Tuesday, January 24, 2012

it's hard to be a twinkie in a ding dong world

I just came  across a great site called: http://artwithnoboundaries.blogspot.com/
They have a challenge called "express yourself"
When I saw this image, not only did it amuse me, but I just loved the spirit of her actions and expression.  It reminded me that every year I make the resolution to get in shape, back on my diet, back to the gym, etc.  For the first two weeks, I'm highly motivated.  However, when I do not see instant results;did someone say "IGF" person? (  - instant gratification person)  Yes!  Guilty as charged;  Well, I tend to slack off.  So I am sending this to a few of my friends for inspiration and motivation to just keep with it and simply enjoy the moment.
This digi is from http://www.justinklined.com/index.php?route=common/home   I colored her using copics and pro markers.  I used a spellbinders die to cut the scalloped circle behind her from a DCWV paper from their Metalics stack. I used nail art nail polish glitter to highlight her wings.  (I buy those in the dollar store and I love that they leave a nice gloss, have the perfect, thin brush and dry instantly.)   I used a Martha stewart punch for the border edges.  The image papers are from K& company.  This is the first time I made a "step card" following the tutorial from a great site called "cardmakingmagic.com"  She does beautiful work and has such a calming, sweet manner in her videos.  The sentiment is fromhttp://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/tim-hawkins-inspired-digi-sentiment.html  (Thanks Carmen) .

I am entering this in the following challenges:
 http://artwithnoboundaries.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-1-express-yourself.html
 http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-highlights.html
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-94-color-bingo.html
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-144.html
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-24-animals.html
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/01/pile-it-on-5-just-because.html
http://www.cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2012/01/cupcake-176-all-you-need-is-love.htmll
 http://sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-58-all-about-me.html
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22 comments:

  1. Hi - I have just found your site. I saw it on the Universal Craft Blog Directory. I love your cards. I would like to use more stamps and digi images but I am hopeless at colouring. I love the sentiment on this card.

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  2. I couldn't help but laugh when I read the sentiment! I love the comedic theme :) So glad to see you are having so much fun with this.

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  3. ROFL This is awesome!!! Thanks for the smile and thanks for joining out "Express Yourself" challenge at Art With No Boundaries. :)

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  4. so cute this image is amazing...made me laugh...thanks for sharing at cupcake inspirations

    Tina
    sweetie dt

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  5. Cute card! nice image and colors. TFS with us at Cupcake Inspirations.
    Zulma DT
    p.s. you have to link back your entry to Cupcake Inspirations blog.

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  6. This is just fantastic and I love that you got some inspiration from our designs!! So glad you have joined us at Art With No Boundaries!!! We have a new challenge starting Monday hope you can join in!

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  7. Fabulous card.Just love it,it's so much fun!Great colour scheme too.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week :D
    Lisa x

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  8. Gorgeous! I can honestly say this is a delicious card LOL! Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!

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  9. He he, it's a fantastic card, it gives a huge smile and an instant choccie need! Count me in to the IGP group!

    Thanks for sharing it with us at Cupcake Craft Challenges this week, welcome back tomorrow sweetie.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  10. Wow fab card, it really made me smile :-)
    Thanks for joining us at Sarah Hurley's and good luck
    Claire xx

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  11. This is such a fun image and perfect with the cake. Thanks for sharing it at Cupcake. x

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  12. LOL! Fabulous card! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake. keeley

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  13. LOVE LOVE LOVE this card!!! Fab image!! Thanks for joining us at The Cupcake Craft Challenge this week! Good Luck! Hugs and sunshine!

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  14. Hi there! The sentiment is actually from Beyond the Fringe Crafts. The post is: http://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/tim-hawkins-inspired-digi-sentiment.html
    I'm delighted that you've used it. I think it's such a cute sentiment! Your card is adorable as well!

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  15. Would you mind if I include a photo of your card on the original post of the sentiment with a link back to your blog? It's really a fabulous card!

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  17. Lovely card, I could do with some of that motivation too, I'm so an IGF person. Thanks for joining us at Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog. Lisa xxx

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  18. OMGosh...I love this image and the sentiment is perfect! Thanks for sharing with us at Pile It On!

    Tam
    One Happy Stamper; Pile It On! DT; Our Craft Lounge DT

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  19. WOW! your cards are great! your coloring is awsome and you have a great style! I am a follower of ur blog now! cant wait to see what else u create!!
    DawnD
    http://craftin-dawn.blogspot.com

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  20. Hi Sharon, this cutey is posted on the original freebie post, plus on my latest post. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  21. te hehheee what a fun card! Thanks for joining in with us at Pile it On Challenge this time, Come play again soon, hugs Samantha :0)

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  22. I just love this image and Just Inklined have some fabulous ones in the Wrinklies section. I have Mabel Bumblethorpe and she is so beutiful all my friends love her. I don't bother with New Year resolutions any more coz I never keep 'em anyway. Hugs Chrisitna

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