Friday, April 5, 2013

Simply Steampunk Bits of Lace Challenge


WooHoo, it's the first Friday of the month which means it's time for a new Challenge at Simply Steampunk.  This month we're asking for Bits of Lace.  All this month, the DT is showcasing the Original Steampunk Images from Simply B Stamps.  Today I'm working with the beautiful Emma.


I know some of you may be a little intimidated by the fabulous detail of these images.  I'll admit, I collected a ton before I ever got the nerve to color one, but here's a little trick;  I like to print mine out fairly large.  Not only is it easier to see what's what, but they make a beautiful bold statement on your project that way.    Also remember, there is no right or wrong way to color them.  If you need some inspiration, the DT will be providing all kinds of it, starting with our Re-release post from March 25th and continuing through the month of April so visit Simply Steampunk often.


I colored Emma with Copics to match the K&Co DP from the old Blue Awning Stack.  the large embossed flower was fussy cut from another of the pages. The expression on Emma's face makes me think she's contemplating a decision so I chose this glass paper clip from Melody Ross that says "Choose for Yourself".  If only life were that simple.  My bits of lace are adhesive backed "lace tape" from Decollections and I've added a bit of velvet rick rack as well.


The little butterfly is a Martha Stewart punch.  I used a kraft knife to fussy cut the image because I love to pop them for dimension.  Be sure to visit Simply Steampunk to see the fabulously inspirational work by my DT sisters and I'm really looking forward to seeing what you create this month for our Bits of Lace challenge which runs through May 2nd.  You needn't limit yourself to an original Steampunk image.  Just add bits of lace to any of the fabulous Steampunk images HERE

I'm also entering this in the Pals Paper Arts Fresh Breeze Color Challenge, the Simon Says Stamp and Show Anything Goes Challenge, Papertake Weekly Anything Goes and Cards and More Add some Metal Challenge (the metal paper clip).

14 comments:

  1. Awesome! Love your choice of colours! Love the way you have cut her out and Layered her too!

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  2. Gorgeous my friend, your touch is magic, hugs

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  3. OMGoodness! This is beautiful . I love your coloring.
    Lisa
    Xoxo

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  4. She is lovely, Donna and your card is stunning. Vee xx ps I have lace! I will try to enter again.

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  5. She is fab! I love the image and the colors!
    Thank you for sharing at Cards und More!
    Hugs, Gaby

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  6. Great image beautifully coloured! I love the lace detail too, it adds lots of great texture. Thanks for joining us for this week's Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  7. Your coloring is wonderful! Thanks for joining us at PPA!

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  8. Nice job with the challenge colors, Donna! Thanks for joining us at PPA!

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  9. Gorgeous steampunk card and great coloring on Emma! =)
    Hugs, Elenor

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  10. Funky fab fun, girl! Your coloring is amazing and how cool is that flower?! Great idea to fussy cut and use as an added element. Oooohhh, yummy lace ribbon....and adhesive too! Life's little pleasures :)

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  11. Funky fab fun, girl! Your coloring is amazing and how cool is that flower?! Great idea to fussy cut and use as an added element. Oooohhh, yummy lace ribbon....and adhesive too! Life's little pleasures :)

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  12. Wow, this is beautiful! I love the way you colored "Emma"! Love, love her hair, love the whole image! The lace is just beautiful and I love that velvet rick rack and my oh my but the flower fussy cut is just gorgeous! Hugs!

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  13. Wow, this is amazing!

    Thank you so much for joining us at Cards and More :)

    Hugs
    Sabrina

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Thanks for making my day!