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Thank You Card

It’s a beautiful day on Long Island! No humidity, the sun is shining, and my husband took the day off from work…so I am going to make this short and sweet! I recently got a couple of new (to me) sets from Bombshell Stamps. Two of them are Rose’s Portrait and Banner Sayings. I used both of these to make the card I am sharing with you today.

I used my “triple threat” mix of colored pencils, watercolor markers and Copics to color my focal image in. My kids love this set. They have asked me to stamp it out for them, so they can color it too. I think part of the reason is because her name is Rose, like their late grandmother. 

I am looking forward to coloring her in a lot of different ways. I can see so many options for her makeup!

I used a stencil from The Crafter’s Workshop for my background. Colored with Distress Inks. It’s a simple card, but it’s pretty. That lovely portrait has such an impact, that you don’t need a lot of “fluff.” That’s all for today! I am going outside to enjoy this glorious day! Thanks for stopping by!
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Kathi said…
Beautiful card. Great job coloring her. I especially like the rose in her hair.

I love the stenciled background. Fabulous.
August 13, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Alaine said…
Alison - I love her hair and lips. The lips especially. Love what you did with them.
August 14, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Jenn Borjeson said…
You're right, this is just gorgeous. Your coloring is fabulous. :)
August 19, 2012 at 9:03 PM
lilyandthelotus.blogspot.com said…
Your card is stunning and beautiful. Love your art.
hugs,
susan s.
August 27, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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