Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Bess

I have always loved the image Plate #85 of fairy portraits drawn by Elaine Cox.  This is one of them and the image is called Bess.  I had such a wonderful time coloring her hair.  Once that was done, I realized that the majority of the image was colored!  I distressed the image and placed on a background paper from the Bazzill Miss Teagan Sue collection.

What are your favorite Sweet Pea Stamp images?  Can you actually pick just one?

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Alex

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12 comments:

  1. AliJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I love this image too and you've coloured her beautifully.. great shading on her hair and I love the blush of colour on her cheeks. :)

    The paper is perfect with the colouring of the image and I love those little flowers and foliage - is that a die-cut?

    I could never pick one favourite Sweet Pea Stamps image... I want them all! :lol:

    Ali

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  2. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Awesome coloring job with this Alex!! I like that embossing design you've used, it seems to meld with this stamp perfectly.
    Connie

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  3. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    This is a beautiful creation! Lovely work, I don't think I could pick just one image either. They are all stunning.

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  4. Love crafts foreverJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    This image so beautiful, i love her cheeks and cute little Flowers.
    Hugs Nat

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  5. Randi WSJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    Alex, this is so cute! I love the Bess image, she is so much fun to color up :)
    My absolute fav SPS stamp, must be ching-chou kuik's One and only Heart. I guess it is because it was my first SPS stamp, and the one that hooked me with those amazing images. But I must say: there are SOOOO many others I'm in love with, too ;)

    Hugs, Randi

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  6. uksharonJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Alex, she too is my favourite Elaine Cox image. I'm just finished her myself.
    I love how you captured a subdued look on her face. Also love the richness of her hair great colouring!
    Best wishes, Sharon

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  7. sweetpeastampsJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Alex, so pretty. This image is so precious and your did a remarkable job on her. The colors are perfect

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  8. KarinaJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    She looks so beautiful, Alex! This is one of my favourite images as well and feel very inspired now to play with her soon again. Love the colours you used for your card.
    Hugs, Karina

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  9. Milo LiljaJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    Beautiful! Love your burned edges at the paper. And her color!!!!
    Hugs Milo <3

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  10. Gina KJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    So pretty! I love the cluster of flowers and the distressing.

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  11. postalorphanJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    She's such a darling image, and the coloring works perfectly for her! I love the background paper as well.

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  12. jenniferJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    beautiful card Alex, love it

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