Sunday, April 3, 2011

Here's a secret - I just can't do pink

First of all - happy Mother's Day to all who are celebrating today!

I struggle every single time with pink - especially if Copics are involved. Somehow it's very hard to achieve a good pink with those for me.

But the challenge at Kenny K-s Krafty Girlz is Pretty In Pink so I had another go. And no, not happy with the result.
The challenge sponsor is Wild Orchid crafts with a huge and very yummy prize
and also 5 digis from Kenny K Downloads.

Our guest designer this week is Debbie Lanci.

I am using Super Mom from the new release of images -  was kinda sneaky and did a very pink card with very little of pink on image itself, lol.
I was trying to give her honey blonde hair and it actually came out pretty well, glad I wrote the combo down! :)
COPICS:
Skin: E50/51/53
Hair: E99, YR24, Y26/32
Blues: B28/25/23/14, BG78
Top: R05/02/01, N3/5

Thank you so much for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs
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36 comments:

  1. MerviApril 3, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    hi Annika !
    gorgeous card, fab colouring - and the hair looks great;-))m

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  2. heidyApril 3, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Annika,I know that feeling,can't work with pink eighter and I also used just a little bit of pink on my image he he
    But your card turnsout gorgeous,love everything about it!
    Hugs Heidy

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  3. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Hi Annika, I just LOVE your card! Great colouring and lovely details!

    Hugs,
    Renata

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  4. chrilvianApril 3, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    love the colouring
    great image and sentiment

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  5. FleurApril 3, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Your card is both beautiful & stunning. It looks awesome in pink, I think you do pink perfectly!
    I can't do pink, I like my grunge too much!!!
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  6. NettyApril 3, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Good luck with the challenge Annika, I hope you win those flowers, your card is lovely. Annette x

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  7. HeidiApril 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Gorgeous card!
    Lovely sentiment:) The image is great and you colouring is fantastic as always. Her hair is perfect:)
    Happy Mother's Day Annika!
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  8. VickyApril 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Annika this card is absolutely stunning your colouring...wow...its perfect you have a fabulous blog here with gorgeous creations. I've been here over 5 mins now looking at some of them lol.
    Enjoy your day hun hope its a fabby one.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  9. Sylvia BlumApril 3, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    LOL Annika... it's not April 1st anymore .. so what are you fooling about 'you cannot do pink'?! ;-)
    Your card is adorable and your colouring amazing - as always! I'm always blown away by your sense for details .. looooooooove and adore your work and this card is no exception, hunny!!!
    {hugs} and have a wonderful Sunday
    Sylvia

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  10. DebbieApril 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    You could have fooled me, you did a great job with the pinks. I love your creation Super Mom and that sentiment are perfect for Mother Day..

    Hugs
    Debbie

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  11. MarilynApril 3, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Your card is lovely! I hear you about the pinks though... don't think it's you, I think it is the Copic colours.

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  12. RenkataApril 3, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Hi Annika,
    ohh wow dear, she look awesome.
    Love the layout and how you have coloured her.

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  13. CrystalApril 3, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Oh my goodness Annika this is FABULOUS and I sooo think you rock pinks too girl!!! AWESOME image its sooooo fun!! Hope you are having a great weekend!

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  14. Lau WApril 3, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Oh this is a nice card my friend, with ver nice details !
    xxx

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  15. ShirlApril 3, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I think the only reason why you aren't happy with this card is just because you don't fancy the colour. But from my point of view its great! Good that you sneaked some other colours onto the image so that the pink is not overpowering :) Love it!

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  16. ShirlApril 3, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Ooh..forgot to mention I love the hair too!!!

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  17. CecApril 3, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Gorgeous card and you can definitely do pink. Her hair is gorgeous and she reminds me of June Cleaver. If it is Mother's Day in Ireland, I hope you have a happy one and get treated royally by your husband and wee ones.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  18. Archies MumApril 3, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Nothing wrong with your card at all, it looks gorgeous, and love the sentiment you've used. Hope your little ones have spoiled you today x

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  19. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieApril 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Umm, looks like you do a pretty fine pink to me! Love the DPs you used and your coloring is exquisite as usual! Thought I'd let you know that I use Stampin' Up Crystal Effects (same as Ranger Glossy Accents) to adhere my glass glitter and it stays on just fine. I put it on fairly thick and the glitter sort of settles into it. It won't show when it's dry and it holds great.

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  20. AngelaApril 3, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I think you did an awesome job with this challenge. Your coloring is so stunning. I love this card.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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  21. ChrissyApril 3, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    WOW!! Gorgeous work.Your image is fantastic..Gorgeous pinks.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  22. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Annika, your card is lovely! I've never seen this fun image before - love it and your coloring really makes her shine! ;) I think you do pink beautifully my friend! hugs, Angela

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  23. angelwhispersApril 3, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    wow you did a fabulous job here the image looks fabulous on this image!!!


    My love is with you today Annika and I hope you have had a good day with your family!!! Love Chanelle xxxx

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  24. FayeApril 3, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Oh I'm with you on the pinks, I struggle with them, whatever the medium. But I tell you this, if I made cards as fab as this, I wouldn't care! xxx (P.S. Nice to see you.)

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  25. Jennifer ScullApril 3, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    now Annika -
    when you say you can't use pink and I say I can't do something, we come up with VERY different results. your "can't" projects look a bajillion times better than my "best" projects, dear one! ;)
    I think you totally rocked this!

    have a wonderful week!

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  26. DorcasApril 3, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Oh what are you complaining about Girlfriend??? I don't care what color you have to use you can totally rock it! Love this retro card! You're always so creative!

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  27. ThereseApril 3, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Hello there! I love this card, what a great image and awesome colouring. Beautiful text as well! Love your previous card also....really cool card! Hugs :)

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  28. AnitaApril 3, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Beautiful card. Your coloring is always so amazing and I agree her hair looks lovely!

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  29. MinaApril 4, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    now why on earth wouldnt you be delighted with this stunner Annika, your too hard on yourself (but then arent we all lol)...this is so strange I bought this little cutie too and cant wait to colour her...your sentiment is just perfect for her too
    Mina xxx

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  30. CherylApril 4, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Oh Annika, you are too hard on yourself! I think it is lovely. As always your coloring is gorgeous. Great sentiment too.

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  31. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Annika, you'd never know pink is not a color you prefer, your card is gorgeous and the choice of stamp you used is awesome.

    :)Lori m

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  32. MerryApril 4, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This is so fantastic. Your colouring is amazing and so love the sentiment you have added.

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  33. Amy JohnsonApril 4, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I agree with you about the color pink. It is hard to find just the right shade. It's either too bright for me or too dull. 'Tender Pink' is my favorite Copic Pink though. Adorable card. Love the strong image with that sentiment.

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  34. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Oh now how can you say that girl?!!! Sheesh!! Too hard on yourself!! You've made the pinks look fab and funky!! I just LOVE the layout here!!

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  35. MarleneApril 5, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    I find it hard to believe that you struggle with ANYTHING card related, and this is another one of those...NO WAY JOSE, you rocked it!!!!! You are way too hard on yourself. It's gorgeous!

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  36. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I have to say Marlene is right. I LOVE this card too just like any of your cards, don't be so hard on yourself girl
    hugs
    Ildiko

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