Wednesday, January 14, 2009

A sketch challenge, & an award!

Hello, & happy Wednesday!! The weather is very frightful here in Wisconsin, frigid cold & what a surprise ~ it's snowing. I thought they might close schools today, but I think they are saving that for tomorrow, when the wind chills will be a balmy -20 to -30. Gosh I love winter!

I haven't participated in a challenge on SCS in a while, so I checked out today's sketch challenge. It's a fun one, & I had a hard time deciding which stamp to use. I've gotten so many High Hopes stamps lately & haven't had much time to play!



I finally decided on Albert's gift, a recent release. Isn't he adorable? This image would be perfect for a birthday card, anniversary card, or a get well card. I colored Albert with my trusty Prismas & gamsol, & added Dazzling Diamonds glitter to his wings & the flower centers. The patterned papers are from the Basic Grey Boxer collection, & the dark green is from the DCWV Christmas pack. I added Primas instead of the stars (Rox said we could!!! Really!!) & at the last minute I added the Dew Drops. I apologize for the cruddy picture, that's what happens when I'm in a rush!! I will try to take a better one later!



I don't have time to finish the inside right now because I have to get ready for work, but for me that is a must & I will do it later. I also can now decorate the backs of my cards, because I bought some fun "created by" stamps on Ebay. I will show you those another day :)

Finally, I received this award from Shirley. I'm always so honored when I receive an award!! Check out Shirley's blog HERE, she has some fun stuff!! I am to pass this on to other people, which I will also do another day. Thank you so much Shirley!!

Hope you all have a great day!!! Thanks for visiting :)

20 comments:

Jacquel said...

Supah cute card Michelle and I LOVE your coloring! awesome job and congrats on the award!!!

Denise Marzec said...

Oh my gosh, I know I say it alllllll the time, but I'm such a fan of your awesome COLORING!! Love the papers you chose too.

Paula said...

FANTASTIC Card Michelle! I just lOVVE Albert, he's sooooo cute! Love the colors you chose and your coloring job is superb!

Jan said...

Albert is absolutely adorable and so is your card! Congrats on the award!

Tammi said...

Michelle your cards always blow me away! Your coloring is fantastic and that image is adorable!! Beautiful job on the sketch. And sorry about your weather, you can keep it!! ;) BRRRR!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Your card is just gorgeous Michelle and your colouring of Albert awesome! I love the BG papers and bright flowers, Great job with the sketch, Hugs, Nikki x

Tracey said...

Love this card Michelle! Albert is adorable!

Ellibelle said...

What a cute card! Your coloring is excellent! And Congrats on the award you received!!

Alicia said...

Your coloring is fantastic what a cute guy.

Anonymous said...

So lovely card, i love your blog.

Annie said...

Albert is adorable and love how you coloured him and the touch of sparkle. Pretty papers too and an interesting sketch - must pop over and take a peek! hugs, annie x

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Hey Michelle, thanks for your sweet comments on my blog!! It is so fun to find you too! I LOVE your cards...they are just grand! Your colouring is fabulous! Will def be back again! Hope it is not too cold for you today!!!
Judy x

Anonymous said...

Cute card. I'll have to come borrow some HH stamps or get some images from you sometime. Hope you enjoyed the cold day off of school today. We're off again tomorrow, so you will probably be too.

Laura VanVleet said...

Congrats on the award, Michelle!!! Your blog is super-dooper!!! Love the dinosaur, too!

Anjou Krelovich said...

Wonderful card and congratulations on your award! Hope you're staying warm!

Bev said...

Michelle I am in awe!! Your colouring is just out of this world. A totally amazing card
hugs Bev x

Amy Sheffer said...

What an adorable card, Michelle! You amaze me every time - which is why I have an award for you over on my blog! Feel free to play along if you'd like - my feelings won't be hurt if you pass, though. Just know that I'm a big fan!

Nicola said...

Awesome card. Great colors and love the image. Your blog is awesome.

Hugs
Nic

Amy said...

Too cute Michelle... your watercolouring and ability to decorate your cards so well blows me out!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

HI Michelle!! I was on SCS thread and saw your blog there so I thought I would stop by again and leave a comment. The cutest dinosaur. Great coloring and choices of colors. It looks very rich!!

Have a great day!!
Chris

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