Saturday, March 19, 2011

Berry Sweet


It's the 100th Challenge at The Sweet Stop and to celebrate our theme is 
~ How Sweet ~


How much sweeter could you get than Strawberry Shortcake herself?  This is the theme my daughter Brooke has chosen for her 3rd birthday next week.

I was sooo excited when she chose Strawberry Shortcake because I still have all of my little dolls from the 80's and they are going to be used as decorations for her party.  I've been waiting...yes, a long time to pass these little cuties on and I'm so excited that she's old enough now to play with them.   The image I used is from an online coloring book (just google, there's tons) and then treated it like I would any other digital image by resizing and printing it out.   Strawberry Shortcake has had a few makeover's over the years and so I let Brooke choose which picture she wanted me to color and was secretly hoping she would chose this one.  :)  

I had a hard time photographing this one.  Her hair is actually auburn and not the same color red as the strawberry on her hat.  And the strawberries and the flowers all have a bit of Shimmerz painted on them for sparkle!  The strawberries were cut out from the DP (DCWV - Nana's Nursery) and then popped up with foam tape.  I also printed the sentiment on the strawberry using a font called Sycamore Sans.

You're gonna want to play with our sketch this week.  Korin is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to the Sweet 'n Sassy store!!

Challenges:
Creative Craft Challenges = Lace
Going Grey = #15 Anything Goes
PaperTake Weekly = Trio-tastic (3 Strawberries)
Tuesday Throwdown = #40 Lace
Lollipop Crafts = #30 Make it with Lace
Fairy Tale Challenge = #11 Pink & Green
Wags n Whiskers = #50 Spring
Stamping with the Dragon = Bring on Spring
Meljens Designs = #50 Dots
Creative Cottage = #35 Spring has Sprung


Copics Used:
Hat/ Shirt: R83, R81, Colorless Blender (strawberries - RV34)
Hat Band/Shoes: R27, R22, YG23, YG21, RV24
Pants: RV34, R32
Flowers: Y17, YG95, YG23
Hair: E09, E99, R20 (Crazy hard to blend - don't recommend)
Skin: E11, E00, E50, R02, R00

We have a fabulous weekend planned...
Today we are going to the Strawberry patch to pick fresh strawberries which should be a lot of fun and tomorrow we are dining with Cinderella in her castle!!  Yay!!!!  


Thanks for stopping by!
Wendy
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70 comments:

  1. ChristinaMarch 19, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Wowww that is a gorgeous card Wendy! Looks so sweet!
    Have a nice weekend!!
    Hugs Kristel

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  2. ~Jeri~March 19, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Awwwww adorable Wendy!!! Beautiful work as always!! I love her hair! Strawberry Shortcake and Holly Hobby were my faves when I was younger also...lol Brooke will love her new dollies and how sweet of you to save them. I hope yall have a wonderful time this weekend!!

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  3. Tracy ValureMarch 19, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Oh this is so adorable! I loved Strawberry Shortcake when I was little! My Kara didn't seem too impressed...but thats ok. She totally has my love of Musicals. So we are good! Great idea taking the coloring book and using it as a digi stamp! You guys have fun this weekend..it sounds wonderful!
    Tracy V

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  4. Dawn EastonMarch 19, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Wendy! THIS.IS.THE.CUTEST
    Seriously girl, adorable! I squealed when I saw it! hehe!
    Happy birthday to your day...I hope her Strawberry Shortcake Birthday is the BEST!

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  5. KarenBMarch 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Totally adorable! I remember Strawberry Shortcake from the 80's :) Thanks for the tip about the colours for her hair too ;)

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  6. Denise MarzecMarch 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Brilliant idea to use the online coloring book! Your coloring, as usual, totally amazes me and I love the papers and shimmer. VERY sweet card!

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  7. LoriMarch 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Oh Wendy, this card is as sweet as it gets!!! Your coloring is always amazing!!!

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  8. dolcreationsMarch 19, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Oh my goodness..what an amazing idea! I absolutely love this. Your colouring rocks!!!!!
    Hope your daughter has a WONDERFUL birthday! LOVE the theme!

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  9. nogaMarch 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    beautiful card, love the colors.

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  10. Scatty CardsMarch 19, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Wow what a cute card. Love the image. Thanks for joining in at creative craft, good luck. xx

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  11. PeggyMarch 19, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    This card is so cute. The image is adorable. Thanks for playing with us at Going Grey with Scrap-Creations.

