Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Isabella's Sketch Book - Blog Hop & and Anything Goes Challenge

Hi and welcome to our bi-monthly blog hop at Isabella's Challenges! Make sure you visit all the blogs and leave a comment because there is going to be an Isabella's image of your choice given away in every single blog!! The hop remains open until Friday, July 3rd (included).

My blog happens to be a first in the hop so not to worry, you haven't missed anything yet!! This week's challenge is ANYTHING GOES!

Isabella has let us to use an image that will not be available in her shop before next week.




I did the colouring with my trusty Copics and Sakura pens. I printed out 3 copies of the image and mounted some parts with glue gel to add dimension and depth.




Patterned papers are from SEI, all the buttons and ribbon from my stash. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Craft.




COPICS:
basket: E49/47/57/35/43/41
blue bcgr.: B34/41/0000, o
Purples: RV95/93/91/0000, 09, V15
leaves: G29, G16,YG17, YG13, YG00
lemons: Y08/06/04/02/00/0000

Your next stop is Cec and her wonderful creation - you're up for treat!

I would like to also enter the following challenges:
Card Patterns - Sketch
Crafty Catz - Digital
Mark's Finest Papers - 3+ flowers

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
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66 comments:

  1. CecJune 30, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Oh wow, is this ever gorgeous. The dimension is fabulous and I love all the flowers. Yellow and purple go so beautifully together.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  2. LynneJune 30, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    I love it!! Colour combo is great and your colouring, as always, is awesome!! :o) xx Lynne xx

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  3. PeriJune 30, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Love it Annika - absolutely beautiful. I love the colour combo and the dimension and, of course, your colouring is to die for, as always.
    Hugs
    Peri xx

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  4. Liz CorriganJune 30, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Wow, this is amazing. Your colouring is just so wonderful, the lemons and basket are just so tactile. Like the yellow and purple combination they go so well together. Rosie x

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  5. SharonJune 30, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Oh WOW, this is fabulous work. Love it!

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  6. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    OMGoodness Annika, I knew I would be blown away when I came here today. This is just stunning! I love all the paper, flowers, and gorgeous ribbon.

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  7. slbt17June 30, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Amazing Annika!
    Very pretty.
    Sandra

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  8. terriavidreader (IN-USA)June 30, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Great job. Love that bright yellow ribbon too. Thanks for the hop and a chance to win.

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  9. ahlers5June 30, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful card. All the elemnts stand out so well.

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  10. JeanJune 30, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Hi Annika - just chanced upon your blog and it's already one of my favorite places to go! I've only scrolled down through a couple pages and I'm drooling. Most definitely coming back this evening for a proper visit with a cuppa. I'm signing on! Beautiful beautiful creations!

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  11. JACKIE MJune 30, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Beautiful card Annika I love all the detail you added and the yellow ribbon :)

    Jackie :)

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  12. Dawn B.June 30, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Annika this is incredible.. What great depth you have in your coloring and I love all the embellishments.. Great job.

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  13. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    This is so beautiful! The colors are perfect!

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  14. Vicki DutcherJune 30, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Nice job with digis! WOW! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

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  15. cnelsonJune 30, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Wowzers is this ever GORGEOUS!! Your coloring is phenomenal!!!

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  16. LisaJune 30, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Annika sweet Annika what can I say? I'm actually speechless, there is sooooo much loveliness on this card I don't know where to start..... LOVE LOVE LOVE the scalloped edges, the coloring is AWESOME, flowers and buttons and ribbon, OH MY! I guess I just love it all!! This card really came together nicely but I'm not surprised! I've been seeing your name in all of the winner's circles lately... CONGRATS!!!

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  17. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieJune 30, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Totally luscious card, Annika!! Fabulous coloring and dimension on the image and I love the colors, DP and all the wonderful flowers. Makes me feel like I am in a lemon orchard! Your work ROCKS, as always!!

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  18. Liz WilliamsJune 30, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Such a beautiful card and thanks for participating in Speedy's Friends' challenge this week.

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  19. WordbirdJune 30, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    WowEE! This is a fantabulous card. You really put a lot of creativity in this Annika! Just Wow! ;D Diana Q

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  20. Always with a SentimentJune 30, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Hello Annika. WOW, this is fantastic. I love how you have coloured this image, so bright and cheerful and what you have done with the layering, gives so much depth to it, just fantastic. finished off so beautifully with that gorgeous bow. Happy crafting.
    Love Sandra xx

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  21. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDJune 30, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Hi Annika
    A beautiful card,thankyou for joining us at CraftyCatz,
    Hugs Dianne xx

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  22. AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Gorgeous Annika ! I love the depth you've given the image and the colours are just fantastic ! Sue x

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  23. GailJune 30, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Oh Wow, those lemons just jump off the page. Simply fantastic.
    Gail

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  24. The Wired AngelJune 30, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Annika.. your card is stunning. Your coloring leaves the rest of us in the dust!! Beautiful creation! Hugs, Peggy x

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  25. NettyJune 30, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Wowee Annika this is a masterpiece, I pay homage to you, brilliant work. Annette x

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  26. Claudine PochJune 30, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Speedy's Friends.

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  27. SuzieJune 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful! I love all the flowers and buttons. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Catz this week. Suzie x

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  28. Mary Anne / MA54KJune 30, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    The lemons pop beautifully with the purple basket scarf! Gorgeous!

