Wednesday, August 1, 2012

"Girl On A Swing"








First I have to tell you I had a terrible time trying to photograph this card...it is so much prettier IRL! LOL! Aren't they always? My paper has foil flowers and foil leaves, they are so pretty but they just do not show up in the photo! This is my first card for "The Paper Shelter" DT "A". Our challenge this week is " Glitz and Glimmer".  I knew when I saw this lovely image that I would have to use it for my first card. She is called "Spring Thing II". I love her cute little leaf swing. My DP I have had for a long time. I have been waiting for just the right card to use it on. I colored the image with Copics and added a Spica pen to the center of the flowers for a bit more sparkle. I used an olive leaf die for my branches, a MS punch for the lace on the image and a Dienamics die for the scallop edge. A few pearls and a rhinestone heart finish off my card. I hope you will hop over to http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/ and join the fun this week!
I am entering  this card at the following challenges:
My Song: Gerry and The Pacemakers
I stand out of sight
And watch as the light from the sun
Shines through her hair
From yonder she came
I don't know her name
Still I love that girl on a swing

15 comments:

Nannieflash said...

Hi Sweetheart, welcome to the Team, and you are so right, your card is absolutely stunning, I love everything about it, its so pretty. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Eileen said...

Congratulations on your first DT post for The Paper Shelter.
Wow Patty Sue she is gorgeous. Really sumptious card, love the browns they really make her pop.
Beautifully coloured. Love it
Eileen x

Glenda said...

Your card is lovely as always. Love that pretty paper and yes foils can be difficult to photo. Well done my friend!

Faye said...

Your card linked up no problem. And it's a gorgeous card too. Love the image and your lovely colouring. Thanks so much for sharing it at Cupcake. xx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Patty this is WOW it is stunning the colours and design also those lovely pearls around the image, superb card it is so lovely to have you as part of the team
Hugs
Lorraine x

Unknown said...

Patie Sue what a gorgeous card I was looking in the shop at this image today she is so lovely Hugs Elaine

Amanda R said...

Patty this is wonderful! I love those shades of blonde you used on her hair and you shading of her dress and the leaves is lovely. Miss you, write me!

Lisa said...

Wow, what a gorgeous card!! The image is stunning and you colored her beautifully!! Absolutely beautiful!! Thanks so much for playing along at Paper Playtime :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Paper Playtime DT

KraftyKoolKat said...

Congrats on your fist DT post this is gorgeous. Love the colouring and the layout is awesome. I saw you over on MIM this week.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Lisa Minckler said...

She is just stunning! I love the pearls you used to center her. That is gorgeous. What a lavish card and embellishment to accompany. A truly sensational looking card. :)

Thank you so much for taking the time to link up your talent and creative ideas with us at Make It Monday!

Eret said...

Absolutely stunning card. I really love your coloring and all those details. Thank you so much for sharing your card with us at Digi Makeover Challenge - hope to see you back again :)
Hugs, Eret

Donna said...

Such a sweet card and a fab combination of colours! Thanks so much for joining us at Cupcake this week. Good Luck :) Donna ♥ x

Heather Stewart said...

Patty, this is an incredible card! You are amazing with copics. I'm not sure how I stumbled across your blog but am glad I did, you are very talented. I hope you are okay with me linking your blog to mine!

Scraptastics1.blogspot.com

I am your newest follower! :)

Becky said...

This is gorgeous Patty. What beautiful coloring and love the pearls.

CraftinGranny said...

I think it's gorgeous and the pics are perfect on my PC.... Love this image and your coloring Patti. Thanks for stopping by and your kind comment. Have fun with the grandkids. "Hugs"