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  12. FayeMarch 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Oh I love this. LOVE it. xxxx

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  13. Paula (PEP)March 19, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Brilliant way you've picked up the stripes of the patterned paper in the ribbon of her hat & I like the way you've used the little strawberries as embellishment. Sound like you're going to have a lovely time together. Absolutely delightful that you've had Brooke involved too.
    Paula (PEP)

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  14. Cindy GrohMarch 19, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    WOW! Your coloring skills are amazing. I came over to tell you how much I likes the YNS image and then I see the strawberry shortcake and am just in aww by your coloring.

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  15. RosaleeMarch 19, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Adorable Card Wendy. Another cute stamp. You did a fabulous coloring Job. Love everything about this creation. TFS
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  16. Tammy LMarch 19, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Wow wow wow! I just love it! Your coloring is great and I love not only your image but also the color combo! Thanks for entering this week's challenge at Lollipop Crafts and I hope we'll see you again!
    Tammy

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  17. sunnysideup/doreensngMarch 20, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Wow , wendy love the image and your colours used,Great card!Love straberry shortcake too!

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  18. BiancaMarch 20, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Strawbwerry Shortcake is so cute and you have coloured the stamp perfect! Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge! xx Bianca

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  19. DonnaMarch 20, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Super sweet card and such lovely spring colours! Thanks for joining in the fun at TCC this week :) Donna x

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  20. JulyeMarch 20, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Super sweet card and love the lace, thanks for sharing with us all here at creative craft challenges.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Hello
    wow this is sweet, this is an amazing card. The design and colors are stunning.

    Thanks for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge.
    * Karla **

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  22. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    This is wery nice card. I love how you colored it

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  23. Carola / CalleMarch 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Love the colors in this card. You are super talent

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  24. juelmarieMarch 20, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Wow - love those colors - love the image - Awesome - love what you did with the lace - thanks for playing with us at Lollipop Challenge and good luck!

    Crafy Hugs,

    Juelmarie - Lollipop DT

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  25. KateMarch 20, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    This is adorable! My sister used to collect Strawberry Shortcake and everything that went with it! I hope that Brooke has a wonderful, wonderful birthday!
    Have fun at the strawberry patch (we still have some snow on the ground here) and at your Cinderella dinner. Cinderella was always my favourite growing up.

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  26. Jo NevillMarch 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    What a super card, I bet Brooke will tresure it forever. Super cute ! Hope she has a fantastic Birthday !

    Thank you for joining us at Papertake Weekly this week.

    Hugs,

    Jo x

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  27. BeateMarch 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Gorgeous coloring! Beautiful card.
    Hugs and smiles

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  28. CrystalMarch 20, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    OOOhhh I love this. i grew up with Strawberry Shortcake too, this card is just perfect for a sweet little girl! Great colouring as always!!

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  29. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    What a fabulous card, you did a fantastic job!!!

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  30. TracyMarch 21, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    This is so beautiful, love the colours you have used and the sweet image. Thanks for joining us at The Creative Cottage Challenge, Tracy x

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  31. Lovely LindaMarch 21, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Awww Wendy - this is adorable! I became a follower through your Blog Candy and am thrilled to have found you! Your colouring is divine and I love your style! I am adding you to my Blog List - gorgeous - thank you for the inspiration - I will be back for sure! {{{hugs}}}

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  32. SabinaMarch 21, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    What a sweet card!!! I like it so much!!

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  33. Wendy ten HoveMarch 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    This truly is Berry Sweet, Wendy! I remember this cute girlie from when I was young, hi hi. Splashing colors! Love it!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  34. BrandieMarch 21, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    WOW What a sweet card!! Love the image and coloring. Can't wait until Saturday!!

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  35. Shelby GoolsbyMarch 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Aaahhh the memories!! She is totally adorable and your coloring "totally rocks" as quoted from the Bubble Guppies that my girls are watching as I type this...LOL sorry it had to be said. I bet you had a fabulous dinner, I hope we can get a reservation when we go in October.

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  36. Kleine85March 21, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Oh is this sweet. love the colors and the image

    Hugs Tanja

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  37. mitch1066March 21, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Shes so cute,love the freckles:)

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  38. AnitaMarch 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Wendy, this is absolutely adorable! My daughter also loved the Strawberry Shortcake dolls. Your coloring is beautiful and that lace is so pretty. Love how you cut out the strawberries too. I'm sure your little one loved her special dinner.