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  29. AnneJune 30, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    A luvverly lemony card - perfect for this hot weather, beautifully crafted and beautifully photographed too. Anne x

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  30. AnneJune 30, 2010 at 7:38 PM

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  31. Vicki DutcherJune 30, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Great embellies with this image!

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  32. ellepauletteJune 30, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Oh this is just beautiful!! I love it!! :)

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  33. Jennifer ScullJune 30, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    oh Annika, just as beautiful as can be! I love everything about the way you put this treasure together! :) and those flowers, gosh, I could get lost in them...

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  34. Linda CarsonJune 30, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    WOW! You certainly got the depth you wanted! This is one gorgeous piece of artwork!

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  35. Mark's Finest PapersJune 30, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!! GORGEOUS card!!!

    Thanks for playing along with Speedy the Cat's Friends!

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  36. VivJune 30, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Awwww! You've done it again! Another amazing work of art...love the flowers and buttons together, the dimension, the ribbon, the colours....shall I go on!!!!! LOVE it Annika! Viv xx

    PS Leaves are on the way!

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  37. Betty BentonJune 30, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Okay, I am totally blown away! Have you ever been called the embellishment queen? I'm just a "plain jane" type of cardmaker, but I can certainly admire your festive creation!

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  38. Mary LouJune 30, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Came upon your blog by reading the Whimsy newsletter and Whola__A HOP--so why not play (i thought) OMGoodness this is just WONDROUS!!! The lemons look absolutely juicy and real:))
    Love the layering and the embellies of buttons and flowers--STUNNING!!!
    Blessings

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  39. Chris Olsen, GlowbugJuly 1, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    This is gorgeous Annika!! I just love the colors and your beautiful coloring!! Wow!! Looks so real!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  40. dstandardJuly 1, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    This is just simply FABULOUS!!! AWESOME! Thanks for playing at Card Patterns!

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  41. MarleneJuly 1, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    You really do make everything come to life! I feel like I can just reach through the screen and grab these!!! How GORGEOUS!!!

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  42. Joanne TravisJuly 1, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    This is absolutely fantastic!! The color and coloring are exquisite and those lemons look so real. Beautiful work!!
    Thanks for playing in Speedy's Friends Challenge this week!

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  43. CrystalJuly 1, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    Oh my word SOOOOOO GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE your mix of flowers and buttons and these colors are BEAUTIFUL!

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  44. PatsyBJuly 1, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    OK, do I love the buttons or glitter more? Who cares!! I love the whole card!

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  45. Ann EnglishJuly 1, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    Love it!!! This is so gorgeous. The way you colored FAITH reminds me of the illuminated calligraphy found in the St. John's Bible. Your lemons and the basket look almost real!!! Amazing work, my friend!

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  46. Shelly SchmidtJuly 1, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous coloring! Lov ethe great image. TFS

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  47. AnneJuly 1, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    What an amazing, fabulous and OTT card, love it!

    Hope you're feeling better
    Anne
    x

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  48. RenkataJuly 1, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Very summer card. So beautiful. Great colours combo.

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  49. debby4000July 1, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Oh this is wonderful Annika.
    luv
    Debby

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  50. Patti P.July 1, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Your coloring is amazing and the flowers are gorgeous. You did an wonderful job with this image. TFS.

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  51. Allison RankinJuly 1, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Amazing...love the image!

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  52. Wendy RamlakhanJuly 1, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Just Gorgeous. The colors are so wonderful and you coloring is so awesome!! The lemons looks so real that it makes me want to sniff your card. The dimensions are so amazing!!

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  53. Payne Holler CardsJuly 1, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    oh my goodness! this is just so beautiful - love your choice of colors! and your coloring is ..as always...flawless!

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  54. Menel's Scrap ChatJuly 1, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Hi
    You've got a winner here! This is the most beautiful creation! I just love the purple with the yellow! Just fab!!

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  55. Jennifer McGeeJuly 1, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    What a gorgeous card - I absolutely LOVE all of the Dimension.

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  56. Tammy MillerJuly 1, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    I love it!! Colour combo is great and your colouring, as always, is awesome!

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  57. Nancy in IowaJuly 2, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Vibrant colors. Great combination of colors. This is a stand-out card!

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  58. Dina Kowal CreativeJuly 2, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Wow - brilliant coloring! Love how you used the complementary colors to make your image pop. Love this.

    Dina

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  59. LindaJuly 2, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Wow this is wonderful! I love all those little flowers and bows.

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  60. dawnmercedesJuly 2, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    gorgeous flowers!

    Dawn
    Speedy Cat's Friends Challenge

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  61. AvniJuly 2, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Hey there, this is my first time visiting your blog. got it from card patterns. This card is just amazing. The colors are so vibrant. The lemons are oh so bright!

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  62. DQJuly 2, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Wow your card is gorgeous, I love it you can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it.

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  63. Gram's TreasuresJuly 2, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Oh, this is gorgeous! I love the yellow and purple, and the extra dimension..... Good job.

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  64. TheaJuly 2, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Just gorgeous! I love fruit, and your colors are so brilliant! Where do you get the nickname "Messy" because this is anything but!

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  65. CynthiaJuly 5, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    Wow, the coloring of this image is super! Love the dimension as well.

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  66. TammyJuly 8, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    WOW...this is positively stunning!!! I really love how you put cards together!!

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