Oops! I've just realised I forgot to press "publish" on today's post so I'm late for my DTs but I'm congratulating myself for still being on the right day! For my card I have used this fabulous new image from Mo’s Digital Pencil called "Champagne for Two". It is my new favourite image. This beauty comes holding two champagne flutes but I really wanted at least one of the glasses to be more tulip shaped for a colourful cocktail. I asked for and received permission directly from Mo Manning to make this small change to her already perfect digital image. Ordinarily it would not be permitted but I'm so glad Mo agreed to my request. The swapping of one of the champagne flutes for a Tequila Sunrise worked so well for the intended recipient of my card and also with this fun laugh-out-loud sentiment by My Favorite Things.
I enjoyed adding some Tim Holtz stencilled splats and drink rings in the background for a fun young vibe and I was amazed at my success colouring the folds of her dress. I have the wonderfully talented Faye Wynn-Jones to thank for that! I attended her brilliant colour classes and enjoy watching her You Tube tutorials too!
We have a new theme for "Birthday" at Everybody Art Challenge and we would love to see your creations. Do check out the wonderful inspiration of my teamies and share some love with the Design Team by leaving comments on their blogs. And don't forget there is a sketch challenge running at Stamping Sensations. You can see the sketch in my last post.
There is a Facebook page where members can upload their Mo Manning creations and we look forward to seeing you there. It's easy to become a member. Just click HERE. And check out Mo's other sites where there is lots of inspiration from my teamies. * Dream Team Blog HERE for inspiration
* Mo's "Patreon" Page HERE. There are three levels of Patron to choose from with a minimum of just $2.50 per month! I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Stencil Fun - February Use stencils and optional hearts
Time Out #232 Happy Birthday (Especially happy 9th birthday to the Time Out team)
Edited to add a happy spot in the top three from the lovelies at CD Sunday Plus and in the top 4 from my friends at We Love Stamping! Thank you so much!!!
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She looks like my kinda girl Lesley (maybe not that tiny waist!) love your design, many thanks for sharing with us at We Love Stamping and for adding the stencil option.
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That's a fab image and love you used my fave cocktail too. The stencilling colours are the perfect sunrise also. Thanks so much for sharing with us at We Love Stamping challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card, I like the background and your image is colored wonderfully. Thank you for playing our Clean and Simple Challenge this week at Krafty Chicks Challenge. Happy Crafting.
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Ooo, she's a cutie that I haven't spotted in store yet! Love what you've done with her. The sentiment is wonderful! Thanks for sharing this with us at Passion for Markers!
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AWESOME! I have this stencil and what a great scene you have created using it! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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P.S. Did you hear the news? We have another new challenge blog we'd love to have you come check out and play along in. It all begins on March 3, 2023. It's called Triple B. Fun with Birds, Butterflies & Blooms. Would love to have you pop over! Appreciate your support!
Wow, this is absolutely stunning! A gorgeous image and your colouring is awesome - those folds in her dress are just perfect! Love the background you've created and how amazing that you were allowed to change the glass! Really love that sentiment too! Thanks so much for joining in with my challenge this week at Passion for Markers. Hugs, Karen x
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING coloring on her dress and I LOVE your choice of colors for the stenciling! Thank you for joining us at INkspirational~
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous and I really like the splats in the background. It goes perfectly with the main image. Thank you for sharing with us.
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CD Sunday Plus DT
A fabulous card and I love the image too. The highlights in her dress are just perfect, it really emphasizes the movement in the skirt. A glass in each hand.... sounds like a great cocktail night! Michelle x
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely fabulous Lesley! Gorgeous colouring and love the balancing act with the champagne and cocktail! Great sentiment!! Thanks for taking Time Out to join our birthday festivities at Time Out Challenges - hope we’ll see you in the gallery again soon!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kate (Cards a la Kate)!
Very elegant card, and beautifully coloured.
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Margaret
CD Sunday plus DT
Such a fabulous image Lesley for your card and lovely colouring …. I love her wonderful dress
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us on the Passion for Markers challenge….
Love and crafty hugs from
Wendy (DT)
Love, love, love your coloring! In her little black satin dress - she is dressed to kill at our Birthday party. Also the background is so fun. Thank you for joining us at Time Out challenges. Hugs ~ Ishani
ReplyDeleteYour folds look amazing. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteFabulous image and great coloring. I love the background for her too.
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