anastasia in red...

Happy BellaRIFFIC Friday, Happy Weekend!

I am feeling so much better since my sinus headache has finally gone away. It's hard to think straight at times, when all my eyes want to do is shut. I came home from work yesterday and took a nap on the couch. As much as I LOVE to nap, I don't do this during the week unless I'm not feeling good. Yesterday...I just didn't care. I had to close my eyes for a while and if I didn't fall asleep last night...well, today is FRIDAY!!

This week we had a sketch challenge to play with {compliments of Ebru!} and I have to say...mine is still missing the sentiment. How sad is that, lol. Take a look...I followed the sketch 100%.

I sat and clipped and trimmed little alphabet flag tags...but those will have to make it to next weeks card, because they just didn't do it for me. I was able to pull them off before they dried {thank gosh}.

Have you met Anastasia yet? Ohhhh, I am guilty of not yet coloring up all the latest Greenbean Baby girls from a while back. Now, they're all inked and waiting on my desk...with ALL my NEW rubber that showed up this week. {who wants to come over for a stamping party??} I am getting off of Anastasia a little...I right away knew I wanted to turn her into a Valentine card. Doesn't she look like a 'smart cookie' and I think I can come up with a fun Valentine sentiment. {it just didn't get done last night}

I was able to do her glasses in a realistic way and that made me pretty happy. I always struggle with glass and water elements, hehe, I avoid them! But, I'll share with you what I did for this little girl. I colored everything but the glass portion of her eyeglasses. Since my light source is always coming from the upper right hand corner, I imagined her glasses would be highlighted on the left sides of the lenses. So, if you pop this photo up...I added some COOL GREY 90% i the upper right corner of the glasses and blended it over to the left. Then on top of it all, 3 coats of Sakura Clear glaze pen. {let each layer dry a bit before adding the next}

...card recipe:

Finished size is 5" x 6 1/4", Bazzill cs, Bella's BESTEST paper {for image}, Crate Paper 'Paper Heart' pp, 'Anastasia' from Stamping Bella, memento ink, colored pencils, gamsol/OMS, Sakura Clear glaze pen, Distress ink in Antique Linen, nesties, glitter, ribbon & sewing.

Ok, a couple weeks ago..I got mixed up with the challenges and NOW is the week we are doing the VALENTINE challenge ~or~ you can do a red/pink/white card.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! & see ya soon!

Comments

[Pauline]

OMG she is darling! Beautiful colour and colours. I have her on my desk too to colour, but I'll wait a bit. Love how you cropped her, so looks so cute in that circle. Fantastic glasses - thanks for sharing your recipe for those, must try it out!

[Regan]

cutie patootie

[Danielle]

I love her big glasses! Great job coloring those! Doing water/glass images are hard! Sweet!

[Ebru]

You did an amazing card Paula, she is simply stunning. I love how you coloured the glasses and the pink and brown colour combination is one of my favorites !!! Have a wonderful weekend my dear friend !!

[Jayne]

OMG that stamp is awesome....beautiful job!

[Leslie]

She IS a smart cookie - just look at her glasses!! Fantastic colouring!!

[emily]

I WANNNNA COME AND PLAY AT A STAMPING PARTY!!!!! I just love her *sigh*... oh and I love you too..HEHEHEH.
Em

[Dana White]

I LOVE it!!! I never think to cut the images off but it so works! And look at you sticking to the sketch. Glad you are feeling better!!

[Priscilla]

OMG...this is ADORABLE, Paula!! Love the image, the colors you chose, your coloring, and thanks so much for sharing the technique you used on those glasses - looks really awesome!! Can't wait to try it! {{hugs}}