Friday, November 20, 2009

Happy Birthday Carly!

My niece, Carly, is celebrating her birthday next week. Carly is a high-energy child, so Abby Celebrating by Mo's Digital Pencil was the perfect image for her card.



Isn't she a cutie? Abby was colored with copic markers (colors below), and highlighted with a white gel pen.

 

When I printed Abby, I printed 2 additional copies of the balloons so I could pop them up off of the card to make them look like they are floating. I normally would add some crystal effects to the balloons for a nice glossy finish, but I've found that this makes my copic ink run. Waa! So instead, I added a touch of sparkle with a clear spica pen (which, of course, doesn't photograph well).


My card today does double duty as it uses the Charisma Cardz #46 sketch, and follows the rules for Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #7.

Markers used:

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16 comments:

  1. CathyNovember 20, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    Melissa, your card is beautiful love all the detail. Thanks for playing in the challenge. Always love to see your projects :)

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  2. Elaine L.November 20, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    This is wonderful and so bright! I love how the papers mimic the balloons. Glad you could join us in Mo's challenge this week.

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  3. SallyNovember 20, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Very stunning card and so cute. Your coloring is superb. Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz.

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  4. Lelia PierceNovember 20, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    This is so sweet! I love your coloring and the balloons!

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  5. BubblesNovember 20, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Oh wow Melissa what a wonderful card, the image is brilliant as is your colouring and how you've 3d'd the balloons! Thanks for using my Charisma sketch.
    Joanne x

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  6. shulsartNovember 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    What an adorably bright and cheery card, just wonderful. Good luck and thanks for joining the fun at Mo's Challenge blog.

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  7. Janelle StollfusNovember 20, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Geez! This is awesome. I want one for my birthday!

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  8. CandyNovember 21, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    AWWESOME just AWESOME!!!
    Hugs, Candy

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  9. LeanneNovember 21, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    This is absolutely fantastic!!

    Thank you for joining us at Charisma this week - good luck!

    Hugs
    Leanne
    xx

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  10. Bon Bob’s DelightsNovember 21, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    What a happy card! I love how you popped the balloons!

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  11. WishcraftNovember 22, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Great card - love the image and the lovely bright colours you've used :o) Lisa x

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  12. The Wired AngelNovember 24, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    Your card is beautiful Melissa. Such a terrific job for this week's challenge at Mo's. Thanks for playing along with us. Hugs, Peggy

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  13. SheilaNovember 24, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Melissa, your card is just stunning, I love how you've created the 3d effect on those beautiful balloons.
    Thanks for joining us this week on Mo's.
    Hugs
    Sheila xx

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  14. VeeNovember 24, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    This is so beautiful and a lovely take on this weeks sketch thanks for playing with Charisma.
    xx Vee

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  15. kat9November 24, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Great job with this one. I love the way you brought out the balloons. Wonderful coloring.

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  16. Dawn B.November 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Melissa this is beautiful.. I love the way you 3D'd the balloons.. Thanks so much for joining us at Mo's..

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