Another Messy Crafter: Last Whimsy sneak before the release

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Last Whimsy sneak before the release

Today is a last day of Whimsy Stamps April rubber stamp previews and I am showing you a card that almost made it's way into circular file instead of the pages of my blog.

Lets start with the adorable fairy from Meljens (called Curious Little Fairy). I tested my kids watercolours again but this time it was a different box and these paints didn't seem to have much pigment at all, on top of it they were kinda waxy and would leave smears on paper instead of being absorbed in and blended. Lesson learned. That box will not be nicked by Mommy again. lol

The sentiment is from the new Everyday Sayings Mini Postage Stamps set. All the papers, leaves and flowers were altered with acrylic paints and Tim Holtz Rock Candy distress paint.

Tomorrow is a day of the Whimsy Stamps April release blog hop and I'm pretty HAPPY with the card I made so I really hope you will find time to pop in! :)

Hugs

15 comments:

Unknown said...: lol.. the kids will be telling you off.... however still a scrummy card hunni xx; April 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Archies Mum said...: Great card, I am loving your colouring and what you have done to your flowers and leaves. Brillliant sky colouring tutorial by the way, you make it look so easy.; April 12, 2011 at 5:02 PM
CraftyC said...: This is so, so pretty Annika. So much detail and gorgeous colours. Love it!
Clairexx; April 12, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Carole of Brum said...: Cor, it's wonderful, love the layering of the leaves, flowers, lace and sentiment. Plus beautiful colouring too!

I wanted to say thanks so much for the fab comment you left on my box card. Coming from you it was the biggest compliment as i've been quietly in awe of your cards for a few weeks now. CoB; April 12, 2011 at 7:14 PM
chris said...: Oh this is AMAZING, SO SPECIAL, I love those crackled flowers will have to get some of that glaze. hope you are doing ok, hugs chris xx; April 12, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Marlene said...: How gorgeous!!! You certainly are the QUEEN of gorgeous cards. You're my favorite card maker....in the whole wide world...and I'm not even kidding.; April 13, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Crystal said...: WOWWEEEEE Annika you totally ROCKED this image sweetie, absolutely GORGEOUS!; April 13, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...: Darling Annika!! I just love your coloring, your layout and all the added texture!! Fairy-licious girl!! You so rock!
hugs,
Chris; April 13, 2011 at 1:35 AM
Anonymous said...: This is so sweet, gentle little fairy and she's all dressed in pretty colors. Love it!

:) Lori m; April 13, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Amy Johnson said...: Wow! This is amazing! I love the lace piece in the corner. That's a great idea. The sparkle on the fairy is so pretty. And I love that Tim Holz paint. I've never seen or heard of that before. Great job!; April 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...: This is gorgeous Annika! Love the colors! Those flourishes are so pretty! The leaves and flowers are my favorite! Gorgeous!; April 13, 2011 at 2:14 PM
cnelson said...: Cuter than cute! LOVE this in EVERY way!!; April 13, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Unknown said...: Hi Annika, I'm glad you kept yourself from throwing this one away cause I love it!! The image is so aorable and I love the effect of the rock paint! HUgs, Frea; April 13, 2011 at 3:15 PM
♥♥RubyM:)♥♥ said...: BUT IT'S GORGEOUS NICKS!!!

Love the soft color tones and ofcourse the scene.Btw what are you showing us next huh huh huh huh??? I see some rubbah lmao!!!!

Rube♥; April 13, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Kitty Deschanel said...: Adorable! Oh, how I wish I were crafty too :); April 14, 2011 at 2:44 AM