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"I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird." -- Paul McCartney









Friday, January 25, 2013

ATC's & CARDS WITH ATTITUDE

This little easel ATC is the first sample as part of my DT term at ATC's and Cards with Attitude for the challenge that starts today:


The image featured on my card is "Mulan" by CDEE Designs that I coloured using alcohol markers and a white gel pen.  I added some Stickles to her kimono cos a girl's gotta have some bling!


From my stash I used the following to create my card:

white CS card base
black CS card mat
deep pink card mats

I followed through the branches of the tree onto the pink card mat using a black pen and addded some white gel pen highlights.

As embellishments I sewed on little flower sequins and beads


For the base I used an offcut of deep pink CS which I embossed and added little flower sequins and beads, a deep pink satin ribbon and bow, and a layered flower with a sparkly gem centre.


The theme of the Challenge is Ribbons and Lace/Anything Goes, so this fits in perfectly.

Sp then, are you inspired to join in our challenge?

The sponsor is the fabulous CDEE Designs, so the prize is fabulous!

I would like to enter my project into the following challenges:


LINK UP FOR PINK, #9, PHOTO INSPIRATION (I WAS INSPIRED BY THE LOVELY DEEP PINK!)
BEARLY MINE CHALLENGE, #70, TIC-TAC-TOE-4-IN-A-ROW (lots of embellies, stamped image, ribbon, the colour pink

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
DURBAN
SOUTH AFRICA

16 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card...Love the fab image and great colours.xxx

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  2. What a great coloring on your dress. I like the style of dress too. You should be a dress designer. Always a pleasure to visit your blog .Thank you so much for playing the cdac challenges. Can't wait to see what you will come up with for the other challenges going on. Remember you can enter as many times as you like till March 31st. Happy crafting.
    Priscilla

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  3. I just knew this was one of your stamps that I had somehow missed. Guess not! This is the first time I've seen an easel ATC, and I think it looks amazing!

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  4. Oh Jen, I love this fun easel card. And all of your added embellishments are so wonderful. So fun how the flowery branch continues off the edge of the image paper with your embellishments. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing project for the Anything Goes Challenge. You always inspire me.

    -Shelly
    Shelly's Images.com

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  5. Oh Wow! this is gorgeous! what a sweet image and you've coloured her beautifully! Love the pretty blossom on the branches… it's a stunning card! :-)
    Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week and good luck in the challenge!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  6. WOW ... love this one too! Hmmm an easel ATC ... what a clever idea! Looks AWESOME!!!!
    Darlene
    DAR'S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  7. Just gorgeous, Jen! Love the coloring, design & embellishments on this tiny easel card! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  8. Beautiful and fabulous colour's Jen thank you for joining us this week at Bearly Mine Challenges
    Hugs Dianne xx

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  9. Great card, I like how you've combined an ATC and the card... Love the image and your colouring is Fab.. Love the cherry blossom.. Thanks for joining in with us at Happy Campers xx

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  10. Soo very lovely. The rich colours are superb. Love it. Thanks for playing with us over at the Bearly Mine Challenges.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  11. Awesome easel card!!! Love the design and the coloring is fab. Thanks for entering the Link Up for Pink challenge. BTW we have a design team call going on...think about it!

    Hugs
    Joanie

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  12. Beautiful card!!! Your coloring is wonderful and I love your beautiful flowers!
    Thanks for joining us for challenge #9!!

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  13. Wow love your easel ATC I must borrow that idea!! Thanks for joining us at BMC would love to see you join us again soon
    hugs
    laney

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  14. Wow, gorgeous Jen! I love the sparkly dress!! Thanks for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, good luck! Pami x

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  15. So pretty! Thanks for joining us at PCJ this challenge.

    Lisa xox

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  16. I love your card/atc! The detail is amazing. All I can say is WOW! Thanks so much for joining us at Link Up For Pink. I look forward to seeing more of your creations!

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