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  39. HannapannaMarch 22, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    This is absolutely adorable! Super cute image and I love the design papers. Hugs, Hanna

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  40. MistyMarch 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Stunning card! My dd13 still love Strawberry Shortcake. Love the shimmer. Thank you for the online coloring book tip, my I was just downsized out of my job and need to find cost effective (OK Cheap!) ways to make cards for OWH. But wow, I could never color like you do!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  41. Love crafts foreverMarch 22, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Thanks for playing at Stampin With The Dragon.
    Hugs Nataliya.

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  42. CherylMarch 22, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Oh how sweet! Your card is adorable!

    Thank you for joining our “Use Dots” challenge at Meljen’s Designs.

    --Cheryl--

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  43. mom2fivekiddosMarch 22, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I LOVE your card!!! Strawberry Shortcake is one of my childhood favorites! You did an awesome job coloring her!

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  44. Stacey BrucaleMarch 23, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    This is so adorable! I love it!

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  45. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    ta carte est magnifique j'adore ton tampon
    bravo

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  46. LittleNastyMarch 23, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Sweet card!!!
    hugs Nasty

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  47. CrafterkhushMarch 23, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Beautiful.. I love strawberry shortcake...:-)

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  48. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    This is a sweet card :)

    Love all the strawberies, the coloring is perfect!!!

    Ardilla
    papersardilla.multiply.com

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  49. Samantha SilvaMarch 23, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    this card is so cute!!! I have to say that I did search some images on google before lol It is a "digi" as far as I can tell hehehhe and that is really great... now I do not have to feel like I am cheating :P I hope Brooke has a great time:) Happy B-day <3

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  50. LeanneMarch 24, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    This is truly berry sweet. Beautiful coloring.

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  51. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Beyond cute card. I love the colors you used. Thanks for joining us at Stamping With The Dragon.
    Hugs,
    Beth

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  52. Mary DuffekMarch 24, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Oh my word!!!! I love strawberry shortcake....brings back lots of childhood memories. LOL! Your coloring is simply amazing!

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  53. CraftinGrannyMarch 24, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    This is just the sweetest and cutest card with all those strawberries and the adorable image. Wonderful having a little girl to share all this with. Tell her happy birthday for me and to have a better than ever birthday. Sounds like a fun weekend."Hugs" Carol

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  54. Dana JoyMarch 24, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Oh Wendy this is adorable.

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  55. Sharron aka SharrahugMarch 24, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    How sweet is right........this is not only sweet, sweet, sweet but absolutely darling! Love it!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  56. SudhaMarch 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Wow, sweet creation.

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  57. crafty amyMarch 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    This is adorable and your colouring is amazing!
    Hugs

    Amy xx

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  58. MiamiKelMarch 25, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    How sweet! This is just as darling as it can be -- such stunning coloring! I have been staring at this for minutes to take it all in -from this sweet paper to the stunning color, just fabulous! TFS!

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  59. scrapn_momof2March 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    This is so sweet Wendy!! I love this image and your colcoring of it!! It is such a darling card!!

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  60. Darlene March 27, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    OH WOW ... this is just ADORABLE!!!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Wags 'n Whiskers for our 'SPRING' challenge! We hope you'll come back again next challenge!!

    Darlene
    Wags 'n Whiskers
    Guest Designer

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  61. JKimkaMarch 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    This card is so cute.Your colouring is amazing!
    Love the image!:)

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  62. cebelicaMarch 29, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Awww, too cute!

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  63. mapowskaMarch 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    That card is really, really sweet :) I like it very much! :)

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  64. ShereeMarch 30, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Oh my gosh... This is adorable Wendy!! Everything goes together so perfectly... Well Done!! You've hit the nail on the head!

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  65. ShereeMarch 30, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Oh my gosh... This is adorable Wendy!! Everything goes together so perfectly... Well Done!! You've hit the nail on the head!

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  66. JaniMarch 31, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Its so cute!

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  67. PokSaMarch 31, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Sweet! Your card is so lovely.
    Thanks for joining us at the Fairy Tale Challenge.
    Hugs Sandra

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  68. FayeApril 2, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Oh I love this one too, you are so talented, you've inspired me to give up! ;) xxx

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  69. IlesmlyaNovember 12, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    This is truly berry sweet. Beautiful coloring.

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  70. ChristinaystyDecember 2, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    How sweet! This is just as darling as it can be -- such stunning coloring! I have been staring at this for minutes to take it all in -from this sweet paper to the stunning color, just fabulous! TFS!

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