Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Guest Designer - Cardz 4 Guyz - Feel Better

Up here in North Dakota, cold and flu season is in full gear. Sniffles and coughs can be heard 'round the clock! I haven't come down with anything yet, but being surrounded by miserable kiddos and grumpy adults has been swell. Poor things!

So when I was asked to guest design at Cardz 4 Guyz for the month of November, and found out the first challenge theme was "Feel Better" I immediately... well... felt better. Now I could color away the problems, right?!

 
 
 
Look at that little guy... isn't he just adorable? In a very-ill sort of way... adorable. ;)
This guy is a digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil called Needs Mummy. You may remember that I just did a vintage Christmas card with one of their images, too. I sort of am in love with how cute their stuff is.

http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2015/11/challenge-95-hope-u-feel-better-soon.html 

 
Sketch Saturday opened their competition up to ANY past sketch from their gallery to participate in the challenge this week, and so I chose one that caught my eye. Sketch Number 238 if you're counting.
 
I used a mountain of Spectrum Noir alcohol markers to get him colored up just right.

 
See - a literal mountain!
 
But in the end, he turned out oh-so-cuuuuute!
 
 
The sentiment is from STAMPlorations Blossom Overture. If somebody doesn't feel better after seeing all this cuteness in one location, welp... they're probably a goner.
 
I'm also going to send this over to the following challenges:
Try it on Tuesday - Lots of Layers
 
 
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43 comments:

  1. Mac MableNovember 3, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Fabulous colouring in and yes he is really cute and adorable, even if he is sickie! Striking and bold colours and fabulous masculine card x

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  2. JoanNovember 3, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Such a cute little guy, looks like he needs a hug! Beautifully coloured Becca and great to see you on our cardz4guyz challenge too

    Joan

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  3. Julie BNovember 3, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Love this Becca, great colouring and colourway.
    So pleased you are GDing this month. :)

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  4. Dotty JoNovember 3, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    He's adorable, Becca! Jo x

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  5. brendaNovember 3, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    It's the same this side of the pond Becca !!

    Great card for your GDT spot, beautifully coloured.

    B x

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  6. Susanne VargasNovember 3, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Your little guy is adorable and expertly colored! Love your color scheme and the layout, too!

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  7. JerrieNovember 3, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Oh, he is so adorable! I love the coloring you have done. I am going to have to revisit the BS sessions! Thanks for telling us about Mo's Digis! The ones you have used are so cute!!

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  8. Rubeena I.November 3, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Sweet card!

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  9. LisaNovember 3, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Congrats on your GD spot!! This is so sweet!! He's absolutely adorable!! You colored him perfectly!! What a beautiful card!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  10. Alice (scrAPpamondo)November 3, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Congrats for your Gd spot! You well deserved it, your cards are always so beautiful! This one is just wonderful with this cutie and your stunning colouring! A muntain of markers but a really fabulous result with them!!! Love the background, too! This colours combo is one of my favourite, so lighting and sweet! Great work!

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  11. conilNovember 3, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    What a great entry for your Guest Design gig. Amazing coloring...he looks like he's got a fever, poor little guy.

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  12. Monica taylorNovember 3, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Love it Becca. Hopefully you are not under the weather as well! Keep warm up there.

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  13. Lizzy HillNovember 3, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    I can't believe how beautifully you colour in - talk about taking it to the next level! And I have to say, to me he's just a tad Harry Potter-ish....which is just FIIIIINE!!! Love me a Harry every now and then....since I have Tom [hubby] and I ain't gonna mention Dick......sorry.....early morning & a waspish sense of humour.....have a good one yourself...Day, I mean....crumbs. Think I'll stick with poetry from now one. Safer. [winks!]

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  14. jimlynnNovember 3, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Congrats on the guest designer spot and I love, love, LOVE THIS!!! Great design and oh, those colors just make me smile. Beautiful coloring on that cute image too. Love it!!
    Lynn

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  15. lostinpaperNovember 3, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    A mountain of colours to be true, sometimes it feels like I have every Copic out in front of me for just one image lol. (I made a point of not buying every colour, just a few from each family and this mostly works for me although I do get the 'I wants' sometimes... but when they pile up...) Your cute little fella is brilliant and so is your card, congrats on your GD gig!

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  16. JayBeNovember 3, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Great to see you at Cardz 4 Guyz, Becca and I wish we could 'colour away all our problems' - what a great medicine! I love your design, he is such a cute little guy and your colouring is fab.
    Hugz, Jan xx

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  17. JayBeNovember 3, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Great to see you at Cardz 4 Guyz, Becca and I wish we could 'colour away all our problems' - what a great medicine! I love your design, he is such a cute little guy and your colouring is fab.
    Hugz, Jan xx

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  18. BirgitNovember 3, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    He is cute and I feel for the little guy. You made this card very happy looking with the bright colours. Very sweet card

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  19. Debra MillerNovember 3, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Super cute Becca! Thanks for joining us at Sketch Saturday this week! Deb DT

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  20. Kara LynneNovember 3, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Oh is he adorable! Your coloring is fantastic! Anyone would feel better just looking at your card!

