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Friday 2 March 2012

Kenny K Spring Zing

One of my oldest friends (although not quite as old as me) will be 50 this weekend and I bought this fabulous Kenny K image called Movie Star from the Glam Gang because it looks very much like her.  You can find it here.  Their challenge this week is "Spring Zing" and from the DT examples it appears that they want bright zingy colours.  When I think of spring, I think of new green grass and freshly turned earth so I chose bright greens and brown as my colour scheme using Up, Up and Away First Edition papers.  I think this gal has a pretty zingy attitude - don't you?
I cut the 50 with my Cricut and added some Craftworks candy and flowers from stash, a Marianne leaf swirl and a Nestie cut sentiment by Penny Black.
My "Movie Star" is coloured with Copics and the fur on her collar and cuff is liquid applique.  I glazed her lips for a glossy feel.
I am entering my card into
Kenny K 82 Spring Zing
Creative Inspirations 152 Anything Goes
Simon Says Anything Goes

I was asked for my template for my apron card in my last post but I'm afraid I don't have one.  I just cut a large rectangle out of a piece of A4 card measuring 24cm by 16.5 cm (about 9.5in x 6.5in) and folded it in half for the card base.  I used a large oval Nestie die as a template to cut the under arm curves from the pre-folded card.  The bottom of the curve begins about 7cms (3ins) down from the top of the card.  The oval Nestie gives a curve at the top of the apron and I just squared if off afterwards. The DP is just a slightly smaller version of the finished card measuring approximately 16cm x 11.5cm (just under 6.5ins x 4.5). 

17 comments:

catherine said...

This is so fantastic and I'm sure your friend is going to love it too. have a nice weekend
x catherine

Marianne Reijgersberg said...

Wauw, how gorgeous this is. You did a great job by how this girl holds the number.
Beautiful paper and stunning combination with he craft paper.
Hugs Marianne

Anonymous said...

WOW!! Now this is really fun creation Lesley!! Love the colors and the numbers you've added to the background!! :) She'll love it!! Have a great weekend friend! HUGS

Marianne said...

Love your card, it's bautifull. Have a nice weekend.
liefs, Marianne

TC said...

Love it, especially her collar and cuffs.

Sara H said...

What a cute and fun card!!!!!!! Love love love it =))

Danielle said...

Love this Lesley! Your design is fab - looks like she's proud to be hanging onto her 50!! Beautifully coloured and fantastic colour/paper choice!
Hugs, Danielle
ps. Hope I look that glamorous when I hit 50, LOL!!!

Kattiz said...

This is So cool! Lovely colors and I really like the way you did with the numbers 50! Thanks for playing with us at KKKGC this week and hope to see you again :)
Hugs Kattiz

Louise said...

Gorgeous card, fabulous colors Thanks for joining us at Kenny k for our spring zing challenge
Louise

Deb said...

wow, amazing card Lesley, love it, she is so perfect for a 50th!
Have a great weekend ♥Debxx

Iulia said...

What a gorgeous creative card, Lesley! Happy Birthday to your friend; this is surely something to cheer up everyone:)
Hugs, Iulia

Faye said...

Oh this is fun and funky. Gorgeous card. xxx

Desirée-ScrapDees said...

what a lovely card, i get happy from it!

Alex said...

Zingy it is! Lol! Love the card, your colouring looks stunning and your layout skills are excellent as ever. A winner in my book!
Lots of love, Alex

Janiel/ janny said...

Beautiful dear friend......
Very very clever how you did your apron!! What a great mind!!
big hugs..........

Joy said...

What a fabulous 50th birthday card, so fun and so fitting... thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

Anonymous said...

She looks great at 50, awesome creation
Hugs Julie P