Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Purple Woods

For my card this week I chose to work with another of Ching-Chou Kuiks' stunning images - this one is called Purple Woods:
I love the wistful, melancholy expression on her face... it made me want to colour this image in wistful, muted colours, shades of purple and blue and green.
I kept this card quite simple with some patterned papers that were free in a craft magazine, a die-cut flourish (cut with my Cameo) and some flowers punched (and embossed) from more of the paper.
This is one of the fabulous things about Sweet Pea Stamps... the images are so gorgeous and detailed that by the time you've coloured them in the image alone is enough to make a striking, beautiful card with very little embellishment needed. :)
You can purchase Purple Woods in either red rubber or digi format from the Sweet Pea Stamps store (don't forget you can get 30% off Ching-Chou Kuik's red rubber stamps until December 21st and there are special offers in digi stamps too). :)
Ali

11 comments:

  1. Fabulous colouring again Ali - love those tones. Wonderful card.
    Merry Christmas, Sharon

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  2. Wow Ali! I really like how this came out. You have allowed the beauty of the stamp to shine thru without adding too much "frosting" as is usually done now.
    Great job!,
    Connie

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  3. Wow Ali! This is amaaazing!! ;)
    Love all the purples - and your coloring is fantastic as always!

    Hugs, Randi

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  4. She is gorgeous with her Purple Hair. Stunning work Ali.
    Hugs Nat

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  5. This is just stunning - I love the colors that you've chosen, and you've done a fantastic job with her!

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  6. stunning Ali, love the purples and her purple hair... lovely. You did a remarkable job on this digi

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  7. Stunning coloring, perfect colors and the composition of the card with the flourish, flowers, etc. is just beautiful.

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  8. Stunning. This is one of my all time favorites from this artist. Love your coloring of it. Gorgeous work

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  9. Such a beautiful card, Ali! Love the blue and purple combo. Looks so great. And your colouring is brilliant as always!
    Hugs, Karina

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  10. Gorgeous! Nice colors and love the flowers with the swirl. Beautiful coloring.

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  11. beautiful, love the way you colored - especially the highlights

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