Saturday, June 4, 2011

King of Our Jungle


It's Saturday and time for another sketch from The Sweet Stop.
This was such a fun sketch and it came together in a snap too.  It's been a crazy last few weeks for me and I haven't had much time at all for creating or blogging.  :(    Thank goodness my husband isn't a regular reader of my blog because this is his Father's Day card from me.  The image is Whipper Snapper Designs, The King of the Jungle and was the very 1st stamp I ever bought....and can you believe this is the first time it's seen ink? (shame shame, I know)  It was super fun to color, but I'm not sure I'm lovin' how his mane turned out.  Like I said, I didn't have much time and it was a bit of a rush job....wish I could have spent more time on it.  Brooke also touched it while her hand was WET (OMG!!) and smeared this paw.  The DP is from the MME Mabel paper pad, I just love the warms rich colors.  The image panel and the crown were both popped up with foam tape for added dimension.  And normally I wouldn't add bling to a masculine card...but in this case I think it works!!  :)


Challenges:
Aud Sentiments = #29 For a Male + sentiment
Cute Card Thursday = #167 Embellish Image
The Paper Shelter = #16 Glad for Dad
Simon Says Stamp = Father's Day
Truly Scrumptious = #58 Summer Sparkle
Shopping Our Stash = #2 Oldie but Goodie (My 1st stamp)
Lexi Creations = #41 Father's Day



The Sugar Babies have gorgeous sketch samples to share with you today, so stop by and check them out.

Korin Sutherland
Dawn Easton
Denise Marzec
Shelby Goolsby
Janice Melton
   Jennipher Lowery



Thanks so much for stopping by...hope you have a fabulous weekend!!



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38 comments:

  1. TinaJune 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    such an adorable lion...your coloring is amazing...beautiful card

    Tina

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  2. Dawn EastonJune 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Get out! That is GORGEOUS!!! Your colouring on him is absolutely amazing girl!

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  3. Kim O'ConnellJune 4, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I LOVE the way his mane turned out! Saw this over on the Sweet Stop and headed over to to sing your praises for another beautifully colored image! Makes me want to run my fingers through his mane. Perhaps your daughter had the same urge! It's your fault. HA!

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  4. AnitaJune 4, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Wendy, this is absolutely gorgeous! I thin the mane looks amazing. Love your paper choice, it goes't perfectly with the lion.

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  5. Shelby GoolsbyJune 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I love his mane!! It was the first thing that caught my eye when you added it to the gallery. Adorable card my friend!! Have a great weekend.
    Hugs, Shelby

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  6. coldwaters2June 4, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Oh Wendy this is absolutely top notch, what a great image, your colouring is pure perfection and I adore the papers and design a perfect card for Fathers Day
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  7. Mary JJune 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Fantastic, Wendy! Perfect for a father's day card!

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  8. Paula (PEP)June 4, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Brilliant with the brown ric rac picking up the wavy bodrder & I love your use of neutrals here - browns, blacks & greys really working with that stunning paper. Love how the gold gems pick up on some of the stripe colours & how you've managed to collect those colours in your colouring - even the aqua with that aqua gem on the crown. It just shows that Memento Tuxedo Black is not waterfast!!
    Paula (PEP)
    PS _ The mane is fine - actually rather striking.

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  9. JennipherJune 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    This card ROCKS! Your coloring amazes me.

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  10. Monika/BuzsyJune 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    What an awesome card Wendy. The lion is just colored perfectly and the papers are awesome. Love the wavy punch.

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  11. CrystalJune 5, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    LOVE how you coloured the mane & love his bling on his crown. Great card for Fathers Day! Thanks so much for joining us over at SOS!!

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  12. CraftinGrannyJune 5, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Great card and his mane is colored beautifully. I'm sure hubby is going to enjoy this one. All kings have jewels in their crown..LOL Have a fab Sunday! "Hugs" Carol

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  13. Lorraine AJune 5, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Gorgeous card Wendy :-) the image is fab and your colouring is amazing,,, I can't see a smudged paw so you obviously managed to fix it :-)


    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-)
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  14. leslie (crookedstamper)June 5, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    This is stunning! I love the crown and the coloring on his mane.

