Friday, July 27, 2012

Now that's a hat!

     Is she gorgeous or what!  Now I'm not talking about my coloring cause I'm not all that happy with her hair, but the image itself is so beautiful.  Tammy is releasing some amazing vintage ladies in some stylin' hats this week and this is the one I chose.
     I still have so much to learn about Copics and this was an experiment for me.  Generally I stick with the same number group for shading but this time I went out of that for the blues.  My base colors were B41 and B52 but I went to the B90's for the shading and I love how it looks, especially on the bow.  The card is pretty CAS although a few of you have let me know that what I think is CAS still isn't.  LOL  I just can't make a card without a little frou frou here and there.  :-)
     You can find all the new images in the A Day For Daisies store and you can pop over to the ADFD blog to join in our current challenge, use an ADFD image and add some script.
     Thanks for being patient with my lack of visiting this week.  Our closing program for VBS is tonight and I'll be able to slow down a little and get back into my routine.  I'm such a creature of habit. LOL
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Do You Stack Up--for a friend
It's All About Vintage and Beauty--anything goes
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Word Art Wednesday--encouraging and uplifting sentiment
Creative Card Crew--use black cardstock
Tuesday Alchemy--very vintage(or at least looks it)
Make It Monday--anything goes
Seems a Little Sketchy--sketch
Stampin' Sisters in Christ--CAS

     Happy weekend!


Supplies
  • Paper:  Basic Grey "Capella", Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
  • Stamp:  A Day For Daisies "Lady Hat Bow", sentiment from Create with TLC
  • Ink:  Copics
  • Tools:  Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Squares Large
  • Miscellaneous:  Offray ribbon

61 comments:

nwilliams6 said...

Very cool hat and I love your coloring. The lace is a perfect addition. I checked out all the hats and these are some amazing creations. I haven't ever visited the store before, but I bookmarked it to come back later. TFS.

Tammy said...

Very classy - the lace and papers compliment the image beautifully.
I'd never guess you struggle sometimes with copics, your colouring always looks flawless to me - but I'm glad I'm not the only one still learning :)

Ros Crawford said...

I think your colouring is just perfect!! and you are right ... she is gorgeous ... wish I had a fraction of your talent when it comes to colouring!

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous Tracy,love the fab image.xxx

Kim said...

gorgeous card and your colouring is stunning!
Kim x

Tracey T said...

Your colouring is amazing - including her hair! I struggle with CAS too but this seems perfect to me. Hugs xx

Sara H said...

Your colouring is just fabulous, and she is gorgeous =) Very different style of image, I will check them out!!!
LOL and your CAS cards are perfect as they are =D

Denise said...

Not only is that an awesome hat - that's a whole lot of hair too!!! Love the image and your gorgeous colouring.
Denise xx

Pat K said...

Very elegant card card and I think your coloring is gorgeous. hugs Pat K.x

Sue said...

Stunning card Tracy. I love the elegant image and you have coloured her so beautifully.
I hope you have a good weekend

Hugs Sue

heidy said...

Oh what a beautiful card Tracey and with a hat like this nobody notice my butt lol!!
XXX Heidy

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

Beautifully elegant Tracey :) The colouring is awesome as ever, especially on that fine bow - lovely!! It's definitely your style of CAS and looks wonderful :)

maria said...

Hola niña todo lo que haces es precioso un fuerte beso.

Grenouille Greetings said...

Now that's a bow!!! Lovely pretty card! Hugs, Lesley

Jennifer Scull said...

oh. my. gosh.
jaw dropping stunning!

if I had any hair, I would love a hat like that! ha!

enjoy your closing program tonight and then kick back to relax this weekend! hugs to ya, dear friend! :)

KimCreate said...

Beautiful card, Tracy. I see nothing wrong with the coloring! I like your choice of sentiment, since it's a head shot of the beautiful lady, someone is in her thoughts!
Kim

Carla S. said...

This is stunning, Tracy! The image is so elegant and you've colored it so beautifully!

Dotty Jo said...

Woweee, this is fabulous Tracy! Jo x

Ann Marie Governale said...

GORGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOUS!!! Sometimes there are images that defy words.. this is one of them. Love the colors! xxx Ann Marie

Geri said...

Woah...that IS a hat!! Love this image paired up with the black and the luscious trim! PRETTY!!

Sassy Raggedy said...

Whew beautiful. Wonderful coloring and beautiful card. joann sassy raggedy

Stacy Morgan said...

That sure is a hat, very vintage and beautiful!

Debbie said...

Those blues are just breath taking... Simply GORGEOUS!!!

Hugs
Debbie

Lisa Carroll said...

This is beautiful, and I think your coloring is fabulous! Thank you for playing along in the "Anything Goes" challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog. :)

Jovan said...

Beautiful card!

Glimpses of My Heart said...

Tracey - This is a beautiful card. I love your coloring. The colors in the bows are great! It makes me think of cross stitch designs from Stoney Creek and the way they shade things. So very pretty! I totally understand the CAS thing! I am the hostess for the challenge at SSiC this week and I picked the CAS theme. Then I panicked because I love my embellies! So as far as I am concerned you did a great job on CAS ;) Have a blessed week!
Michelle

Kathlene said...

