Tuesday, April 29, 2014

I'm a Princess


Well, I'M not actually a princess but this card will go to one!  The cute little image is from My Grafico who is sponsoring the Tuesday Throwdown challenge this week!  We have recipe challenge straight from Nana Connie - who dearly loves the color purple........SO, we need to see your creations with the following recipe: One image, One patterned paper, and the Color of Purple.  Be sure and stop by Tuesday Throwdown and see all the wonderful inspiration from the DT and enter the challenge this week.

I used a pierced circle die from Lil Inker and embossed it with the Swiss Dots embossing folder from Cuttlebug.  The purple piece of patterned paper was a scrap and the 'hello princess' is from a no-name set I've had stashed away for a long time.  The little girl was colored with Copics and then I went over her entire dress with the Wink of Stella Pen.................Now........on to the hair!!!!!!  Yikes!!!  I don't like coloring hair, I'm not good at coloring hair, and would rather not have anything to do with hair!  I think I've watched every video and tutorial out there and it still looks ratty!  They all say to use the "flicking motion".  I'm sorry, but my flicking just does not flick!  I was really wanting to paper piece some hair on her - like maybe in purple - but she just didn't seem to be the type with purple hair for some reason!

Anyway........be sure and check out the Tuesday Throwdown challenge and enter for your chance to win a wonderful prize package from My Grafico.

Thanks for stopping by...........
Lynn
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39 comments:

  1. kiwimeskreationsApril 29, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    Love this wee princess in purple, and the way you have displayed her Lynn. Btw, her hair looks pretty darn good to me!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. Donna HanleyApril 29, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Lynn, this is darling and of course I also love the color purple, so it's a winner. I have a hard time with hair. I always have to start with the hair because I used to do the hair last and then would end up throwing the whole thing out. I've learned. I think you hair look good, so, little princess, don't worry your pretty little head. LOL Have a great day.

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  3. DarleneApril 29, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Well now, Lynn, the first thing I noticed and admired about your princess was her hair! I think you need to lighten up on yourself! She is adorable! Love that pierced circle with the swiss dots on it for her background. It really sets her off nicely! Well done, even the hair!

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  4. KT Fit KittyApril 29, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Aw, I love this! Sweet image, beautifully colouerd, love all the polkadots! Great layout too!

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  5. ahlers5April 29, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    Adorable card! Love the purple polka dots,

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  6. Lynn McAuleyApril 29, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    Precious purple princess, Lynn! What a sweet, sweet card!

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  7. BenziApril 29, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Lynn, your card is so cute and I'm sure the little princess receiving it will love it.

    I think you probably know I love dots, though I don't use them that often. Anyway, I like your paper choice.

    Don't fret over that hair. It looks good. I know you were dying to make it purple, but you are right, she doesn't seem the type. :-)

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  8. Anne TempleApril 29, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    She's so cute. Love all the polka dots too.

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  9. BrendaApril 29, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    Love this card Lynn! That little girl princess is so cute and what are you talking about with the hair?! Your hair looks great! I see flicking in the hair! Just keep doing what you are doing because it is working, at least in my eyes it is! lol Great card, I am loving it! Hugs

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  10. PeanutApril 29, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Super cute CAS card. LOVE the fresh look, Lynn
    xxx Asha

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  11. JD/ JillApril 29, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    This is really sweet! Very nicely done!

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  12. Irish CherokeeApril 29, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Really cute card and image Lynn. Clean and to the point. Beautiful.

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  13. Irish CherokeeApril 29, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Super cute Lynn. Clean and perfect.

    Blessings
    Jim

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  14. Linda SimpsonApril 29, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    What a little cutie she is! You can be a princess if you want ;)
    I love the spotty paper and the embossed background.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  15. DeeptiApril 29, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Awww she is so cute, I like the polka dot pattern paper n the polka dot embossing :)

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  16. NancyKApril 29, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Such an adorable pretty in purple card. The hair turned out fine!!

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  17. DianeApril 29, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Oh Lynn what a cute image, fun embossed background and fabulous banner.

    Hugs Diane

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  18. chrissy xxApril 29, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Tooo cute! LOve your design and colours.
    Chrissyxx

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  19. TammyApril 29, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! Love the background you created and the image is just adorable!

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  20. Carol LApril 29, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    I don't like coloring hair either. I can work the flick, it's the blending I don't do very well! LOL She's a real cutie, and you know I love purple too, so I'm going to have to make time to play along this week! I love this CAS design!

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  21. Lady Bug StampersApril 29, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    Oh Lynn this is wonderful. Love your card.
    Linda K.

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  22. MaryHApril 29, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    I take exception to the hair remarks, Lynn! You did a great job on her hair. Hair is not the easiest thing to do (at least IMHO), and neither is flicking! But don't beat yourself up on the hair...it's just fine!! Love all the dots & pierced circles and the purple princess is a real beauty. So is this card! 'Nuff said! TFS & Hugs. (don't you just love those WoS?!)

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  23. BeckyApril 29, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    What a fabulously fun card. Love the polka dots and that image is just precious.

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  24. Shelly SchmidtApril 29, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Awwww- how sweet is this card- she is perfect in purple too! Love the embossing behind her and the shimmer on her dress.

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  25. AnonymousApril 30, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    It's OK, Lynn -- you can be a princess, too! ;-) Your paper princess is darling. Such a lovely combination of purple and white, and polkadots! I think you did a beautiful job with your coloring, including the hair, which really stands out to me. That flicking thing can be tough to master for sure, though!

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  26. Tracy April 30, 2014 at 2:16 AM

    So cute Lynn, I don't like colouring hair much...it can go so wrong so easily ! ...btw don't worry I think it looks great x

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  27. vicApril 30, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Lynn this is just the sweetest card and your colouring is amazing!!!!!

    Have a lovely day

    Hugs

    Vic x

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  28. NanaConnieApril 30, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    I love the way you colored her hair, Lynn! You're too hard on yourself. lol Wonderful combo of polka dots and Swiss Dot embossing.

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  29. scrappymo!April 30, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    She is a sweetie! And her hair looks a lot better than any I have done! I am hopeless with seeing the highlights and lowlights!

    Love the way she sits just off the dotted swiss circle die.

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  30. TammyApril 30, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Awww this is adorable Lynn! I love that sweet little princess and she colored beautifully!!
    Tammy x

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  31. BonnieApril 30, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Awh! This is an adorable purple princess! It's going to make a little (or big) girl very happy!

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  32. MonicaMay 1, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    She is so very cute... and what awesome colouring.

    Love,
    M

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  33. Jessi FoganMay 1, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    I think her hair looks great! We are our own worst critics. Sigh. (Although now you've really got to try her with purple hair - punk princess!) Love your layout!

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  34. galeMay 1, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    she is so cute!! I love the purple. Her hair looks great to me! I have trouble with it too-I never know where the highlight part should be.

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  35. Joan ErvinMay 1, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    She looks so pretty in purple and her hair looks fabulous....you flicked perfectly!!!!!

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  36. LesleyMay 6, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    love your little princess card - my granddaughter Emily with love this best wishes Lesley x

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  37. ShirleyMay 9, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    I can't believe I haven't visited you for this many posts!!! Your Miss Princess card would be perfect for Lauryn Newsome!! She is so cute, elegant, and pretty too!

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  38. MargaretMay 27, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    I think Queen is a more fitting title for you!
    She does look quite royal in her pretty purple dress! I think her hair looks just fine too! Very sweet card!

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  39. MargaretMay 27, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    I think Queen is a more fitting title for you!
    She does look quite royal in her pretty purple dress! I think her hair looks just fine too! Very sweet card!

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