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  21. AngelaNovember 3, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    This is super cute! Love the yellow/blue combo and your coloring is awesome! Thank you for playing along with us at Sketch Saturday!

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  22. alexandra s.m.November 3, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    I would consider getting sick just to be the recipient of such a precious card!
    It's darling! Your exquisite coloring brings him to life!
    Bravo Becca!

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  23. Lisa EltonNovember 3, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Oh goodness he's a cute little fella!! This is just darling Becca! I hear ya with the icky sickies all around. The coughing in church is out of control. Makes me want to purely my whole body LOL!!!

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  24. kiwimeskreationsNovember 3, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    What a sweet card - I sure feel better after seeing it and remembering all the broken nights and sniffy noses that I now don't have to deal with as a Grandma :-)
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  25. Nora NollNovember 3, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    This is adorable Becca! Your coloring is amazing and I really like the texture/layering you did for this card. Beautiful design!

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  26. SuchiNovember 3, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    CUTEEEEE little guy there....splendid coloring Becca! I am sure all the flu would be gone seeing this card! ;)
    Suchi xx

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  27. BrendaNovember 4, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    He is darling, but looks so feverish. You definitely mastered the ill look, but in such a cute way. Love this,Becca!

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  28. Lynette JacobsNovember 4, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Awww...you create the most cute and gorgeous cards.

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  29. Petra SwartNovember 4, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Such great colouring of that cutie little guy, Becca!!!! Love the sketch you choose to work with!!! This card will have anyone 'feel better' on receiving it!!!! Lovely!!!!
    Have a great day!!!

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  30. Mac MableNovember 4, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Becca...The frantage I use is stampdendous Frantage.....the Aged one's, there's a few different colour choices. It's embossing enamel and quite thick so that's why I heat it from underneath to stop it flying away quite so much. I pop on some versamark to try and hold it a little bit but don't tap the enamel off, keep it quite thick. You will get different colours coming through and you will get bits of it on your project, so be aware of that x I popped in the frantage aged enamel in the search engine and there's quite a few stockist...hope this helps?

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  31. UnknownNovember 4, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Wow Becca, you've coloured this little dude to perfection, i love his little sad face and reminds me of my sons adorable pout when he's poorly too. Beautiful card my dear xx

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  32. Cat CraigNovember 4, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    so adorable, glad I stopped by. I need to make a manly get well card! Your coloring is fabulous and your design is perfect!

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  33. MeggymayNovember 4, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Thank you for sharing your sweet get well card with us at TioT's this time.
    Yvonne

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  34. CarolNovember 4, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Super cute and adorable Becca, great colouring and design. Carol x

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  35. Happy DanceNovember 5, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Oh Becca! He's adorable in a cuddle with mommy sort of way! That's how I felt after granddaughter Avery 'shared' her cold with me, but now it's only the cough remnants that are left! Your coloring and the layout of this card is perfect. He reminds me of my own boys when they were little and not feeling good. This is sure to cheer anyone up, and will definitely make them feel much better. Sooo cute! Bev

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  36. GretaNovember 5, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    Wonderfully colored--darling card!

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  37. LenaNovember 6, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    You're right, how can you not feel better with all this cuteness in one place. Totally adorable card, Becca. Love the happy colour combo you chose for this lil guy - it's perfect!
    Hugs,
    Lena
    Lena’s Creations

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  38. *Vicki*November 6, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    AWE!! This is just too darn CUTE! :) I adore your coloring Becca!! HUGS

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  39. LauraJane:)November 6, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Your coloring is spectacular on this Becca!
    question, do the fumes from the markers ever make you feel like that little guy looks? I'm having some issues myself..and my youngest says he gets a headache when I'm coloring with them.

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  40. LulaNovember 7, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Fabulous colouring in and a very cute masculine card. Thanks for sharing it with us at TioT challenge.

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  41. DonnaNovember 9, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    He is adorable, and you colored and showcased him so well!

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  42. VanessaBNovember 17, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Aw. Your coloring is amazing. Congrats on the guest spot. Love your card design.

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  43. Monika ReeckNovember 20, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    CUTE IMAGE
    great coloring woohoooo and I never have spectrum noir you have soo much sweety
    adorable sketch and color combo too
    cute card as can be Becca
    love this much!!

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