Sunday, January 16, 2011

Beating the blues

OK, here's another bit of proof that I'm a total weirdo.

The challenge at Sentimental Sundays is Winter. I sat down and came up with this:
I guess it's just my brain protesting against endless lashings of rain and mud here.
I coloured this image by Mo's Digital Pencil with Copics. Gave Bella REAL red cheeks so you can see she's using her whole lung capacity to get some sound outta that saxophone!! Poor-poor Bronte...
It's actually a get well card, btw. Thought I'd mention it.
The papers are from Cosmo Cricket...so wonderfully warm and lovely patterns.

Copic colours:
Skin: E55/53/51/50, R02/01/00
Dog:E79/09/08/99/97
Reds: R22/24/29, E09
Clothes yellow:E99/97/YR23,Y17
Saxophone: YR14, E35, Y02/08
frills: W9/7/5
Shadows: N9/7/5/3/1/0, 0

Challenges:
Craft Your Days Away (2nd week) - anything goes
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - anything goes
Fairy Tale (2 weeks, 2 entries) - flowers
Raise The Bar - use a child image
Paper Play (2 entries) – cutie patootie
Color Dare - COLOR (poppy parade, so saffron, very vanilla)
Fab 'n' Funky - warm, toasty colours
Oldie But Goodie Challenge (2 weeks) - bright & cheerful


I am still away on our grown-up weekend!!
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs
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46 comments:

  1. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Your card is perfect for winter! She is all bundled up! Not everyone has tons of snow. Your coloring is great as usual. Her cheeks captured it beautifully! Love all the layers. the corrugated piece, the flower, the lace! This is great Annika!

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  2. MichelleJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Hi Annika

    Wow, this is wonderful!! Your colouring is simply awesome. This is guarenteed to cheer up the recipient no doubt.

    Michelle :-)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Gorgeous! I could just sit here and stare at your beautiful coloring for hours! She jumps right off the page! Well done! hugs, Angela

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  4. DorteJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Looking at your card I feel happy!
    Enjoy your stay.
    Hugs Dorte

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  5. AlbertoJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    absolutely pretty creation! I just love the coloration of this wonderful stamp!!!
    The flowers are pretty too!!!
    take care xx
    hugs, Albert

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I love what you came up with for this, perfect for beating the winter blues :)

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  7. AlinaJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    absolutely wonderful!
    hugs, Alina

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  8. TraceyJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Fantastic card Annika, I love the colours & a great take on the challenge!

    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  9. TineJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Hi again Annika. Just brilliant colouring...no, can't think why you chose Winter as a theme but its a great card just the same! LOL.
    Tine :)

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  10. DorcasJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love this Annika! Nice bright colors, superb coloring, great image and sentiment. Wonderful card! :-)

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  11. Patricia GarciaJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Cute card Annika, great coloring and this image is just too cute! Love the cute dog and the flower so nice!!

    Hugs,
    Patricia

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  12. RenkataJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    ohhh I am sure she is getting warm playing the blues :)
    Very adorable card Annika.
    Have a wonderful Sunday dear!

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  13. Shell Shearer SwinscoeJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Hope your having fun on your weekend away hunnie xxx

    Just gorgeous I love her tights they look fab!!
    huge hugs shell xx

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Beautiful, warm card Annika, your shading is stunning as ever and your combination of materials is just fab ! Hope you enjoy your 'grown up' week end. Sue C x

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  15. papertrails leaverJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Annika you always amaze me with your fabulous cards! This is truly a beautiful card! The colors and stunning! Wishing a blessed Sunday!
    :-) Amy

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  16. StellaJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Your card is gorgeous and your flower is breathtaking; b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!!

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  17. CraftinGrannyJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Adorable card Annika! Bronte must be howling.....LOL Fantastic coloring my friend. "Hugs" Carol

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  18. TamekoJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Annika, another stunning creation. Wonderful colors, and great job coloring.

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  19. JulieJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Amazing,I need some of your skills,teach me your fabric folds,pretty please:) :) big huge hugs,Julie x

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  20. Archies MumJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    What a brilliant image to use for someone under the weather. That should put a smile on their face. You've coloured in Bella & Bronte beautifully, and love the crochet flower you've used.

