Friday, June 18, 2010

Phindy'S Place Challenge - Summer Sunshine ... and I hang my head

It's time for Phindy's Challenge and we would like you to create a card inspired by summer sunshine - using Phindy's image.

Now, my card is a bit of a botch-up. I had image coloured to match the papers, the card all stuck together - and then dropped blue ink pad on top of it. There was no way to save the image and I was running out of time so I either had to miss the challenge or think of something fast.

I coloured the same image quickly in warm greys and stuck on top of the ruined one. I only noticed on photos it wasn't even straight...aaargghh.

The sentiment is computer-generated. Papers are from We Are The Memory Keepers and now I have finally decided that I don't really like them at all. The butterfly charm was bought a long time ago from Ebay and is mainly there to try and cover some of the blue ink stains. Ribbon and flower from my stash.

COPIC COLOURS:
W9, W7, W5, W3, W1, W00, 0

Please head over to Phindy's Challenge blog and look at the fabulous creations of the DT, none of them has had ANY botch-ups, just pure and utter fabulousness!

I would like to enter this card into following challenges
Fussy and Fancy - monochromatic and wings
Dare U 2 Digi Stamp - Blossoms and Butterflies
Crafty Calendar - Bugs And Beasties
Crafty Ho's Challenge - Brights

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs


24 comments:

Tara said...

I think this was a very happy accident Annika as the result of you image being replaced works beautifully and is very different, love it!!
Hugs Tara xx

Tracey said...

Another stunning card Annika. I really love the monochrome image with the bright papers & embellies :)

Hugs
Tracey
xx

Cec said...

Gosh you are hard on yourself and shouldn't be. While you may not be 100% happy with this card, it looks fabulous and I will just tilt my head so I won't know your image is crooked.
Hugs!
Cec

Lori said...

You've created such amazing detail with just the warm greys, wow! And I can't tell it's not straight, it's fabulous!

Payne Holler Cards said...

our accidents often produce something marvelous - as is the case here!!! I love it - think we should do a reverse challenge - have the image in black/white and the background all colors! This pops! really do love this one!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

No way is this a botch-up Annika! The monochrome image is beautiful and the colours of the surrounding papers set it off perfectly. Love it!
Hugs, Sylvia xxxx

Ann English said...

Well, if this is an accident, a "quick" color...Geez, Annika, this is incredible!!! Oh, and the Mo card, LOVE it---and the teachers welling up, I so get it. I always wore sunglasses on the last day to cover those running eyes!

Sylvia Blum said...

wow..love the black and white colored image! your shading is so delightful.. love it!
{hugs} Sylvia

Julie said...

You've done it again!!!!!Another stunner! x

Chris said...

Botch up..........what botch up? A very happy accident I'd say and your colouring is amazing. Love those papers too and they work really well with the grey tones. Gorgeous card! Have a great weekend Annika and thanks for joining us at DU2DS. Chris :)x

Netty said...

Hi Annika, if only all botch ups looked as great as this. Totally fab card, love it. Annette xx

Marlene said...

Oh.My.Gosh.

I LOVE THIS!!!!

FAVORITE CARD EVER!!! Love that thermometer on the side!!! How craftastic!!!! WOWZA.

Chrissie said...

This may have stemmed from a disaster Annika, but I love the look of the warm grey colouring on this card. It gives it a lovely 'vintage' style.

Kimberly S said...

Well Annika, this is the most fabulous botch-up of a card I've ever seen. I think the image in grays is beautiful, and the DP and embellies are perfect! :)

Wilma said...

Nothng botched up!! What a fabulous card you've made!! I love its colors and the way you've used the gray-colored image with the vibrant colors of your card!

sgc said...

Annika--I wish that my "botched up" cards turned out this great! How cute it is. Your layout is perfect for this image. Thanks for playing along with the Crafty Hos.

Unknown said...

Now this is a Jaw droppingly gorgeous card! WOW!!! I love the image, the whole card is beautiful and so creative
love emma xxx

Heather Huggins said...

Oh my this is fabulous!! Awesome job with the grays I love it..

Jackie Randolph said...

Annika - your card is great, even if you not happy with it. Love how you did the greys on the image. Really turned out fabulous!!
Thanks for joining us this week at Fussy & Fancy Friday challenge.

Tammy Miller said...

What a great card I love everything about it, Thanks for playing along with the Crafty Ho's Blog this week!

Liz Corrigan said...

Annika, although it started from an accident, I think this is a stunning card with the black and white image as the main feature. Rosie x

mycardz said...

Ohhh, you poor thing! As if you haven't had enough troubles lately. But, you certainly managed to create a beautiful card! I LOVE monochrome coloring and you've done a masterful job on this one! It's perfect for the bright sunny colors on the dp! A wonderful save! :) hugz, Mary

Lisa said...

Hi Annika, Gorgeous card! I love the contrast of the monochromatic image against the bright papers.

Thanks for joining us at the Crafty Calendar Challenge.

Lisa x

Crissy Armstrong said...

If you hadn't told us all the foibles, we would have thought everything you did was on purpose! Because it all works and works so well! I love this!

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