CHALLENGE #3 - NATUREIt's challenge time again over at CRAFT US CRAZY. This weeks challenge is all about....NATURE! What inspires you about nature? Is it the flowers, trees, birds, or bugs? Play along with us this week to show us what inspires you in nature. Our sponsor for this week's challenge is COCODINGO. They have some of the most gorgeous digi images. We also have the privilege of having STITCHY BEAR STAMPS as a sponsor for the entire month of March.
Here is my card inspired by NATURE. Just how gorgeous is this image from COCODINGO? I have to admit that this type of image is not the norm for me. I tend to make more of the cutesier cards and not to many serious or pretty cards. However, I really wanted to push myself for this challenge and do something out of the box for me. I have to say I really enjoyed coloring this image and it's one of my favorites now.
I printed the image on kraft paper and used my Prisma pencils to color it in. I made what I hope looks close to a cherry blossom out of a Quick Kutz die, that I cut out and layered, sewing seed beads into the center. I also hand sewed the seed beads along the bottom of the card for something different and not too cute. ;)
Here is a close up pic of the image colored in. 
So let's see all of those NATURE inspired projects!! Come join us over at CRAFT US CRAZY and play along with our NATURE themed challenge. Remember it is not necessary to submit a project using a product from one of our sponsors, but if you do awesome!! ***PROJECT INGREDIENTS***
Digi Image: Bird in Cherry Tree by COCODINGO
Kraft Paper
Prisma Pencils
Pink Seed Beads
Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Brushed Corduroy
Quick Kutz Dies
Stickles
This week's challenge Sponsor:
Sponsor for the month of March: 
Challenges I am entering this card into:CCEE Stampers - Swirls
The Crazy Challenge - Here Comes Spring
Desert Islands Crafts Challenge - Itinerary: nature, no sentiment & hand colored image
Scrapbook Sisters - Spring
Incy Wincy Designs - Spring is in the air
Meljen's Design's - U R such an ANIMAL
This is stunning Deb! I love the pink sirls and the bird is stunningly coloured! hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteHI Deborah, love your card, esp. that colouring on the Kraft paper. Just bought myself some, will have to try that out! HUgs, Frea
ReplyDeletethis is so beautiful deb. i love it how it looks colored on craft. really stunning card. wonderful job. hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the flower and pearl accents.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Julie
Absolutely gorgeous! Your coloring on the bird is spectacular - out of this world! Wonderful elements - especially the pink swirls with the beads! So elegant!
ReplyDeleteLook at you! How gorgeous is this?!! Love the flowers, love the kraft, so natural, love the bird.
ReplyDeleteI love your coloring and the accents are just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow this is so stunning!! The bird is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely, I love your pencils colouring and the image is lovely. All those beads too, musth have taken hours to make this one, and well worth it. Thanks for sharing, Annette xx (Incy Wincy DT)
ReplyDeleteWow i reallyl ike this card, the detail is all fab. The gems are placed in the most perfect place!
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynne
Your bird is awesome on the kraft paper - you did a fabulous job! Love the pearls - such detail!
ReplyDeletewow! beautiful coloring on kraft!!! gorgeous card, Deborah! love it!
ReplyDeleteOhh so PRETTY!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - Thanks for joining us at Meljen's Design this week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
M
Beautiful coloring!! And I love your cherry blossom!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the pearls and awesome coloring!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along at Meljen's Designs this week!
Hugs!! Dee Sprytebyrd's Sentiments
Amazing colouring dear. Wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for join us at the Crazy Challenge.
Very pretty! Love the image and your use of Kraft paper, too!
ReplyDeleteGirl this is STUNNING!!!! Had to pick my jaw up off the ground!! Your coloring is so beautiful on the kraft. (I've never tried doing that with a digi, but what a great idea ~ thanks for the inspiration) And the flower does look like a Cherry Blossom and I'm in awe over your attention to detail with those seed pearls!!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card. Glad you chose to share it with us at Scrapbook Sisters card challenge. xxx
ReplyDeleteYou've colored your image so well, and I just love the pink pearl swirls! Thanks so much for playing with us at Meljen's Designs and we hope you'll join us for this week's challenge featuring the color GREEN!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Darsie
Meljen's Design Team
soooo purty!!! Love how you used the beads..gives me ideas on how to use the ones I have. I think ya done a great job with coloring the bird!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! Thanks for playing along with us over at Desert Island Crafters!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley stunning. your coloring is fabulous and the sewn on beads are just beautiful. I found you through Momo. Isn't this the sweetest thing she is doing for us!
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