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  21. HeidiJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Wow this is gorgeous!
    Love the image and your colouring is amazing.
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  22. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Hope you are having an amazing weekend sans kiddies! I'm sure you earned it after the bout of Chicken Pox - LOL!!

    I love your take on winter - so fun and upbeat and of course your coloring skills are second to none! And that flower is so fabulous I just want to rip it off and use it on one of mine!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  23. DoreenJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    A fabulous card, What a great image.Thanks for sharing this with us at CYDA.xxx

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  24. Linda CarsonJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    This beauty would cure my wintertime blues! Love your coloring and simple design!

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  25. JenniferJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Hi..wow this is just perfect for our challenge over at F'n'F! thanks for joining in! xx Jenny xx

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  26. Kim PJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Your coloring is AMAZING! Fantastic card!

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  27. Lisa JaneJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Gorgeous colours - beautiful flower
    Thanks for joining us at Oldie but a goodie
    Lisa

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  28. cnelsonJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Super cute! Perfect sentiment with that image!

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  29. Amy JohnsonJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    She is so lovely! I love her red cheeks and that flower in the corner!

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  30. ZoeJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Another stunner! I'll make sure to let you know when I am feeling unwell. :)

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  31. MandyJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, your colouring is amazing as always hun.
    Thanks for joining us at Paper Play for our "cutie patootie" challenge
    hugs Mandy xx

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  32. Chris Olsen, GlowbugJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Wow Annika!! This is gorgeous!! I just love your coloring!! So lifelike!! The colors and design with the crocheted flower is beautiful! You are amazing girlfriend!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  33. Barbara Sproatmeyer (LM2)January 18, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    I love this! Don't know how it remotely started out as a winter card but you never argue with your mojo!! :D

    How was your weekend? I was surprised to see you out commenting when you were "suppose" to be away from home!! Shame on you! LOL!

    And to answer your question... no, I'm not a super woman... I just stay up all night! Ask Zoe... we're two peas in a pod when it comes to 4 hours of nightly sleep. :D But if I was a super woman... I'd want my powers to freeze time. Maybe with a little bit of a super brain, capable of remembering/learning anything! Actually, yea... forget freezing time, that would only get more "TO DO" things piled up on my desk, so I'm going for for an ultra-super-memory. What would be your power?

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  34. jjcreationsJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Awesome card - the colouring is fabulous and I love the sax! Great image. Thanks for playing along with the Color Dare.

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  35. MarleneJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    STUNNING doesn't even begin to cover it. This is gorgeous! WOW!

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  36. ShirlJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Hope you're having plenty of fun with your adult getaway! :) Totally adore this card and the fun fun image you used :)

    Btw, I'd like to thank you for inspiring me to colour on kraft...I tried it once on my card here and I like it very much, will be doing more of it soon :)
    http://crafteeguiri.blogspot.com/2011/01/playing-with-my-colour-pencils.html

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  37. Ms. JenJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Great winter card sweetie! You're away? I hope you're havin a blast.

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  38. Bella´s BasteleckeJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Hi ,
    what a little cutie, love your card design and your colouring is fabulous............

    Hugs
    Judith

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  39. Glenda JJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    So cute! Your colouring is amazing! Thanks for playing along with the Color Dare!

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  40. MarilynJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Love your card Annika! I have always like this image of Mo's & your card just makes me smile when I see it. It's perfect!

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  41. DaviJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    How Fun this is Anikka! Your perfect coloring of the cutie image and wonderful embellies make one fab card!!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Oh girl...your coloring is just AMAZING!! I am loving your whole design with the yummy papers and flowers!! Just awesome job sweetie!! HUGS

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  43. LauraJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    :) wow...lucky you! such a long weekend!
    I LOVE this card :) the image is adorable and perfectly colored... and I know that flower :)! I am so glad you used it!!! I made lots of them and don't seem to find the right card to stick them to.

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  44. Julie MJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Another fab card, Annika - that would cheer anybody up!!! Love the bright reds and yellows and such a fun image.

    Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay this week.

    Julie xx

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  45. CherylJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    You did it again! Another gorgeous piece of art! I love your coloring (as always) and the texture is fabulous.

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  46. ~*JoniJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Annika this is just so adorable! I love your work with Mo's images, you make them really come to life! Come and see this post here to see your name in lights on the RTB blog. :)

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