Sunday 14 June 2009

Dreamer and Fox/Pee Update


Hi all, hope you are enjoying your Sunday! We are basking in glorious Sunday here in old London town, which is great at this time of year, but not when it gets to August. The heat then becomes oppressive and all you hear is people moaning how awful it is (OK that'll be me). I grew up in totally ideal surroundings. I am from a town called Struer in Denmark and we are surrounded by forests, a beautiful lake, and several coastlines offering the most perfect beaches. I used to walk to the beach one way, into the forest the other way, and have a huge beautiful lake in front of us. It is only now I truly appreciate how lucky I was.

Anyway, let me give you a quick update on my recent foxy post. IT WORKED! 100% success, and we haven't had to reestablish our marks. So this is a method I can truly recommend! Yeah!!

Have a look at this:




Isn't she DIVINE??? This is Dreamer from our new Pixie collection (available soon). I love love love love LOVE her!!

I tried colouring the hair differently this time, using blue instead of grey (as most people do). My reasoning for this is that very dark hair often shows blue when light hits it; I think it looks very effective and I'm really pleased with it.



Products used here:
Images: Dreamer from the soon to be released Pixie collection - only available at Charmed Cards & Crafts. Sentiments also from that collection.
Papers: Basic Grey Porcelain. AC Plain cardstock.
Embellishments: The chipboard rose flourish is K&Co Madeline. Circles behind the main picture are K&Co Sea Glass. Pearls are K&Co Blue Awning, I coloured every other pearl with a Copic marker. Black and cream lace is Llewelyn-Bowen Fabric Strips. Wings are decorated with Stickles Crystal.
Colouring:The background of Dreamer, the sentiments background, and indeed Dreamer herself, were all coloured with Copic marker pens. I also used Distress Inks on the Dreamer background.



I hope you like this wonderful new addition to the Charmed family :-)

Come back later when I will announce the winner of my little blog stash.

Have a lovely day ♥

28 comments:

Linanna DESIGNS said...

OMG Karen, i am in love with this gorgeous card!!! its truly sensational, i love all the cards ive seen using these new images, but this is now my favourite (yes, i have said that before i know!). but this definitely is my cup of tea. Gorgeous image and fab detail, just stunning, stunning, stunning. Ohhh thank you for the wonderful inspiration. My mojo has gone walkabouts, so i need your inspiration. Hugs Linda x

Adele said...

I am stunned!!!! It is simply beautiful!

Dingle.xx

Ruth (ooffee) said...

Oh WOW! Amazing! Gorgeous! She BEAUTIFUL! The collection is so worth it just for her ... xx

Sanna F said...

Beautiful card!!!!
I wish we could have some sun and heat here! It has been raining forever!!!

♥ Lydia ♥ said...

Absolutely adorable!! Can't wait to have these! xx

Tara said...

Wow! Karen your card is sensational!! And I think this is now my new fave image, but then I've been thinking that every time I've seen them previewed, lol! xx

PinksyDoodles said...

This truly gorgeous, your colouring is amazing. The hair has turned out beautifully.
Clare x

carmen said...

This is truly gorgeous, beautiful, fabulous........hope we can get our hands on it soon Karen. Did you say this collection is going to be available as digi stamps as well as clear stamps? Or am I "dreaming"? No pun intended.LOL
Carmen.xxxxx

tee said...

This is such a stunning card Karen! Looking forward to seeing the images in your shop. xx Tee

maddy hill said...

i love all the new fairies karen , but this one has to be my favorite ! she is just adorable , your card is so very dreamy - gorgeous Karen !

maddy

Jane Wetzel said...

this is just gorgeous! and btw..that method works for other critters too! someone even said to bury an old shoe in your garden partially to keep them out too! :)

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Wow Karen this is stunning just love it, Dianne xx

Jenny V. said...

Hi KAren. Wow this image is amazing I just love these fairies they're so adorable. Great job I the layout and love the colors you use. Have a great day.

Jenny

Nicki said...

these fairies are just so gorgeous! am loving them lots
Nicki
x

Jenny S. (UK) said...

Your work is so adorable I am leaving you an award Here
Jenny x

Nicola said...

Wowee she is gorgeous and your colouring is amazing Karen, loving all your beautiful detail.
Nicola -x-

Kathy said...

Oh Karen, this is lovely

Nicole Bailey said...

OMG! Stunningly beautiful!

Serendipity Stamping said...

Oh my this card is beautiful and I really like the blue in the hair, much more realistic. I will be so glad when we can get these stamps in the U.S. I haven't tried the downloads since I don't know if I have the proper programming. I will try one of these days. Again, great job of coloring on this adorable "little pixie?"

Marcea said...

Ooooh she is so pretty. What brilliant colouration. The images are all delicious!!
-x-

Shelley said...

I love your image! What colour copics did you use? I have probably missed them somewhere. Great card, hugs Shelley

Bea said...

Adorable and I just had to buy her I have made her into a cardHere

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Stunning!!! What a beautiful image! Love your coloring - especially on her hair!
You did a wonderful job!
TFS :*)

Minxy said...

Oh wow, your card is just stunning, and i love the tip about the blue in hair, will have to give that a try :O)

Tindaloo said...

absolutely stunning image and gorgeous coloring :) love it!

NikkiM said...

Where on the website can i find this beauty?? I am having a hard time navigating :( HELLP! I woudl love to order her in advance :)

Thank youuuuuu !

LORi said...

Beautiful is right!!!

Penny said...

This is SUCH a pretty card. Absolutely beautiful!!!!