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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









Saturday, January 5, 2013

DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY :: NEW RELEASE :: COUNTRY BRIDE

I'd like to share one of the new releases in the Digistamps 4 Joy store today.  This one is one of my own drawings, named "COUNTRY BRIDE". although I must admit when I drew the image I didn't intend to draw a bride at all.  I do think, however, that if you coloured her dress white, she does look like a bride.  Here is my version, of her as a young lady (who is not a bride).


The image is coloured using alcohol markers and a white gel pen. Her dress has a layer of Stickles.  Here is a better look at the image:


Other items from my stash that went into making this card are:

cream CS card base
floral/stripe DP offcut
organza/satin ribbon and bow
metal dove charm
layered organza, paper and sequin flowers
red oval gem at the top of the arch
diecut butterfly with gems embellishments and flower stamen antennae


this is not the only new release today 
Click HERE to see the other fabulous images

I would like to add this card to the following challenges
2 SISTERS, #125, ANYTHING GOES
CRAFTYMESS, #24, SHOW SOME SPARKLE AND BLING
CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES, CFC167, RIBBONS AND BOWS
TOTALLY GORJUSS, ANYTHING GOES WITH RIBBON
DELICIOUS DOODLES, #17, SPARKLE AND SHINE
INSPIRE ME FRIDAYS, #90, ANYTHING GOES
FRESH BREWED DESIGNS, Challenge #1 of 2013
FLUTTERBY WEDNESDAYS, #221, IN WITH THE NEW (my butterfly part of a Christmas gift of embellies I received from a friend)
INKY IMPRESSIONS, #91, ANYTHING GOES
PAPER PRETTIES, PWC239, BLING
CARDS GALORE, JANUARY, ANYTHING GOES
SCRAP IT GIRL, JANUARY, GLITTER, BLING, SHINE AND SPARKLES
SPARKLES FORUM, #39, ANYTHING GOES
CRAFTER’S CAFÉ, JANUARY, ANYTHING GOES


luv 'n huggs
Jen Leeflang
DURBAN
SOUTH AFRICA
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26 comments:

  1. DanniJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    This is GORGEOUS!! Love all the sparkle! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!

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  2. BeccaliteJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Beautiful mix of colours and great sparkle.

    Thank you so much for coming over and joining in with us over at Craftymess.

    Great Big Huge Hugs

    Becca xxx (Craftymess DT)

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  3. Betty WrightJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Bold and beautiful! Love the wonderful coloring and touches of sparkle! Thanks so much for playing Crazy 4 Challenges Ribbons and Bows!

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  4. OliviaJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Fabulous job...love all the sparkle. Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions.

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  5. ZoeJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Jen, what a vibrant and very exotic looking card, I love he glittery details on the dress, thank you for joining in with the Cards Galore challenge this month, good luck Hun, Zoe DT xx

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  6. VickyJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Great fun card, love the bright colours. Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions this week for anything goes

    hugs Vicky xxx

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  7. HelenJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Great card. Thanks for sharing with us at Sparkles Monthly Challenges.

    Hugs Helen xx

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  8. PennyJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Wow, is she gorgeous! Love the colors, coloring, sparkle, design, papers & embellies! So pretty! :^)
    Hugs, Penny
    P.S. The card for The Outlawz tomorrow is fabulous! :^)

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  9. Donna EllisJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Love your use of the bride image - not a bride. LOL She is gorgeous - in a fantasy setting. Who wouldn't love wearing that gown and being around all the amazing flowers? thanks for sharing such a lovely card!

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  10. lady jasmine craftsJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    The cols are great the card is fab thanks for joining us at crafty mess. xxx

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  11. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Really wonderful card - amazing detail!! Thanks for playing at Inky Impressions xxx

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    lovely card and colours thanks for sharing with us at 2sisters blog challenge good luck tracy x

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  13. Rachelle OlaridgeJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Totally beautiful card. Awesome details. Thanks for joining us at Scrap It Girl Blog Challenge. See ya again soon.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    This is awesome. I love your digis. Thanks for joining us for challenge #12 at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog. See you again soon! Patti

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  15. Kasey ~ in OzJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Jen, fabulous! Love the glitter on her dress.

    Thanks for sharing with our Sparkle and Shine challenge

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz
    Delicious Doodles DT

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  16. AngelaJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Yet another wonderfu card for our challenge. Such great creativity.

    Thank you for taking part in the Craftymess Sparkle / Bling with us.
    Angela ( DT Craftymess)

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  17. Tina Theis of Ivory Moon DesignsJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    What a great card x

    Thanks for joining in the crafty mess challenge

    Tina xx

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Sparkly and great touch with the added charm too! Great to see you at Totally Gorjuss this week, hugs Samantha :0)

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  19. Chana MalkahJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Crafter's Cafe Challlenge Blog!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  20. Linnie Blooms ShopJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Beautiful bling!

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  21. Candy SpiegelJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I love how her dress sparkles. Thanks for playing along at Scrap It Girl.

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  22. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful! She really shines! Thanks for playing along with Scrap It Girl!

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  23. DawnJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    I love your bling, beautiful dress, may have to try this. Thanks for playing along at Scrap It Girl.

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  24. kellystarJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    sparkly and beautiful---thanks for playing along at Scrap It Girl

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  25. Karen CJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    So glad you joined us this month at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog! Hope to see you again next month! Just as an FYI - We are doing a DT Call...
    Hugs,
    Karen C (DT coordinator)

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  26. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}January 30, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    An absolute glittering, gorgeous card! Love the striking jewel colors too! Thanks for playing along at Scrap it Girl!

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