Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Daphenes Dilema

I think we are all faced with the same dilemma as this cute little fairy at some time in our life. However, I truly believe that it's the inner "beauty" that counts. So for my card today I used Lisa Victoria's "Daphenes Dilema":

I used vellum card stock as my card base as well as gold mirror card stock. The image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo dye ink and after die cutting the image panel. I used chalks and distress ink to blend the background and the edges.
The image is colored with copics but I did add a little glitter to the wings with glitter pens and then used glass effect gel on the skirt which I left uncolored.

I couldn't resist to add the "Do you believe" sentiment from Plate #20.

I'll be honest, I couldn't get the card to look right no matter what I tried (heck I couldn't even get this blog post sounding right), in the end I left it as you see it here. Like I told my husband, "some days it just isn't happening" :-).

Daphenes Dilema is available as a single stamp or as part of Plate #49 and if you haven't stopped by the Sweet Pea Stamps store, you need to hop over there and check out all of the awesome sales going on.
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12 comments:

  1. ConnieMarch 2, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I love this Micki! You did that skirt perfectly. The sentiment fits the image just right.
    Connie

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  2. sweetpeastampsMarch 2, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Micki, this is adorable. You did an awesome job on the coloring. You embellishments are perfect. Love it!

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  3. DawnMarch 2, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    You did an amazing Job Micki!!!I think you post sounds perfect and i love all of the details that you included so that we know how you created this masterpiece! Awesome!!!

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  4. jenniferMarch 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    great card - the coloring is wonderful and I love the extra touch the brads give it

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  5. AlisonMarch 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Micki, I love how you colored this sweet image! Your shading is incredible! And I really like the sparkle on the fairy's clothes.

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  6. LisaMarch 2, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    This is precious! I love how you did the layout!

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  7. ReneeMarch 2, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Love, love, love it Micki!!Such a soft sweet image that has been colored beautifully!! Love the sparkle.

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  8. AngelaMarch 2, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Micki, I have no idea what you are talking about, I think this looks beautiful. I love the sparkle on her wings and the glossy efects on her skirt. Love it!!
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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  9. Alexandra LundgrenMarch 3, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Micki- this is absolutely wonderful. The skirt- WOW! and the 'do you believe' is so perfect for this image! I so adore your creations, every single one, but especially the ones you say are all goofed up ;)

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  10. KarinaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Your card is fabulous, Micki. I so love how you coloured this image. What a great idea to use vellum as base. And I couldn't think on a sentiment that would match better to this creation.

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  11. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartMarch 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I just love this card Micki. This stamp is one of my favorites. Makes me think of a lot of those boys who tried to get me to kiss them (ha ha!) What a great creation you made.

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  12. KymKreatesMarch 9, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Great job on coloring and layout!

    xoxo,
    Kym

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