Friday, April 11, 2014

Good old snail mail


     Mail is almost a thing of the past, well actual letter writing that is.  I always have tons of junk mail in my box.  The age of technology has all but made a pen or pencil obsolete.  Maybelline seems to have received a good old fashioned letter though and she's enjoying it out in the beauty of spring.  "Maybelline Loves Mail" is one of the newest stamp releases from Stamping Bella.
     Today is Bellarific Friday so it's time to see what all my team mates and the Stamping Bella Sistahood made for the last challenge which was this sketch.

sketch-7-april-11

     Maybelline was colored with Copics.  Here's her glamour shot.


     Hop on over to Blogabella and see what everyone created.  Next weeks challenge is to use one of those crazy Seniorita stamps from Christine Grove.  You can find them at Stamping Bella as well as other retailers.
     I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girls--anything goes
Aud Sentiments--sentiment for a friend
Moving Along with the Times--Easter/Spring
Oldie But a Goodie--April Showers Bring May Flowers (Papers and buttons are ancient)

     Have a fabulous weekend!

Supplies:
Paper--Echo Park "This and That", Bazzill, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Stamping Bella "Maybelline Loves Mail", sentiment from Create with TLC
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Wink of Stella Clear pen
Tools--MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags Stax
Miscellaneous--buttons from my stash

37 comments:

Ros Crawford said...

Oh this is stunning ... those poppies pop of the card and I just love the image ... so beautifully done!

Audrey Pettit said...

Holy cow! What magnificent coloring! And a perfect take on that sketch! You just blow me away, my friend!

Davi said...

I LOVE this one Tracy!! That is the coolest image and your coloring shows it off to perfection! Lovely dp also :)

Nancy said...

BEAUTIFUL card, my friend! The colors are so bright, vibrant and HAPPY! Gorgeous coloring! Have a wonderful weekend! :o)

Geri Neumann said...

I love this card! You're coloring is so amazing, and your card designs and layouts are the best! Hugs, Geri N

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Tracy! I love the papers and layout and of course, the fun image! Awesome coloring and design, as always!

Joey said...

Tracy cannot tell you how much I love this card!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE lol. Joey x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

What beautiful colours on this card, so pretty and your colouring, as always is perfection.
Lorraine

Unknown said...

Love the papers and perfect coloring of this sweet new UG stamp. :) Buttons are just the perfect touch here!
Have a great day...

Sue said...

Stunning card Tracy. I LOVE the pretty image coloured so beautifully and gorgeous papers too.
hugs Sue xx

heidy said...

As always your card and your other cards are gorgeous Tracy!!
Thanks for the sweet words on my blog!!
XXX Heidy

Pam said...

Another fabulously beautiful card! Your coloring is so fantastic. Just love Maybelline and her mail.

Kim said...

wow - stunning card Tracy. wonderful colouring as always and love the gorgeous colours and layout
Kim x

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

Fabulous colouring, it really jumps off the page!! That floral paper as a frame is just stunning too - a totally gorgeous card :)

Katie Sims said...

Tracy, your coloring on this little sweetie is gorgeous! You always do know how to create quite a "scene" with your cards and this one is precious! You couldn't have picked a better paper to go along with this beauty! :)

Sassy Raggedy said...

Oh Tracy you crack me up...Her glamour shot so funny...This is beautiful. All those wonderful garden flowers...Your coloring is fantastic. Hugs, joann

Pauline said...

Oh my, this is gorgeous Tracy! Your colouring makes Maybelline come alive. Your papers are a perfect match, and love the fish tale sentiment. I haven't ordered any from the last release, I think I really need her. Thanks for sharing. Hugs,

Jennifer said...

There's just something special about snail mail that nothing else can compare to it! Love your absolutely gorgeous scene and the buttons are a delightful touch!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Such a gorgeous card and the image is certainly one of my favorite, amazing!

Amanda R said...

This is one of the prettiest cards I have ever seen Tracy. Your coloring on it is perfection and such a pretty image!

Unknown said...

Such a sweet image my friend. And I love this card. Wonderful design.

Hugs~

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Fabulous card lots of gorgeous colours . Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge good luck Ginny ♥

Sue B said...

Oh this is gorgeous Tracy… such an adorable image and your colouring is really beautiful !! I love the pretty papers and buttons! :-)
Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week!
Big hugs
Sue B xx

Janice said...

How pretty is this card? I love it! What a super image, brilliant colouring, fab sentiment and super design! Need I say more? I'm impressed! And so pleased you shared your great work with us at an OBAG, Jx

Anja said...

Just perfect, Tracy! Love your coloring on this beautiful image, the bright colors, the poppies and the lovely sentiment (and you've been in my thoughts, too).
Hugs, Anja

Lisa Minckler said...

She's down right perty!!! The flooding killed our new grass so I'll live vicariously through your copic colored lush lawn :D
HUGS!!!
T

Unknown said...

Is there a word to express better than perfect?? Wowzers Tracy, you really blow me away with this stunner here, fabulously done my friend, once again I'm in awe! Hugs, Ira
Ira’s Crea Corner

F said...

I am new to your blog and I must say I adore your work! I love every detail of this card! Just amazing!

F said...

I am new to your blog and I must say I adore your work! I love every detail of this card! Just amazing!

F said...

I am new to your blog and I must say I adore your work! I love every detail of this card! Just amazing!

Kathya said...

I absolutely love what you've done with this image, Tracy!!! Your coloring is superb, it makes this come to life.

Hugs,
Kathya

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Heidi said...

Absolutely stunning!
Pretty colours and lovely details:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Hath said...

Lovely card - love everything about it. Thanks for joining us at 4 Krafty Girlz this time. Good Luck. Hugs Angelie

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ah this is super, I love your colouring its amazing. Thanks for playing on our Easter themed challenge on MAWTT this week, Love Hazel (Didos) xx

Leslie said...

Wow, wow, wow Tracy!!! Maybelline is spectacular! Your colours are so bright and vibrant it's gorgeous! We were clearly in synch with each other on this card, although your card blows mine away and I could certainly use some photography lessons from you!! Awesome card!!

Nonni said...

What a beautiful image!! I love your coloring, especially on the bench -it looks so real!