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Thursday 13 October 2011

Mo's Digital Pencil "Inspired by song" - Charlie Chaplin

It's my second week as Guest Designer at Mo's Digital Pencil 2 and I still can't get over my luck!  This week the challenge is to be "Inspired by song".
I opted for a song called "Don't Speak" by No Doubt, fronted by Gwen Stefani, using Mo's iconic image of the famous silent film star - Charlie Chaplin and I coloured him with Copics.   He is called "The Tramp" and you can find him HERE. I have to confess that I was a bit scared of so much black colour work and, as usual, I've gone a little too light and his suit looks more grey than black but I was pleased with the overall look of my card which was for the birthday of my Dutch friend Jeroen.   I wrote the newspaper article and added it as an additional sentiment together with the clapper board.  The circular sentiment is by LOTV.  The papers are DCWV from a "Music Stack - I love the theatre curtains - and I added a tiny bit of my new Tim Holtz film strip.  Here is a close up of the news
With so many songs and so many fabulous images of Mo's to choose from, do come and play.  And check out the stunning creations of the fabulous design team at Mo's DP2 - wow - there is so much inspiration!
I am entering my card into the following challenges:       My Mum's Craft Shop - "remind you of a song", One Stop Craft - "Anything Goes"; and Sketch Saturday - I rotated and flipped the sketch like this



24 comments:

Martina said...

What a great card - really gorgeous!!!! There is really everything just perfect on it!
Martina

Debbie said...

Beautiful work, and never would have guessed that song, great coloring, and great design of the card.

Hugs
Debbie

Mrs A. said...

Wow. This card is just the tops. Can't believe your into 'No Doubt'! Have all their albums and just checked, yep I've got Don't Speak on their Tragic Kingdom cd. Off to go turn the music up a notch and do the neighbours heads in. Hugs Mrs A.

Turtle In The Sand said...

Making that newspaper headline is a fabulous idea. Your friend is certain to feel very special when he receives this card.

PS. Hate black coloring myself. I probably would have took the safest way and paper pieced. I have ruined too many digis trying to perfect black. Your black suit is perfect not too grey at all. I am in black Copic envy, haha.

Carla S. said...

What a fab card, lesley! I love all the details in the background and the awesome image! Terrific coloring!

Dorcas said...

OMGoodness, you clever one you! LOve the "newspaper" and all the other cool elements on this card! Way to go, girlfriend!

Diane's Card Designs said...

Oh wow this is gorgeous. Great take on the sketch and love the newspaper.
Thanks for joining us at MMCS this week.
GOOD LUCK!
Diane XX

Faye said...

Lesley, wow, wow, wow! This card, and your colouring are A.Mazing. In fact, I don't want to say anything else as I want to look at this creative card some more. xxx

Janiel/ janny said...
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Janiel/ janny said...

WOW PQ too......LOL........ Your card is amazing dear!! LOVE IT!! Your coloring is spot on!

I received my special Birthday gift in the mail this morning!! THANK YOU FROM the bottom of my heart!!! Your are the sweetest thing!! THANK YOU for remembering and making me feel so loved and special!!!
I am feeling a bit better this week. YAY!!
big hugs, Janiel

Unknown said...

Wow, this is just stunning! Love the colours, layout, EVERYTHING!

Hugs,
Renata

Céline said...

Hi Lesley!
so fab card love the papers who match perfectly with the beautiful image !!! fab coloring
hugs
céline

Julie said...

This is fabulous Lesley - your colouring is just perfect!! LOVE the newspaper story too!! Hugs, Juliexx

Cathy said...

Leslie, I love black and white cards and you did a wonderful job on yours. I love the newspaper article, so clever. The movie clapper is perfect, your coloring of Charlie is amazing and all the embellishments are made to order. Love it!!! Truly amazing creation.

debby4000 said...

WOW this fabulous.
luv
Debby

Shelby said...

Very creative and I love all of the different elements in this card! You did an amazing job. Thanks for joining us at MMCS reminds you of a song challenge.

Shelby

Pat said...

Oh my, Miz Lesley...you have completely outdone yourself sweet pea! Absolutely stunning! Let me understand...you wrote the newspaper article?? Amaaaazing, girl!! I think your coloring is perfect!! Awesome awesome awesome! So glad you're hanging out with us all month!! Hugs. Pat

CraftyC said...

Your card is gorgeous Lesley. I love your newspaper article, what a great idea!
Clairex

Anonymous said...

Love this one! What an awesome image! Great card, very clever
Hugs Julie P

Jane said...
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Jane said...

Wow! this is stunning Leslie! amazing design and details! One of my favourite songs too! hugs, Jane x

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cebelica said...

Fantastic card. I love all the details. Thanks for playing with us at MMCS this week! Hugs!

Elaine L. said...

What a great pairing of image and song...very clever! I love the 'newspaper' and the film slate, too! All in all a wonderful project!