Friday 20 April 2012

An old card in one of my favourite colour schemes

Good morning everyone,
I would like to say a big thank you for all the lovely comments that were left for me yesterday.  I am thrilled to know that you like the invitations I made, and Eileen, you were correct, I managed to do three layers of paper per die, so it cut down on the passes through my GC immensely.
Well today I have an old card, one I made last year in fact.  I wanted to show you one of my favourite colour combinations and as I haven't had time to finish a new card for you I thought I would show this instead.  Those of you with the wonderful talent of colouring will notice that it is not one of my talents, I am still following tutorials by Bev Rochester and Dena Concienne to hopefully improve.  Boy can those two colour!  So many talented promarker/copic users....me I'm at the bottom lookingup adoringly.... he he.
I started off colouring and was going great guns, even thought I was doing a passable job of the colouring and then I did the hanging braces.... and for some unknown reason, I forgot all about light and shade etc.  I think I thought I was twelve again, as I literally used one colour and filled the braces in solidly.  However, I didn't want to waste the image, it as I had taken so long with my 'practicing' on the rest of it.  It annoyed me really, as I did like the way the rest of the card turned out.   So what do you think, braces aside that is?  :D
I don't know about you but I am hoping today will turn out to be a clear and rain free day.  Yesterday was horrible, with the rain coming and going all day long.  I had to have the heating on again as the downstairs of the house was truly cold.  I am lucky when in the 'office' (that's what we call my craft room),  the computers seem to keep it warm all day, but then I go downstairs and get the shock of my life!
We will have nice weather soon, we will, we will!  We will have nice weather soon, ......!  Fingers crossed aye guys?!
I hope whatever you do today is a success and you end the day with a smile on your face.
Big hugs Linda x
ps I have now included my email address on my profile, so anyone needing it can find it there from now on. 
My Recipe:-  White 8x8 Base card 300gsm;  Blue & Red card for matting;  Spellbinders Foliage, Labels 21, Anemone flower;  Image is Gothika from Krista Smith at Saturated CanaryRibbon Slider Buckle; Ribbons, Gems & Papers from my stash.

12 comments:

  1. its really lovely!! i love this combo too! i want to do a room in my house with the same color scheme:). It's very eye-catching!

    xx

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  2. Linda, if you think your colouring is poor...I haven't got a clue about light and shade so it looks great to me! Will have to go to my kids for art lessons as 3 of them are very good at it. Don't know where they got it from, but definitely not me! Creative, I am - artistic, not! Enjoy your day, Desiree x

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  3. Gorgeous card Linda, I think the papers and colours you have chosen are lovely...and like you, I find my craft room warm and cosy and then venture out of the door and find myself grabbing extra layers! Mad isn't it! :)

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  4. Morning Linda yes lovely card and your colouring is very good! I have bought loads of pens but can't get the hang of them , started from the out worked in and tried all sorts but end up filing it under B (bin) lol I love using my dies but don't think pens and pencils are for me ( keep saying to myself I will got to some classes. but never find the time )
    Its was like a winters day here yesterday loads of rain do cold too. Hope today is better, enjoy your day, hugs Fiona P xxx

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  5. Christine Harrop20 April 2012 at 07:57

    I too am useless at light and shade! I tell myself I just need to practice more - but like Crafty Lady (Fiona) everything ends up being filed horizontally in the WPB! (Waste paper bin.) Well, at least I always have plenty for the re-cycling guy to collect.

    I must step out of my comfort zone. I tend to stick with pastels but your colour scheme is great Linda. Note to self - "Be more adventurous."

    Keep warm people, the weather man says it's going to rain -again! I've heard of April showers but this is ridiculous, and still does nothing to help the drought.

    love Christine x

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  6. Hi Linda
    I think this is just fine, bright and cheerful, good selection of papers, and I like the envelope shape on the left hand side. You have done a really good job of the colouring. Personally, I enjoy colouring, I find it so therapeutic.
    Enjoy the rest of the day, here in the West the sun is shining at last; it's heading your way! Anne x

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  7. Morning sweetie, this is absolutely gorgeous...

    Love the colours that you have chosen just fabulous...

    Have a fab weekend huggles Pops x x x

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  8. Hi Linda
    Love the layout of your card and the papers go together well.
    There are so many pens available and it's always tempting to try new ones, but I haven't found anything that compares with Copic markers. (I know promarkers are very popular but not for me!) Even so, my colouring still provides large consignments for the WPB-probably need new specs!
    Its's been raining here most of the morning again-dogs won't get a walk today.

    Take care and keep warm.
    Eileen x

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  9. Super card, lots of bright happy colours and the layering is lovely..also rather keen on that flower die too... :) x

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  10. Gorgeous card Linda, just love the colour combo. I hadn't a clue when it came to colouring when I started out, it's a real challenge when your not a natural but getting there slowly. Thank you for leaving a lovely comment on my card. Carolxx

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  11. Beautiful card Linda, I love your choice of colours too, have to say my house is like yours, warm upstairs but so cold downstairs lol. take care and enjoy your crafting. hugs Teresa xx

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  12. hey Linda, hope you are well! I adore these two colors together too, a favorite of mine...so complimentary..your card is fantastic, great coloring! Have a fabby weekend!

    enjoy *~*

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