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You make me smile :)

Hello Friends, How are you all? I took several days off from blogging & creating because I went to Vegas to celebrate a friends 50th B.D. It was fun & great to be with a group of fun gals but, I was happy to get back home. Vegas is so crowed with either tourists or scantly clad ladies that it was somewhat disturbing to me. We saw “The Beetles, Love”. Here you can see the trailer. The costumes and props had me mesmerized and so inspired. As you might imagine it was awesome!!

With that said I am late to post my card for Simon Says Challenge Blog’s newest challenge…. sorry about that. 
You make me smile
To create this card I used the new Spellbinders called “Wonky Rectangles” and I have another card on the drawing board with this “die”. It’s one of my fast favorites. To create the frame you just load up your cutting machine with two of the dies and roll it through your machine. I like to use the walnut distress ink to give it some more dimension once the wonky triangle is cut out. For this application a dauber will make the job much easier. ( I use one for each color) here is a tip how I have organized mine if you are interested in that sort of thing 🙂

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I don’t use patterned paper that much but, when I find some as beautiful as this Basic Grey paper it’s a keeper. I colored this beautiful image“Pansy Bunny” with the Copics listed below. This sentiment works with any image and I find myself reaching for it a lot. Take a close look at the white lines in the leaves. Some house plants have these white lines so I decided to add them to my leaves with the only gel pen that works consistently!  When I was finished coloring I used a dab of Glossy Accents (w/ the NEW small bottle) and mixed some ultra fine flower soft in brown and orange. This ribbon has the perfect size of the dots than any other ribbon I have seen. Here is another card I created with that same ribbon. If you are wondering where I got this bright yellow button here you go..I was so happy when I found them. I did use some walnut distress ink in several areas on my card. Let me know if you have any questions and Thank YOU for coming by my blog again. Hugs, Kathy

Supplies: (JUST CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO GET MORE DETAILS)

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  3. Brenda says

    Ooh! I can see why that die is going to become one of your faves! It’s pretty neat! Love your beautiful colourful card today!

  4. Paula says

    The expression on that bunnies face just made me chuckle – brilliant & I love your leaves, reminding me of ivy & Begonias, but that I think has to be a Begonia pot.
    Paula (PEP)

  7. Barb says

    There is definitely no place like Vegas, that’s for sure, Kathy. Beautiful card today! Love your amazing coloring as always!

  8. Debbie says

    Lovely card Kathy.
    What a coincidence, I have just Scrapbooked a coupel of pages for a friend’s book and they have just been to Vegas, and yes you guessed it I also did the Beetles page too. I feel a bit like you about Vegas, nice experience but wouldn’t want to go again!!
    Debbiexx

  10. Shirl says

    I just found my fav card of day, maybe even week, month, and year! Your colouring is awesome as usual, Kathy, and this time I love how you used the patterned papers… {heart} the wonky rectangles shape too…that’ll be next on my wish list! 🙂

  11. Lin says

    Hi sista! LOVE this card – you should use printed papers more often! That is one adorable stamp – love bunny peeking around the posies!

  17. Rica says

    Gorgeous card Kathy, love the ‘wonky’ frame and the beautiful papers. Your image is adorable and I love how you’ve added the white lines to the leaves.
    hugs
    Heather xx

  21. Cathy P in AZ says

    What an adorable card, Kathy! Love everything from the die to the DP to that ADORABLE bunny (fabulous coloring of course!)!!! I hope you enjoyed your time in Vegas with your friends even in the midst of the people who take “party” to a whole other level (not always pretty)!

  27. Katie says

    Wonderful card! I love how you created your frame for your card. I also love that you paper-pieced the pot and put ribbon, twine and a button around it, it de-emphasizes how large the pot is. Your coloring is really pretty, you made the bunny look really cute. Thank you for sharing.

    Katie

  28. Simone says

    Love that die!!! Such a gorgeous card! I love the paper pieced pot and all those pretty patterns! So beautiful! 🙂

  30. Eve says

    Welcome home Kathy! I bet your friend LUVED your card! 🙂 What a SWEET card you created here! Luv those sweet paper’s combinations, matching with this sweet bunny image! Luv your coloring 🙂

  31. Anniebee says

    Hi, Kathy! I just came across your blog and I’m really enjoying your cards. Your coloring technique is really exceptional and you have a wonderful knack for composition. I’m a coloring fanatic too so I’m always in search of others who share that passion. I have already become a follower and I plan on becoming a regular visitor here.

    Anniebee

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