Saturday, January 22, 2011

Retro. Not particularly cute.

This Saturday I am participating in Make It Colourful Challenge a very first time. We have different themes every time and the whole point is that your project needs to incorporate your colouring! It doesn't matter what medium you are using (Copics, pencils, watercolours etc) as long as you follow the theme and link to a new card.

The theme is Vintage Photo - Monochrome, Black/White, Sepia this time.

Here's to my snarky side!


I am using the 40's Apron Ad from A Day From Daisies and the background is The Kitchen Wall from Make it Crafty. The background paper is created with a retired set from Kim Hughes called Little Gal.
The flower was created from a torn strip of muslin. I also ran a running stitch around the card to give it a bit of definition.
Copics used:
N9/7/5/3/1/0, 0

Challenges:
Alphabet Challenge - “L" is for "Ladies"; include a lady on your project
Daring Cardmakers - make a card for yourself
Stamp Insanity - use your favourite colour and go monochrome (neutral grey is a range I use on almost ALL my copic coloured images!)
Crafts and Me (2 weeks) - monochrome
Craft Your Passion - Button up
Crazy Challenge (2 entries) - Buttons



Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs
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44 comments:

  1. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I LOVE this Annika! The sentiment is hysterical and perfect! A little different card from your normal, but very good! Monochromatic can be tricky, but you did if beautifully! Love the ribbon and the flower too!

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  2. FayeJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This is awesome. I've been playing with colouring in black and white and it's not a patch on this. My sepia atempt will go up next week. Anyway, have a fab weekend. xxx

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I love your sense of humor Annika - awesome sentiment! You are brilliant at coloring in black and white. This is gorgeous! hugs, Angela

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  4. RenkataJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Annika this is very cool card.
    Amazing image just so right for the challenge.

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  5. CecJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wow is this ever stunning and your colouring is fantastic as always. You get the shading so right and your embellishments are fabulous. I am in awe of you.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  6. SheilaJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Love your humour Annika, this is stunning!, fantastic colouring as always.
    Hugs
    Sheila xx

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  7. Tracy ValureJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Did you really say "Not particularly cute"....Omg...it's STUNNING...just awesome. The sentiment is hilarious. I love it all! Great job!
    Tracy Valure

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Oh wow!! This is very cool!! Love the bnw concept with that flower!! Awesome girl!! TFS!HUGS

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  9. CherylJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    First off, I love the sentiment! It made me giggle.

    Secondly, HOLY COW! I can't believe you colored it. Fantastic, perfect, amazing, and a zillion other adjectives.

    Great job girl!

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  10. NettyJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Huge congratulations on this Annika its so very different from your norm and I love it. Have a great weekend. Annette x

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  11. Jane WetzelJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    hi Annika-sending u big hugs- I HAD to pop in and tell u that this is sooooooo incredibly funny! LOVE this side of you!! ha ha! tfs! AND your coloring as ALWAYS IS JUST AWESOME.....

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  12. TracyJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I'm lovin' the Make It Colourful challenge but i just don't know if I'm ready to take this one on. Monochromatic is NOT one of my strong suits, but you nailed this one. Great combination of images and the "snark" is fun! :-)

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful monochromatic card Annika! I have never tried one but this is stunning! The image is perfect for mono and I love the sentiment!
    hugs...sue

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  14. Shell Shearer SwinscoeJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    LOLOLOLOL!!!! Just love it hun!! That sentiment is just fantastic!!
    hugs shell xx

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I wouldn't say not cute, just more wicked!!! Amazing girlfriend!

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  16. Tamara MortonJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Hi Annika, what can you say about this card only that it is so different and totally unique. Love it!
    Hugs
    Tamara

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  17. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Hihihi, that's funny! It sure is different fronm your usual style but I like it!! Hugs, Frea

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  18. HeidiJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I love it!
    Funny sentiment:) Your colouring is fantastic as always.
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  19. Archies MumJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I am loving the black and white look to your card. I have seen a few recently on this theme, they look so different.

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  20. TeenaBugg38January 22, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    LOLOLOLOL!!! I totally have to disagree with you....this is not only hilarious but it IS cute!!! I'd love to have this as a sign hanging in my laundry area.....LOL. Great job!!!

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  21. chrisJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    You are so clever Annika, always so inspiring, brilliant as ever. hugs chris xx

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  22. DiJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Awesome Annika i think you have done this brilliantly! The sentiment really made me smile!
    Fab!
    Hugs di xxxx

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  23. VivJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Hehehehe! That's my kind of laundry! But she looks like the perfect housewife!
    Love this card Annika,and the muslin flower is gorgeous !!!

    PS Hugs to you Hun, hope you're doing OK.....

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  24. DorcasJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    ROFL!!! I love it! SO funny. The color scheme is unusual for a colorist like yourself but you did it wonderfully. Great card!

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  25. FitterTwitJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    OMGosh... this is freakin HYSTERICAL!!! I LOVE IT!

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  26. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Seriously, you have the best imagination Annika! This is cute and funny - wonderfully designed and executed! You always display such a amazing range of creativity. Love your snarky side!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  27. shaz earlJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Great card thanks for joining us at Alphabet Challenge this week.

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  28. TraceyJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Stunning card in black & white Annika, really gives it the vintage feel :o)

    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  29. Lau WJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    So amazing card, love it very much ! oh the flower is so nice ! Love this vintage style !
    (I send you an e-mail Annika :-))
    xxx

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  30. Tamara MortonJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Hi Annika, thanks for joining in at Alphabet challenge. This is the sort of card that sticks in your memory, brilliant work.

    Hugs
    Tamara

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  31. mycardzJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Annika! Wow, you've done such a fantastic job on this technique, my favorite with Copics! Love that sentiment, how perfect! hugz, Mary

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  32. LyndaJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I totally love this card - what a great image and the sentiment says it all lol. Thanks for joining in with Daring Cardmakers.

    Lynda xxx

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  33. Helen AnnJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Love this, the sentiment is perfect, love the monochrome too

    Thank you for joining in the fun at Alphabet Challenge Blog

    Hel xox

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  34. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Amazing card! I love the button detail!
    Thank you for joining us at The Crazy Challenge this week!

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  35. ♥ Lydia ♥January 24, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Fantastic card Annika...just loving your colouring (as always it's stunning) and that sentiment is just wicked!! Lol
    Hugs to you xxx

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  36. LorraineJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Beautiful black & white card! Love the coloring and those sentiments, LOL!

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  37. CarisaJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    wow, girl, this is awesome! i'm blown away - it looks like you just turned it into b&w with your photo editing software! LOL i also love your snarky side. great humourous sent!!

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  38. Linda CarsonJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    LOL! This card is a hoot! Gorgeous artwork....just gorgeous!

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  39. ZoeJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Wow you aced this challenge. The light and dark areas are all so perfectly defined. But you had me in hysterics when I read your sentiment. I am surprised Hallmark haven't approached you yet... hmm maybe I should? teehee Big hugs hun xxoo

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  40. KathyJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    What a fab card Annika. I hope you enjoyed making something special Just for Yourself with The Daring Cardmakers this week

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  41. JamiJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    ha ha ha....this totally cracked me up! Love the sentiment, and love your monochromatic coloring! WOW!

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  42. ChrisJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    this just cracked me up. I know exactly how this woman feels.

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  43. asia wuJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Wow, what a great card! Thank you for joining Daring Cardmakers challege this week and my sympathy to you and your family.

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  44. VickyFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    This is an awesome card I soooo love the image its fabulous.
    Thank you for joining us girlies at Crafts & Me, good luck.

    Hugs Vicky xx

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