Thursday, April 2, 2015

Eggstra Special

Alright I am getting back onto my Easter card making.  Before I started making the Easter cards, I had browsed various challenge blogs in search of a sketch to work on.  I did start the card with the sketch in mind, but later on I simplified it to the extent that the original sketch was no longer recognizable.  LOL.  Time is really limited as Easter is approaching but I still haven't finished my cards!  I cheated by making simpler cards.


This time, again, I used Prismacolor pencils to color the images.  I also used gamsol to blend the colors.  That gamsol does make a huge difference!  Even though I am not seeking to color images with a realistic look with shades and such, gamsol helps blending the pigments evenly as if I had colored them with markers.  I can see how helpful gamsol could be if I use different tones of colors on a single image.  Compared to markers, color pencils could be frustrating because it could take a long time to color to make it a solid image.

My card is entering the following:
Deep Ocean Challenge - Easter/Spring
Die-Cutting Divas - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps - Holiday
The Crafter's Cafe - Easter
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
Double Click - Funny/Punny
Moo-Mania and More - Eggs
The Paper Shelter - Easter time

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16 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelApril 2, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Lovely, bright and cheerful card - thanks for joining us at Moo Mania and More, Valerie

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  2. Deborah FringsApril 2, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    I like this clean, simple Easter card. Pretty colours, lovely layout. Great work. Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week!

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  3. CA ScrapperApril 2, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    That is adorable! Thanks for joining us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week.

    Leslie

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  4. froebelsternchenApril 3, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    Lovely!
    Happy Easter!
    Thank you for joining Moo Mania & More!
    xxx Susi

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  5. Cornelia (fun stamping)April 3, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Love those cheerful Easter colors and the bunny with his half missing ear! Thanks for playing with us at ATSM and Happy Easter to you!

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  6. Taunya ButlerApril 3, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    This is so CUTE - love the coloring and the way you arranged your scene in the circle - Just so VERY WELL DONE!!!! so glad you joined us over at DoubleClick for the Funny/Punny challenge!!
    Taunya Butler(daisiesgirl.com)Guest Designer

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  7. Shona ChambersApril 4, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Those colours are gorgeous and love the circle design. I've never tried Gamsol, must give it a go. Maybe my pencil colouring will look as good as yours if I do!! So nice to see you at ATSM this week. Happy Easter!

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  8. bumblebee creationsApril 4, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    Love this!! Thanks for joining the challenge over at Double Click Connections! Past GD- Rhonda

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  9. walchowDesignApril 5, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    Congrats on your Favourite Picks! Gorgeous card with beautiful colouring, Joyce!

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  10. Nikki StalkerApril 5, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Sweet card. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter.

    Nikki

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  11. CA ScrapperApril 5, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    This is so cute! Thanks for joining us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week.

    Leslie

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  12. Beaumonde DesignsApril 5, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Beautiful card! Love this stamp set! Thank you for joining the Doubleclick Skittles challenge! Guest Designer - Payel (Beau Monde Designs)

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  13. Barb GhigApril 6, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Such a cute scene and I love all the pretty spring colors! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!

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  14. UnknownApril 7, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    CUTE, cute, CUTE!!! I love everything about this FABulous card :) The colours, the images and all the white space to show off your focal point! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us this week at Addicted to Stamps and More. We would love to see you back again this week for another challenge!!! :)

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  15. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsApril 7, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    This is so super sweet! Love the sentiment! Thanks for joining us over at the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge! DT Member Carri~Abusybee Skittles!

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  16. Beth F.April 14, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    This is such a sweet Easter card! Love it!
    Thank you for joining the DoubleClick Skittles Punny/Funny Challenge!
    Beth, GDT
    Beth's Beauties

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