Monday, July 25, 2011

wish you were here

Hello! Did you have a crafty weekend? I'm sharing a card that I entered in Penny Black's summer challenge. A sweet friend gave me Penny Black's transparent set called Fun in the Sun and it features several images of Mimi having some summery fun.


I colored the image with Copics and ink distressed around the edges then water splotched the background. To ground the image, I drew in some grass with several shades of green Copics.



The original sentiment was cut apart to form a one line sentiment. The piece was then embossed with Cuttlebug's Seeing Spots folder. I cut some pennants from some My Mind's Eye papers and used some Glossy Accents on her snorkel mask.

I have to admit that I made the pennants as an excuse to use some Twinery twine! I love the different colors and chose Honeydew for my card.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a great week...


Stamps: Penny Black
Cardstock: Stampin Up, Paper Accents
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Ink: Ranger distress ink, Versafine
Other: Copics, Nestabilities, Glossy Accents, twine
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22 comments:

  1. Kelly BoothJuly 25, 2011 at 2:48:00 AM HST

    She is ADORABLE!!!! Can't wait to get all those Summer Stamps...Just LOVE them...you are a lucky Girl D!! Your card is just Precious....LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

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  2. LinJuly 25, 2011 at 3:26:00 AM HST

    LOVE it, Donna! Your designs are always so happy!

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  3. BarbJuly 25, 2011 at 4:07:00 AM HST

    So cute, Donna! Love the bright banner!

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  4. Elizabeth AllanJuly 25, 2011 at 4:42:00 AM HST

    The embossed background and colorful banner are the perfect touches for Mimi at the beach. Love the Glossy Accents on the goggles too!

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  5. AmyJuly 25, 2011 at 5:48:00 AM HST

    She is just the cutest and most prepared li'l swimmer I've ever seen! I always love your backgrounds, they're fabulous and perfect! I think any reason to add some twine is a good one, the banner is an awesome touch, Donna!

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  6. Creations by ShirlJuly 25, 2011 at 6:42:00 AM HST

    Ooh Donna~
    What a fun summery card... Great coloring and embossing..

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  7. MariskaJuly 25, 2011 at 6:43:00 AM HST

    Very cute!!! Love the blue background and the grass!

    xxx
    Mariska

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  8. KryssiJuly 25, 2011 at 6:49:00 AM HST

    the bright orange banner colors are unexpected and FUN!

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  9. MarilynJuly 25, 2011 at 7:19:00 AM HST

    Adorable and fun card, Donna! Love that cute banner you added. Just the right touch of contrasting color to make this card really pop! Its a beauty! Hugs!

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  10. Dotty JoJuly 25, 2011 at 8:18:00 AM HST

    Adorable! Jo x

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  11. JoyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:39:00 AM HST

    this is a sweet card! love the image as she is too cute! great job on the added pennants and love the coloring. *sigh* wish I could craft but as the 2nd phase of construction starts...I am out of a computer and my craft stuff. hope it all ends soon! take care!

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  12. Shirley NJuly 25, 2011 at 8:59:00 AM HST

    So, so CUTE Donna, she's just adorable! Great details, just wonderful!

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  13. DeirdreJuly 25, 2011 at 9:41:00 AM HST

    So adorable Donna, love what you created.

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  14. Alice July 25, 2011 at 3:51:00 PM HST

    pure sweetness! she is darling and love the colors you used to color her! love that pennant, too. wonderful color balance! fabulous card as always, Donna! love love it! hope you have a beautiful week! love ya! =)

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  15. Jocelyn OlsonJuly 25, 2011 at 4:15:00 PM HST

    Oh, Donna, your card is so sweet! She is adorable! I love the little banner and the embossing, too.

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  16. ivyJuly 25, 2011 at 7:58:00 PM HST

    how cute is SHE? amazing card!!

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  17. Dawn TJuly 25, 2011 at 11:10:00 PM HST

    Cute cute card Donna. Love your design.

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  18. Kathy (krolski)July 26, 2011 at 4:41:00 AM HST

    She is so cute! I love the banner at the top too.

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  19. LeanneJuly 26, 2011 at 8:38:00 AM HST

    Aw, super sweet card Donna. Wonderful details. Hope ur having a wonderful week. :)

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  20. Stamping CafeJuly 28, 2011 at 2:56:00 PM HST

    Aw... how sweet is this, Donna! Love the colors, the grass, the glossy accents, and the banner at the top! Fabulous details, my friend! Hugs!!

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  21. JillJuly 29, 2011 at 7:28:00 AM HST

    So cute! I love the entire design here- the circle, the embossed background, the pennants!! Dang girl, thanks for the amazing inspiration! BIG hugs!

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  22. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 at 6:38:00 PM HST

    This is absolutely darling!

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