Friday, April 6, 2012

Good morning and a very happy Friday to everyone! OMG............this challenge totally took me out of my comfort zone! The challenge this week requires us to create our own DP using different mediums and different techniques. Well, let me tell you, I am LOST without my DP! Had no concept of what I could do. Then........I remembered my Ranger alcohol inks....they came to the rescue! Whewwwwww!!!!! I thought I might have to skip this challenge. Well, after some dibbling and dabbling, this is what I came up with. I surrounded poor Edwin with butterflies, but he doesn't seem to mind.....at least it isn't flowers! This cute Edwin is from the Butterflies Dreams Collection. I colored Edwin and the bench with copics. I used alcohol inks to create the background DP and the tag, as well as the Tim Holtz row of houses die. I also did some dry embossing on the DP. Now I would love to invite to to visit my other friends and teammates and view their amazing creations. DANIELLE RENE CATHY-LYNN NADINE SYLVIA KATHY Thank you so much for visiting my humble blog. I've had company from Germany and have not been able to visit many blogs, but, hopefully, I will have a chance to catch up next week. Big Hugs, Christina

32 comments:

  1. Christina you did an amazing job with this challenge! Your card is so adorable and Edwin looks very content in his surroundings. Fantastic job my friend!
    Hugs, Cathy

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  2. I love this, my favourite Edwin stamp. xx

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  3. Your card is very cute. I like the city embellishment in the background, really cute. The colors you created are perfect and go nicely. Great job.

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  4. Good morning dearest Chrissy, you did an outstanding job with this challenge, you and I have had the same idea about this challenge, out of my comfort zone, and yes with the alcohol inks. Edwin is so cute, sitting there enjoying spring. Love the fabulous shape of your card, and this wonderful tag. the lovely street diecut is a great addition to your card, love all the cute butterflies too. Wonderful work my friend, enjoy your company!

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  5. I love this! It is so colorful and I love, love your coloring! : )

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  6. bon matin Christina, j'adore ta carte, ça sort tellement de l'ordinaire...pas facile à relever ce défi hein lol!!!! En tout cas, j'aime beaucoup ta carte!!

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  7. hi Christina what a lovely Edwin with butterfly love this card amazing beautiful !!

    happy easter ! hugs Cora

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  8. What a lovely card! The colours are so beautiful.
    Happy easter
    Neline

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  9. This is adorable! He looks fabulous sitting there surrounded by butterflies! Love it!
    Happy Easter!
    Rene :D

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  10. Hi Christina! Glad you remembered those Alcohol inks - you did a fabulous job creating your own paper. How beautifully colored Edwin is! I don't think he seems to mind those butterflies at all either! Very sweet card...hugs...Barb <><

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  11. Hi Christina, I perfectly understand that you were feeling lost without your DP hahaha, I wouldn't know what to do either :)
    But ..... you made a beautiful card with the alcohol inks :) Edwin is lovely, an amazing card !

    Happy Easter !!

    hugs Astrid xxx

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  12. Liebe Christina, ich wuensche Dir, Deiner Familie und allen Verwandten ein Frohes Osterfest. Hoffentlich gibt es Osterwetter in Wisconsin.
    You are right! This is a totally different challenge for you.... but you mastered it. It turned out perfect as always.

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  13. So beautiful Christina.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  14. Fabulous Edwin coloring and love his delightful town Christina! So fun to read about you being challenged to go "without" pattern paper! hehe... that's mean of me, but hey... it really stretches us! I'm always inspired when I come here... thanks for sharing!

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  15. Hi Christina, your card is just gorgeous!! I love the background you have created with the die cuts and the alcohol inks. You are right!! Edwin looks like he is having a wonderful time, especially when he has been showcased in such a wonderful way!! Have a wonderful Easter!!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  16. Christine, for someone who tackled this with such dread, you did a pretty dang good job my friend.. Love the gorgeous colors and the butterflies and Edwin is colored so sweetly and sitting so pretty he doesn't seem mind at all. Great card.
    Hugs, Jean

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  17. Wow Christina, I think you have made a wonderful creation for this challenge. I love it all. I am glad that you did not skip for this challengeweek. The colors you have used are beautiful also your coloring. Also the houses die from Tim Holtz and the tag are gorgeous. Enjoy the time with your friends from Germany and also I want to wish you a Happy easter.
    XOXO Sylvia

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  18. What a wonderful Tag, Edwin looks right at home sitting there, just lovely my friend. Happy Easter
    Hugs julie P

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  19. Get outta town! those are using Alcohol inks?! Wow wow wow, that's FABULOUS! Dear Christina, there is nothing you can't do! I love the little scenery with Edwin .. you are so AWESOME with sceneries! And I love that pull out tag on the side too! Another GORGEOUS creation my dear friend!

    Much Love,
    Elise

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  20. Christina, I would never know you were out of your comfort zone with this adorable creation! I love Edwin and he is so under used. You did such a wonderful job. I love the colors and the homes you used in the background. Happy Easter!

    XO,
    Chris Christensen

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  21. Out of your comfort zone,but you did it and this creation are fantastic !!!!
    You have done a great job with this creation.
    Perfect !!!!

    Hugs,Kjersti

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  22. Hi Christina,
    Your card is gorgeous. So creative. Lovely coloring too.
    hugs Maz

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  23. Wowie Christina!!! Your coloring is amazing here!!!! Such a pretty soft touch!! You did a wonderful job making your own DP, I would be a disaster doing that haha!
    Have a wonderful Easter my friend!
    Hugs, Dena

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    1. You survived the challenge Yay!!! Lovely card, I love the papers you created, beautiful colors! Take care!

      Hugs,
      Patricia

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  24. You did a great job on your dp! Your card is sweet and adorable all at the same time.

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  25. I don't think Edwin mind the butterflies at all Christina! Who doesn't love those beautiful things. :) Beautiful job with the DP, I love it!

    Enjoy your day!
    Hugs.

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  26. Comfort zone or no - YOU DID IT! And you made such a wonderful card too - I love the design Christina. I think I might just have to get that TH die. I love your colors and the card is so creative!! LOVE IT!
    Sandy

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  27. Oh I would have freaked with that challenge too, Christina! But you did an amazing job with it! I love this card! Your choice of colors and layout is beautiful! AMAZING job for being pushed so far out of your comfort zone! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
    hugs, Sharon

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  28. Beautiful card Christina. Not only a lovely design, but your coloring is as awesome :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  29. Wow I love this adorable card!!!!! Your coloring is gorgeous!!!!! Wow way to go Christina!!!!!

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  30. Christina
    You card is beautiful! I just love it. Your coloring is amazing
    Hugz
    Kim

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  31. Christina, it turned out absolutely beautiful. The alcohol inks looks stunning. All the colors are blending beautiful. I love your shabby rowhouse border...wow!!!!

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