Sunday, May 24, 2009

HHC32 Pink and Brown!



Today's challenge at the High Hopes Blog is to make a card using Pink and Brown as the main colors! It's brought to us by the lovely Guest Diva Tab! Her card will display the two stamps up for grabs as blog candy! Why not join in the fun, link up a photo of your project onto the HH blog, and you could have a chance to win the stamps!

I did a tutorial which is the post just below this one, and used this image Brayden as my example. Not sure what occasion I want to use it for, so I left it without a sentiment. I might just give him a party hat and balloons for a birthday party, and perhaps give him a sign that says, "please don't pin the tail on me". That might get a chuckle, what do you think?
I used my CB and Distressed Stripes folder (thank you Janette, for that great gift!). I used "Doodle Parts" Spellbinders die for the little swirl. The pink heart button is hand made using Sculpey (that stuff is addictive!). And I sponged some Tea Dye Distress ink on the pink layer. The other distressing was done with the edge of a metal ruler. I've tried other tools, nothing works faster or easier!
Here is a close up of the colored image. I couldn't help myself, I touched it up a bit. I went back with some E71 and E74 and gave the neck more shading, and then I actually livened up the highlights by removing some color with the colorless blender. I love the furry look I achieved! (see my tutorial below to find out how to get this look).



Here is a peek at the inside. Thanks for looking today, and God bless you my friends!

21 comments:

  1. Gorgeous Chrissy. The donkey looks amazing! Thanks for the fab tutorial...just gor myself some copics so will enjoy testing out these techniques. I think the donkey would look brill with balloons!
    Have a wonderful Sunday!
    Judy xx

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  2. Grat card Crissy! I love this colour combo!!

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  3. Awesome card, Crissy.
    Your coloring is just so amazing, I watched your tutorial, it's great. Well done!! His fur looks so real and your shading is nothing short of brilliant. I love the embossed bg and torn papers too.

    Karen x

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  4. There's Brayden, he looks fabulous!!

    Hugs, Kelly

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  5. This is fab looks like real fur, gorgeous creation, hugs pops x x x

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  6. What a gorgeous card Crisst,l love the image and colours.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  7. Just stunning! Love how you made the fur - it looks real. I will def. need to check out your tutorial. You are sooo talented! Hope you are having a great Sunday. Kram - Anki

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  8. WOW!!
    Amazing.. I love the way you have shown the definition of the donkeys
    muscles, fur, ground the whole card is a work of art.

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  9. Great card Crissy--I so love this stamp and you have coloured him so wonderfully! Thanks too for the great tutorial--it was very helpful!!
    Blessings,
    Sarah

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  10. So cute! Love the color scheme and that little image is too adorable! :)
    Hugs, Christine

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  11. I realy ADORE the simplicity of this card. Because of it and the perfect coloring it doesn't need much! Totaly my idea of a beautifull card...

    Groetjes, Renata

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  12. Oh crissy I just adore your sweet card, love the colour shades that you have chose and of course I love the image! Fab colouring too.
    Hugs Tab xxx

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  13. Your card is Gorgeous...and that Donkey is just Adorable!!..I love the CB background...handmade button and your Fantastic coloring!!...Hugs, Ila

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  14. Brayden looks fabulous Crissy and thank you for sharing your great tutorial. I'm hoping to get some more copic colours soon and find some time to start playing with them. I love the embossed background and your cute little heart button, Have a wonderful Tuesday. Big Hugs, Nikki x

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  15. just wonderful Crissy and the tutorial is fab and a great help! Thank you for taking the time to do it. Oh and you are welcome for the folder :) I miss you my friend- been forever since we have "chatted". I did send you an email awhile back but did not hear back from you. You were working on a deadline and I have not had a chance to send another. Anyway, just wanted to say hi and that I am thinking of you!

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  16. Amazing how you coloured the skin of the donkey. It looks like real fur !!!!

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  17. Hi there Crissy, oh my lord hun this is just amazing. Your colouration is just fabulous - I love the texture you are able to create. Giggled at the sentiment you were thinking of, lol. Have a great week
    -x-

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  18. CRISSY!!!! This card is too precious for words!!! LOVE it!!
    (((((HUGS)))))

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  19. Hi Crissy,
    I'm glad you found me and thanks for your lovely comments on my blog. I'm looking forward to reading your other blog too! I love your favourite books list and have bought the shack but have yet to read it!
    It's great that your faith is so central to your life. I don't know where I'd be without it!

    This is such a cute card and a great tutorial. I use whispers brush markers from my lovely hubby and watercolour pencils but I'll love to invest in some copics. The results are fab!

    Fiona x

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  20. This is just too cute! Your fur texture is wonderful! I love the embossed pink panel too! You know, I finally did this challenge and got it posted on Saturday to my blog but forgot to add a comment to the HH blog! Oops! Maybe I will try again this week! Have a great day!

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  21. Excellent pink and brown card Crissy. I love the embossed piece... it really gives it a rustic look and goes well with Brayden!

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