We are "Old Sames"

Good Thursday evening to you all...wow what a week here and the temps are still over 110 !  I tell you I am over summer and the humidity, sure could use some nice fall days !  Do you like to read ?  Well there is a new book club called "Bookendz" and we are reading a new book every month !  For the month of August we are reading "Snow flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See .... what a great book about friendship, culture, love and betrayal.  What an eye opener to just how lucky we are as women to live in the USA....so if you want a can't put it down book go check this out.

I made a "Tri fold shutter" card, as I thought it would be perfect to showcase my to images.  I have used Chinese Tilda and you and find her at Magnolia-licious she is in stock and there is also a mini if you are interested.  The little Big eyed image in the back is a digi "Chibi Japan" from the "Greeting Farm" .  My DP's are from a stack called "Global Views"  I have to say I think this is one of my favorite cards to date...and a first for me in coloring black hair since my class with Suzanne.  The little Chibi image was actually in the trash :) as her hair looked horrible but I took her out and kept working with her and the colorless blender and I am happy with the end result.

The inside of my card is the verse from Jer. 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, plans for welfare to give you hope and a future"  This card is going to a very special young lady in our family that is going to college studying language and want to do missions in China and teach English and the love of Christ.....I am so proud of you Emily !

My image is colored with copics...

Blacks - C1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Tilda's dress - RV0000, 91, 93, 95

Browns E30, 33, 35, 37

Chibi dress - YR20, 21, 23, 24

Skin E00, 000 and R20

Little cherry blossom embellishment is from Recollections,  and I used the "Labels 5" from Spellbinders.

Challenges:

Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges - shaped card

City Crafter's - Best of Friends..my card is based on 2 friends

Paper Take Weekly - Dies to die for

Bookendz group - Friendship/Asian

Tuesday Throwdown - dimension and texture

That will do it for me today thanks for stopping by!

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Vixie and the butterfiles

A very happy Sunday evening to you !  It is time for another challenge over at CMC Challenge group this time we are teaming up with the fabulous Zoe from Make it Crafty she was so kind to give me these images. 

 If you would like to play along you have a chance to win....

*A pack of Copic Blending Paper

*$15 to spend on digi images at Make It Crafty

(both gifts from Zoe of Make It Crafty)

I had so much fun making this little card up. I have used the "Whimsical Log" and "Vixie" my images are colored with copics.  I have added some flower soft to the log for the moss and stickles to her wings, the flower centers and butterflies.  The papers and ribbon are from my stash.

I cut a scalloped piece of paper and then just used chalk to make my clouds.  

Log E42,43,44,47

Greenery G40, 94, 99

Hair E33,35,30

Flowers and mushroom R00, 32, 35, 37

Dress and mushroom B00, 21, 24, 26

W5 for shading

I hope you have enjoyed my little creation and that you will join us in the challenge.

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey #17 - anything goes
City Crafters 70 - use your scraps
Digis with attitude - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by !
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Welcome Friends

A good Saturday morning to you !  It's time for another challenge at CMC Challenge group this time it is all about "Friendship" and coloring those embellishments with your copics.  so come on by and join in the fun the winner of the challenge will receive a "Gilli stamp" of their choice plus 4 copic markers or refills of your choice...plus you are entered into the monthly draw at "Oozak" for a $50.00 shopping spree so what are you waiting for?  Don't forget to stop by and see what my DT sisters have came up with for this challenge you can find their links on my sidebar.
I was also able to play with my good friends in our "Use up the inventory challenge"  This week it is swirls and curls, it has been awhile due to moving etc. that I have been able to join them.  I hope to be playing a little more regularly now. Be sure to stop by Christine's  and from there you can hop to all the other players.
My image is colored with copics.
Hair E27,30,31,35
Skin E000,00 and R20
Dress R81,83,85
Shoes C00,01
I have colored the flowers and brads with R85.
My paper is Basic Grey and misc from my stash.
I added some glitter to her tiara  and shoes and used rhinestones for her earrings and necklace.  My swirls are the Magnolia Doohickey die you can get from Magnolia-licious .

I will be entering this card into the following challenges:
Stamping for the Weekend - Spots and Dots
Craft us Crazy - anything goes
Paper Shelter - Challenge #25 flowers, flowers

That's it for me today !
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