Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Pinkalicious! Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #5



Pink!!! Pink everywhere!!! Glittery, lacy, matte? We don't care. Just use some PINK! If you haven't guessed by now with all of my "hints", the challenge over at Crafty Gals Corner this week is Pink... well Pinkalicious, to be specific. Because who doesn't love a made up word?



http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

 This week we were able to use an image called "On Cupid's Clouds" from Elisabeth Bell Digis and Key and Roses digital paper from Graciellie Designs.

 For some reason, I was just in a crafty mind jam when it came to trying to put this card together. I must have colored the image 12 different times, stared at it unhappily (maybe because I was looking at a butt?) and finally had the notion to print it off in sepia tones. That's one thing I'm coming to like about digi stamps - you can totally change the color, resize, flip, flop, do the hokey pokey and whatever else your little heart desires with them. 
 

I also wanted to point out the crackling paper down at the bottom. Whenever I'm playing around with embossing paste there's always that little bit that manages to get color on it. It can't go back into the jar, or it will taint the whole thing. So.... whenever this little conundrum presents itself, I've been putting a layer of Distress Inks on a piece of white paper (pink this time) and smearing the paste all over the paper. This was Wendy Vecchi's crackle embossing paste - so that's why it cracked. It's neat to have these special little bits of paper laying around. Well, actually, it's messy. But it's NICE to have those papers laying around because they add a special touch.

Here's my finished card:


So while you're in Valentine-making mode, whip up a pink one and go play at Crafty Gals Corner! We have some great prizes this week! 

                                       Elisabeth Bells Digis
Prize: The 2 digital images used by the DT.

AND

Prize: Full Key & Roses Digital Paper Pack

I'm also going to link this card up to the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - H is for (my words are heavenly and hearts)
Mixed Media Card Challenge - Love 
Mixed Media Monthly Challenge - Think Pink

Thanks for stopping by!  
 

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39 comments:

  1. LenaFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the gold embossed image. So elegant and goes beautifully with the pretty papers and the lovely sentiment.
    Hugs,
    Lena - DT
    Lena’s Creations

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  2. Julie BFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    This is such a cheeky little cupid. and i love the way he is lowering down the roses.:)

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  3. conilFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    For goodness sake, isn't that the cutest cupid, ever. Good thinking about the sepia...perfect for those elegant papers. And thanks for the tip about left over embossing paste...I'm going to steal....er...use it.

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  4. BettyFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    so pretty Becca - love the little key embellishment - nice touch

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  5. brendaFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    You can never have too much pink Becca, this is lovely and the crackle panel really adds interest.

    B x

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  6. Dotty JoFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    This is lovely, Becca! What a stylish card, Jo x PS Thanks for your sweet comments on my CCC post.

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  7. KT Fit KittyFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Your card has a lovely vintage look and I like the sepia tones!

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  8. CarolFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I think we all get crafty mind jam from time to time Becca...however this turned out beautifully in the end. Love just the hint of colour on the image and the crackle panel looks fab. Carol x

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  9. LisaFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    This is so beautiful!! I love how you printed the image in sepia tones - what a fabulous idea!! The cracked paper looks amazing!! Gorgeous, gorgeous card!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  10. Kara LynneFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Love what you did with the digi stamp in sepia. Your crackle paper is worth the mess, I love it!

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  11. Lisa EltonFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    What an adorable image, love all the shabby pink details!!

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  12. wendipooh13February 4, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    super cute!!! sooo girlie and pink, LOVE it!!!

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  13. joyFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    LOVE your pinkalicious card, Becca! Everything works so nicely together - that crackled strip is so pretty along the bottom.

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  14. Vicki DutcherFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Lovely card - I love the crackled bottom panel for awesome dimension!

