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Hello everyone - it is time for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and we love that don't we! I always look forward to Priscilla's sketches but have to say that I just LOVE this one. When I first saw the heart I though 'okay - this is going to be interesting.' I started by drawing a heart and cutting it out as a template and was happy with it, but once I added the white heart behind it, it seemed to 'come to life!'
I have used this adorable digi image from our weekly sponsor Faith Skrdla from Designed2Delight Digi Stamp Shop. I knew I would love using this darling little boy as soon as I saw the digi - but how adorable is he now that he is coloured....I just love that little hand in his pocket - awww, so adorable!! I coloured him with SU Chalks and a Blender Pen, then cut him out and popped him up on foam dots, as you can see by this photo.
I just had to add another photo as I can't resist him.! LOL!
The butterfly net and flowers have also been cut out and popped up on foam dots. I have used a silver glitter pen around the edges of the net and added Kindy Glitz to the wings of the butterfly!
That is enough of me, now for this weeks sketch.
Don't forget you can have 'Your Choice' over the the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, there are two versions of the sketch - you can check it out here.
I would like to thank our Monthly sponsor:
and our weekly sponsor:
Our Gold Star Award goes to:
#12 Gry-Heidi
The MM Remarkales Award goes to:
#3 SuperNan
#68 Iris
I am linking this card to the following challenges:
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday - Anything Goes
Creative Belli Blog - Hearts
Creative Card Crew - Valentine
Fussy and Fancy Friday - Hearts
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Children
If the Shoe Fits - Scrap It - Vintage
Double Dutch Dare - Be my Valentine
Challenge Up Your Life - Valentine with Hearts
Stampavie and More - Valentine
Magical Crafts Fortnightly Challenge - Valentine
Sophisti-Cat Challenge - Love
Corrosive Challenge Blog - All You Need is Love
Stampavie and More - Valentine
Magical Crafts Fortnightly Challenge - Valentine
Sophisti-Cat Challenge - Love
Corrosive Challenge Blog - All You Need is Love
Little Red Wagon - Hearts
Catch the Bug Challenge - Non Traditional Valentine Colours
Pile It On - Non Winter Colours
Catch the Bug Challenge - Non Traditional Valentine Colours
Pile It On - Non Winter Colours
Well that is it for me today,I have had a huge blogging day, thank you for visiting and for all of your fabulous comments, you really do make my day. I would love to see you over on the MMSC blog too - let me see what YOU can do!! LOL! God bless you!
Georgeous card! lovely colors and a very cute little image man :)
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klemmmmm
oh love this its brillinat I am just finishing mine to put on my blog as love the sketches you guys come up with hugs cheryl xx
ReplyDeleteLinda this is fabulous! love the pattern paper and the piercing and brads on the heart. Sharon x
ReplyDeleteOh. He is sooo adorable Linda. Wonderful colouring and the detail is exquisite..Loz
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful image and colouring Linda. The detail is exquisite...Loz
ReplyDeleteThis is precious Linda! I love that DP and wish I had more : )
ReplyDeleteLove your hearts and layers...well done!
Absolutely fun and fabulous Linda...your coloring is amazing. He is as cute as a button. Thanks for always inspiring me to be the best that I can be!!!
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Carol :o}
Awww Linda this is just the sweetest little guy.. I just want to reach out and give him a squeeze!!! Your coloring is fantastic and your hand drawn heart us amazing!!!! As always.... your card amazes me Linda!
ReplyDeleteOh this is beautiful,your distressing and image are fabulous and I must say your colouring with the chalks is brilliant!!! I am going to try and do this challenge,love the sketch to!!
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Good afternoon Linda, wow what a totally stunning card. I love the imgae you've used and the card feels very textural. (if thats a word?!) just gorgeous. Hugs Linda x
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet Linda!! Love your coloring and all the distressing!! Sweet dp and cute image. Awesome take on the sketch my friend!! The piercing and details you added are perfect!! Gorgeous creation!
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hugs,
Chris
Hi Linda! Your background paper is beautiful with that sweet boy! The paper piercing is a beautiful touch to that heart! Beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I know you are sound asleep right now... are you dreaming of card making?? LOL I know I sometimes got to sleep and wake up dreaming of my next card. Your card this week turned out soooo sweet. I really like the close up pictures..you can totally see your attention to details..well done :)
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I LOVE THE COLORS on this card, I can't say that enough!! AH, really. The papers and image colors, you are out of this world, my friend! Hugs, Jane
ReplyDeleteLinda what wonderful shading and coloring of Faith's digi! Your shading matches your dp perfectly. You have inspired me to use that cute little guy! What a wonderful take on the sketch challenge. Fantastic work as always!
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MMDT
AWWW this is fantastic linda...wow awesome card!
ReplyDeleteYou did that adorable image up beautifully, Linda! I really love the way you did the heart, and the whole card is just gorgeous. You're amazing!
