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A quote from April Green's - Bloom For Yourself Journal

Friday 21 March 2014

Pretty Pastels

It's Friday so I'm here to share my latest DT make for Graph It colouring challenge blog, pop over to the main blog to see all the details and inspiration. Don't forget to join in too!!

I really enjoyed this challenge as those of you who know me know I usually colour bright, bold colours so I had to rein myself in a bit to colour pastels! I used this pretty girl character from Candy Doodles collection.   I created a simple white background using the fabulous fencelanterns from the Doobadoo range as well as some pastel coloured flowers, gems & Candi from my stash.

The Graph It colours I used are -
Skin = 4120, 4135, 4145, 4150 & 3120
Hair = 4150, 5140, 6160 & 3190
Shoes = 5115, 5120 & 5130
Jeans = 9100, 9102, 9103 & 9105
Top/hairband = 4110 & 1210.

I also used my blender with all combinations to lighten and blend where necessary.


Here's some close ups - 


I must try to colour pastels more often as I really love the look of this card. I've never gone over the top with papers etc. I think I use all my energy colouring the image that I forget about everything else! BUT I like using an image this way as I think the white space can be used to great effect at times.

Hope you like this - don't forget to pop in to our Facebook group, the DT are always about to help with your colouring questions - Graph It Markers we love seeing your creations too.

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 
Take care Zo xx


12 comments:

FauxPainter - Dee Paramour said...

As always a great project and well coloured in

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

I just love it Zo and it looks so much better in real life so to speak. Thank you so much for the wonderful stamps and card. Lots of love Alison xxxxx

fairy thoughts said...

Hi Zoe
great card as usual.
Wha'ts happening with your football team
janet

Deborah Frings said...

This is lovely - the image is beautifully coloured. Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week!

debby4000 said...

Adorable, sweet card.
luv
Debby

sandie said...

What great colouring of the hair and I do like the background fence. Thanks for joining us at ATSM

Claire said...

Gorgeous card, love the background you've created and your colouring is beautiful
Claire xx

Anjie said...

Such a pretty card Zo.
Anj
xx

Unknown said...

Very pretty card Zoe
Susan xx

Desire Fourie said...

Oh wow the colouring is absolutely stunning and I love the little scene you have created. Love your work so much I have become your latest keen Follower.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Unknown said...

Your card is beautiful! I love your soft colouring and how you've used you doobadoo products!
It's great to be back on such a lovely team!
Hugs xx Cara xx

Danielle Vincent said...

Nice job with the pastel colors. I know exactly what you mean - most of my cards have the bold, bright colors on them so it is a bit of a challenge to go softer. Really lovely card. Very glad you joined us this week at ATS&M.