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  15. Taunya ButlerFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    WOW - simply adorable!! Love that you did the image in Sepia!! What a great choice!! And all the awesome details you added just make this card absolutely Pink-a-Licious!!!! Hope you are having a Fabulous day!!!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Hi Becca! Thank you for your sweet comment! The feathers are stamps by Hot of The Press. They have matching dies and a stencil too. They came with a couple of uk magazines but I'm sure you'd be able to order them.
    Your card is fab! Love the pinky crackled paper! Xx

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  17. jimlynnFebruary 4, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    This is a beautiful card! I can see why this image would be hard to color but love it in the sepia tones instead! So very lovely.
    Lynn

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  18. BirgitFebruary 4, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    How cute is Mr. Cupid. I love the layout and the crackling-soooo cool! I have to look this up and see how to do this

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Gorgeous x

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  20. JerrieFebruary 4, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    This is a great v day card. I love the crackly paper at the bottom and the added key. Nice job Becca and it is definitely pinkalicious!

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  21. Tenia NelsonFebruary 4, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    So so pretty!!!

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  22. Cat CraigFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Becca, wowzer, this is such a fab vintage valentine. Love the crackle, thanks for the tip on the ep...I always toss it inside a baby wipe...not any more.

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  23. Lizzy HillFebruary 5, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Pinkalicious totally delicious! And I'm glad you NAMED that crackle paste. It's on the list! Looks fabulicious! [You knew I'd go along with THAT game, right???!!!]......& good on you working on that image until you made it work!!! Lovely lovely card:):)

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  24. GunsanFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    I'm normally not a fan of pink and/or roses but this is just adorable! I think it's because you left the image "plain", kept the card from getting to fuzzyfrilly

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  25. Petra SwartFebruary 5, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Such a sweet little cupid you've got there, Becca!!!! I'm not really a pink person, but I surely do like your card!!! Love the vintage feel and the little key is so fun!!!! The crackle at the bottom is lovely!! Beautiful, Becca!!!!
    Have a great day!!!

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  26. SueFebruary 5, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    This is gorgeous Becca, the image is just so sweet. I love the papers and textures, the sentiment is beautiful too.
    Sue xx

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  27. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 5, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Oh this is precious Becca! Love the key!

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  28. Lisa MensingFebruary 5, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Becca this is so pretty! Great tip on using excess embossing paste. It really does add a special touch. Hugs.

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  29. Monika ReeckFebruary 5, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Becca wooww this is shabby chic card
    you are soo great chosing this paper and all the pink here make your card so romantic
    love that KEY
    great and sweeet beatiful card
    and I knew Gracielie she is also at HOC challenge as DT with me
    hope you are well
    hugs, Monika

    PS: that little monster was having a big lollipop now he has a heart balloon on my lat post Becca see you there... :)

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  30. Michelle February 5, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Thank you for joining our "H" Challenge this week for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Your card is adorable!
    Thanks again,
    Michelle
    http://www.michellezerull.blogspot.com

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  31. Jessi FoganFebruary 6, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    Butt, lol! And do the hokey pokey! I laughed right out loud a couple times :) lol! Brilliant idea to use the image in sepia, and you are too clever using the excess paste like that! My desk is already a pigsty so I'm going to add this to my list of heeyyyyy, I should do that's!

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  32. Donna B.February 8, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Very cute cupid card! Love all the pink. Thanks so much for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.

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  33. cmFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Looks like all the hokey-pokey, 12 versions and mind jam managed to transform what initially 'seemed' like chaos into lovely, awe-inspiring harmony! You're using techniques that are light years ahead of me, and I'm delightfully dazzled by every. single. one. One of these days, I'll figure out what 'crackling' paste is (cracklin' rose I've already met...tee hee). You're brilliant!
    Hugs~c

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  34. MelanieFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful project. Thank you for joining the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!

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  35. Lynette JacobsFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    I just discovered crackle paste recently and I love it. Gorgeous card.

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  36. LollFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful card Becca! Love the mix of patterned and texture paper along with the outline image .. very cool. And the key is a fabulous embellishment. Thanks for playing along at Mixed Media Card Challenge.

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  37. RachelFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    that crackle paper is everything! i can never get mine to look so good. beautiful card. Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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  38. Lynn KFebruary 15, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Love your card - the crackle effect looks great! Thanks for joining us in this month's Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!

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  39. DebbieFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the image! Thanks for joining us this month at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!

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