Tuesday, 1 May 2012

April Sunshine

Today’s card features the Little Cottage Cuties April Sunshine, by Elisabeth Bell for Whimsy Stamps and after the dreadful wet couple of weeks we have had I thought this stamp was rather apt!  OMW we’ve got webbed feet, this rain just won’t let up.  I’m fed up with it now and so need some sunshine!

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I coloured the image with Copics and pencils

Hair E44, 42, 40, W00 and dark umber pencil
Skin always the same E11, 00, 000, 0000, R20, R30
Pinks R83, 81, RV000, RV0000 and Tuscan Red pencil
Aqua BG57, BG53, BG000 and muted turquoise pencil
White C1, 0, 00 and a very little bit of Cool grey 70%
Grass YG67, 63, 61, G20 and Olive pencil

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The beautiful paper is by Maja Design and is new in stock at Dies to Die For!! The darling little birdhouse is a Tim Holtz Alterations Mini Bird and Cage set.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts – Cottage Rose, 20mm rose, 25mm rose, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, leaves.  The cute little daisy was another of my finds in the USA earlier this year, and I am gutted that I didn’t buy more of them when I had the chance Sad smile

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Love the sentiment, it was just perfect for the card

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And a peek at the inside

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hugs

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67 comments:

  1. Anonymous1 May 2012 at 06:26

    So gorgeous Bev. Such beautiful colouring and shading.Love the little umbrella charm. Have a great day. Sheilax.

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  2. May1 May 2012 at 06:32

    Beautiful card Bev, fabulous image and detail... coloured just perfect... Hugs May x x x

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  3. Lorraine1 May 2012 at 06:46

    WOW, stunning everything! Gorgeous coloring, paper, embellies, die cuts!

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  4. Linda1 May 2012 at 06:56

    What a beautiful card
    hugs Linda

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  5. Marjorie1 May 2012 at 07:05

    Stunning card hun..beautiful colours..and I agree about the rain..have a lovely day..
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  6. Laura Bradley1 May 2012 at 07:07

    This is absolutely gorgeous Bev! You've done it again! :) Laura x

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  7. Anonymous1 May 2012 at 07:19

    Hi Bev
    beautiful card, nice & bright (unlike the weather outside) yes I think we are all fed up with this weather.
    hugs
    Sandra (craftynan)

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  8. Unknown1 May 2012 at 07:29

    oh my she is so very adorable...sassy

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  9. Lily Anuska1 May 2012 at 07:31

    Amazing card. Beautiful colours and all details. Have a nice day. Lily Anuska

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  10. maxine1 May 2012 at 07:51

    stunning card Bev so sweet x

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  11. Lou1 May 2012 at 08:08

    Hi Bev
    Fantastic card! Just love the colours. I like the sentiment & the daisy too. Only yesterday I was thinking that you hadn't done any clouds for a while.

    Take care
    Hugs

    Louie xxxx

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  12. misteejay1 May 2012 at 08:19

    Oh my, how pretty is that.

    I sooooooooooo need some sunshine but all we seem to have here is more rain.

    Toni xx

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  13. ribenaruby1 May 2012 at 08:34

    Such a pretty card Bev, wonderful! Ruby x

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  14. sue w.1 May 2012 at 08:40

    Hi Bev, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Love it.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  15. kathy s1 May 2012 at 08:42

    this is so sweet- hope the rain stops soon- ours is just starting although it feels like it should be spring here too not the middle of autumn we've already had weeks of rain and cold.

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  16. My'scardcorner1 May 2012 at 08:45

    Just beautiful Bev love that lace and the sentiment.
    Myrax

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  17. Barney Bear1 May 2012 at 08:54

    Ahhh this is sooo cute Bev. I love ALL your cards...such inspiration .....Barney Bear xx

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  18. kbrandy41 May 2012 at 09:02

    Absolutely Gorgeous Bev!! Cute image and beautiful dp and flowers!!
    Hugs
    Hazel xx

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  19. Maria Therese1 May 2012 at 09:04

    Gorgeous!!!

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  20. Lynne wilkes1 May 2012 at 09:05

    Just beautiful Bev x

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  21. Christine Harrop1 May 2012 at 09:07

    Gorgeous! That cloud background!!!!
    I know what you mean about the rain, but we are not on the mains system and are desperately short of water. Our well is perilously low! We are harvesting rain water so I am actually rejoicing in it.

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  22. Chrissy1 May 2012 at 09:18

    Stunning Bev, love the papers and gorgeous image, coloured beautifully...

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  23. Maryann Laursen1 May 2012 at 09:24

    Sooooooo gorgeous work here again Bev, I really love it.

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  24. Trudy1 May 2012 at 09:37

    Gorgeous Bev. Love the colours and image it is so pretty.
    Hugs Trudy

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  25. Jennifer1 May 2012 at 09:41

    As always Bev, totally gorgeous...LOVE it!

    Jennifer.x

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  26. Suzanne1 May 2012 at 10:30

    This is just gorgeous - Love it x

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  27. Anna-Karin1 May 2012 at 11:27

    Hi,
    Beautiful card. Love the colour and all the details. You can use pink to everything...cute image too.
    Hugs
    Anna-Karin

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  28. Anna-Karin1 May 2012 at 11:27

    Hi,
    Beautiful card. Love the colour and all the details. You can use pink to everything...cute image too.
    Hugs
    Anna-Karin

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  29. Berry 1 May 2012 at 11:32

    Totally stunning Bev! Such pretty colours hugs Rebekah xx

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  30. Riet1 May 2012 at 11:54

    Schitterende kaart,lief die stempel,mooi ingekleurd.
    Heel mooi papier en details.

