Sunday, June 20, 2010

Sentimental Sundays - Favorite Sentiment

Favorite sentiment can be a bit of a tricky thing since it changes according to day and mood. But I picked the one that works for me right now, right here.



The sentiment is from a freebie set from Sentimental Sundays blog that Ann obligingly put together using my choices - wonderful! Image is from A Day For Daisies printed on pearlescent card and heat embossed. All the colouring is done with Copics - word of warning: markers behave more like paint on heavy coated card, traditional blending doesn't really work, you've got to use more strokes than circular blending and avoid applying too much ink as it will eventually just move around in little pools.

The papers, ribbon and cork button are from Pink Paislee. Lace and dragonfly from my stash. Tried to keep the card relatively simple to let the image work on it's own.

Copic colours:
Skin: E53/51/50/02
Hair: E49/37/33/43/41
Flowers: R27, Y17
Leaves, ground: BG99, G85, YG13, YG00
Sky:B97/95/93/41/00, BG000
Dress: B72, BG000

Be sure to check out the fab work of our Sentimental Sundays DT!

I'd like to enter following challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - Sugar and Spice
Paper Play - something old (the dragonfly. I almost tossed it about half a year ago!)
Stamp Something - Something Summer
Bunny Zoe Crafts - Nice and Girly
Meljens - ribbon, fiber, lace
Drunken Stampers - colouring and bling
Little Red Wagon - beads

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
Luvs ya all


29 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

oh goodness...you make the most lovely cards with these sentiments and find the most intriguing images. You definitely have the knack for combining all these lovelies!

Lori said...

You're a true artist Annika! The shadowing and detail to this image make it a masterpiece that could be hung in any gallery, gorgeous!

Renkata said...

Very beautiful card. The image is coloured so pretty that take me away :)

Unknown said...

OMG Annika this is amazing! so stunning

love emma xxx

Sylvia Blum said...

Annika, you're driving me nuts.. where the heck shall I get all the superlatives to describe how much I adore your wonderful work?
So I'll keep it simple this time: Gorgeous!
{hugs} Sylvia

Anonymous said...

Truly beautiful, the way you've shaded the image is just stunning ! Sue c x

Wilma said...

Wow!!! Amazing again!

Mina said...

I love this image...stunning work on the colouring Annika...Im off to check out the challenge blog now
Mina xxx
p.s. sorry for tempting you lol

Kimberly S said...

This is just beautiful Annika! The image is so pretty, and colored to perfection! Perfect quote too! :)

Netty said...

Hi Annika, I agree with everybodys comments, truly gorgeous, works of art you name it you've got it. Love all the different colour combinations it works brilliantly. Annette xx

Liz Corrigan said...

Beautiful, with a stunning coloured image. Love it. Rosie x

Cheryl said...

This is gorgeous! I love the coloring and the pleated ribbon.

Crafting Queen said...

Stunning card, and congratulations on your win!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for playing along with us this week at the Drunken Stampers!

Lynne said...

Hi have just found your blog - had a look around and your cards are amazing :o) - then I realised you are a follower of my blog to! Small world!! I've found Sentimental Sundays too through your link so shall be having a go at that challenge a some point :o) xx

raindropecho said...

This is gorgeous, Annika! Speaking of being jealous of coloring, um, yeah, I'm jealous of YOURS! You made her look so beautiful! Glad you like the sentiment :)

- Ann

Rosanne said...

Just beautiful!Thanks for playing along at Little Red Wagon!

Sandy said...

Annika, girl! This is crazy-beautiful!!!!

The Wired Angel said...

I love your sentiment Annika.. and your card is beautiful. Hugs, Peggy x

Marlene said...

Wow - how beautiful!!! You really are talented, my dear.

Lauretta See said...

STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS GORGEOUS! love you coloring.. and the image WOW... everything fits so nicely together :)

thanks for playing with us on the MELJENS challenge :) good luck!

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Stunning card, very elegant, the sentiment compliments the image so well ;)

Linda Ledbetter said...

Everything about this card is absolutely beautiful! That sentiment is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Drunken Stampers!

Julie M said...

Another beaut of a card, Annika - love the colours, the gorgeous image and sentiment - and bet you're glad you didn't chuck out the dragonfly.

Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay twice this week.

Julie :o)

Ann English said...

GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE this artist and took advantage of the sale she had-thanks to you!!! Ah, but your cards---simply the best.

mycardz said...

WOW, WOW, wow! Simply gorgeous!!

Kat said...

This is really gorgeous. Lovely sentiment. Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

Kat x

Sprytebyrd said...

WoW! Such a pretty card! Love the contrasting papers and pretty colors!
Thanks so much for joining us in our Fiber, Ribbon, Lace challenge at Meljen's Designs this week! Good luck!
Dee (Spryte)♥

CuddlyBunny said...

I adore this wonderful image and sentiment and your eye for colors!

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