Friday, 11 February 2011

Colour challenge red, pink and black

Hi! I hope you're having a great week. The snow is nearly all gone here and Spring has been trying hard to break through. I feel such a surge of energy when Spring arrives - I love it!

I nearly didn't post this card as I'm not 100% sure that I like it but my 15 year son told me he liked it and that I should post it. So here is me being obedient and posting it anyway ;) What do you think? I think it's missing something but don't know what......


The colours for this challenge were from this picture from the Magnolia-licious Challenge blog::

The pink DP is from Provo Craft that I've had for eons, and as I didn't have a red doily I coloured the one that I had with barn door distress ink, and coloured "Sweet Tilda" with water colour pencils and Sansador.
The black corner edges are from my Cricut Storybook cartridge, as are the leaves. The flower is a combination of Prima and Rayher flowers and the black ribbon is from Knorr prandell.

I'm going to keep this post real sort as I'm in the middle of ironing , which believe me is my least favourite household job! But hey, life goes on.....

See you later and thanks for popping by!

Hugs, Becca
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26 comments :

  1. Karen11 February 2011 at 16:47

    Cute card!! : )

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  2. Tracy Valure11 February 2011 at 16:56

    This is adorable. I love the corner edges! I have storybook too, never thought to break it out!! hehe Thanks for joining us at Magnolia-licous challenge blog!!
    Tracy V

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  3. duchessdee11 February 2011 at 17:02

    Becca, I am no expert by any means, but i think what might? be bothering you is altho your doily is beautiful......in my opinion it kind of washes Tilda out and it becomes your focal point instead of her. i just hate it when I do a card and I know something is bothering me but I can't figure it out so I hope this helps you. Cute card tho. Dee

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  4. wljp6511 February 2011 at 17:19

    She is CCUUUTTTE!! Man! I have to look more at my Cricut cartridges, I have so many, hard to remember what I have to use!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

    Wendy - daffygal

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  5. Leslie Anne Avila11 February 2011 at 17:30

    Becca,
    Wow you can really pump out the cards! She is lovely and you've colored her magnificently. Great job on the layout too.
    Hugs,
    Leslie

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  6. Rene11 February 2011 at 17:34

    Sorry if this is a repeat...I just left a comment but I think it disappeared! :D
    Super pretty card...love those corners and that flower!
    Rene :D

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  7. Sharon Caudle11 February 2011 at 17:41

    She;s super cute!!!! Love those corners too! Fabulous card!
    hugs, Sharon

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  8. Janiel/ janny11 February 2011 at 17:45

    Hi Becca, This is adorable.... Loveing the corners..
    hugs, Janiel

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  9. Hope C.11 February 2011 at 17:58

    Why are we always our worst critics? This card is absolutely lovely! The flourish in the corner really top it off.

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  10. Chrissy11 February 2011 at 18:50

    This is really beautiful. I think there is so much inspiration out there, but some can make it change to intimidation.. for us.. to post and we should'nt feel like that,we all need to do our thing and be proud,and certainly you should be Becca.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  11. Cami11 February 2011 at 19:00

    Awww, this is so cute...so adorable!
    Hugs, Cami

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  12. Pen to Paper11 February 2011 at 20:20

    Becca, this is really cute. I love that color scheme and the red doily is awesome, where'd you get it?

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  13. Pat11 February 2011 at 21:33

    Hi Becca...absolutely delightful!! This Tilda has always been one of my faves!!!! Your coloring is so pretty...and I love the scrolls!!! Glad your son talked you into posting this...and entering this month's color challenge at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog!! He's a smart young man...with exquisite taste!! Hugs!! Pat Frank

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  14. Candy11 February 2011 at 21:53

    Hi Becca,
    I am happy that you posted your very pretty card.
    Your colouring is so good!!!
    Great papers and good idea to colour the doily!
    Those corners are beautiful.
    So glad you joined us at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.
    Hugs, Candy

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  15. Julie12 February 2011 at 00:31

    Very pretty Becca.

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  16. Only By His Grace12 February 2011 at 01:06

    Very pretty card. Your son has good taste.
    Hugs Maz

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  17. Norma12 February 2011 at 04:31

    Becca, a lovely card. This Happy Tilda is one of my faves. I love the way she's got her hands tucked in her pockets. Resourceful of you to colour your doily red--love it. Ditto to everybody's comments about your Cricut corners--they're fabulous. So glad you decided to post your card.
    Thanks for playing with us at the Magnolia-licious Challenge.

    Hugs,
    Norma

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  18. Chris12 February 2011 at 05:06

    I think she is adorable.

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  19. paola12 February 2011 at 07:41

    This is definitely one of my all time favourite images, i love this little card its positively delightful, and those corners are perfect! wish i could use my cricut :( just never bonded with the thing in seven years that i've had it.Thanks for joining the Magnolia-licious challenge
    smiles
    Paola

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  20. Chrissy12 February 2011 at 11:27

    A P.S for you.
    i have left something on my blog for you
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  21. Iulia12 February 2011 at 12:57

    Such a sweet card, Becca! Your son is right; it is so cute and your coloring is so beautiful! It is really difficult to make a card with red, pink and black. I have nothing black in my stash. Not even cardstock. i love those black corners. It gives a touch of elegance. Lovely!
    I really hate ironing especially when it comes to shirts or trousers...brr. Luckily for me my hubby says it relaxes him:))
    Hugs,
    Iulia

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  22. Renkata12 February 2011 at 14:23

    Well Becca,
    you coloured one of my favorite Tilda so beautifly.
    The layout is so pretty.
    The combination of papers is FAB!

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  23. Sandy13 February 2011 at 00:00

    Hey Becca - your card is just as sweet as it can be - love the embellishments in the corners - and you have colored Tilda beautifully - nice Valentine card~
    Sandy

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  24. Jean13 February 2011 at 21:28

    Becca, I agree with your son, I love this card and love this Tilda.. your black, red and pink are spot on.. love your delicate black scroll work and the red doilie is just perfect.. a shame if you had not posted it.. great job girl...
    Hugs, Jean

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  25. cabio's craft corner16 February 2011 at 10:09

    Cute coloring and love the swirl/flourish corners. Sweet Tilda on doily. Thank you for joining us along at Magnolia-licious challenge and hope you will join us again :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  26. Chris28 March 2011 at 06:39

    Wonderful element placement, Becca. Your Tilda looks so cute and the corners with the scrolls was so smart. It just draws the eyes to the center!

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