Saturday, 11 August 2012

Sketch Saturday #220

It's Saturday which means another fab sketch from
Sketch Saturday
Sponsored by the wonderful
Simon Says Stamp
I chose this absolutely gorgeous Mo Manning image called "Kisses" which you can find here and I'm entering my card into the challenge over at Mo's Digital Pencil for "Love is all around".  I coloured my image with Copics and added a little Prisma pencil for the leaves and stems of her bouquet.  The dress is paper pieced, and raised fuller at the skirt with silicone, using wonderful Lost and Found papers by My Mind's Eye which were also used for the background.  I had a dress in a similar fabric when I was small and I loved it.   It's not very noticeable in the photo but I gave my little girl some real tulle petticoats beneath the skirt of her dress.  The sentiments are Word processed, cut with a Nestie die.  Flowers are Recollections and the leaves are the corners of a Leane Creatief die.
And here's a closeup of my image but you can left click on any of the photos to enlarge them.  I am additionally entering my card into the following challenges:
Creative Inspirations 175 "Anything Goes"
Crafts and Me 96 "Use a Digi" 
No Matter Which 1 "Anything Goes" 
DP2 147 "Love is All Around"
AND Make it Monday!

Check out the super makes by the other Saturdays and come and play along with our fab sketch this week.





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40 comments:

  1. debby400011 August 2012 at 07:37

    WOW Lesley this is absolutely gorgeous and yes I noticed the tulle petticoat, a lovely finishing touch.
    luv
    Debby

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  2. Niki Rowland11 August 2012 at 07:49

    She is absolutely gorgeous - amazing card! Niki xx

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  3. Julie11 August 2012 at 09:04

    Fabulous card, Lesley!! Love the image, your colouring is perfect and love the papers!! Her dress is soooo lovely, great paperpiecing and I love the tulle underskirt! Hugs, Juliexxx

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  4. Steph11 August 2012 at 10:02

    What a beautiful card! I love those papers too, the one you used for her dress is my fav one out of the whole pad!! Gorgeous colouring too! x

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  5. Debbie11 August 2012 at 13:33

    Oh Wow, this is just stunning.. and perfect for your niece.. Love the paper pieced dress and the tulle is a brillaint idea.. Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous!!!

    Hugs
    Debbie

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  6. Joey11 August 2012 at 14:14

    Lesley this is gorgeous! the colours and image beautiful and I love all the added little details in the design, perfect little girls card. Joey x

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  7. Céline11 August 2012 at 17:24

    hi Lesley, i looooooove your card, so cute and girly! love ho you've coloring the image : perfectly !!!
    and they matches perfectly with papers!
    fab card
    hugs
    céline

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  8. Unknown11 August 2012 at 18:24

    Oh Lesley this is fabby honey. That image is sssoooo cute and the card is adorable xx

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  9. Anonymous11 August 2012 at 18:32

    Just adorable Lesley!! Fabulous coloring on this image and such pretty flowers!! :)

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  10. Unknown11 August 2012 at 20:30

    Hi Lesley, you made comment there is a security warning on my blog, I asked some people to pop on over to my blog and they didn't get the warning, so beats me. I can assure you my blog is quite safe. A pity if you don't do the hop. Hugz Suzanne

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  11. coops11 August 2012 at 20:52

    so gorgeous lesley.i really love how you did the dress on your stunning girl and really pretty colours and papers ;D

    xx coops xx

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  12. Mrs A.11 August 2012 at 20:57

    Wow! Wow! And more wow. This is absolutely gorgeous. Love your paper piecing (have enlarged as far as computer will allow and I still can't see the joins!) and the real petticoats are a stunning touch. Hugs Mrs a.
    Going back for a further look now!

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  13. Bonnie11 August 2012 at 22:20

    What a little cutie! This is so perfect for a little girl. Or a big girl for that matter.

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  14. Anonymous11 August 2012 at 22:45

    What a gorgeous image, love the pretty papers and colours, very sweet card
    Hugs julie P

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  15. Holly AKA KopyKat12 August 2012 at 01:21

    OMGosh she is super super cute, love this fabulous card design and the colors. Adorable.

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  16. Unknown12 August 2012 at 01:32

    This is so sweet, Lesley! I love the colors, and the dimension on the paper-pieced dress is so perfect!

    I have a set of clear Christmas stamps from Inkadinkado that I'm giving away to a random commenter on my blog. No strings attached, but I'd love it if you'd follow me!

    http://cardscatscollectionstoo.blogspot.com

    So glad you shared this cutie with us in Mo's Challenge.