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Carolyn
So cute Linda my dearest eldest daughter, the little guy looks like he could be full of mischief (I've got 2 of those myself). The colouring is soft and subtle, and the little extra touches are just right, and the heart is cleverly done...love it. Hugs..Mum/SuperNan XXX
ReplyDeleteLinda, You have done this little boy card so splendid and mischievously , Perhaps because you are my fine friend who does the whimsical and playful Faces so well. LOL! I can't believe you use chalk to color, this is amazing! That Flourishes sweet pea in red is Dazzling! Also Congrats on your SSIC winning for the scrapbook page with your Mom. Some amazing Green colors!, xox ~Jeni
ReplyDeleteFab card Linda - brilliant composition and vintage style. Sorry i haven't visited for a while - don't know where the time flies to. Great to see you and thanks for joining the Creative Card Crew Challenge this time
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Pauline x
Watch it - Rinaldo will get miffed if you rave too much over this cutie ;-). Love the piercing and colouring on this card, you have excelled - as usual.
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M
i'm blown away! fantabulous card! thank you for sharing it with us at the Shoe!
ReplyDeleteLove your little fella! Great colors on this lovely card Linda!! Love the distressed look around the heart and your papers are smashing!!
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Linda, I just love how this little guy turned out! Fabulous job with the heart...mine is a little too wide I think but I really love the shape of yours. Love all that distressing, and that gorgeous dp! Well done on all those challenges girl....you rock!
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Charlotte
XXX
Oh this is gorgeous! I love the image and your choice of colors. Thanks for joining us at Bugaboo stamps.
ReplyDeleteLinda, so glad you included this in both challenges. This is just adorable.
ReplyDeleteOh, that image is just too cute and you have brought it to life with your wonderful coloring! I have always loved that DP from Stampin' Up - still am hoarding some in my stash! So happy you could join in the fun with the Creative Card Crew this week!
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Linda
what a fab card, love all the paper pricking.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you at Creative Card Crew this week
Hugs
Victoria
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Hi There.
ReplyDeleteWOW, gorgeous card, love the colour choice and all the attention to detail, very nice.
Thanks for joining us at MCFC.
Good luck
Hugs Angel
WOW - your card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors and I love the image and the distressing.
Thanks for joining us this week at Stampavie and More.
Anne :)
this is soooo adorable! i LOVE this card! wow :) thanks for playing with us at challenge up your life! hugs, manuela
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,fabulous card. Gorgeous image and really lovely papers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us in this weeks challenge at SCSC. Hope we see you again real soon.
Mel X
What a beautiful card. I love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us on SCSC :)
Hugs Jane x
Very pretty card. Thanks for playing in the Bugaboo challenge.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness girl!! Look at you with this AWESOME creation!! I sooo love it!! Your coloring, details and take on the sketch are just amazing!! I've been missing so much and I hate that!! I did jump right in with this sketch though!! LOL!! I was having withdrawls!! :) So glad to visit with you again girl!! I'll be back!! HUGS
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I love the vintage look of this card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along with us at Stampin Sisters in Christ!
Blessings!
~H
Stunning! Great job on that heart. Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic card Linda I love the colours and the little boy image is just adorable. Thanks for playing at MCFC.
ReplyDeleteCarol Ann xx
A gorgeous card, I love all the attention to detail
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in at MCFC
Jackie x
Hei!
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sinun korttisi on kaunis!
What a wonderful card - It's just so darn sweet. I love the your coloring, he images you cut out, and just the perfect amount of distressed brads. Thanks so much for participating in the Catch the Bug challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic card love the image he's fab and the colours well with the distressing. Thanks for joining the Sophisticats Challenge this week. luv gina xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Linda, he is handsome!!! This is an amazing card, girl. Love his rosy little cheeks! Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
ReplyDeleteWell how can you resist him, I am in love......many thanks for joining us at Sophisticats this week, Hugs Avril xxxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Linda, I love eveything about it - just perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! I love this card! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing the bugaboo challenge
Lovely colours and sweet image, and the paper pricking is fab. Thanks for joining us at Magical Crafts.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Donna x
this is gorgeous! very vintage!!! thanks for joining us at the Shoe!
ReplyDeleteBoys and bugs! How cute. Thanks for playing along with us at SSCC.
ReplyDeleteah, there you are again with another beautiful creation. Nice job of coloring that cute little boy too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for playing along with Pile It On!
ReplyDeleteBoy oh boy Linda. it's such a fun image and love the vintage look at the same time the cheerful theme of this card. Very cute take on of the sketch, love it!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cabio
Linda, your way with chalks is so wonderful! I struggle and struggle with chalks. And I love the way you layered the hearts shaped background and paper-pierced it too. Wonderfully precious card! :)
ReplyDeleteLinda this is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Sophisticats
Hugs Mandy xx
Oh great card, I love the vintage feel to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in my challenge and joining us over at Sophisticats this week.
Jan x
Awesome job this week, Linda. You sure do make everything interesting and fun! Your garden pictures are Beautiful, I sure would love to go sit on that bench by the trees and fence and have a cool lemonade :) Hugs ~Jeni
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