Copic Creations - Pastels

When I saw that this weeks Copic Creations challenge was coloring Pastels, I immediately started to freak out.  If you've followed my blog for even a short period of time, then you know that I DON'T do pastels...especially when it comes to coloring.  I guess you could say pastels are my Copic Kryptonite.  ROTFL!!  But I DID IT!!  :)  Well, as close as I will ever get to pastels anyway.   I still had to go and add lots of dark shadows but I think I successfully completed the challenge and I'm so proud of myself.

Our sponsor this week is Sparkle Creations who generously provided Shopping Emily for me to create with and I have to tell you that I truly enjoyed every second of coloring her!!   

To balance all the frilly and softness of the card, I thought it would be fun to give the pink background a "harder" edge by embossing it with a brick wall folder.  I paper pieced a few of her bags, added a green rhinestone to the clear acrylic flower brad, a little bit of lace, a few dots of white paint on her headband to mimic the ribbon and it's done!!   I love this card!!  :)  :) 

I hope you will take a few moments to check out the dazzling pastel designs by my Copic Creation DT teammies. 

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I'm still on a bit of a blogging hiatus (until August) and I've really been enjoying my summer with the kids.   For those of you interested I thought I'd share a little of what we've been up to.  :)

* Last week I took the kids to the coast to watch the last Shuttle launch (one word...AMAZING!!)

* We had a fabulous July 4th at the St. Augustine Fort (a tradition we look forward to every year)

* Went to the Daytona 400 Nascar race (Compliments of Nana & Grandpa - Thanks Mom!!)

* Playing in the pool

* Going to the movies

* Visiting with family

I've also been teaching Nathan (4 years old) and Brooke (3 years old) "life skills" and giving them a "badge" that they stick on their bedroom door for every skill they master.  So far they have earned badges for:

* Knowing their address

* Knowing Mommy's cell phone number

* Knowing their birthday's

* Knowing Mommy & Daddy's full name

* Learning how to making a bed

* Learning how to fold towels and blankets

* What to do if they are ever lost

* Learning to whistle - that one was Nathan's idea!!  LOL

* Learning how to hang their clothes

Here's a little slideshow of some of the summer fun so far :)  

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As always, thanks so much for stopping by!