14 November 2009

BasicGrey 8 – Glitz and Bling

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Hi everyone, another BasicGrey challenge has rolled round, I don’t know where the weeks are going! This time we have a lovely theme of Glitz and Bling and a great Indian Summer themed prize from our sponsor Simon Says Stamp. There’s wonderful inspiration from my DT friends, so I hope you can join us.

I’ve used my gorgeous sitting Tilda with glitter so she’s perfect for this challenge and I’ve coloured her with distress inks then cut her out. The papers are from BG Eskimo Kisses and I’ve die cut some with oval nestabilities and punched the bottom layer with an EK Success scalloped punch. The sentiment is a die cut and the test is metallic red but it’s not showing up too well. I did a bit of doodling with a white gel pen, and went over Tilda’s hair, dress and socks with a Spica glitter pen for some more glitz, was generous with my favourite stardust stickles then added a bow and some sparkly star gems to the hairband and background to finish. Have a great weekend in the blustery weather if you’re in the UK! TFL.

23 comments:

Nannieflash said...

Oh Chris I love the colouring on this card, its so vibrant and bright. The image is gorgeous and so beautifully coloured as well. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx

mckinkle said...

Ooh she's gorgeous Chris, sat all patiently waiting for christmas!
Keryn x

Karen said...

What a cutie she is Chris. Gorjus just gorjus.

Love Karen x

Victoria said...

This is just stunning Chris.Love this cute Tilda and the traditional colours you've used!
Hope you're having a great weekend!
Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Stef H said...

what an absolutely stunning card! i love the papers and your ovals and your coloring! just stunning!

hugs,

scrappyjacky said...

Gorgeous card,Chris....I think I know need a distress ink class!!

Fiona said...

Hi Chris,
Another lovely. Fab papers and just love the shade of green of your base card. Hope your dad doing well.
Fiona x

CraftyC said...

Gorgeous card Chris, lovely colouring as always and the contrast of colours look great!
Clairex

Joey said...

Gorgeous card Chris! your colourwork is stunning! Joey.x

Janiel/ janny said...

Oh Chris this is just beautiful!! Love the corlos and you coloring always rocks!!!
have a great weekend, janny

Georgia said...

Wow, this amazing Chris! TIlda looks stunning how you've coloured her and I love how she's sat on the edge of the Nestie like that. Your layout is fab and I really like all the glitter, it all looks so festive and Christmassy! :)
Have a nice weekend.
Love, Georgia xx

Tara said...

This really is a beauty Chris....Tilda looks stunning sat on the oval like that and your paper choice is delish! Such a striking card and beautifully festive too!
Don't get blown away now will you, lol! Glad your Dad is on the mend too ;o)
Have a great weekend, hugs Tara xx

angelwhispers said...

Chris this is just fab!! your colouring in with distressed ink's is just jaw dropping, would love to learn to do this xx

Ludkasz said...

Fantastic card:)

creacora said...

Hai Chris what a perfect card you make again so lovely magnolia the colours and the blibg bling is so beautiful !!

Larissa said...

Very pretty Chris! The image is really cute and i love how you coloured her.
Have a great sunday.

Hugs,
Larissa

Kathie said...

Hi Chris, love your card and the colours she looks so cute sitting there!!.
Have a great weekend.
Big Hugs
Kathie
xox

Heather said...

Hi Chris, sorry we couldn't meet up last week at NEC - maybe next time!!
Gorgeous card - love your treatment of Tilda, she looks so delightful in her sparkly Christmas outfit. Great choice of papers and love the traditional colours (don't usually),
hugs Heather xx

Angela Toucan said...

beautiful Christmas Card

Michelle said...

Wonderful card CHris, I just love her socks, real smile making stuff!
Your easel card is fab too.
x Michelle

Marimer said...

Preciosa y muy navideña esta combinación, tiene una fuerza el colorido, que no pasaria desapercibida en una exposición, super creativa. Felicidades. Bss.

Michelle said...

Hi Chris

The Wise men stamp is a creative expressions one - given to me earlier this year so don't know wether it's still available. Will make up some shaving oil and splash for your OH to try. They do have pure essential oils and veg oils all organic so if there is anything in that line he is allergic to let me know and I'll adjust the formula. If he's ok with it I'll make up a recipe for you.
x Michelle

Simone said...

This card is great, Chris!!! I love this image and the colours and papers you have used! :-)
Simone