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Sunday 24 April 2011

Shades of Grey

Hello there,  I’ve just realised it’s been over a month since I posted anything on my poor neglected blog.  EEK! That’s one New Year’s Resolution out the window Sad smile

The thing is I have been really busy making things I just haven’t found the time to post them – so guess what, my blog is gonna be a bit like a bus stop… nothing for ages then they all come at once Smile

So, for starters… if you can remember waaaaay back to last month I showed you a sneak preview of something, well here it is…

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This was a card (and matching envelope) made for the lovely (but ever so slightly mad) Gail’s birthday.  Please check out her blog and send her lots of squishy hugs.

I had a mad notion and decided that I would dig out my sketching pencils and colour the stamp with these and make it shades of grey.  I used Glossy Accents on her eyes to make them sparkle but that was about it. 

I really like the way this one turned out – in fact it’s one of my favourites.

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Thanks again for stopping by and I promise I’ll be back soon Smile

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34 comments:

  1. Well Jaqui , this creation was well worth waiting for ..it is a stunner . Love the whimsical image unfetted by colour but shades of grey. Love the panels too. Thanks for sharing and linking to Make it Monday .

    When commenting on another’s MIM entry don’t forget to mention that you saw it on MIM and the more entries you comment on in this way, the more chances you have of winning.

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  2. This is stunning Jacqui, love the grey shades. You did a great job!
    Thanks for playing along with Karen's Doodles
    Anne x

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  3. Gorgeous card love the image coloured in greys

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  4. Gorgeous card. Thanks for joining us this week over at Delicious Doodles. Good luck. Claire x

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  5. Wow - that is gorgeous xx

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  6. I love monochrome! It make such elegant cards, and yours is no exception! Beautiful card! Thanks for playing with us at Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge!

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  7. She's beautiful, I thought you'd used some sort of pens on there!

    Glad that your absence has been because you've been so busy :D

    I keep meaning to email you to say thank you for your recent comments - I always love when you do a blog catch-up as I get an influx of loveliness *g* and also for the link to those Bette-esque images, they were yum!

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  8. Gorgeous work, I love all the layers. Thanks for joining us this week at CCC.

    Liza x

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  9. Beautiful card and definitely lots of layers! Thanks for joining in the fun at Cupcake this week :) Donna x

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  10. Lovely card and great in monochrome. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Could you ckeck your links please, it doesn't go back to TTT. Elaine

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  11. Oops sorry Elaine. I've fixed it. Jaqui x

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  12. The card looks beautiful in shades of grey
    Thanks for linking up to make it Monday
    Lisa x
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  13. Fab card - love the different papers on it. Really all goes together beautifully.

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  14. This is a beautiful card, so pretty. Thanks for joining us this week on Craft Your Passion

    Pam GDT xx

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  15. Lovely card - great example of monochrome. Thanks for joining us for this week's Cupcake Challenge.

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  16. divine card with lovely detail !
    Happy Easter hunny xx
    love n hugs
    maddy x

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  17. Very stunning card, love how you have kept the colors very subtle, such a gorgeous creation, I'm certain your friend will love it. Thanks so much for sharing with WHOOPSI DAISY challenge this week:)

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  18. Jacqui this is lovely, all the different greys look fab :) x

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  19. Wow, gorgeous in greys! Love it! Thank you for playing in our "seeing Spots" challenge at Craft Your Passion.

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  20. Hi sweetie this is just stunning, loving the colours and a fab images too hugs pops x

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  21. What a gorgeous card, the image is lovely and the shades of grey really stand out. Lovely to see you posting again. Happy Easter xx

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  22. Jaqui! this soo adorable! i love how you made the sentiment inside. it's gorgeous! great job and thank you for playing with us at AI Factory! *hugs

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  23. What a pretty creation hun!
    Thanks for playing at the Delicious Doodles Challenge this week, good luck with the draw!
    Hugs,
    Teri x

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  24. Fab card with the shades of grey, brilliant idea.

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  25. Very elegant monochromatic card. Thank you for joining us in the LCI Challenge this week.

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  26. This is super gorgeous! Love the monochromatic theme. It adds a touch of elegance to the appearance.

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  27. Wow! I'm speechless! This is stunning! I love the way you decided to color this image! Beautiful card :)
    hugs, margie

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  28. WOW!!! A really elegant card!!! Fantastic Monochromatic style.
    Thanks a lot for joining us at SAM challenge.
    Hugs, Giò

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  29. How unusual, I`d love to try something like this. I love it, thank you for sharing x

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  30. Wow thats one gorgeous card !!
    Choccy xx

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  31. OMG Jacqui...this is stunning!!! Just stunning! Hugs. Pat Frank

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  32. Hey Jacqui your card is BEAUTIFUL !!! I just adore all those shades of grey !!! So elegant don't you think !!!! HAVE A GOOD ONE MY FRIEND !!!

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  33. your card is just GORGEOUS!

    Thanks for visiting my blog - and I'm glad you are enjoying the freebies.

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