Tuesday, May 10, 2011

TMS#93 (and a true confession)

Good morning! It's time for another sketch from Melissa at Tuesday Morning Sketches. I was really excited when I saw our sponsor was Sassy Studio Designs...I love the Honey images! Our DT member Kathleen makes the most adorable cards with them, and they are colored beautifully! I am really excited to see what she will come up with this week....
Okay, it's time for the true confession.... My initial excitement when I saw this image turned to dread when I realized I would have to color a lot of red. Red is hard for me to color! Also, since Kathleen colors hers so beautifully, I knew I had to bring my "A game". Talk about pressure! Ack! She did take me a long time to color, but I was happy with how she turned out so all is well.
I know Valentine's Day has come and gone, but I decided to go with the Basic Grey Sugar Rush line anyway. I really like the colors and thought the hearts were somehow appropriate for the image. The DP is pretty busy, so I embellished simply with 3 Bella Dots. I really wanted to apply pink glitter to Honey's uniform, but DD told me "No" (fireman don't wear glitter...well, I am thinking they probably don't get all dolled up either...I could be wrong though....).
Image: Sassy Studio Designs Digital Image
Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Ruby Red, PTI Smokey Shadow, Basic Grey DP
Embellie: Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I wanted to show you a close-up of Honey's face.... I think she is so beautifully illustrated...look at those eyes!
I have to tell you, I am really excited to see what the rest of the DT has done with their image. I am betting the cards will knock my socks off! Please head to Tuesday Morning Sketches to check them out....
Thanks for stopping by today; I hope you will be able to play along with us this week.
Angela

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Angela..I think you did an awesome job on your coloring. Fooled me that you have trouble with red's. I think everything looks great together. Pretty card!!

Anonymous said...

The is totally amazing Angela! The coloring is perfect and the close up of her face is just stunning! I love it!

Jessica G. said...

Awesome shading in those hot reds, Angela! I almost used this DP (it's one of my fun favorites) and I really did use glitter!!

Amy said...

I'm pretty sure firefighters don't go around with their bras hanging out LOL! This would make a GREAT anniversary card--ther's not a man I know that wouldn't love to get this...but be prepared! LOL in all seriousness, great card and your coloring is FAB!

Linda Palmer said...

Awesome card. I love your coloring and love your image. It turned out beautiful and so did the card.

Magento Themes said...

gorgeous card!!! I just love this card... She is looking fabulous in this dress.. I love the background paper and the layouts.. Thanks for this great post.Magento Themes

Denise's Designs said...

Angela, I love the way you colored the reds! The card is great. GREAT JOB!

Kathy said...

Angela this is awesome! Your coloring is AMAZING! Love all the red shading, this is just too pretty for works. You hit it out of the park here, love, love, love it!

Theresa said...

Angela, you would never know that red was hard for you to color. Your coloring is impressive and the shading is outstanding. Another beauty...great job!

Chris said...

wow! i think your coloring is awesome!! my WT markers would not be loving coloring all that red! lol your cards is just fabulous!!