, BG000, BG10, BG11, BG72, E0000, E000, E11, E13, E25, E30, E31, and E33. Cardstock is Stampin' Up's Pool Party. I dyed a bit of lace and some Wild Orchid flowers with Copic ink. I used dies from Nestabilities and Marianne Designs. My little red brads and sentiment are SU. There you have it. One birthday card coming right up. Happy Birthday, Ellie! :^) And here's wishing everyone everywhere a wonderful Wednesday!



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14 comments:

  1. EllieJuly 26, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    This is sooooooo over the top!! It is actually more beautiful in person! I love this card!!! Thank you for the card and your wonderful friendship.

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  2. PennyJuly 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Oh, that is so sweet of you, Ellie! And you are so welcome! I treasure your friendship, too!
    Now, you have a wonderful birthday!

    Big hugs,
    Penny

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  3. charleneJuly 27, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    This is just a cute cute card love everything about it ....glad you found time to join us at CMC Challenge group.
    Hugs

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  4. PennyJuly 27, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you, Charlene! I really appreciate the feedback! :^) Hugs back, Penny

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  5. RubyJuly 31, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Oh isn't she lovely! I love how you've used our colours, your design is really pretty, especially the leaf detail! Thanks for playing along with us at CMC!

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  6. PennyAugust 1, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Thank you, Ruby! I enjoyed this challenge a lot. :^) Hugs, Penny

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  7. AngelaAugust 2, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Aww, what a sweet girl; love how you colored her! Great job!

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  8. PennyAugust 2, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Thank you, Angela! Glad you liked her.

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  9. FleurAugust 2, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Such a gorgeous, pretty card. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Basic Grey this fortnight, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  10. PennyAugust 2, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Fleur, thank you so much! My favorite paper line for years has been Basic Grey, so I hope to join you again using my stash of it! :^) Hugs back!

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  11. Jo NevillAugust 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Gorgeous card !

    Thank you for joining us at BasicGrey Challenges this week.

    Hugs,

    Jo x

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  12. PennyAugust 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Thank you, Jo. It was fun to work with my favorite paper line! :^) Hugs to you, too! :^)

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  13. PeggieAugust 16, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Such a pretty card. You should make them more often. Oh and maybe Gary needs glasses.

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  14. PennyAugust 16, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Thanks, Peggie! Gary needs new glasses, maybe, huh? ;^)

    I have been reading too much this summer--haven't been creative enough. Must get back to it soon! :^)

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Thank you for visiting my blog! I appreciate the kind comments more than I can say! :^)
Hugs, Penny

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