Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Meeting New Friends

     I was sorting through my collection of digis over the weekend and ran across one which had been saved but not in any particular folder so I have no idea who drew it or when I gathered it into my collection.  I'm sure I grabbed it because of my oldest granddaughter who adores dragons in any shape or size.  I know I've never colored it before so it'll be new to her.

    I think it's a classic representation of making new friends, regardless of how different they may be.  Or maybe it just shows how everyone and everything is attracted to baby dragons, even a butterfly.  :-D


     This is a rather CAS card made with scraps.  I started by printing the image on a scrap of CS, then I colored it with ProMarkers.  I cut two sides of it into an oval using an Unbranded die and left the other two sides straight.

     The checkered dp was a scrap with one corner missing but the colors worked so well with the image, I just had to use it.  I found scraps of ribbons in my stash, one of which has stitched edges.  I wrapped one around the checkered scrap and used the other ribbon to tie a bow.

     I found a pre-made card base with a teal front and began put the other layers onto it, creating the simple design you see here.  I printed and hand cut the sentiment, inking the edge before adding it to the card front.  I added three tiny pearls to the upper corner, keeping the embellishment as simple as possible.

     Challenges:
Addicted to CAS
Crafty Calendar
Digi Choosday
Hiding in My Craft Room
Lemon Shortbread
Passion for ProMarkers
Not Just Cards
TTCRD

     I think I'll write a sweet note inside and mail it to my granddaughter for no reason other than I love her and we both love dragons.  :-D  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

16 comments:

jimlynn said...

Great way to use that patterned paper with such a cute image. Your coloring on it is outstanding plus! Fabulous card Connie!
Lynn

Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous Connie, love the papers and such a cute dragon too.
Hugs
Linda xxxx

Doreen said...

Love the image and fab design,just gorgeous.xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A FABULOUS image and so sweet, I LOVE dragons, well I am Welsh :) lovely colours and love the design too.
Faith
x

Becca Sadler said...

a terrific use of bits and pieces for the super scraps Saturday theme challenge at HIMCR!! Your dragon image is adorable, too. Becca~DT

Chris said...

Love the dragon and you've coloured him beautifully, lovely layout and colours too!
Chris
x

Kathy said...

so pretty and so adorable!

Liz said...

Super card. The image is so cute and I love how you've partially die cut the image into a oval, very effective. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month. Good luck!
Liz - DT xx

Susan said...

Terrific card. Thanks for sharing at ATCAS!

Gina said...

Wow ! Amazing colouring! Love also how you have used the oval die! Thanks for joining us in our week 7 Anything Goes challenge at Digi Choosday! Creative regards, Gina

Ellenor said...

Awww this card is so beautiful! And your colouring is amazing! :)
Thank you for playing along with us at Addicted to CAS - Ellenor

Lori Kobular said...

That dragon is just as cute as cute can be!! I love him!!

Julie Reed said...

Lovely colouring,thank you for sharing with us at Digi Choosday this week.
Julie DT x

Aunty Sue said...

Lovely coloring of this cute image and the ribbon is spot on with the colour and thanks for sharing with us at passion for promarkers in our Embellishment theme challenge good luck and hope to see you in our new challenge starting Tuesdays.

The Crafty Den said...

Gorgeous card Connie. I love the adorable image and your colouring is perfect. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week and good luck in the prize draw. Hugs, Denise x

coops said...

So gorgeous Connie. I love the fabulous image and your colouring is stunning
Thanks for joining us this week at PFP 😁