Saturday, 30 June 2012

Keep Cool

Good morning everyone and hopefully you will be seeing this Saturday as I am scheduling it Thursday.  One of my friends has a birthday soon and when I saw this image I just thought of her right away!!  She is always on holiday and has a villa in Spain too so she always has a tan and she does enjoy a glass or two of something nice to sip on (don't we all??).  I thought I would do it in red white and blue to be topical:


The image is Gloria from Mo's Digital Pencil and I think she's a stunner.  Coloured with Copics and Prismas.  I have added some Liquid Pearls to the dots on her costume and also some Stickles to the costume frill and stars on the inflatable.  I tried to make the drink look like a Cosmopolitan because that's what Maggie loves to drink.  I tried to do the hair like hers but it has turned out too brassy.  The papers are from Nitwits Tour of London Collection.  The image has been cut and matted using Spellbinders Nesties.  The flowers have been made with my MFT Dienamics die with gems from my stash used.  I decorated the inside and made a box too - here is a picture of the card in the box:


I used an Go Create XXL die to cut the aperture. I then  added some acetate which I have had for years (since I used to do presentations on OHPs lol)  for the window.  The corners are from MFT Dienamics set.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Sketch 'n Stash - Sketch 21 Stash used - gems and acetate

Inky Impressions - Beach Fun
The Paper Shelter - Punches/Dies
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Stars
Crafty Sentiments - Red White and Blue
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
Two Sisters Challenge - Red White and Blue Optional Bling
Allsorts - Use Flowers
Catch the Bug - Summer or 4th of July

Well that's it for me for today.  I will be back home on Monday so from me have a fab weekend, thank you for looking and take care xx
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50 comments:

  1. Claire30 June 2012 at 08:00

    This is brilliant Susan, love the colours and fab image and the box is just great. Have a lovely day. Hugs, Claire x

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  2. Sue30 June 2012 at 08:05

    wow!! this is fabulous Susan. I love the image and those flowers are gorgeous. The matching box looks wonderful
    hope you have a great weekend
    Hugs Sue

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  3. Doreen30 June 2012 at 08:08

    This is just gorgeous,love the image and fab papers.Have a great weekend.xxx

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  4. Caroline30 June 2012 at 08:08

    Hi Susan gorgeous card love the image too the layout is stunning and the flowers are beautiful. Love the matching box. Hope you have a great weekend with your Grandson and he hasn't worn you out. Hugs Caroline xxx

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  5. Liz Miller30 June 2012 at 08:45

    What a brilliant card Susan and the box is the perfect finishing touch. I'm sure your friend will be delighted with this. Have a good weekend.
    Liz xx

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  6. sandy's crafty bits30 June 2012 at 09:30

    wow super fun card ... love the colours and yes your scheduling worked ... hope you had a great weekend away ... well done ... just doing a bit of blog hopping ... have a great weekend ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  7. Glenda Atkins30 June 2012 at 10:17

    Love, love this card and that is one fabulous image!
    hugs
    glenda

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  8. Sue30 June 2012 at 11:18

    Fabulous card Susan,a great fun image beutifuly coloured.Love the box.
    Hope your weekend is going great.
    Hugs Sue xx

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  9. Carol30 June 2012 at 11:24

    Brilliant card Susan, bet your friend loves it. Carol x

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  10. Sonia30 June 2012 at 12:20

    Funny image and fabulous bright colours:)Gorgeous work Susan:)
    Hugs,
    Sonia

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  11. Eileen30 June 2012 at 12:44

    Gorgeous card Susan. Love your use of colour here. Great layout and love that box
    Eileen x

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  12. Lorraine30 June 2012 at 13:27

    Gorgeous card Susan, love the image and colours.
    Lorraine x

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  13. Janette30 June 2012 at 13:32

    Oh this is stunning , I really love it Susan.xxx

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  14. julie_woolston30 June 2012 at 15:49

    Brilliant card Susan, great image your friend will love it.

    Hugs Julie x

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  15. Sue B 30 June 2012 at 17:47

    Oh this is fab Susan!! what a wonderful image and you've coloured her so beautifully tomatch the scrummy papers!! Love those gorgeous flowers!!
    Hope your having a wonderful weekend with Harrison!!!
    Big Hugs
    Sue xx

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  16. Macpurp30 June 2012 at 19:22

    this is fantastic, and so personal!

    love teen xx

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  17. Hazel30 June 2012 at 20:23

    Hi Susan

    This is just brilliant - love the image and the colours you have used - fabulous.

    Thanks for dropping by to see me. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

    Ta ta for now.

    Hazel xx

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  18. pinky30 June 2012 at 20:36

    Oh wow what a great image Susan. Love your colours and those flowers are gorgeous.

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  19. Anonymous30 June 2012 at 21:03

    Wow, a brilliant card, love it!
    Helen x

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  20. Darlene 30 June 2012 at 21:30

    WOW! This is awesome Susan! Your coloring is fantastic ... FANTASTIC! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘SEEING STARS’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  21. Cat's sCrap30 June 2012 at 21:31

    Original and interesting project. Simple and clean style as I like. It's very successful ! Bravo !

    Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  22. coops30 June 2012 at 21:55

    so stunning susan.really fantastic colours and image and your design is fab :D

    xx coops xx

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  23. Suzie's Card Den30 June 2012 at 22:12

    This is a super card with some great ideas behind it, hope you had a super weekend.
    Hugs
    Suzie xx

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  24. sue w.30 June 2012 at 22:58

    Hi Susan, Love the layout of your card and the colours. Super image too.
    Love the music too.
    Have a super Sunday.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  25. Lizzy1 July 2012 at 00:57

    Wonderful card ...fab design and a great take on the sketch

    Thanks for joining us at Sketch n Stash ...good luck!

    xx Hugs Lizzy xx :)

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  26. Tonya1 July 2012 at 01:53

    This is great. I love that new Mo image. Thank you for joining us for the Inky Impressions challenge this week. Good luck! ~ Tonya DT

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  27. Heather1 July 2012 at 07:25

    So gorgeous, loving the design and what a beautifully coloured image. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week.

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  28. Daniele1 July 2012 at 07:58

    what a fabbie card, love the papers and colouring so glad you joined us at SnS this week
    hugs

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  29. Debbie1 July 2012 at 09:48

    Love this fabulous design Susan..Great card and beautiful colouring.
    Hugs Debbie x

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  30. Unknown1 July 2012 at 09:53

    What a stunning creation Susan! Your friend is going to love this, love the great summer feel and the beautiful colours. Very festive!! Hugs, Ira x
    irascreacorner.blogspot.com

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  31. Unknown1 July 2012 at 11:31

    Hi Susan isn't she FAB what a great card and I love those flowers you have made they are sensational well done Hugs Elaine

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  32. Shell Shearer Swinscoe1 July 2012 at 12:46

    This is fab hun, love the aperture!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  33. My'scardcorner1 July 2012 at 12:57

    I love it Sue and bet your friend does too sounds perfect fort her brilliant colour choices too.Myrax

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  34. Berry 1 July 2012 at 21:06

    This is stunning Susan what a fab image hugs Rebekah xx

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  35. ♥Gemma♥1 July 2012 at 22:49

    Fantastic card hun & great image too...

    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  36. Elaine1 July 2012 at 22:58

    Fabulous and fun card Susan...how could it not be fun with Gloria!
    Love the red/white and blue colours and your pretty flowers. Love the box too.

    Hugs Elaine xx

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  37. Sandy2 July 2012 at 01:52

    What a delightful card Susan. I love your papers as well as your design..I need to learn how to make boxes - that makes such a nice gift presentation. It will be a while before I can get a card made again. I had a nasty fall last Monday night and broke my left hip. Had surgery last Tuesday morning and came home from the hospital Friday right after lunch. The doctor says it will take 3 months to get back to normal. So you keep making those gorgeous cards and I will keep following you. You sure do help me stay motivated!
    Sandy

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  38. Micki2 July 2012 at 04:33

    oh man, keeping cool is so hard to do right now. We're in a 100 degree heatwave. You're card is PERFECT. love the image - wonderful coloring. Thanks so much for playing along with us in the Sisterhood of Crafters for our "Seeing Stars" challenge.

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  39. Pia S2 July 2012 at 07:35

    What a great take on the sketch! Love the papers you've used for this card. Very patriotic and summery indeed :)

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  40. Mephisto2 July 2012 at 11:19

    Really funny image and a fab card.
    Thanks for joining us at InkyImpressions!

    Domi

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  41. Craftychris2 July 2012 at 15:04

    What a fabulous card! I love the image and it really suits the colours. The card looks amazing in the box too - your friend will love it xx

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  42. TannyP2 July 2012 at 15:05

    Such great flowers you made and the coloring is great! Thanks for playing along with The Sisterhood of Crafters for our Seeing Stars Challenge!

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  43. Bente3 July 2012 at 21:26

    Wonderful card, thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter challenges this week.
    Hugs, Bente

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  44. Jackie3 July 2012 at 21:57

    What a wonderful card! I love the cut out frame! Thank you for joining us this week at the Inky Impressions Challenge!

    Jackie, Inky Impressions DT

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  45. Carissa4 July 2012 at 02:21

    What a fun summer image. I love the design of your card. Thanks for playing at Charisma Cardz this week.
    Carissa :)

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  46. Emma (metalicbutterfly)5 July 2012 at 08:25

    Fabulous card love the colour combo so striking!

    Thanks for playing at Allsorts and joining in our 'In Bloom' theme this week...

    Emma xxx

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  47. Tammy Miller7 July 2012 at 01:59

    I love this project! Thanks so much for playing along with our Theme challenge over at Catch the Bug! We are so happy to have you and hope that you will join us again very soon for our next challenge!

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  48. Stephanie7 July 2012 at 12:16

    Fantastic card, thanks for playing along at Catch the Bug.

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  49. Debbie7 July 2012 at 15:37

    Gorgeous card thanks for joining the inky Impressions challenge, Hugs Debbie x

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  50. chrissy xx10 July 2012 at 11:32

    What a Fabulous image lol..
    Great colours too. Keep looking at the XXL dies....The machine is on my wish list lol..
    Chrissyxx

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