Friday, September 2, 2011

JAI#83...Just Add a Sketch

Happy Spring (to you Aussies and Kiwis) ~

I'm running a little late with this blog post, but that seems to be the story of my life lately. There don't seem to be enough hours in the day. Gosh and it's not even Christmas time. I wish the world would slow down for a bit.

Gorgeous Bronwyn gave us a sketch over at Just Add Ink this week. It's really lovely so you wouldn't guess that I had a bit of a hard time with it and this card almost didn't go live. I started out colouring a pretty little ballerina girl, which suited the ribbon and pink and bling perfectly. But you know when you just can't stop? It's good but needs a little something more? Well I overdid it in a big way and my pretty little ballerina ended up in the bin.

From that moment I didn't like this card and nothing I did would work. On top of that I got really sick and had to stay horizontal for hours, which meant my submission was way late. Lucky for me the JAI girls are such fabulous, supportive and caring friends.

So after all that blurb here it is ... the card I'm really not very happy with.


I've used a combination of Whisper White, Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo. The sentiment was made on my computer and I've added puffy paint to the edge of my Nestie circle. That gorgeous ribbon is a Tim Holtz I picked up at my local craft store.

I hope you can join in the challenge over at JAI this week. Head on over for some terrific inspiration from the design team.

17 comments:

  1. Oh I love this! I've been admiring that Tim Holtz trim on his videos...

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  2. Oh, Patrice, you are TOO hard on yourself!! This is such a gorgeous card, and it looks like it came together effortlessly; I was incredulous when I read the blurb before the picture!!! It is so soft, and sweet, and I just adore the rose ribbon. You've done a great job with this.

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  3. Trying one more time to leave a message saying how beautiful your card is, stunning x

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  4. I agree with Christine - you are wayyyyy to hard on yourself! I think you've done an awesome job and I love the colour combo! NOICE! LOL

    Hey I got the disk today and Tony has loaded it on. He said to tell you THANK YOU!! Am yet to install it on Maddi's lappy!

    Luv K
    x

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  5. Its very pretty P!! Very soft and feminine. You'd never guessed you struggled so much with it.
    Kim xxx

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  6. I think you have done a beautiful job Patrice, we are our own worst critics though.
    I'm loving the puffy pearls and that rose ribbon is an awesome addition.

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  7. I think it's gorgeous! Love the little ribbon flowers!

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  8. Love the flowers with the darker edges, love the white rose ribbon and love the puff paint - I didn't know they sold that stuff any more.

    Just Beautiful!!

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  9. WOW!!!! Very cute and so perfectly pretty. Love the edges of the flowers and the petal border around the white circle. Be proud - you did a fantastic job!!

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  10. Just beautiful Patrice, don't be so hard on yourself!!! I have that trim, yet I hoard it so I don't waste it lol, should pull it out and actually use it, Well done, and I hope you are feeling better. Melx

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  11. I love your flowers and bling on this card Patrice. And I agree with the others, you're being too hard on yourself! It's very pretty.

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  12. This card is lovely! You've done just fine - don't be so demanding! I hope you're feeling better ...

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  13. All the detail on your card is amazing and that trim is gorgeous! Lovely card :)

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  14. I just love how you use those gorgeous vintage flowers. You've inspired me to ink them up again. The row of little white flowers just finishes off the sketch, beautifully.

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  15. It's a good thing you stuck with it because this card is GORGEOUS! I love the rolled roses, and the handmade flowers are awesome!

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  16. Wow Patrice....I concur with all before me in saying I think ur slightly too hard on urself. The card is GORJUS and the ribbon ROCKS!!! I also love the wee pink dimensional dots around the edge of the circle. Too pretty darl'n. ooxx

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