Thursday, August 25, 2011

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!
Hugs ♥
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29 comments:

  1. Card CrazyAugust 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Charlene, I can see why it's one of your favorites. You've done a beautiful job. It's absolutely gorgeous, gorgeous.
    Sue S.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Very pretty card, Love the colours,your Tilda is coloured beautifully
    Hugs Julie P

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  3. Barb HardemanAugust 25, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Hi Charlene, this is beautifully done! I love your choice of dp's and how you've placed them. Tilda is so gorgeous and your other little image is so cute! No wonder this card is among your favorites.
    Hugs,
    Barb

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  4. Sharon CaudleAugust 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Gorgeous creation, Charlie! Your coloring is spectacular!
    hugs, Sharon

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  5. Sharron aka SharrahugAugust 25, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Wow Sis! It's beautiful! You did a great job on your card. Great coloring too. Very well done!
    Luv ya ~
    Sharron♥

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  6. CamiAugust 25, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful card, Charlene! I love the tri-shutter style, the images are both so cute, and the vibrant colors are delightful!
    Hugs, Cami

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  7. SandyAugust 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    This is gorgeous Charlene and after reading the book, your card is even more special!
    Sandy

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  8. Linda PalmerAugust 25, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wow!! Charlene, what a fabulous card. Love your black hair, great job on it. Love the design on this tri-fold card. Then entire card is awesome.

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  9. LINDA W.August 25, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Oh Charlene your card is grogeous
    such a sweet card to give to a special young lady I know that she
    will love it.I love your coloring
    and color choices.
    hugs from Texas
    Linda

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  10. NormaAugust 25, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Charlene, your tri-shutter card is gorgeous. It's been a while since I made one, and you make me want to go tomy craft room and do one right now...LOL. Beautiful DP's that you have. Adorable Tilda and Chibi and your colouring of them is fab. Great job in colouring the black hair--that's the one that I struggle with the most. Terrific job in putting this card together. Love it.
    Hugs
    Norma

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  11. cabio's craft cornerAugust 25, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Pretty and cute folds. Fun to combine the different images on the same card. Very cute :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  12. ChristinaAugust 26, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Wowww that is absolutely gorgeous Charlene!!
    Hugs Kristel

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  13. RosAugust 26, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    LOvely card ... thanks for sharing with us at CCCB

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  14. MyrnaAugust 26, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Just beautiful Charlene!!!

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  15. Danielle ChampagneAugust 26, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Beautiful card, Charlene, This type of card is just perfect for Chinese Tilda, it reminds me of a folding screen, we see so often in Orient, great idea.

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  16. Christina C.August 26, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful tri-shutter card! Love this gorgeous Tilda and all the other fabulous details!

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  17. Cyndi - YaYaAugust 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    What a gorgeous tri-shutter creation!! Love the papers and colors too!! ;) TFS!

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  19. BessieAugust 26, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    How beautiful this card...and those papers are just yummy :-)

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  20. SueAugust 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful tri shutter card, great colors too. Love the black hair! But, the Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge requires you to use an animal as the focal point of your card along with the monthly theme.

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  21. ElleAugust 26, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I can see why it is one of your favorites to date. I LOVE it, too!

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  22. ChrisAugust 27, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Charlene, it's easy to understand why you favorite this card so much. It is just so perfect! I love the colors you chose to use. The images were stamped and colored perfectly. Is that type of card hard to make? It's gorgeous!

    XO,
    Chris Christensen

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  23. NanaConnieAugust 27, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Fabulous dimension on this card! Love the images. Thanks for playing along with us at Tuesday Throwdown this week.
    NanaConnie TT DT

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  24. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Wow what a fabulous design!!!!! Love the beautiful images and colors!!!!! Great job!!!!!

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  25. BrookAugust 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful card Charlene. Love the colors and the images are perfect for the book. TFS!

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  26. GailAugust 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    This is a spectacular job. What a lot of time, effort and such a gorgeous card. Beautiful!!!! Hugs, Gail

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  27. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    This is just wonderful. Love all those folds.. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  28. cnelsonAugust 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    So cute and clever! Thank you so much for joining us at CCCB!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    This is tunning I love all of this card.
    Francy

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Thanks for stopping hope you have a great day!