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  17. Tracy12 August 2012 at 04:07

    This card is outstanding Lesley! Beautifully designed and the paper piecing couldn't be more perfect. The little roses are a lovely pattern for her dress. You are rockin' your cards girl! Hugs!

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  18. Marianne12 August 2012 at 07:07

    What a beautiful card is this.
    Hugs, Marianne

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  19. Unknown12 August 2012 at 14:45

    This is beautiful I have just made a card for an elderly aunt using this image she is so pretty ,your card is fabulous what super papers Hugs Elaine

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  20. Claire12 August 2012 at 19:55

    Beautiful card, really stunning! Thanks for joining us at NMW Challenges and good luck
    Claire xx

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  21. Pat12 August 2012 at 22:32

    Hi Lesley!! Ohhhhhh, how absolutely adorable! Your niece is gonna love this! (I know I would!!) Such pretty coloring...and such perfect papers! So glad you've joined us this week at Mo's! Hugs. Pat Frank

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  22. Aunty Sue12 August 2012 at 22:49

    What a lovely card and great image thank you for joining us at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS in our anything goes challenge.xx

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  23. Dena13 August 2012 at 01:26

    Miss Leslie! OOOOHHHHH! Super cute! I can see where you added the tulle underneath! Precious I tell ya! The paperpiecing was a great idea, it turned out beautiful!
    Hugs, Dena

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  24. Lisa Lynn13 August 2012 at 18:24

    Your card is adorable. Love the print on the dress! Your coloring is incredible.

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  25. Paper Sewn Visions15 August 2012 at 04:23

    Stunning card. Love the darling image. Beautiful colouring work. Thank you for sharing and joining in at NMWC. Hugs, Velma

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  26. Dorcas15 August 2012 at 14:43

    Lesley this is gorgeous! Your paper piecing came out amazing too! I'm glad you could play with us this week at Mo's!

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  27. coops15 August 2012 at 18:07

    oops me again lesley.
    thanks for joining us this week at the Crafts and Me challenge ;D

    xx coops xx

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  28. Iulia16 August 2012 at 00:05

    Totally adorable, Lesley! The design, the paper-pieced dress, the lovely papers, everything looks fabulous!
    Thanks for supporting Mo's challenges! It's always such a pleasure admiring your beautiful work!
    Hugs, Iulia

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  29. Shelby16 August 2012 at 02:51

    Great take on the sketch and adore the color palette you've chosen and the paper piecing is great!

    Shelby

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  30. Tammy (LaDiva)19 August 2012 at 01:36

    Too sweet! Thanks for sharing in No Matter Which’s *Anything Goes* challenge and good luck !

    Hugzzz

    Tammy, NMWC DT at Créations LaDiva :) xx

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  31. Unknown3 September 2012 at 11:19

    This is just beautiful!! I love the colours, gorgeous flowers and such a cute image!! Came over from MIM
    Nat -x-

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  32. Jane3 September 2012 at 14:28

    Hi I saw you on MIM. I love Mo Mannings stamps and you have made such a sweet card with it. Love all the details.
    Jane x

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  33. Julia3 September 2012 at 18:29

    I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS!
    My entries are: #13 and #53.
    I would love to have you visit my blog!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  34. Rhonda Miller3 September 2012 at 19:14

    What a pretty card. I saw it on Make it Monday.

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  35. loz3 September 2012 at 22:58

    Your card and colours are fabulous Leslie. Popped in from MIM to have a closer look..Loz

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  36. Faye3 September 2012 at 23:10

    Fantastic card and colouring. I saw this on MIM..Faye

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  37. catherine5 September 2012 at 16:35

    This is just stunning Lesley. the image and the colours are beautiful and so well embellished
    x catherine

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  38. Turtle In The Sand5 September 2012 at 23:33

    Saw you on MIM and sketch Saturday which I have entered a couple of time because of you. That tulle was a brilliant idea. I can just see you swishing around in your tulle petticoat when you were a little girl. Did you have the long ponytails too? Hugs, Linda

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  39. Sandy6 September 2012 at 07:41

    A gorgeous card, love the image, Thanks for linking up with MIM this week.
    I noticed though there is no link back to MIM could you possibly add that to your post, thanks.
    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
    Sandy

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  40. Lorraine8 September 2012 at 18:26

    Gorgeous card Lesley. I love the image and all your embellies look fab. A really pretty card. I saw you on MIM
    Lorraine x

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I am so happy that you dropped by! I would be delighted if you would leave me a comment. They are all HUGELY appreciated! Hugs! Lesley