    And yeah, what smudge? I can't see it. :)

    Thanks for joining us at SOS this week!

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  15. Bella´s BasteleckeJune 5, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful cards...such cute images...thanks for joining us this week at TPS…..
    Hugs Judith

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  16. Wendy ten HoveJune 5, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Oh, wauw! This lion is gorgeous!!! Love it! King of your jungle, hi hi, very very nice!! Love the paper you used with it, great colors!!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  17. Maire GamberJune 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    What a fabulous card! So glad you are on the DT for Copic Creations! It is a wonderful site. Your cards are very inspiring!
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  18. AudreyJune 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Wendy! What a gorgeous card. I love the way you colored the lion.
    We miss you! Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.

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  19. Cards By MIJune 5, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Really lovely card. Stunning colouring of the lion. Thanks for playing with us over at TPS Challenges this week.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  20. DeenaJune 5, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I looove the way you coloured this lion...and the gems on his crown are wonderful! thanks for joining in at SOS this week!

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  21. CarolineJune 5, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    OMG - I was just showing my daughter your card and we both said how much we loved his mane - and then I read your post!!! It's gorgeous! Very Regal!! :)

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  22. Glenda AtkinsJune 6, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Love your card,the colours are great and your colouring of the lion is just the best!! I think the mane turned out wonderful. Thanks for joining the challenge at Lexi's Creations this week.!

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  23. Kym's Crafty CardsJune 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Wendy, what a gorgeous bright and cheery card you have made here. Thank you for taking part in the Aud Sentiments Challenge this fortnight and I wish you the best of luck in the draw. Best wishes, Kym (Aud Sentiments Design Team Member) xxx

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  24. Sarah RiceJune 6, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    awesome coloring and design!

    thanks for playing with us at some odd girl

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  25. Dana JoyJune 6, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Love this Fathers Day card. You coloring always amazes me.

    Hugs

    Dana

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  26. Chris Olsen, GlowbugJune 6, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Stunning card Wendy!! You sure rocked the coloring of this lion!! Perfect Father's Day card!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  27. Lisa - papergraceJune 6, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Wow!! What a fantastic card! :) Your lion is fabulous as is your coloring. This is a really wonderful Father's Day card.

    Thanks for playing along with the SOS crew this week. :)

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  28. deesdesignsJune 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    You are a true artis - beautifully colored and love the paper you used to coordinate with the lion. Your card is just perfect for our "For a Male" challenge at Aud Sentiments. Thanks for joining us this week!

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  29. CherylJune 6, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I saw this and had to stop by. Your coloring is amazing! It caught my eye right away.

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  30. gobeagirlJune 7, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    OMGoodness Wendy, I don't know how you couldn't love how he turned out. This is just fantastic! Your color is wonderful and you have used some of my all time favorite papers. Have a great day. Hugs, Lisa G

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  31. papertrails leaverJune 7, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    what a fantastic card! Love the papers you have paired with it! Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentimnets!

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  32. BrandieJune 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    This card is fine and the mane is just amazing. However I want everyone to know her most amazing card to date has not been posted on her blog!! She made my son a graduation card and we LOVE IT!!! So sad to not see it posted hope she puts it up soon. Not a better card on the market for a GRAD!!

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  33. JulieJune 7, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! Thank you for joining us at Cute Card Thursday!

    Julie

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  34. Dawny PJune 8, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    What a fabulous card chick - love your wonderful design and the colours you used are brill. Thank you for joining us over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge and hugest of apols for being late stopping by - major techie probs - :( Hugs, Dawny x

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  35. Janice MJune 8, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Wow!! Wendy your coloring is AMAZING!! Awesome Father's day card!

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  36. KateJune 12, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    The bling works very well on this masculine card. And the border punch is one of my favourites to use with guy cards too. I love the crooked crown - and think you've done an amazing job with the mane!

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  37. ~Jeri~June 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Awwww I love it!!! What a cute image. I think Brookes touch is just what it needed...lol Love love love it!!

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  38. BethJune 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    OMG your colouring is amazing! I'm so jealous! ;-) Fabulous card too! Thanks for joining in with the Truly Scrumptious Challenge!

    Love Beth xx

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