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Winter Watcher Version #3

It’s no secret that I am totally in love with the stamps over at Sweet Pea. And I have been busy coloring the stamp that I have from them. I have a couple works in progress, but I just had to get this one done… it has been in my head for a while and I didn’t want to lose the inspiration!

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I needed to do a blue version. She’s the Winter Watcher, so it was just begging for blue! I used mixed media this time around… Twinkle H20’s and colored pencils. I am so pleased with how it all came out. Everything blended together so well… take a look at the cat’s eye!

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Remember, you can click on any of the photos to see them bigger! I put the card together a bit differently. As you may have noticed, I have the stamped image coming off of the card. Yeah, it may be a little trickier to mail, but I love that it’s unexpected. I just didn’t want to do another vertical card, and i really wanted those mats on there. I added some fiber and some awesome foiled paper from K & Co.

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See the foil shine??? I am having such a great time coloring this one image in… but I definitely need to get some more stamps from Sweet Pea! Have you seen them? And you must check out their Design Team! Talk about inspirational!!! Ooh! And I just saw (after I posted this) that we (The Smeared and Smudged Design Team) is being featured on their blog today!!! Go check it out!!!

One more quick thing… please make sure you go to the Smeared and Smudged Blog today. I am the featured artist!!! And hey, if you like what you see, join the Smeared and Smudged ning group! Have a fantastically creative day!

Comments

Erica said…
I love everything about this card! It is gorgeous! I love what you did around the cat's eye. Absolutely lovely, just like you! Hugs, Erica
Jennifer said…
Wow, your coloring is amazing. Your card ROCKS!
Unknown said…
Oh Ali...This is STUNNING!!! You totally rock these images..they are SO YOU!! Beautiful work honey...BEAUTIFUL!!! Xx
Alyssa S said…
This is beautiful! I love the foiled paper that you chose to pair with the image! Gorgeous!!
Randi said…
So stunning Alison!! I love how you colored this with the mixed mediums! The blue hues are gorgeous!! Very cool!! Love your style!
Leigh Ann Baird said…
Amazing image! I love all your work!

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