Friday, November 19, 2010

Things I miss...

I really long for real winters here in Ireland. Proper snow and all. Last winter we had what I would call a little bit of snow and the whole country almost came to halt, lol

This card combines two challenges - STAMPIN' FOR THE WEEKEND\: Winter Projects and PHINDY'S CHALLENGE\: The Sketch.

I really love that lil' kid from Phindy's Winter Cuties. I was about the same age waddling around on the skis. Not that I was ever much good at it :)

The colouring is pure Copics with the exception of the chalk on background. Real fast and easy way to create a soft backdrop for the image.

The sentiment stamp is from Whimsy Winter Seals. Real mad about them, so versatile.

The papers are new Basic Grey Marjolaine pad. funny, first I got them I wasn't taken with them at all but once you combine the papers the patterns just SING together. I can see it becoming one of my go-to pads.

COPIC COLOURS:
PANYTS< HAT< SCARF: BG78/75/72/11/10, T7/5/3
Jumper: YG:13/25/21/20/91, T5/3/1/1
Boots: E79/37/35/33, T7/5/3/1
Skin: E11/00/000

I would like to enter these challenges:
Freshly Brewed - show off your style
Stampin' Royalty - patterned paper 
A Spoonful Of Sugar - distressing
Tuesday Throwdown - buttons and bows
Gingerloft (2 weeks) - great outdoors
Bee Crafty (2 weeks) - DIGI STAMP and christmas 
Crazy 4 Challenges - christmas
Marks Finest Paper - snowflake
Secret Crafter - sparkle and shine
Sweet Stampin (2 entries) - snowflakes

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs
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47 comments:

  1. RenkataNovember 19, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    ohhh Annika, this card is so fantastic. the image is so cute, make me wish i can skiing, but I can't :(
    Love the DP and the colours are amazing together.
    Thanks for the emotional comment on my blog.
    You are such a great and funny blog friend.

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  2. ChrissyNovember 19, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Oh this is lovely. Beautiful colouring..very beautiful.
    CHRISSYxx

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  3. Lau WNovember 19, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    This card is sweet, super coloring ! This stamp is very cute !
    xxx

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  4. Shell Shearer SwinscoeNovember 19, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Fab card, just love the image & your colouring is great!!
    Thank you for sharing with us at Gingerloft this week, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  5. LynnNovember 19, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Simply stunning card and the image is beautifully colored..
    Thanks for playing with us at Gingerloft challenges :)
    Huggs
    Lynn xx

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  6. papertrails leaverNovember 19, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    You have done it again and made another fabulous card! I agree those papers came together beautifully! your image with the chalk background is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing this beauty!

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  7. UnknownNovember 19, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Good morning Annika, what a lovely card. That image reminds me of my daughter (now 17) at that age when we went skiing. Love it! I'm sure it's cold in Ireland now, but so it is here in Holland. Love your country though, been there now 3 times on holiday, sooo beautiful!
    GReetz, Frea

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  8. PattieNovember 19, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    This is stunning! Gorgeous...the colors are so FRESH!

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  9. StellaNovember 19, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    If I ever come to Ireland is there a chance to follow a workshop from you????
    MY oh my; I'm speechless. And in love.....
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  10. CrystalNovember 19, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Annika this is just sooooo sweet, ooooo that image is adorable and love your yummy ribbon...What a beauty girl!!

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  11. DorcasNovember 19, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    THis card is absolutely adorable, Annika! I love the papers you've chosen and you can't go wrong with such a cute little guy, expertly colored. Awesome work here!

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  12. SharonNovember 19, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    A stunning card Annika. Wonderful colouring. You rock!

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  13. TammyNovember 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Absolutely beautiful as usual hun!! Your coloring and card making skills blow me away g/f!! I love that sentiment!

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  14. DaviNovember 19, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Annika you always have the most wonderful dp and the coloring of the sweet image is just fabulous!! Amazing as aways! :)

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  15. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Annika, your creations are always so gorgeous sweetie!! I LOVE your coloring and you make the best layouts on your cards!! I love this!!HUGS

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  16. Ms. JenNovember 19, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    So gorgeous sweetie! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Hugs - Jen

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  17. cnelsonNovember 19, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    This could not be cuter! LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOOOVE the colors!

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  18. raindropechoNovember 19, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Oh....

    I'm in love. beautiful colors, beautiful distressing, such texture, and flawless coloring.

    Just gorgeous!

    - Ann

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  19. LauraNovember 19, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Hmm.. I missed winter also! 2 years without cold and snow...

