More Alice!

Hi again, it's been a while since I have shared a Sweet Escape Digis stamp, but I always enjoy colouring them. This is Alice, part two, because Berenice (from Sweet Escape) kindly sent me both because I ordered the wrong one, lol. Thank you!

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Here is the original digistamp:

And here is my version:

As you can see I did a major crop!  Her proportions would be perfect for the very trendy skinny card option but because I wanted to add so much detail I printed her out much larger, and that didn't given room for the legs, lol. My card is 17 cm x17 cm.

She is coloured with polychromos and a touch of posca paint on her eyes. Background paper is from Making Cards Magazine.

Thanks for joining me today. Sweet Escape Digis has some awesome stamps so do please check out the shop, and then pop by the facebook group as there is often an money saving offer running or a free stamp with purchase!

Going to the vets....

Happy Dr.Digi Friday! I have only recently spotted this digi in the shop, and that's pretty amazing, cos I spend a lot of time deciding which furry creature would be fun to colour next, lol! This is "Vera, Vince and Viki - Visit the Vets!" 

Here they are in the shop:

And here is my version:

I also used for this card two more Dr.Digi's Products! The Tartan Backing Paper Set and the Pet Sentiment Sheet 01.

Backing Paper:

I used the yellowy orange colour-way but reduced the green element a little and softened the colours. I then printed it straight out onto my 300gsm card stock to turn into my card blank.

Sentiments:

I added the sentiment directly to my topper when I printed it out ready to colour -this makes it all super easy to just 3D foam attach to my card blank, no additional hassles!

As normal it's polychromos on smooth kraft card with some highlights thanks to posca pen. 

New bling was from "B and M bargain" when I ventured into one last weekend at my own peril! But yay! bling! 

Thanks for joining me today, loved colouring this stamp up, I hope you can tell? I don't envy her though, taking two pets to the vets will be mighty expensive, lol!

Lady Elusia

Sharing a gorgeous newly released digi from Sweet November Stamps. She is part of the new Ladies of All Hallow's Eve Collection and she is called Lady Elusia!

Isn't she fabulous??? I was so excited to get to have a go at colouring tattoos, plus there was the added bonus of a dragon! Because I like a challenge I also opted to do a gathered seam on the dress and a tatami mat floor!

Loved these colours, working with deep rich jewel shades is my favourite colour combo. I also have more Asian influenced background paper than you can shake a stick at, so it was nice to use some of that too. 

She is coloured with polychromo pencils on kraft card. For a change I didn't use "no lines colouring" technique, I needed some extra help to make sure I got the tattoos in the right places, lol!

I have used this quote on a card before and it's a bit of a favourite. I think it's a nice supportive message when friends might need a bit of a pick me up and reminding that you believe they're awesome!

Thanks for joining me today! I hope you've got time to pop into the Sweet November Stamp Shop and look at all the other amazing images there are to chose from!

Pop!

Good Morning! So still having tech issues... and I don't want to speak too soon but..... currently we are up! And just in time for my Friday Dr.Digi's Design Team post! This digi is Bob's Balloons!

He is perfect for a cheery male birthday card but I think any occassion that might include balloons would be appropriate. 

Here he is in the shop:

And here is my version:

I also used paper from the Sepia Stripes Backing Paper Pack. I made it slightly brighter and bolder before printing out. It is defo now my "go to" paper pack! 

As normal he is coloured with polychromo pencils on kraft card with a touch of white posca paint. I really enjoyed the challenge of colouring the balloons. 

Fonts are Grilled Cheese and Ink Free. Bling from the stash.

Why not check out more great birthday images in the Dr.Digi's Shop?!

All tied up!

Decided to colour up one of Dr.Digi's new releases for my DT Friday and I really enjoyed working on Tangled Trotsky!

Here is the digi in the shop:

And here is my version close up:

I also used the green version from Sepia Stripes for my backing paper this time. It suddenly dawned on me that I could print it straight onto my card blank rather than printing it out to stick on, doh! Why haven't I done that before, lol! So quick and easy! This is defo my fav backing paper set at the moment, but Dr.Digi has so many!

As normal everything is coloured with polychromo pencils on kraft card. I used white posca pen for highlights. Font is Little Lord Fontleroy (I think, will edit later if not). 

Thanks for joining me today! I'm having Internet problems so I'm going to end this post a little early and try and upload from my phone. Technology eh?? Lol. 

Happy Unbirthday!

Always love an Alice in Wonderland to colour up and it was great fun colouring this "Alice in Wonderland" from Sweet Escape Digis.

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As normal, she is coloured with polychromo pencils and a spot of white posca pen on smooth kraft card. 

Here she is in the shop:

And here is my version:

The little bunny is so cute! I also had a go and doing a small checked pattern on her dress and bow, do you think it worked out ok? 

Backing paper is from Making Cards Magazine, I love these tiny pineapples! Bling is from the stash.

Thanks for joining me today! Hope you have a happy unbirthday!

Coffee Time!

Two best words to hear ever - Coffee Time! I admit it's always coffee time at my house! This super digi is from Sweet Escape Digis and I was lucky enough to colour her up as a GDT project. 

I'm proud because I think this is the best hair I have ever done, blowing my own trumpet!

Always remember to check out the Sweet Escape Digis Facebook page to make sure you're aware of the latest shop offer!

At the time I am making this post the current offer is 5 digis for $5! Click here to see the facebook post with all the details. This offer will not be available forever.

Here is the digi in the shop:

And here is my version:

Really loved colouring her. It's polychromo pencils as usual on smooth kraft card with just a touch of white posca pen on her eyes.

Font is Courier New. Backing papers from Making Cards Magazine and bling form the stash!

Thanks for joining me for a coffee today! I've been in lock down so long going for a coffee sounds like heaven! Small joys in life eh?

Wanting some nice images to colour? Why not check out the Sweet Escape Digis shop?

The Look Out

I had a fab opportunity that I would like to share with you today, a little play with this super newly released image from Sweet November Stamps! Thanks Amy! I thought she would be lovely to colour up and she definitely was! She is called "The Look Out".

Here she is in the shop, tho the tail comes as a separate digi so you can place it wherever is suits you for your card:

And here is a close up of my version:

I'm a little bit obsessed with the coastal landscape and critters so added in a few rock dwelling friends for her.  

She is coloured with Faber Castell Polychromo pencils on kraft card. Doing a diaphanous rainbow tail really challenged my skills!

Font is Delinquente Demo. Background paper from Making Cards Magazine (July 2016). Bling from Shimelle and the stash. Quote thanks to André Gide.

So pleased to have got the opportunity to colour up this stunning image from Sweet November Stamps! I love doing mermaids, one of my fav things to colour. Make sure to pop the shop and check out all of their fabulous stamps, super high quality and gorgeous to colour up.

When we can return to a salon....

Hi everyone! Back with Deirdery in a pre-covid lockdown salon mode! This digi is from Dr.Digi's House of Stamps and is called Salon Deirdery.

She is coloured with polychromo pencils on smooth kraft card.

Here she is in the shop:

And here is my version:

I decided her dog Dolly had a blue rinse too! Obviously using pet friendly vegetable dyes though :)

Did you know Dr.Digi does amazing backing papers? For this card I used one of the Tartan set. I downloaded it and printed it straight out on my normal printer, zero hassles!

Once I'd printed it out I stuck it to a 7" x 7" card blank. The topper is 3D foam mounted onto the card. 

Thanks for joining me today! Dr.Digi's has loads of papers to download and it's defo worth a look as they are only £1 per set!