Another Messy Crafter: Yup, experimenting again

If you are looking for WHIMSY STAMPS new release blog hop and prize draw then you can find my post HERE.

Today is a new challenge at Tickled Pink Challenges and we have a really nice sketch to follow. I used a new image called August.

She is coloured with Copic markers with Prismacolor pencils and the background is done with soft pastels.

I went for a really rich colour scheme and happy over-embellishing this time. :) The feathers were fished out my kids crafts box (one of these days they will start to slap my fingers!)

Challenges I'm entering:
Crafts and Me - #30 Ribbon
For Fun Challenges - pink, blue, purple, green, yellow (use at least three)
Freshly Brewed - cute and sweet
Simon Says Stamp - Card for a child
Paper Take Weekly - Dimension somewhere On Your Card
Tuesday Throwdown - Sparkle & Bling
My Partner in Crafting Crime - Layer it up
Totally Gorjuss - Anything Fluffy
Fussy and Fancy - Card for a child.
The Outlawz Copic Challenge - Mix mediums on your image.

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs

34 comments:

Denise said...: WOW!! Totally awesome card. I love all the feathers, the colour combo and your colouring is fantastic. xxx; April 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM
CraftinGranny said...: Keep expiermenting as this is gorgeous. Love the feathers, the colors, the crochet flower with bling and everything about this card. Awesome creation! "Hugs" Carol; April 14, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh wow hun!! Your colors looks gorgeous here!! Wonderful experiment!! :) Smiles, Vicki; April 14, 2011 at 4:41 PM
*Michaela* said...: Oh, I love it! Fantastic colors! Absolutely wonderful experimenting!
Hugs,
Michaela; April 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Lau W said...: Oh wow ! the background is terrific, such nice colouring !
Your card is very beautiful !
xxx; April 14, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Robin said...: Your card has fab texture and background super!! Thanks so much for playing along with My Partner in Crafting Crime's 'layer it up' challenge! Good luck with the extra draws!
Robin; April 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Carisa said...: She's adorable! I love the beautiful rich colors. My only concern is where are her pants??? *giggle*; April 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Cec said...: Another fabulous creation. Love the rich jewel tones.
Hugs!
Cec; April 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Graphicat said...: This is stunning!!! Your coloring and those pastels are just crazy gorgeous! Absolutly fabulous! I may have ta follow you for some inspiration! :)
Cheers
Cheri; April 14, 2011 at 5:49 PM
chris said...: wow this is another AMAZING card. hugs chris xx; April 14, 2011 at 5:50 PM
tiggertastic said...: this is so cool, i love all the texture to this make - you could take part in the crafty purple frog challenge this week - details in my signature

hugs, Sarah
Designing for:
Crafty Purple Frog , Sweet Pea Stampers ,Bearly Mine Designs and Kenny K; April 14, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Shazza said...: just fabulous x; April 14, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...: Love this Annika! Those colors are so rich and so pretty! The feathers are awesome! Love the way it is all layered! I am with Carissa, I keep searching for her pants!! LOL! Great card!; April 14, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Unknown said...: Hi Annika, wow very bold colour scheme, I love it! Great card zweetie. Hugs, Frea; April 14, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Marley said...: Fantastic card Annika!! Love it xxxhugs Marley; April 14, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Dorcas said...: You're a true artist, Annika! Beautiful job.
PS) Is she wearing pants???; April 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM
aqualeiga said...: This is awesome! Those feathers really are special, and that folded ribbon/binding is wonderful. Thanks for joining our FOR FUN colour challenge this week with your fab card! Hugs, Ali x; April 14, 2011 at 8:50 PM
Viv said...: Wow! Gorgeous colours! Love the feathers too. Tell them others she's wearing a short dress ! LOL!; April 14, 2011 at 9:01 PM
Chrissy said...: STUNNING... The colours are just beautiful...so full of energy...
WONDERFUL!!
Luv CHRISSYxx; April 14, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Merry said...: Oh wow...this is so stunning...so rich and warm. Love your colouring and all the textures you have used. Those feathers are beautiful....I sure wouldn't mind a craft box like your kids. :-); April 14, 2011 at 10:00 PM
JLJ Designs said...: Beautiful card! I love the coloring, especially the background. The feathers make me smile.

Jen; April 15, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Christine said...: Wow, your card is amazing!! Your coloring skills are fantastic. There are so many beautiful layers of colors. Your image looks like it was painted. Love the feather embellishments too. They are a great addition! Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog!!
xoxo, Christine; April 15, 2011 at 2:15 AM
Sylvia Blum said...: oh my goodness.. Annika.. I don't have a clue HOW you do it, but your coloured images always look like you have painted them on canvas.. totally LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

Thank you sooooooo much for playing at 'my' challenge at Crafts and Me Challenges this week!!! I hope to see you again next week! :) :) :)
{hugs} Sylvia; April 15, 2011 at 6:20 AM
Silvie Z said...: wow Annika, this is one gorgeous card! Love your coloring (as always hee hee) and the feather embelllishments look awesome! The background behing the little cutie is amazing, it looks like painting! Love it! wow!
Hugs,
Silvie
xx; April 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Judy said...: Totally gorgeous card Annika!

Congratulations for taking 3rd place for the Birthday challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best. Be sure to come on by and claim your prize, and congrats again.

Hugs; April 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Rachel x said...: Wow, this is beautiful- the image is fab and your pastel background, embellies and sumptuous colours suit it so well!! :)
Thanks for sharing with us at My Partner In Crafting Crime this time!! :)
hugs, Rachel x; April 15, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Christine said...: Fantastic card. I love the rich, blended colours of the pastel background. I will so have to try that. As for the kiddies, just think how often they play in your stash.
Thanks for joining us at For Fun Challenges this week.; April 15, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Kim said...: Wow! I love the feathers and crochet flower. The image and colors are beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown.; April 17, 2011 at 6:36 AM
MiamiKel said...: This is really fabulous and wonderful! Thank you for joining the Fresh Brewed Challenge Blog this week with your card creation!; April 18, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Unknown said...: gorgeous!!!; April 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Marcea said...: DROOL

oh hun, just outstanding work!! Thankyou so much for joining us on PTW
xxx; April 18, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed Designs said...: Oh my goodness this is adorable! what's not to love!!! Gorgeous coloring

Thanks for playing along this week at Freshly Brewed Challenges Cute and Sweet challenge

Hugs! Heather; April 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM
Helen Dooley said...: WOW~
I need to pick up my jaw. WAY CUTE!
Thanks for playing along on FOr Fun.; April 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Jami said...: oh my word....this is absolutely stunning!!!! AMAZING!; April 24, 2011 at 6:15 AM