K is for kraft with Ching Chou


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Last week I had a bit of a nightmare regarding The Pencil Case challenge. I seemed to muddle everything up; wrong theme but right image so I remade my project. Went to blog my project and realised that although I now had the right theme, I had used the wrong image ...aaaahhhhh! So am now hoping that I have it now correct because if not, I'm not sure I could cope. So with fingers crossed, I am hoping this is third time lucky...

The theme for this challenge over at The Pencil Case is "K is for kraft" and we were given a Ching Chou image to play with and I  have coloured "Key of Love", with, of course, my Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils.



Due to my errors regarding this challenge, I took inspiration from Nikky and used a limited colour palate to create a sepia effect; which coincidently goes with the "K is kraft" theme.

Colours used:



I layered my papers which are an old. retired kit by Jessica Sprague called "circa 1934" and adore them. I have stamped around the outside of the main panel using a great little stamp from Technique Tuesday, to add interest. The main sentiment is also from the same stamp set.

The heart die is from X-cut and was recently sent to me on my birthday, so had to use it, plus all the little hearts it produced.


I haven't added many embellishments as felt the card didn't need them but added a Dutch Doobadoo, Key and lock lasercut, of course coloured with pan pastels.


Phew ....!  Right better get going as I have a date with a set of heart bunting ... watch this space.

Lou
x x x

Products and links:
Key Of Love - Instant Download / Tattoo Girl Love Heart Bird Dove Rose Key Vintage Fantasy Art by Ching-Chou Kuik



Challenges:
Crafting with friends - anything goes
Cut it up - love is in the air
Simply Create Too - something new (digi image)
World Wide Open Design Team  - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - anything goes
Southern Girls - anything goes

Comments

Linda Simpson saidā€¦
This is fabulous Lou, love the beautiful image and the colour palette works well with Kraft card.
Hugs
Linda xxx
The third times' a charm! This is gorgeous, as I'm sure your other attempts were! I love how you colored this image - monotone with just a couple pops of color.

Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up for our Love is in the Air challenge!

Evelyn
http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com
Brawny x saidā€¦
I'm so sorry but I did chuckle at your misfortunes. But your card urged out amazing in the end. Fabulous x
Jackie T saidā€¦
Hi this is a gorgeous card I do love the image and the colour palette you have used. Well done for persevering. Hugs Jackie
Anonymous saidā€¦
Hello Lou, Wow a stunning card and image which you have coloured so beautifully. Love the papers and the beautiful colours.

Jade
CRAZYCRAFTSHED saidā€¦
Gorgeous and beautiful card Lou thank you for joining us over on the World Wide Open Design Team Challenge
Dianne xx
WWODTC DT
Your coloring here is just stunning and I love your card's layout. Huge CCK fan, her stamps are just amazing. Cheers, Holley
Wow wow wow, what can I say.
Great work, love it.
Thank for for entering the World Wide DT Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Annette DT Leader
Sylvia saidā€¦
Gorgeous image beautifully coloured, fabulous card.

Sylv xx
sam saidā€¦
Wow I am loving this card the rich colours bring it to life x
Julie saidā€¦
Lovely card and design. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments. Julie T
Sandra Carey saidā€¦
Wow truly stunning hugs Sandra xx
Ngaere saidā€¦
I love this card. From the colours to the layers it is just gorgeous. Thank you for joining us at Southern Girls.
Billie A saidā€¦
I love this card and the layout. The soft colors and your card is stunning. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.
Ooh there's a sweet surprise for you over on the Southern Girls blog! Congratulations. Hugs, Wends x SGC DT
Sweet surprise awaiting you on the Southern Girls blog. Hugs, Wends x SGC DT