    Liefs Riet.xx

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  31. jan1 May 2012 at 12:11

    Hi Bev, what a pretty card, your colours are always so delicate and fresh. just love everything about it.
    love jan x

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  32. sallysbitz21 May 2012 at 12:53

    This is Gorgeous Bev. Perfectly coloured x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

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  33. ednamburgess1 May 2012 at 13:00

    Adorable spring card. And here's hoping your rain stops and the sun appears today. Edna

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  34. BJ Searcy1 May 2012 at 13:50

    I am amazed every day the coloring you do on your cards. It is just beautiful. I love the details you bring out in your shading. Love your cards. Look forward each day to open your blog. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Irene1 May 2012 at 14:11

    STUNNING!!!!!!!!!

    Irene

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  36. jiminy japes1 May 2012 at 14:20

    Hi Bev
    You can get those daisies- or something remarkably similar- from The Works. They are 99p for a pack of 10 and come in white, pink and lemon.
    Lovely card as usual!
    Heather

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  37. Carla S.1 May 2012 at 14:43

    You card is absolutely stunning, Bev! I love the papers and embellishments you used! Phenomenal coloring of the darling image!

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  38. Redanne1 May 2012 at 15:22

    How cute is she, watering the garden in the rain and with bare feet - so sweet. Love all the embellishments and the sentiment on the inside is lovely. Thanks again for the lovely candy. Anne x

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  39. Tracy1 May 2012 at 16:58

    Another stunning card. Each one is just as beautiful as the next.

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  40. Sarah1 May 2012 at 17:01

    Stunning card Bev, I love everything about it x

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  41. Diana Stewart1 May 2012 at 17:13

    Well, just as cute as a button. I look forward to opening your e-mail everyday to see your beautiful work.

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  42. Kim Dibben1 May 2012 at 17:41

    Beautiful card Bev, amazing colouring, fabulous image and detail. Love the flowers.
    Hugs Kim xx

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  43. Anonymous1 May 2012 at 17:51

    Bev your cards are always so beautiful! I just drool over the gorgeous papers you use. I wish they were available in Canada. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. Flo 1 May 2012 at 18:28

    Very pretty card and I love that sentiment on the inside.

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  45. Anonymous1 May 2012 at 18:48

    Bev, this is just too beautiful. I love just everything on it, the colours, how you've coloured the image, the embellishments---EVERYTHING!!!

    AliceH

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  46. nannapat1 May 2012 at 19:24

    Fantastic colouring as usual... a beautiful card. Pat x

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  47. Margaret1 May 2012 at 20:03

    So gorgeous. All the colors just blend together so well. Love the flowers and the little umbrella charm. Perfect touch.

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  48. DebraK1 May 2012 at 20:07

    Your cards are always more beautiful than the last...how much better can you get??!! You are such an inspiration, Bev! Hugs

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  49. Emily H1 May 2012 at 20:43

    I love the color combo!

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  50. Holly AKA KopyKat1 May 2012 at 21:06

    So pretty, I love these pinks

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  51. Oma1 May 2012 at 21:42

    Another gorgeous card Bev!

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  52. Linda W.1 May 2012 at 22:32

    Absolutely beautiful! You are a great inspiration to me. Any chance I could find that cloud tutorial - I wasn't successful.

    my email is vweber@lagrant.net

    Thank you so much!

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  53. Rhonda Miller1 May 2012 at 23:56

    What a beautiful card.

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  54. SUZYD2 May 2012 at 01:52

    SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CARD.SUZYD X

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  55. Susan2 May 2012 at 03:09

    What a lovely spring garden card. Loved your comment about webbed feet!

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  56. Sharron aka Sharrahug2 May 2012 at 03:19

    Gorgeous card, Bev!
    Sorry you've had so much rain & rain & more rain. Hope you dry out soon.
    You are always such a wealth of inspiration! Thanks so much for always sharing.
    Happy Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  57. Erum Tasneem2 May 2012 at 08:27

    absolutely beautiful!

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  58. Anonymous2 May 2012 at 09:30

    Just loving this card...the image , the colouring, the sentiment the whole package is beautiful.Hugs
    Kc x

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  59. Wendy Thompson2 May 2012 at 10:53

    What a gorgeous card Bev. I love the whole package.

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  60. Anonymous2 May 2012 at 11:19

    Such a beautiful card, love the sentiment, can you tell me where it's from please. mrsjane

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  61. Unknown2 May 2012 at 12:16

    Stunning card Bev I love the colour pink and what gorgeous-ness inside and out well done Hus Elaine

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  62. Linda (Lindyloo)2 May 2012 at 12:45

    Hi Bev,
    This is a beautiful card. Such pretty colours and the Maya papers are stunning.
    All the best Linda x

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  63. scrappinpeg2 May 2012 at 12:57

    amazing card Bev... Wow love all the little details and your background. Wonderful!

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  64. tanja2 May 2012 at 13:50

    your cars is as allways so lovely loveeeee al of it hugs tanja

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  65. Tonje2 May 2012 at 19:11

    What a sweet image, and gorgeous card. You put so much work into your cards! Love all the details.

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  66. Little K Smith2 May 2012 at 22:45

    Oh this is just stunning Bev! I love everything about it! :)
    Kelly.x

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  67. Cathy7 May 2012 at 15:47

    WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!

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