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Thursday, April 21, 2011

April 21, 2011

Well, it's taken me a long time but I've finally finished another card!  I don't know how some of you finish a card every day ~ it takes me that long just to get my thoughts organized and get started!!!  I went to a rubber stamping expo last weekend and got quite a few new supplies, stamps, etc., so I was really excited to use a few of them on this card.  I think I'm getting better at shading, but I still have a loooooooong way to go!  I bought a set of Prismacolor pencils, but I haven't sharpened/tried them yet ~ I'm such a slow-poke!!

Hope you like my newest card!



I used a Tilda stamp I got on sale ~ I think it's called Tilda with cherries or Tilda with berries???  This was my first attempt at using detail scissors to cut out the image ~ that was tedious!  The doily circle, flower, and lace on the shelf she's sitting on were made with Marianne dies.  I used colored pencils/gamsol to color Tilda, the flowers on the circle, and the flower ~ I think the brank is Koh-I-Noor???  I really like those pencils, but the colors are limited.  The DP is from MME (Stella and Rose collection), cardstock is Bazzill.  The pearls are MS, the center flower is Prima, and the ribbon and brad are just some things I had in my stash.  I inked the edges of everything with Chestnut Roan chalk ink.  I used pop-dots to make Tilda and one of the layers stand out a bit and give the card some dimension.

Here's a close-up of Tilda.

The inside of my card is pretty plain ~ used the same papers/ribbon that were used on the front.  I haven't decided what I'll use the card for, so I thought I'd just leave the inside blank for now until I find the right occasion for giving it to someone.  (I'm finding it hard to part with these first few cards I've made!  Guess I'm possessive because they're my "babies" in cardmaking!  LOL)







Hope you've enjoyed peeking at my card!  I sure enjoyed making it!
Hope your day is a sunny one!!!


24 comments:

  1. Wow! This is lovely, Betsy! Really pretty colour combo and those Marianne dies really go well with your design. Hugs, Becca

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  2. Oh this is a gorgeous card. Adorable Tilda and I love the way you’ve beautifully coloured her with your colourd pencils. Those Mariannes die cuts are so pretty. Terrific job in putting this card together. Love it.

    Hugs,
    Norma

    Betsy, it takes me along time to finish one card too. I admire those ladies who can whip out a card card every other day or some even every day—don’t know how they do it. I think I need to retire…LOL.

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  3. Wow! This card is really really gorgeous! Love your coloring! :)

    /Cina99
    http://cina99.bloggplatsen.se

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  4. Beautiful job of coloring with your pencils!!Love that circle die and how you colored it! Super job!

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  5. Betsy, your card is so pretty! You did an awesome job coloring, and I love those Marianne die cuts....so pretty!

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  6. Your card is so cute, I love the details around Tilda. I know what you mean, it is hard to finish my cards too. A little every day.

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  7. What an adorable card Great jpb!!!!

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  8. Gorgeous card. Your frame and lace border are unique and lovely. Great coloring on sweet Tilda.
    Sue S.

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  9. This is so pretty, I love that sweet Tilda, your border punches are gorgeous.
    Happy Easter to you
    Suzi x

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  10. Oh I think this is FABULOUS! I love how you colored her...love the punch...love the whole thing!
    Rene :D

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  11. Pretty card. You did a great job cutting Tilda out. Love the circle punch.

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  12. Gorgeous card.Love all the details!
    Hugs from Indiana,
    Pam:)

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  13. I love your colors!! Well done.
    Hugs,
    Nettie

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  14. ohhh so cute! Luv the design & color!:-)

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  15. Betsy,

    Adorable card. You did a great job coloring and cutting Tilda out. Love the design.

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  16. Hello Betsy, I've asked myself the same question, I take long before I finish & everything is according to what I want....
    I have come to accept this! Your card is very sweet, i love how you have Tilda sitting in the middle of this lacy circle, Gorgeous flowers, love all your embellies.
    Hugs.

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  17. Such a sweet, sweet card, Betsy!
    And I'm like you..........takes me forever & a day to make a card. I don't know how some of these ladies can crank out a gorgeous card every day! It's beyond me. LOL
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  18. Such a cute card with beautiful frame and border :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  19. Such a gorgeous card Betsy, just love the whole design and your colouring is lovely, hugs Sharon

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  20. Betsy your card is absolutely gorgeous, I love the sweet Tilda you've used.
    I know what you mean about the speed card makers, they amaze me especially when some knock out 2 or 3 cards a day and have small kiddies. I'm so pleased you said that though I thought it was just me that takes hours over one little card lol
    hugs Mandy xx

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  21. Betsy, this is so adorable! I love the frame around the image!

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  22. Gorgeous Betsy, so many fab details happening all over this delightful card,stunning!
    smiles
    Poala

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