It's simple, really. I spotted
Mo's Little Drummer Boy in blogland and all my maternal instincts went into an overdrive. I want to stuff this cutie with wholesome-but-yummy grub, getting him into a warm puffa jacket and proper furry boots. And then he can drum away to his heart's delight.
I used to be tougher than that, honestly. Becoming a mother really alters your perception of pretty much everything.
Anyways, the card is actually for
Sentimental Sundays challenge, theme being Inspired By A Song. Guess what song I was inspired by! Aw come on, have a go!
I wanted to capture both raggedness of the boy and warmth of the message in my colouring, so I played around with my Copics a bit, not that I wrote down any colours or something.
I kept the card almost without embellies. Except some bakers twine, of course. And two brads. It's GOT to fit into regular envelope!!!
I might pop in later on today if I get online and enter some challenges. :)
...and here come the challenges:
Double Dutch - Christmas Is coming
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Merry Christmas
Hanna and Friends - Just A Little Christmas
Crafty Catz - Your Choice
A Spoonful Of Sugar - Christmas Carol
CES Challenges - Anything Goes
Create 4 Fun - the sketch
Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
HUgs
WOW! This is stunning, just beautiful! The Little Drummer Boy is one of my favs, wonderful coloring on this.
ReplyDeleteWow, your card and your coloring of the little drummer boy is absolutely gorgeous! It's easy to see that you put your heart into the drawing (probably because you wanted to take him home & feed him, lol). Very inspiring piece of art!
ReplyDeleteNow I would've seen the dog and gone "Aww how cute"! LOL! If its anything like Riley's singing, it would be quite an interesting ensemble. We had a proper orchestra the other night, G snoring in one ear, Abbie in the other and Riley trilling away in his sleep, probably dreaming of catching rabbits. Vinnie & I moved rooms! Haha!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Annika, absolutely perfect background for this image! He looks almost dirty , fab colouring as always!
This card is perfect. Gorgeous coloring and an image to die for.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
These are awesome colors and I love the LO you chose. So beautifully done Annika. "Hugs" Carol
ReplyDeleteohhh he is so adorable and so determined to play for him, Very precious card.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Unbeliveble Creation!
ReplyDeleteThis is breathtaking! Wow, amazing work Annika, love what you did here with your copics... O, and that sentiment is sooooo great!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice sunday.
Hugs Ing
Love your gorgeous card Annika.
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Debby
Wow, your colouring is just superb. You've inspired me to return to my craft room. Hugs Tracy x
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwwwh! Absolutely stunning hunny, I'm almost lost for words. Simply amazing work. Warm hugs, Sxx
ReplyDeleteWowzer!! oh my goodness Annika, How delicious is this card. I love the image but it's your colouring that brings it to life. Outstanding work. You inspire me so...... much.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Suzi x
What an amazing card!
ReplyDeletexxx Anne-Marije
This is beautiful, that little drummer boy is just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteHi Annika, you are just soooo fabulous at colouring!! I've been looking at the way you make your schadows, using small dots of various colours from your image!! Love that!! I'm trying to learn from you girl, thanks for the inspiration!! Hugs, Frea
ReplyDeleteHi Annika. Sensational colouring and I love how you have done the background. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteTine :)
Annika, this takes my breath away and your write up makes me weep. Sending you soft hugs! Enjoy your little ones at this blessed time of year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job, Annika! I also have the same drummer card coming up in a DT team amd guess what color his coat is? Green! lol but on Kraft.He really is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteI really love how the colors here almost glow and have a watercolor quality about them. Excellent layout too. :-)
Adorable Annika! Love this image and your fab coloring! His coat is striking. The dog is quite cute! I also like the the corrugated look! Great card!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved this image too! Great card!
ReplyDeleteYour work is soooo amazing. Love your unique style and your colouring is out of this world....
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Great job coloring your Drummer Boy!
ReplyDeleteWow! Another incredible creation! I love the way you faded the backdrop with the green's mathcing his jacket. This is a super sweet image! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous card! :-) Amy
ReplyDeleteThis is truly one of the best cards I have ever seen in a long time. Your coloring is absolutely flawless and breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Wow Annika this is stunning - I love how you coloured him - I shall be looking to you for inspiration with copics as my hubby as bought me the whole set for Christmas ... ROLL ON SATURDAY!!! LOL - have a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year xx Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Annika, this is absolutely beautiful. Your coloring always amazes me and you've created another masterpiece with this card.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteShut the front door! This is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteooh my word fantastic colourig it really comes alive...:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, thanks for sharing your creation with us at Craftycatz, Merry Xmas carol x
This is so beautifully coloured Annika, and I can see why you fell in love with the little drummer boy - he is just too cute for words! Love it!Wishing you a wonderful Christmas - Hugs, Sylvia xxx
ReplyDeleteNo way! Your blending of colors is fantastic! I'm so scared to do that for fear it will turn out muddy. Like the hat/coat, did you color the whole thing green then go back in with yellow? How do you choose what color to mix? Dang... that looks good!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you got the package and ribbon. ;D Oh, I had one curiosity questions... do you get a lot out of entering challenges? (What ever the desired result might be?) I used to do it for the prizes but found that I hardly ever won but now I hardly do that due to time. Maybe I'm doing it wrong but it sucks a lot out of my crafting time! :D
This is amazing! As always, I am awe struck by your coloring and design. I love the texture.
ReplyDeleteI'd give it a 10.....PICTURE PERFECT! Wish you would teach us how you achieve that shading! It's quite stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Annika...and your coloring is magnificent!! Thank you for sharing with us at Penny's. Good Luck and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteCourtney~
One of my fave carols...and the image is scrummy.... but your colouring is AMAZING!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful card. You've just matched your card to the image perfectly and I love the papers. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Annika, the image is just stunning and your shading is just fabulous, as usual. Love the quirky shape for the sentiment too. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteJust so UNBELIEVABLY PERFECT.hugs chris xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing, it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteOne of my all time fav Christmas songs is this one. And this card is just a stunning rendition of the song in colour. I love it Annika. It couldn't be any cuter! Love what you wrote too, about wanting to give him some warmth and nicer clothes. You made me smile~!
ReplyDeleteWow, Annika, this is a fantastic card! Your coloring is fabulous! I love all of your shading and use of colors. I especially like how you did the dog. TFS, dj
ReplyDeletebreath taking loe the colours, thanks for joining crafty catz
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifull card Annika, the colouring is so amazing!
ReplyDeleteBut is is not good for the Double Dutch challenge because you had to make a box ;)
Greetings from Willy
Hi Annika!
ReplyDeleteYour card is simply fantastic! Your coloring is overwhelming, I really have to learn a lot.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Hanna & Friends.
Hugs, Kiki