Friday

Pink Flamingo for the Clearly Inspired Challenge




Hello, I would say good morning but I guess I'm getting my post in a little late for that! I was up a little late getting this done and it's taking me awhile to get around today, how many of you have done that?! LOL! I had a nap with the little ones after getting the oldest to school. This is my sample card for this weeks Clearly Inspired Challenge. This week is a sketch, remember every entry is put in the drawing for a stamp set of your choice! If you decide to play please use keywords
CIC5.I decided to use this cute new stamp from a set called Critter Tales designed by Laurie Wilson, she does come up with some of the cutest critters. This set of 11 is just adorable and is great for any occasion! The narrow panel in the back was made to match my bg paper by embossing the leaves with a cb folder, alot of sponged layers and I added the tiny flowers with aa set called Sassy Scallops also from CDS. The Flamingo is stamped and embossed on watercolor paper and watercolored using my SU markers. The leaves that frame out the oval I handmade on watercolor paper and used a gorgeous Prima daisy in the center given to me a while back by Priscilla while I was still on the MMSC DT.

25 comments:

Doris P. said...

Wow! It´s wonderful! Love the colours and the embossing!
Hugs&greetings from Austria
Doris

Unknown said...

this is seriously incredible i absoloutly love it - can I ask what papers did you use?

Cassie said...

Holy cow, that's impressive, Shawne! I love your take on the sketch and your amazing coloring of that flamingo. You're so talented ;D

Joan Ervin said...

WOW, girl...that's some mighty FABULOUS coloring!!!! I LOVE the bold, bright colors and gorgeous papers you used, too!!!! Beautiful work, Shawne!!!

Domna said...

Amazing! Love coloring & bright colors! And so original draw!

stampinganja said...

Wow, what a stunning card!!
Love, love your colouring and the whole thing!
Thanks for sharing, Anja

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous coloring!! Love the leaves wrapping up over the oval too!! Exquisite!!

Michelle's Daydreams said...

Hi Shawne, This is so fabulous! I love the dp and colors are so warm and summery! I think I need a vacation! LOL! I've always wanted to make a flamingo card too. This is just yummy! :)

Carol Hurlock said...

Shawne...there you go again...your card was just a poppin out of my blog roll!!! LOL WOW this is pure perfection!!! Perfect for those Floridian's and Georgian's like myself dreaming of getting back to our warm weather. I love the colors. For years, I have been searching for an enameled Flamingo Brooch with these colors....I could wear this--and pull it off too!!! lol Just captivating Shawne...lovely work!!!!

Bear hugs,
Carol :o}

Linda Anderson said...

Beautiful card Shawne, absolutely beautiful!!!!!

Linda

Anonymous said...

Love this one TOO. Like how the flamingo is popping out of the flower and lg. leaves and is framed by the oval....

very pretty (as usual!)

Karen B said...

This is stunning. You are a true artist. And I love the song Fireflies that opens up when I start your blog. Happy smile.

Kelly Schelske said...

Oh wow, gorgeous, rich colors, fabulous coloring, love it Shawne!

Cheryl said...

Oh my Shawne! It's absolutely gorgeous girl! LOVE those papers, ribbon, flower, leaves, and you did an amazing job with that flamingo! Nice layers and highlighting it!

I'm always inspired by your creations : )

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

VERY cool card! I love the flamingo!!

Jodi Collins said...

This is, quite simply, magnificent Shawne! WOW WOW WOW! Your coloring is just STUNNING on this!!

Unknown said...

Absolutly beautiful my friend!
Love the embossing on the DP and all the embellies. Of course you know I LOVE your coloring too!
Hugs,
True :D

Penny Light/Light Whimsy said...

Oh my dear, this is truly gorgeous. You should enter it into the "flamingos have taken my sanity" challenge too, this month it is flamingos. karelj.blogspot.com

Beth aka BR-T said...

My goodness this is phenomenal I love you attention to detail! Beth

Jenny said...

Stunning card Shawne!! Coloring is amazing and I love the DP you used!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Beautiful!! Love your coloring, shading behind the sweet stork and the combo of papers!! Gorgeous!!
hugs,
Chris

Sue McMahon said...

Hi Shawne! I think these papers were made for this image! WOW! You know how to work it girl! :) Hope all is going well for you and all those beautiful girls!

Sue

Priscilla said...

Hi Shawne, this is so pretty :) Hope all is well with you..Seems like forever since we chat. How is the baby?
Priscilla

Vicki G said...

Oh my WORD!!!! This is truly truly stunning Shawne!!! WOW!

Denise Marzec said...

OH my WORRRRRD, the coloring on this is spectacular!