For this special hop I decided to use Knitabella and make a card for a VERY special friend who has taken up knitting! I've had this stamp FOREVER and for some reason it always kind of scared me to attempt to color it, but because it was PERFECT for the occasion I forged ahead and tackled it. You know what....it wasn't that bad, actually, it wasn't bad AT ALL! I started by colouring bella's dress and chair with a solid very light color of copic markers and added just a minimal amount of shading with markers. I made sure it was thoroughly dry, then added deeper shading over the copics with prismacolor pencils and gamsol. I stamped the knit happens sentiment in versafine deep lagoon to match the color scheme and pulled out that trusty bow easy AGAIN! That's it! I had a joy making it and I hope Colleen gets some joy in receiving it! NOTE: the sentiment may be discontinued because I can't find it on the website!
FINALLY....DO NOT FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT CAUSE THERE ARE BUCKS TO BE WON ALONG THE WAY! LIKE FOUR $100 BELLA BUCK CERTIFICATES! Three are hidden, and one is random! GOOD LUCK! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stamping Bella....we LOVE YOU!
Now prepare yourself to be wowed and hop on over to Paula's blog!
Or, start at the beginning with Emily's blog.
Or, if the chain is broken, the master list is here!
Later, Linda!
130 comments:
I love love love your card today Linda! Your color choices and coloring are as fantastic as always! I've also had this knitabella stamp forever and have yet to color mine. You've definately inspired me!
Oh my word! This is exquisite! Your coloring BLOWS me away! LOVe this!!!
Another amazing job Linda, your rock!!!
Love your card as always Linda! This stamp is so detailed! Perfect for my knitting friend. and you did such a great job!
Gorgeous as always! Love you girl!
Beautiful Linda!!! Love the simple layout and of course, your colouring amazes me!!!
You are simply the best!!! This card is freakin' gorgussss! I just happen to crochet - so do you think you could change the sentiment??
love this card, Linda;) Great stuff!
Linda this is stunning as usual
Love this card..beautifully colored and paper pieced! Simply fab!
amazing coloring! wowee
fantastic, love your shading :D
Cute Card! I love the double bow!
Just awesome, as usual!
Your coloring is fantastic!
Your artwork is always picture perfect!
Darling card! Love the colors!
wow! really nicely done!
Love your coloring and fun colors!
Wow!!! I love the colors and your coloring is awesome!!
Super cute card Linda ! : D Tracy
Linda your card is soooo cute...these colors and bow send a warm and cozy feeling. Lovitt!!
I love your colors and the overall design of your card.. so cute.. I LOVE anything BELLA related.. HUGS
~ps.. I have some free Digital Stamps right now on my site... :)
BEATUFIUL card! The colors you used are so soothing (well, at least to me!) I've had my eye on knitabella for awhile, but since I'm the only person that knits (ha!) I haven't bought her yet...but I do love what you've done with her! =) I know your friend will love the card too!
Beautiful as usual! Love the bow! Wish I could make those!
I really like your card. It is just so great.
Oh I had a good laugh with this one, and I'm sure your friend will love it! Great coloring!
~ky
oh, this is one of my fav bella, love that curly hair!
This is a gorgeous card Linda, your coloring is tops! Great design too!
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings, Maria
Such a pretty card!
LOVE this card, it is gorgeous :)!
Inky Hugs,
catherine
catlevy@eastlink.ca
Wow, Linda I love this card! Your colouring is exquisite! Beautiful card!
gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! love your coloring and I love the bow.
Another amazing card by Linda. Your work never ceases to amaze me. Everything so perfect and stunning. This card is no exception.
Amazing coloring...super fab card!
What a fabulous card! Your image just pops!
Your cards are always great and this one is no different!
WOW - your colouring/shading is outstanding! Beautiful!
Fabulous card. Love your coloring! TFS!
Fantastic as always. I have used this image for all my knitting friends, I love it.
Great card! Love the sentiment LOL! Fabulous colours too.
Oooh, love the colour choices.
Just an amazing coloring job on a beautifuly done card!
What a great card for the hop!!! Beth aka BR-T
Beautifully done!
Great Card! Love it!
WOW! Your coloring is AMAZING on this-I am just staring and staring at it-BEAUTIFUL work!
linda,
wow ur coloring is just amazing!! incredible@
This is gorgeous. I so admire your coloring. :)
Your coloring is gorgeous! This is such a fun and fantastic looking card!
Such fabulous colouring as always!
Linda, you rock! I want to say something amazing to you but I don't think it would do the card justice! Wicked babe!
hahahha - love that sentiment and Bella! :) Gorgeous colors on your card and your coloring ROCKS!
This is just so cute! Love it!
you colored it beautifully!
your coloring is fabulous! I love this card, it's so very nice!
ooooh... I just adore this card... gorgeous image... gerat colouring and awesome colour choices!!
xxx
Love the card and coloring!! As always you never disappoint!
