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The World Is…

What is The World to you? Does it change from day to day? Lately, The World has been a little dark to me. But, I am trying to brighten things up for myself. I got something in the mail the other day that is certainly helping in that quest. I received Smeared Ink’s  Morbidly Adorable Tarot Set 1 from Misty Benson. I LOVE this set!

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Isn’t it fabulous? Even if you’re not into the tarot, you have to agree that these images are spectacular! The World really inspired me, and is just begging for bright, happy colors. And to be honest, this card made me happy. Which is exactly what I needed!

You know this makes you smile! Aren’t those the sweetest skeletons you’ve ever seen? I thoroughly enjoyed coloring this image in.

 

I used Twinkle H20’s and colored pencils to color the image in. If you click on the image, you’ll be able to see it bigger…and all the pretty twinkle!

If you look at the dragon, you can see a lot of shimmer. I used a lot of cool papers and minimal embellishments, because I didn’t want to take away from the beautiful image.

I hope this card made you smile! It certainly brightened my World. Have an inspiring day!

Comments

Kathi said…
Eek! Those are totally fabulous! <---both your cards and those stamps!
January 21, 2011 at 10:20 AM
~Lady B~ said…
Stunningly beautiful, just like you...my twisted sister! I love the color combo you chose. Fantabulous!
January 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Anita Bownds said…
wow totally awesome ,i love the colours...hugs anita
January 21, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Cheryl Valadez said…
Oh my gawd! It is freakin' ridiculous how much I love this! These images are some of the best I've seen as of late and your card is sheer perfection! These are going on my wish list ;D
January 23, 2011 at 1:54 AM
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