Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Magnolia DT card - Ila's Sketch


I love Ila's Sketch Challenge for Blog Candy! It was such an awesome layout, and let me concentrate on the coloring and accessories instead of how to present it.
stamps: Magnolia berries, leaves, tulip BG, Tilda and birds, High Hopes sun, SU Embrace life sentiment.
Ink: Versamark pad, brown Stewart Superior
Paper: Magnolia paper from their shop, Fabriano Cold Press, Fabriano Hot Press, Basic Grey DP
Other: Tombow Markers, Twinkling H2O's, Gold embossing Pwd, White acrylic paint, Spellbinder nestabilities square scallop and regular, spellbinder tag die, Prima flowers, dew drops, lace trim, decorative trimmer.
Image of Tilda, Sun and berries was stamped with Versamark and embossed with gold pwd. , then colored in using Tombow markers and water brush. Twinkling H2O's were used to highlight. Background was colored with twinkling H2O's. White acrylic paint was used for the dotting. Everything else was easy assembly. Sewing machine was used to add stitching down the sides and hold the ribbon in place.
I am so happy with how this turned out and can't wait to get to work on the next one!!
Hugs,
Sophie

28 comments:

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Oh, this is just so gorgeous Sophia. The detail is just beautiful. Embossing Tilda has created a fantastic effect. Hugs, Nikki x

Linda Carson said...

WOW! Very eye-catching & pleasing to the eye!

Kraftin' Kimmie said...

Oh this is so beautiful, Soph!! I LOVE the colours and the little tulips in the background!! You lucky girl, you got Paris Tilda!!! You're right, this is a wonderful layout! I'm going to have to give it a try!!! Great work again, girl!!

Lim said...

Love it, love it , love it!. Great card like always. The embossing looks great. Fantastic!
Thank you for the comments in my blog about the elephant card :)
I'm glad that you like it.
Hugs, Lim.

MichelleO said...

Sophia this is stunning! Love the colors in your coloring.. did I read you embossed it with gold? Wow really wonderful and clever! I really do love this one-

Anonymous said...

This is fantastic! You do the greatest things with these stamps!!

Heather Huggins said...

Another wonderful creation. Your so talented with making your great cards into scenes. I love them!!

Marja Sch said...

This is absolutly wonderful. I bet your in are in a winning mood. Hugs Marja

Nancy said...

Wow, the card is fantastic! The color is wonderful, and the paper is great!!

Ila said...

Wow!! This is Gorgeous and the embossing makes it Stunningly Beautiful!! I love the papers you used...your accents are fantastic..the little sun with the flower petals and embossed corner berries Wow!!
I never thought of sewing lace in the way you have...great idea!
Thanks you so much for playing!!

Annie said...

love tres chic Tilda in the tulips! your colouring is amazing as always and a great sketch and papers!

Deb Wood said...

Woe this is really fabulous, so adorable. I just love the scene, the colors, everything!!

Donna Baker said...

wowza girl! this is so SWEET!!!

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

wow.. this is sooo cute. looove the sun and the tulip flower border

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Anonymous said...

Wow, love the color you embossed her, she's striking and really stands out. Pretty lace really adds to it too. Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely delightful, Sophia! Your details are always so much fun and your coloring brings everything to life. I simply get lost in the close ups. Just wonderful!

Cardmaking Galore said...

Stunning card - love the colours

Rose Ann said...

This is so adorable!! I love your paper choices, layout, and coloring! You make the sweetest cards, Sophie!!

Lilian said...

Sophie, this is just- wow! I love the way the embossing turned out for her skirt (the most) it really gave it texture. I love the way you color! :)

Michele Kovack said...

So beautiful!!! Love all the details...it takes a good 10 minutes to really stare at your card!

Katharina Frei said...

A terrific card Sophia! I am amazed with what you come up every time I visit your blog :)
Lovely colouring and great details as always! I love it!!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic card - super colouring, the papers are so nice - so much detail to look at!

Dawn Wheeler said...

Wow fabulous card the colours are so rich ,love it ,Dawnxx

Kathy said...

This is so pretty!! That embossing looks awesome!! Your coloring, the pp and accents are all so pretty!!

Nixe-Moni said...

Ooooh wow, this is just so gorgeous, Sophia. Love the colours and all the details on your card. Another great work!!!
Hugs
Moni

Camilla said...

Ohhhh Sophia... Love your card!! The embrossing gives it a beautiful effect:) Together with your colouring it is stunning! Hugs, Camilla

Ariadne said...

So beautiful! I like your cards!