The Bella has been busy... have you seen the new stuff yet? Did you do like me and hop onto Chrystal Phegley's Etsy store... and drool. I am a huge fan already!! I can't wait to get my hands on some Lulu's, how about you? Christy Croll is up to some new stuff too, I already have a whole section of my stamps for her!! KETTO has a clothesline that made me flip and then another new artist who I am loving... Jen, from Studio Petite! My head is spinning and how can a girl work her day job with all this stuff out there! LOL I think it's time to stimulate the economy girls, rubber is small and very hidable!! hehe
Today is about Linda's sketch and who played and what we all did with it. Last week Emily had her post op very early {for her!}and I looked at it a few times. So I had an idea about what image I wanted to use but there were a few of us thinking the same thing...so I picked Stamping Bella's MarchingbandABELLAS.
You can see I stuck pretty true to the sketch, except that in order to do that I had to make this card a whooping 6x6 square.
I had to have this set of girls because I was involved with marching band for 4 years, while Jordan was in high school. Until then...I had NO idea what marching band was! I could only fit three girls on for this sketch, and I pulled my paper first, then set to coloring this in a nice calming & simple color scheme. {something marchingband uniforms are NOT! lol} The paper is some stuff I have had for a long time, from SU, and I added the liquid applique for a little interest. {plus, I am still addicted} I colored with my prismacolor pencils and blended with gamsol... I glittered and glazed. I did not use the sentiment that actually came with the set, I used my 'just a note' stamp that I bought when I was there...perfect!
Ok, I am still slightly 'hung-over' from all the new stuff at Bella, so if you still have not checked it out...I warned ya! lol See ya soon!! Thanks for dropping in.
Love the colors you chose Paula. The color is gorgeous.
Hugs xx
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Orgar | July 31, 2009 at 01:40 AM
Super cute!!! I love the soft colors!!
Posted by: April | July 31, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Paula - I love the cool soothing colors of this card and the marvelous grey shading on the drum. The liquid appliqué on the DP is sheer genius! I just wish you'd open an Etsy shop so I could snag up all your beautiful cards.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 31, 2009 at 07:48 AM
I would never have thought a marching band stamp could look this good! Trust you to make me want it now too. But there are far too many of the new release I want, my basket is full already, LOL! Stunning card!
Posted by: Meahni | July 31, 2009 at 08:39 AM
So soft, soooooooooo pretty...I think i'm gonna cry AGAIN! why is it that your colorin' does that to me. hey, my mom was looking thru my cards last week and pulls out the b'day card you gave me and says I LOVE THIS ONE...hmph...ah, mom, paula colored that one!
Posted by: lindaH | July 31, 2009 at 09:29 AM
This is fabulous girl!!!love the softness and love the color.
Posted by: Rebekka | July 31, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Wow..the colouring on this card is stunning!
Posted by: Christine dol | July 31, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Love love love this, sistah! That sentiment is perfect with this image! :)
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | July 31, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Paula your cards cause the same effect that Linda is describing. I love the bella stamps, I bought a couple of them thanks to you. Yes, you are the inspiration and Linda Too...The liquid applique gives a little bit of texture to the card and makes it look more delicate.
Posted by: Silvia | July 31, 2009 at 01:53 PM
this is just brilliant! so much fun, love the soft colours you have used! beautiful!
Posted by: Juls | July 31, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Wow!!! As always your coloring is "spot on" perfect. What a great card. I love the Marching Band.
Posted by: Ida | July 31, 2009 at 06:18 PM