Friday, 30 November 2012

Tending Bar

I was absolutely delighted that my recent Teddy Bo card was in the Top Picks at Raise the Bar last week.  I was even more delighted that Joni offered me a Guest Bar Tending spot this week where their challenge is "Bundle Up".

I knew immediately that I wanted to use this brilliant image by Mo Manning called "Ready for the Snow" which you can find here.  And it seems particularly appropriate this morning as I woke up to a thick frost outside today.  I suspect it will see off the Penstemons in my garden which have been in constant flower since June.
 I used a sparkly floral DCWV design paper because it reflects my "favourite colour combo", which just happens to be the challenge at DP2, of red and turquoise and I coloured my image with Copics, adding a little latte into the mix.  Papertake Weekly have a "Free for All" this week where we can choose any sketch from their own library and I chose Sketch #54.  Cute Card Thursday want to see "snowflakes".   Mine are a Nestie/Marianne D mix, the tag punch is SU, the tiny sentiments are PTI.  I'm unsure of the origin of the larger sentiment which has been cut in a Nestie banner.
I'd like to say a great big THANK YOU to Joni and the Raise the Bar team for inviting me as a guest today and I'll see you back here tomorrow for my usual Sketch Saturday spot.

20 comments:

  1. Well Congrats to you lady!!! I'm so happy for you, since you deserve it!
    Your card is amazing! LOOK at that coloring!!! WoW! Great job Lesley!
    Hugs, Dena

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  2. Hi Lesley!! Congrats girlfriend on your GDT spot. Well deserved, to be sure!! And this card is absolutely precious!! I love the colors you used...this Mo image is adorable...and your coloring is stunning! Thanks so much for joining us again this week at Mo's! Hugs. Pat Frank

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  3. this is just stunning, congrats on your GDT role! Love this image!
    Debxx

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  4. and thank you for joining us on CCT this week!
    Debxx

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  5. Fabulous creation Lesley...so beautifully coloured and designed.
    Congrats on your GDT spot...so well deserved. hugs x

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  6. Congratulations Lesley, a well deserved honor. Love your red and turquoise creation too. This digi is darling. Love those slippers on Momma Mouse.

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  7. i love so much your card Lesley, great combo and papers. So cute image
    hugs
    céline

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  8. Hi Lesley such a beautiful card, your colours scheme is fantastic and such pretty papers. Your image is adorable and brilliant coloured!!
    I must Email you soon - just checking!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  9. Oh Lesley! This card is simply stunning! Love the vibrant colour combo and your colouring is gorgeous!

    Thanks for joining us at Mo's Challenge this week :)

    Hugs, Franz.

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  10. Beautifully done, Leslie! Your coloring of the image is spectacular! So glad you shared this with us in Mo's Challenge.

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  11. Have come downstairs and using my iPad and 3G network as the Internet has gone down again. I am determined to do some commenting. At least the builders had the presence of mind to install a flood pond between the stream and our houses so that we don't flood when it rains a lot.
    Congratulations on your wins and DT spot. Love this card. That image is so cute. Your colouring is perfect.
    Hugs Mrs a.

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  12. Yay!! Congrats to you on your GDT spot hun!! Love your darling image and fabulous coloring too!! Have a wonderful weekend!! HUGS :)

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  13. so stunning lesley.i really love the adorable image and your colouring and design are fantastic ;D

    xx coops xx

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  14. Oh wow Lesley! This is so fabulous! Your coloring looks amazing and the teal blue and red are so striking together. Lots of fun die cuts too. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Mo's!

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  15. Wow, wow, wow. Awesome colouring and I love the colour combo too. X

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  16. Oh I just love teals and reds together and you've done an amazing job with this color palette. Beautiful shading and highlighting as well with your coloring.

    Shelby

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  17. Och sweet, wat is dit een stempel?
    Och echt te leuk.....en zo mooi je kaart ermee;o))))

    Warme groetjes,
    Anita xxx

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  18. Hi Lesley! I am SO happy that you joined us at Raise the Bar last week as a guest DT. This card is SO perfect for the season; the colouring is gorgeous, too!

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  19. Fabulous Lesley - such a stunning colour combo and your colouring is perfect!! Great card and well done on your GDT! Hugs, Juliexx

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  20. okay this is a very big WOW card!! The colors and coloring is stunning.. The details are fab!!
    hugs.......

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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