Sunday, January 9, 2011

Piling it on

Do you have these moments when your mojo is somewhat sluggish so you dig out loads of different embellies that might work on your card and end up chucking most of them on because you just can't make up your mind?
Well, that's what's happened here.
I made this card for Sentimental Sundays where the challenge is Wings. I'm sure if you look closely you can spot quite a few, lol. The colouring is pure Copic job, with some added Stickles and Viva clear glitter liner.
The image is from A Day For Daisies and I really like it - except that the poor fairy seems to have just 7 fingers altogether. Oh well, mythical creatures and so on...

I won't even go into all those bits I've stuck on - just too many to list them really. Some of the things I've had in my stash forever, some bits I've got from my generous blogging friends as RAK.
I just used a single sheet of Websters Pages paper for background, didn't feel any need to enhance it with layering.
I'd like to enter these challenges:
2 Sisters (2 weeks) - gettin girly
Secret Crafter - tons of texture
Cute Card Thursday - use some old stash
Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes- Optional: Lace

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs
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40 comments:

  1. MarilynJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Great job! The way you've shaded her face & given her features is amazing & I love how you've done her hair!

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  2. RenkataJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Annika,
    well but all embelishments work together so well and make your card look magical.
    Just like i must make a wish and it will happen ,lol.
    Great colouring.

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  3. ChrissyJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    It's her skin to me that has come alive. Gorgeous. Those wings are beautiful, and the embellishments just finish off the magical theme.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. JulieJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    And don't they all look wonderful together! Love the little bead butterfly front left! Might have a look through my bead stash and have a go,mostof mine are seed pearls though:(
    Have great day,Julie x

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  5. DorcasJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    OMGoodness, Annika! You had me laughing out loud about the fingers!! ROFL. Awesome card and I didn't recognize this as ADFD for some reason it looked like that other maker what is it sweet peas or something....
    Yesterday I was bemoaning my lack of embellies, (making a cowboy card)still don't know where you girls find half the stuff I see on your cards. lol
    Great job, Annika.:-)

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  6. TineJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Annika. Great card - you certainly seem to have a lot of embellishments in your stash! LOL. Fab colouring as usual.
    Tine :)

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  7. Lau WJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Embellishments are superb, love your card with so much details ! :-))
    Lol for the fingers !! Your colouring is fabulous !
    xxx

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  8. Asia King (aka Joanna K)January 9, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh wooooow, this is just gorgeous! The image is beautiful and the colouring is just stunning. I love the glittery sparkle and the cool sentiment ;)
    Hugs
    Joanna x

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  9. LoriJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Well you already know I think your the most amazing colourer but I love your ribbon treatment and that butterfly, gorgeous!

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  10. Jane (Carroll's Creations)January 9, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful card

    Thanks for joining us on Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge :)

    Hugs Jane x
    SCSC DT

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  11. TraceyJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Fantastic card Annika, I love ALL the embellishments & that ribbon is gorgeous too :-)

    Have a great week!
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  12. Ms. JenJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Gorgeous job sweetie! I do that ALL the time - LOL I hope things get better at your house. I did notice you were on leave from a couple of your DT's. I hope everything is okay. Sending big hugs and prayers your way!

    Muaw - Jen

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  13. RachJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    wow, Annika,
    loving all the embellies that you havve added, a beautiful card, xx

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  14. WilmaJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    According to me, you've found your mojo! What a beautiful card you've made! I love those vibrant colours!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    WOW!! This is soooo gorgeous girl!! I'm loving your purple colors and your awesome design!! TFS! HUGS

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  16. Julie MJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Beautiful colouring, Annika. I'm smiling at you saying you just chucked all the embellishments on, I do the reverse, take everything out that might match and then use none of it!!!

    Julie x

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  17. Bella´s BasteleckeJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    A gorgeous card! Love those colors you used.

    Hugs
    Judith

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  18. VivJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Ha! 7 fingers is NOT enough! She does look gorgeous though, your colouring is perfect ( love the nose!!). As for the embellies, if you've got em, flaunt em! Love that sentiment too. Viv xx

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  19. DaviJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Been out of the loop for a bit..missing your lovely creations. You would never know your mojo was sluggish I think this is fabulous...so magical!! :)

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  20. CrystalJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Oh my goodness LOVE THIS!!!!

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  21. JennyJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    This is a stunning card! But then again everything you do is stunning! I love her purple dress!!

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  22. Linda CarsonJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Beautiful coloring! The sticklers in her wings are a wonderful detail! Great artwork as usual!

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  23. LorraineJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    LOL about the fingers and piling it on! All I know is that I thought "stunning!" when I saw your card. That image and your coloring of it is amazing!

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  24. CurlyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Wow stunning card,I love all of the texture, and your colouring is beautiful,

    thanks for joining us at Secret Crafter: 116: Tons Of Texture,
    Good luck with the challenge,
    Hugs Bridget :) x.
    SCSC DT

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  25. Rebecca/Sydney's SentimentsJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    You color beautifully!!! I luv fairies and I luv your color choices. This is amazing! Thanks for joing us at 2 Sisters.

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  26. ZulmaJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    WOW! this is beautiful Annika. Love the colouring of the image, so perfect, great embellishments and d/p.
    Thanks for join with us Gettin' girly at 2 Sisters Challenge Blog, hope to see you next time.
    Zulma DT

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  27. CherylJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Oh wow! This is absolutely gorgeous! Your coloring is fabulous (as always)

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  28. TrinaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Annika, I've had this stamp colored for the longest time. I can't tell you how happy I am to see that my shading job was right since it's almost like yours! (Now, my coloring job isn't nearly as good as yours, but you're super awesome!)

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  29. JulieJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    This is fabulous Annika! Thank you for joining us at Cute Card Thursday!

    Julie

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  30. TamekoJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Stunning card. Gret job on your image. Nice ribbon detail.

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  31. TracyJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    You always have the coolest embellishments on your cards and the coloring on this is outrageous girl!

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  32. LizaJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Gorgeous work Annika, I love all your embellishments.

    Liza x

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  33. StellaJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    This card looks like a fairytale. You are a master in coloring and I keep oooh-ing and awww-ing!!

    Hope your house is becoming your house again instead of a hospital..
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  34. StellaJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    yep, having those moments all the time, but when it happens to you it obviously turns out fab. love your card,like i always do. hugs

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  36. Chris Olsen, GlowbugJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Oh how fun Annika!! I just love that image, the purple, your coloring and all the texture. Beautiful!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  37. PatJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful coloring on your "girly" card. Thanks for joining us at 2 Sisters Challenge Blog. Good luck with the challenge!

    Pat :)

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  38. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    This is gorgeous Annika! There are sooo many fun things on this card! First of all, love the purple! The fabric flower with metal center is beautiful! Love all the sparkle and other wonderful bits!

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  39. ZoeJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    lol I had to giggle with the fingers... The card is indeed quite overflowing but you overflowed with glorious embellishments. Love the stamends poking out and that flower is delish. Oh yeah colouring!! YUMMY! hugs xxx

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  40. HelenJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Gorgeous card!
    Thanks for joining us at the SCSC!
    Helen x

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