Friday 17 July 2015

A Whole Year More Incrediblerer

I was so excited when I bought this stamp (and a couple of others!) because I really love the fun girlie and oversized cake.  However I found it sooooo hard to colour.

The hair was the first to flummox me; those curls just didn't seem to want to happen properly.

Then the dress caught me for round two. I wasn't even pleased with the ribbon and bow around her waist.

The cake was the only bit that went to plan, with some added Wink of Stella for some sparkle on the candle on top.

But the part I really love the most is the sentiment; 'a whole year more incrediblerer'!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

I sent this card to a gorgeously talented, uber special and slightly nutty friend who favours the CAS look. She seemed to think that it wasn't all bad when I showed her my painting efforts.  I still believe that she was just being polite.  Well if so, her complement has backfired because both the card and the stamp landed on her doormat earlier this week!

In conclusion, I really LOVE the image, but simply don't think I'm able to her justice.

Although I wouldn't mind a slice or three of that cake. It looks like chocolate to me, with strawberry icing.

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Happy crafting
Annette
xx



16 comments:

Squirrel x said...

You're right, it's an awful card and your colouring is terrible.
ARE YOU NUTS LADY? She is super gorgeous, yes the cake looks yum, but her dress and hair do too! She will certainly have made your friend's birthday a happier one, you silly goose!! Hugs xx

martina's kaartjes said...

I like this one ! great card
martina
x

Christine L said...

It all looks wonderful to me.... in fact you couldn't have done it any fabulous-er!! Yes??? LOL!

Chrissy said...

Superb Annette..we are our worst critics..love the image and coloured beautifully and that cake looks so yum!!

luv CHRISSYxx

Sarah said...

You are so wrong on every level!! IT IS AMAZING!! xx

Carol S. said...

Well I can't see where you could improve perfection!!! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Carol s.xx

Carol S. said...

Well I can't see where you could improve perfection!!! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Carol s.xx

Aileen said...

Ahh we are our own worst critics. You are way to hard on yourself. She looks adorable. Makes me wish I had bought her with my purchases. Beautiful card and lucky recipient.

suzanne2 said...

Are you my sister from another mother? I'm my own worst critic too but trust me, your colouring looks amazing on this stamp. Is that cake slimming world friendly? Yep? Then I'll have a big slice too pls, it looks yummy! Lol

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I don't know what card and image you're looking at but the one in front of me looks amazing! don't be so hard on yourself Annette, you've done a fabulous job on the colouring. x
Lorraine

Sue said...

oooohhh don't you dare go giving yourself a hard time! Bree looks wonderful, her hair is 'curlyiscious'...
beautiful card all round...
Sue...xxx

Brenda said...

I don't know what you're talking about...this looks absolutely beautiful to me. I love this image and you did her up just right. Brenda

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

So cute Annette. Love this! Fab stamp, cute sentiment and gorgeous CAS design xxx

Anna-Karin said...

Stunning card! Love the colours. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!

Larissa said...

Don't be so gard on yourself! She looks amazing! Really love these stamps....I shpuldn't come her any more...now I want her (and all the other new ones ;) )

-xxx-

Kat W said...

I am saving some pennies to get this image...absolutely love it, although I have to admit I was worried how to deal with the curly hair and that dress!
You've done an awesome job and that chocolate cake looks yummy :-)
Fab CAS design, and that sentiment is soooo cute!

Big hugs, Kat xx