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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Dream of Iris


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I am seriously in love with Graphic 45 papers right now. I am supposed to be on a paper buying hiatus right now, but a week or so ago I was in my LSS and as soon as I walked in the door the new papers just started calling my name. It was hard, but I did manage to walk outof the store with just a few sheets. But I mean look, it's just beautiful and since I used it right away it didn't get added to the paper pile so I think that it doesn't count against my no paper resolution. Oh, how I can justify a craft purchase! I have been playing around with some colors I don't use a lot of and thought I would use a peach/orange combo. the image is Ching Chou Kuik's Dream of Iris from Sweet Pea Stamps. I love the way this card turned out too.

Copic colors used:  Skin - R0000, R000, R01, R02,   Hair - E50, E51. E5, E55, E57,   Leaves - G21, G24, G28,   Flowers - R01, R05, R08,   Accents in the Hair - R05 and Orange Spica Pen.

27 comments:

Cheryl said...

Gina, this is gorgeous! Your coloring and paper choices are perfection.

Silli said...

oh, such a cute image, love your coloring! HUGS

Marlene said...

Oooh....Graphic 45 papers are yummy! This is beautiful. Love the color scheme here.

Fiona said...

Oh, this is pretty! Lovely, soft colours.....makes me feel like summer!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! This is so stunning!! What an excellent image!! :) TFS!

Scrapping Julie said...

sooo pretty gina. the coloring is fantastic. WHY must we justify crafty purchases!?

Tammy said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Gina!! I love the colors! So beautiful!

Emily Leiphart said...

This is stunning, Gina! You coloured the image so perfectly to match the pretty paper!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Gina, this is spectacular! Love your wonderful design and gorgeous coloring. Awesome papers.

Karin said...

So beautiful! Love that paper too and your coloring to match is fantastic! You should be proud of this one for sure :)

Kathy and Lucky said...

Breathtaking!!!! This is so pretty, love, love that paper I wouldn't be able to resist either. I really just can't stop looking at your card, stunning. Have a great weekend.

Jacquel said...

Such a cute card and what an awesome image!!! Love how you colored it....great layout too!! TFS!!!!

Payne Holler Cards said...

this is perfect combo of image and paper (i'm a graphic 45 addict too LOL)
beautiful card!

Cindy said...

Gina, this is just beautiful!! I love your coloring and that paper!! Awesome!

Unknown said...

It is beautiful and you used it so well. This is a pretty image and well colored. Nice job.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Wow - I agree - that paper is gorgeous! I can understand why you had to walk out the store with some! The image fits the paper perfectly too!
And are you getting tired of the compliments on your beautiful coloring?? (lol)
Maria

Dell said...

Simply stunning card! You did a great job on this.

Lorraine said...

Ooh, this is beautiful! Love the colors, your coloring of that beautiful image and the pearls!

Mary G. said...

Gina, this is beautiful! LOVE that patterned paper- I don't have any Graphic 45 papers, but I think I NEED some!

Angela said...

Gina, sorry so late coming by to reply to this. This is one of my favorite cards you have created, it is my favorite Sweet Pea Card. The colors match perfect with the Graphic 45 paper and that ribbon is gorgeous. Great coloring on this.
Hugs:)
Angela

Dru said...

This is a stunner Gina - the paper is beautiful too - the image is adorable! If only I had a LSS in my area - we have none - not even in Reno - but hey I'm not adverse to buying online and my work space proves it! Always a reason to buy more! Gorgeous card!

Curt in Indy said...

Made me laugh to read about your "justification"! Too funny. . .I do the exact same thing. You are right about the paper though, I wouldn't have resisted either. Looks perfect with the image and ribbon! Best, Curt

Maria Matter said...

really beautiful Gina!!

it's so hard to walk away from lovely paper, isn't it! lol
hugs & blessings!

The Mama Monkey said...

Oh my gosh, the coloring on this is gorgeous, Gina!!

Annette Bowes said...

Stunning Gina, beautiful colours and colouring! Those papers are perfect. Hope you have had a wonderful day, take careX:)

Susan (peebsmama) said...

Such great patterned paper to go with your fairy image.

Heather Huggins said...

oh my she's gorgeous..