OMG!! How fabulous Linda!! Love it!
So knitteriffic!
Denise Wells
mamascollections@aol.com
As usual... fantastic!! I don't think I've ever seen knitabella worked up, but she's just adorable! Great job Linda!!
Denise
Great card as ususal Linda! I really likey the double bow. TFS!
very cute card!
~C
Super duper stinkin' cute!! Of course, it goes without saying that your coloring is mind bogglingly beautiful (yes bogglingly is a word), and that DP is the perfect match for your image. Simply oustanding!!
Gorgeous card! You always do such wonderful work!
LOVE this! Your coloring and layout are fabulous - as always!
This is awesome! Your coloring is just fantastic!
WOW!!! This card is incredible -- your coloring is fantastic!!!
Wow! LOVE your card! Awesome paper piecing and coloring! Beautiful!
Oh this is beautiful!!! Your coloring in inspiring! LOVE that bow!
So cute. Great Colors. LOVE LOVE LOVE that chair.
Really cute card. Your coloring is awesome.
JoAnn
So beautiful! You did an awesome job on the coloring and the bow is very darling too.
I always enjoy your cars. You really know how to combine colors.
OH Adorable as always Linda! Your colouring is to die for! Thanks for sharing. Love Keesh x
Your card is lovely - but you also managed to make it feel so warm & comfy! Terrific!
WOW - fantastic card - great colours. Well done!
Linda, your talent freaking amazes me. You always do such a phenomanal job. Bow down.
FABULOUS paper piecing on the image. I love it!
Wow, now that is some serious coloring talent! :)
LOVE your card!!! Your cards are always AMAZING!!!
What a darling card. I love your blog. Stop by every day.
Really cute card; love your coloring!
OH MY, your coloring is just astonishing! What beautiful work!
What a beautiful card!!!
Linda, you've outdone yourself! Your coloring on this card is exquisite.
Your coloring is just amazing!
Exquisite coloring!! Your blue and green combo is beautiful!
love love love this sentiment! :) beautiful card!
Haha, knit happens! LOL, I love everything about this card!
another awesome card! I really love it!
Beautiful, that plaid is great, and your coloring matches perfectly!
linda, love, love, love this card...it is fabulous. i love the colours.
OMGoodness! What a perfect sentiment for this cutie pie image! Awesome DP too! And, of course, I love your coloring! Gorgeous card Linda.
Stunning!!!! I love your coloring and great colors.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Linda girl..you ROCK!!!
Super cute card! TFS
Pure beauty!!!! Your coloring always blows me away.
Fabulousity!!! You are amazing!
Great work! Bella stamps just tickle my funny bone.
What a lovely card, perfectly colored. I must add this bella to my wish list. I'm sure your friend loved and will treasure this card.
wow, I am always amazed what you do with Copics .... your card is outstanding!!
What a way too go Linda. You made a fantastic card!
Very nice card--your friend will love it.
I absolutely love your card. Thanks for sharing.
cute, cute, cute!!!
This card is just so warm and fuzzy! I love your color choices and your coloring is WOW!
Well is coloring is AMAZING!!! I LOVE everything about this card!!!
Such a fabulous design! I wanna' color like you SO badly! :)
wonderful cards and I love the colors and background paper you selected. Very knitty feeling!
love it
Your colour choices and colours are just fantastic ... I love all your work .. thanks for sharing
Shut up... seriously? This is like amazing! Stunning!
Just gorgeous! I love how you incorporated the bow. I'm going to have to give that a try.
OH WOW!!!! That card is SO AMAZING!!!! TFS!!!
This card is beautifully done. I love your color choices. I'm sure your friend will love it too.
I always love a visit to your blog! This card is no exception, and {almost} makes me want to take up knitting again.
Holy Moly! The card is a wonder. Lovely lovely shading. Gorgeous - Nimmy
I love love love your card! This is my fav so far :)
This card is great! My sister just got a part-time job at a yarn store, and I think I will have to CASE this card to send to her.
Love the colors! What a cute image!!!
Oh! What an amazing card!!! And your bows blow me away! Is it really the bow easy that makes that possible?
I'm in trouble!!! ;) I'm in love with EVERY single sneak peak I've seen so far (one in Sunday's post)...can not even wait 'til the new releases are revealed tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting!!!!!!!
absolutely fabulous!!
Your card is a WOW! Your coloring skills are incredible!!!
this is a beautiful card! I love the colors and coloring job. This is really a beautiful card.
Love your card, Linda...too funny! The coloring is super!
Wow!! Fabulous card!!!!
WOWZA!! Your coloring is just so, so well gorgeous
Love your card linda! Love that plaid paper!
I love that plaid paper! Super cute card!
Holy cow!! You just keep 'em coming.. one beauty after another!! LOVE this one Linda!!
yadda yadda yadda... your coloring is perfect, do you tire of hearing that? Who's head won't fit the door now???
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