    Your coloring is stunning as always... :)

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  20. AnneNovember 19, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Oh, wow, I need those DPs! What a perfect card, love the colours you used, winter but not necessarily Christmas, this is just gorgeous
    Anne
    x

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  21. Archies MumNovember 19, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Love your style of card, and how cute is that image. Love the colours you've chosen

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  22. TineNovember 19, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Fantastic card, Annika. The colours & papers you have chosen are gorgeous but your colouring...utterly brilliant!
    Tine :)

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  23. Kathy CzyganNovember 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Annika! Another gorgeous creation from you! They are always gorgeous! The coloring is perfection and I love the blues and greens! Love the triangle in the upper left corner! I've got to go check out those winter images from Phindy! This one is too sweet for words! Beautiful,soft, chalked bg!

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  24. Anne-MarijeNovember 19, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    What a fantastic card! I really love the digi you've used...
    xxx Anne-Marije

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  25. SaskiaNovember 19, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful card!

    Lovely to see your work at Freshly Brewed Challenges! Your style is great!!

    Greetings, Saskia :)

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  26. JodiNovember 19, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Oh this is just beautiful!! Adorable image and so gorgeous!!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  27. Vicki DutcherNovember 19, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Excellent coloring! WOW WOW WOW! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

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  28. Payne Holler CardsNovember 20, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    always eye candy! love those dp (-:

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  29. Virgo5November 20, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Gorgeous card! Your colouring is beautiful and I love all the fabulous touches!
    Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

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  30. MarleneNovember 20, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    AMAZING card! My hubby is sitting beside me on the couch here...while I'm on my laptop....and your card caught his eye. He even agrees with me - AMAZING!

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  31. CherylNovember 20, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    THis is such a wonderful card! I love the image and, as always, your coloring is amazing.

    When January comes and I have snow up to my xxxx, I'll gladly send some your way. :)

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  32. GaleNovember 20, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Absolutely adorable. Love the cute image and the coloring is impeccable. Thanks for sharing this with us at Gingerloft Challenges. :) Gale

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  33. DonnaNovember 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Wow Annika, the colours on this card are beautiful and your colouring is amazing...beautiful distressing too hun :) Donna x

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  34. KarenNovember 20, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    OH MY!! This has to be about the fourth of fifth time I've looked at your card - lol. I love it. No, I adore it!!
    I'm amazed by it. I sooh love everything about it. If I can ever reach the stage where I make something this lovely, I'll be in crafting heaven honey! :-)xx

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  35. AnonymousNovember 20, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    WOW your card is just adorable, that patterned paper is to die for. Thanks for playing with Stamping Royalty this week. Gardenia

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  36. VickyNovember 20, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    This is so lovely, I love the colours and the image is great!

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  37. CecNovember 20, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    This is absolutely fabulous. I love the papers and they do work so well together. The loopy bow is great fun along with the buttons. And of course, your colouring rocks
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  38. Sue from OregonNovember 20, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Bears repeating...my heart always stops and flutters and does the jig when I come up to your creations in my google reader...another lovely!

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  39. Ann EnglishNovember 21, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    Annika, another stunning creation, lady! You are awesome!

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  40. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uNovember 21, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Love this Annika! Love the colors, the image, all your fun details! The sentiment is perfect! Your coloring is great! Love the chalk back round. I will remember that. This is perfect!!

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  41. Ange McKay, North Shore StamperNovember 22, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    I love it! Gorgeous job with those DSP's! Thanks for playing with us at Stampin' Royalty this week!

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  42. VivNovember 22, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Oooooh! I saw this paper and thought" Hmmmm...don't think I like that", but now I want it! Looks fab!
    And such a wee cutie on skis! Adorable!

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  43. UnknownNovember 22, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Wow, stunning cards you make. Love them all... Great to see that you joined the show off your style challenge at fresh brewed designs, keep up the good work and see you soon agin I hope!

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  44. Gunn (Merete)November 23, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    Hello
    I just love this card. Fantastic image, so adorable. Colors are great and the embellishments are so super great, just love them.
    Wish you a great week.

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  45. Heather D. ~ Fresh Brewed DesignsNovember 24, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    This is precious!!! I want to touch those gorgeous snowflakes!!!
    Thanks for sharing your STYLE at Freshly Brewed Challenges!

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  46. ~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~November 27, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    Oh ! This is fab! I love the image and you have colored it so well. I love the whole finished card and your mix with papers is really a talent with this card. Well done, I love it. Thanks for joining us at Gingerloft Challenges.

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  47. AnonymousDecember 4, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    GASP, another amazing card! You create like no bodies business girlfriend!

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