Tuesday 15 July 2014

LOTV - James Big Heart

Today's card is one of those where I sat back afterwards and smiled.  It's another LOTV card, and I am really pleased with how it turned out, although it probably helps that it's pink!  LOL

I'll be honest and I was more than a bit nervous about colouring the large heart, and had to resist a strong urge to paper piece it.  I tried to leave it quite pale, so used my DI reinkers to watercolour the image.  Without wishing to blow my own trumpet, I think he turned out quite well.

And I really LOVE these gorgeous LOTV Always and Forever papers.  (I may have possibly bought a spare pad of it to keep in reserve!)

To finish off, I've used one of my beloved pearl brads, a shimmery pink satin bow and some pretty pearls.







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Happy crafting
Annette
xx



22 comments:

Wendy L said...

I agree, it is gorgeous, xxxx

petra,s cards said...

fabulous card!!!
xx petra

Christine L said...

'Turned out quite well??' It's BLOOMIN GORGEOUS Annette!! And the colouring of that heart... WOWWWWW!! No wonder you sat back and smiled at this fabulous pink creation.. it really is beautiful!! And these double bows you're creating lately... I think I NEED to know how to do them!!

Hugs
Christine x

Helen said...

Absolutely stunning. Love it x

tilly said...

great colouring and love the papers, pretty details, thank you for joining our challenge at Crafty Catz, hope to see you again
Tilly

Sue said...

Gorgeous card,love your colouring.
Sue

Whisper said...

Oooo absolutely adorable, luv Sam x

Squirrel x said...

I can see why you were smiling hun, ashhe's making me smile too - gorgeous! I found the size of the heart daunting, but you've got it spot on. Love James. Hugs xx

Jacee said...

Gorgeous card Annette, love the colours and the image is coloured beautifully.
Hugs Jacee
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Lorraine said...

It is gorgeous Annette. Love James the bear and pretty papers.
Lorraine x

Sarah said...

I would smile too if I could paint like that!! You have done such a great job and as the paper pads are on offer why not buy a truck load!! I'm planning to!! xx

Kat W said...

I love this image and have done it with both colouring and paper piecing... the colouring option is a bit scary! Yours is so beautifully coloured including the heart of course :-)
The whole card is uber pretty with that lovely DP and fabby bow.

Big hugs, Kat x

Carole Pollard said...

Fantastic card love this stamp and the colouring is gorgeous just so lovely Love and Happy Crafting Hugs Carole x

Carol S. said...

I think I would be very pleased myself, if I had made this card too! Gorgeous colouring. Always harder on a large blank area. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Jennifer said...

Totally gorgeous, Annette. I love all the pinks, and as for your colouring, especially that heart...perfect!

Hugs,
Jennifer. x

sharon said...

Your card is fabulous!! your allowed to blow your own trumpet:) if I could colour as well as you I would be blowing mine.
hugs
sharon:)

carol said...

Super card, so pretty. fab design, thanks for playing along with us at CRAFTY CATZ X carol

brenda said...

Such a pretty card Annette, so soft and feminine.

Thanks so much for joining us at Penny Black and More challenge.

B x

Unknown said...

This is a beautiful card, love its color and the 'big heart' bear is really adorable. Thank you for joining our 'flowers' challenge at Crafty Catz and don't forget to come back tomorrow to find out who is the winner and for the next challenge.
Hugs,
Anna xxx

Ellibelle said...

This is so beautiful! Love the sketch and such pretty papers!
Thank you so much for playing along with us at penny black and more!

Shirley said...

Such an adorable and fun card. I really like the stitching and the gorgeous silk bow.
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous card with us at Penny Black and More and good luck in our prize draw.

Shirley

Gerrina said...

Sweet card and so great that perfect bow! Thank you for joining at Penny Black and more! Gerrina, Guest-Designer