Thursday, October 13, 2011

Cardinal

Time for another great color challenge at CR84FN. This weeks colors are Red, Brown and Kraft. I find it amazing that some colors are so easy for me to design a card around and others are a real challenge. These colors really challenged me! Grrrr.




I don't generally stamp on Kraft cardstock, but I thought I would give it a try. The image was stamped with Memento Ink and colored with Prisma colored pencils and then blended with Gamsol. The stamp is from Rubber Cottage, it is called 'Winter Mailbox Scene'.  A white Prisma pencil was used to create the faux snow. (I hope all our snow is 'faux' snow this winter)   :~) Red stickles were added for a touch of 'bling'. The sentiment is from a HOTP set of Christmas stamps.


This is the delightful inspirational photo. Please read the quote from the very talented Steve Jobs.



Back to creating cards in my Butterfly Garden.
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10 comments:

  1. Deborah FringsOctober 13, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Marie - this is a lovely Christmas card - the Cardinal in the tree is so festive. Thanks for playing along with CR84FN! x

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  2. CherylOctober 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I love this color combo, too! Your card is gorgeous!!! A lovely image and you've colored it so beautifully. This is only the 2nd time I've seen stamping on kraft, and now I KNOW I'm going to have to try it. So glad you joined us at CR84FN this week!

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  3. Lisa EltonOctober 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Hello Marie! I don't see that you had a problem with this challenge...PRETTY card :) My mom loves cardinals (well not real ones,she's not a fan of birds!)fake ones on pretty what nots!!! Splendid job on this winter scene. And I'm with you on the faux snow :)

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  4. Lisa EltonOctober 13, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Hey...me again. How could I not be a follower??? Just fixed that my friend ~ take care.

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  5. Susie W.October 13, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Such a pretty scene you've created. Your coloring is wonderful! Hey, I'm with you on the subject of snow, too!
    P.S. Thanks for the comment on my blog :)

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  6. Mona PendletonOctober 14, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Marie, this card is so beautiful! Looks like a Winter Wonderland! Love the red Cardinal! We don't "real" ones here in Phoenix just the NFL team! :) LOL Looks like these colors were a breeze for you! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN :)

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  7. Mad for PaperOctober 14, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    This is so pretty. I love the image and the Stickles berrie look great.
    TFS
    Ang

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  8. TheresaOctober 14, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Marie, this is gorgeous. You even color perfect with pencils. You are one amazing lady. Totally love this!!

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  9. Andrea MOctober 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Hey Marie! Your stamping on kraft is WONDERFUL! What an amazing, wintry scene! Love the brilliant red cardinal! Gorgeous! I hope all our snow is faux too :) Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!

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  10. Suzanne RussellOctober 16, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Ooh, maybe you should use kraft more often...this is gorgeous! Great coloring skills!

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I love reading your comments. Thanks for visiting. Have a great day! Marie