A Simple Birthday

Hi! I wanted to make a simple birthday card that took minimal coloring and time. I followed the current sketch from My Favorite Things.

Maybe I followed the sketch a bit loosely but I think I have the major components on there. I used the cute little girl from Pure Innocence Hello Cupcake. I wanted to try coloring on kraft cardstock. It took less time and I kind of like how it's a bit muted.

There's some glaze on the cherry and some stickles too.

This card is for the following challenges:
All That Scraps Weekly Wednesday Challenge (Birthday)
My Favorite Things WSC11
Paper Sundaes Challenge Blog (Keep it Simple)
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog (Birthday)

I've been a little obsessed lately with embossing/debossing from PTI's challenge. I'll hopefully share some of that tomorrow.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Comments

Cheryl said…

The coloring on kraft looks nice. Good luck in the challenges!

March 17, 2011 at 2:21 PM

Lorraine said…

Your card is adorable! I have been admiring the colored images on kraft. But have not yet dared into pencil coloring. Did you use copics?

March 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Heather said…

I love your use of the kraft cs, such a cute image and fabulous use of colours with the gorgeous papers.

So happy you could join us at the Simon Says Stamp challenge,
hugs
Heather xx

March 17, 2011 at 9:53 PM

Fiona said…

fab card..love the layout and the colouring is amazing!! Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

Fi

March 18, 2011 at 3:16 AM

Sunghee said…

This is so cute. Love how you colored her face. I always have a hard time with face, and this looks really nice.

March 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM

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