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Monday, July 9, 2012

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT THE OUTLAWZ


As part of a challenge win, I received three of the talented Robert Jackson's images and could not resist using this one for my Christmas Card :


Uncoloured Digital Image : Robert Jackson
Colouring Medium : Alcohol Markers
Highlighting : White gel pen
DP : Bo Bunny
Black/kraft Zebra stripe border - offcut
Sentiment : Own computer generated
Hand beaded border on corrugated craft board:

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
Durban
South Africa
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20 comments:

  1. Sassy RaggedyJuly 9, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Very unique. I love it. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Tammy's Scrapin Corner. Hope to see you again next week. joann sassy raggedy

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  2. ger76July 9, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Beautiful!! I adore the bead work :D

    Thanx for joining us over at Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge

    Ger xxx
    CBN DT

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  3. EllyJuly 10, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    Simply stunning and unique (:o)

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  4. KristyLeeJuly 10, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    WOW this is awesome, love all your papers, image, and totally love your beading! Great job!!
    Peace,
    Kristy

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  5. TrinaJuly 10, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Jen, you and your white gel pen did an amazing job of bringing this image to life! Fantastic card!

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  6. UnknownJuly 10, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    WOW the bead work and coloring is just masterful.
    Amazing job.
    I am so pleased you
    decided to join us for our Challenge.
    Hugs, Founder and Owner of Tammy Scrapin Corner, Tammy Ortiz

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  7. Shirley-AnneJuly 10, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Love the beaded border.
    That image and your colouring are fabulous .
    Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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  8. Crafting VickyJuly 10, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Wow that border is totally awesome! And that image as been colored beautifully!

    Thanks for joining us as Tammy's Scrapin Corner this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Vicky

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  9. MargaretJuly 10, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Amazing work on this card Jen!

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  10. Sheila HJuly 11, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    This is spectacular in design and execution. The beadwork adds great dimension. And your coloring is superb. It's wonderful to see your project at Jackson's Digital Expressions - thanks for playing.

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  11. Carol RicJuly 11, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful! Great beading border! Thanks for joining us at Jacksons Digital Expressions.

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  12. FayeJuly 11, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Hello. I saw this fabulous card when I dropped by from MIM..Faye

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  13. Confiseries PapierJuly 11, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Jen, WOW, another amazing card,love the beading. Thanks for joining us at Jackson's Digital Expressions.

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  14. Pia SJuly 11, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    When I spotted this I just thought: WOW! I can't tell how much I like this one! Fab!

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  15. TerryJuly 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Wow, thank you for sharing your fabby piece of art with the Designteam from Simon Says Stamp and Show, Love the colors and the layers you have placed Hugs Terry xxxx

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  16. lozJuly 12, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Hi. Just dropping by from Make-it-Monday to see your beautiful card..loz

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  17. Crafting VickyJuly 13, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    A wonderful card indeed. It's me again but with a different hat.

    Thanks for joining us as Jackson’s Digital Expressions this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Vicky

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  18. JuliaJuly 14, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Absolutely in love with your project! Thanks for sharing!
    I saw this on Make it Monday!
    These are my entries: #77, #163, #183, and #258 and would love it if you could visit.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  19. Joyce AnnJuly 15, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    This is an amazing card! Wow! It is awesome, beautiful, beautiful job. Thank you for sharing with us at JDE; good luck.

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  20. KatyaJuly 27, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Wow your card is awesome! You're amazing at coloring along with the details withing the coloring like the highlighting. Love the accents like the "African Beads" for a top border. Great job on the entire card- I love it! TFS!
    Thank you for participating on a Jackson's Digital Expressions Challenge.
    -Katya Bess
    Kattyxotica.blogspot.com
    J.D.E. D.T. Member

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