I do not see a thing wrong with the coloring, it is a very gorgeous card. I love it. You really blend the colors well. Thank you for sharing.

Kathlene

Daniele said...

colouring looks Fab as its the gorgeous image
hugs

Laine Kammeraad said...

Gorgeous - stunning - beautiful. Your coloring is totally amazing too. Thanks for sharing with us at Tuesday Alchemy.

With smiles

Laine

Renee B. said...

There are a lot of these gorgeous ladies in huge hats floating around blogland! Yours is stunning as always...love the blues!
Hugs, Renee

Loves Happy Hour said...

great job!! love the coloring!! thanks so much for joining us this week on tuesday alchemy~

cheers!
kelli

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Gorgeous card, Tracy! Love that hat! I'm not really a "hat person" (in other words I don't think I look good in hats) but.....I love them on other ladies. And this one is FABulous! You colored it beautifully. And I have to say that your card looks CAS to me. LOL ('course I'm not the best judge of CAS...LOL)
Hope all goes well tonight with the kiddies.
Huggies & Sweet Blessings to you ~
Sharron♥

CaroleAnn said...

Tracy
Absolutely love your card. Nothing wrong with your coloring - love what you did with the hat and her hair is perfect. You know any card that I make and I don't reach for a flower or too to put on it - to me is CAS! Love these images - I feel a surge coming on to break my promise of no new digis for awhile;) :) Hugs

Mema's Crafts said...

Saw your card on MIM. Absolutely lovely card and your coloring is amazing so don't worry.

Hugsz
Lesia

Natali said...

Absolutely gorgeous card and image. Your colouring amazing. Lovely paper choice and Lace finishing this card perfect.
Hugs
Natali

Shirley-Anne said...

Love your colouring of the whole darn beautiful image .Love the vintage feel with lace and bling .
Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

Unknown said...

Tracy! You are way too hard on yourself! Your colouring is perfect, we all think so! And your lady with the tremendously beautiful hat is absolutely gorgeous!! Hugs, Ira
irascreacorner.blogspot.com

Jinny Newlin said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Tracy! WOW! What a beautiful image, and that bit of lace is so classy!

Pat said...

Ooooh...I love this Tracy! What a beautifully elegant design...and this image is gorgeous...of course your coloring rocks the house! Hugs. Pat Frank

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

Now that is one gorgeous hat! I like your colouring Tracy...the colours are just gorgeous..the blues are stunning! I think you have done a marvellous job :) Loving the cas style too :)

angelwhispers said...

Tracy she sure is gorgeous and just love your colours she just looks so elegant!! Chanelle xxx

Unknown said...

Such a pretty and elegant card! Love the image! Thank you for joining us over at Tuesday Alchemy Challenge this week! Good Luck! Hugs and sunshine!

Karen Letchworth said...

Yes, that is QUITE a hat! I've often thought that I would have enjoyed living in that era, but I'm not sure. Thanks for sharing this with us at Word Art Wednesday.
Blessings,
Karen L
Word Art Wednesday

Jennifer said...

This is exquisite! Love the colouring you've done on her hat! Such elegance!

Mau xx said...

This is Gorgeous Tracy, I love that image and your colouring is awesome.
Hugs Mau xx

Linda Anderson said...

Wow, now that is one stunning card! Absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for joining us at Seems a Little Sketchy.

Linda

Unknown said...

Oh so pretty! Thanks for playing along with Creative Card Crew!

Lisa Minckler said...

How beautiful is she! I love this vintage look you've designed...you really nailed it! :)

WencheP said...

It's fabulous. Love your colouring. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

-Wenche

Katya- Ангел в кедах said...

Gorgeous image!

Thank you for joining us at Tuesday Alchemy!
Hugs Katya x

P.S I am having a blog giveaway at my personal blog, you are very welcome to join
http://madewithlovebykatya.blogspot.ie/2012/07/my-blogs-1st-birthday.html

Audrey Pettit said...

Wow! Gorgeous! Absolutely uh-mazing coloring, Tracy!

Eileen Ng-Frumkin said...

It's a wonderful card! Thanks for sharing with us at Tuesday Alchemy!

Eileen

Unknown said...

Great card, perfect for a friend. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up this week. Hugs, Joan

Unknown said...

Well I happen to think your coloring is fabulous. You could teach me a thing or two.. What a great image and I do believe the coloring is perfect my friend..

Hugs~

Ren-Yi said...

OH this is truly stunning! I love ADFD and you certainly colored her very well! Thanks for playing along with us at DYSU.

Ren-Yi said...

OH this is truly stunning! I love ADFD and you certainly colored her very well! Thanks for playing along with us at DYSU.

LittleCraftsbyLia said...

Such an adorable Card you made and entered at the Creative Card Crew Challenge!

Make sure to check back and see who'll be the winner !

Hugs, Elisa (DT)

Marlena M. said...

Your image and coloring are fantastic. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work at Word Art Wednesday!

Valerie said...

very elegant card! The lace is a nice touch.

Arielle H Gordon said...

Just stunning, Tracy! Your cards are always perfect!

Wendy Swenne said...

Wow, beautiful card. Love that stamped image!

Thanks so much for sharing your art with us on WAW.

Wendy