I have been wanting to show you this card I made using this gorgeous digi image from Sugar Creek Hollow - I picked it up over at the Crafter's Digital Art Centre. If you haven't been over there already - you need to check it out!! It has become my home away from home! LOL!
I printed this image - (I just LOVE it) and then coloured it with my SU Chalks, I distressed the edges and added paper piercing and sponging to age it!
I tried not to over colour the sketched images around the edges and concentrated on the body of the bee to add depth. I love the detail on it's body, it is so true to life. The wings have been lightly coloured and then had Kindy Glitz added - but you know how it is with shimmer
- it is so hard to capture in photos!
A strip of lace is added to the torn DP which is then overlapped onto some embossed CS, which has all been sponged and distressed! Some mini pearls finish off the top corner. I used a Glitter Pen to add colour and bling to the crown, after it had been chalked.
A thinner strip of lace has been added and knotted to the side of this gorgeous rose - which was in a box of treasures and bling that my friend and SU Demo Ann gave me as she was tidying out her Craft Room - it is so true - one man's junk is another man's treasure - there was so much that I loved in there - thank you Ann - you are so very generous to me, in so many ways!
I will be using this image again - it is just gorgeous and so quick and easy to crate something special with! Now make sure you pop over and check out the Crafter's Digital Art Centre - there are so many Groups and challenges happening - you won't want to miss out! Make sure to take the time to say hello to me - I am there greeting all of you - and I am loving it!!
I am linking this to the following challenges:
Challenge Up Your Life - Vintage
Cowgirls Sunday Stampen Challenge - Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations - Something Old - lace and flower
Stamp Something - Summer
Paper Play Challenge - Something Old - lace and rose
Thank you so much for looking and for the lovely comments you leave for me - you encourage and inspire me everyday!! God bless you!
{{{hugs}}}
Linda this is wonderful, what a cool image and colored perfectly!!! WOW such pretty lace and flower too!! Beautiful creation!
ReplyDeleteLinda, this is stunning. Just adore the image.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with Paperplay this week. ♥
Absolutely beautiful and so much gorgeous detail!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
Oh, Linda! I absolutely LOVE what you did with this image (one of my favorites)! The lace and rose and pearls add just the right amount of elegance. Great job! Thank you for playing with us at Cowgirl Up! Hope to see you again next challenge. Hugs, Val
ReplyDeleteOh Linda, this is gorgeuos! I love this image!!! It's one of my faves over there too! Beautifully colored and perfect "Linda" touches to make it perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda
ReplyDeleteStunning card with this gorgeous image, love all the little details.
Hugs Ali x
Girl this is gorgeous, no over coloring here. love all the details.
ReplyDeleteStunning card and soo much detail Linda. Love the Bee..Loz
ReplyDeleteYour bee tile came out gorgeous! I like how you didn't color the leaf (?) under the antenna. That was a big reason that I cut my bee out the other day. It just didn't seem to fit and I had it colored green. Thanks for the tip, now I can do the whole tile and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWow! A fantastic ammount of work in this card, and well worth it, Gorgeous!! Thank you for playing along at Cowgirls Sunday Challenge
ReplyDeleteLove as always Gina x x x
AMAZING! This is just stunning! So fabulous! I really love all of the detail! The wings are fabulous and I love the lace! Gorgeous! Thank you for joining us for "COWGIRL SUNDAY’S STAMPEN CHALLENGE HOP"! I look forward to seeing more of your SUPER FABULOUS crafty works in the future!
ReplyDeleteHUGS
Rach ~ Queen La Rubba
Lovely Linda!
ReplyDeleteWould also like to say thank you so much for the comments you have left on my blog. They have been a real encouragement and I wanted you to know this.
Wendy M
This is stunning, a gorgeous image so beautifully coloured. I just love the vintage feel of this card
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Cowgirls Sunday Stamp'en Challenge
Claire xx
Hi Linda
ReplyDeleteNormally bee's wouldn't do it for me, but I really love this one and how you have used it!! Great creativity!
Thanks for joining us over at Cowgirls Sunday Challenge.
Sarah x
WOW this is stunning! Just beautifully done! Thanks for joining us at Stamp Something this week!
ReplyDeleteHi there sweet friend!!! Hope you are staying warm...while we are trying to stay cool....LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW may I just say your card is FABULOUS!!! Love this design and the lace and the pearls are perfect details!!! Hugs ~S~
hi Linda - almost no room left for me to comment :-). I had wondered how I might use this image and you have inspired me - thank you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and yours as you come to terms with, and grieve, the death of Olwyn.
Blessings
M
Your card is really wonderful - thanks for joining us at CUYL.
ReplyDeleteWOW Linda this is wonderful!!! Such an awesome job with that digi and the vintage flair is just gorgeous!! {hugs}
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful image.. I love the way you vintaged it.. Such a great creation Linda.. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers..
ReplyDeletestunning card huni i lust love the bee thankyou for joining us at CUPS this week goodluck huni xx
ReplyDeleteOhh this is fabulous i love it! The detail and the image are just wonderful :D Thanks for playing at LC
ReplyDeleteHugs Lexi xxx
Oh I always love your cards..they just take my breath away xx
ReplyDeleteThis is STUNNING!!
Thanks for joining us at Cowgirls sunday challenge!!
I also adore bee images. You've done a wonderful job of turning it into a fabulous card, Linda!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you on your travels and family time. I'm praying for peace and comfort for the those who are grieving.
Lovin' hugs