Thursday, July 18, 2019

Pizza for Your Birthday

     This image for the Scrapper's Delights July progressive challenge came at exactly the right time.  A friend of mine was telling me that during her growing up years, birthday parties for each of the kids (there were 9 of them!) just weren't in the plan but the birthday child was allowed to choose what the family would have for dinner on the night of his/her birthday.  Pizza was an incredible treat and not regularly on the family menu due to the cost.  She loved pizza and that was her annual request for several years in a row.

     When she went away for college, she practically lived on pizza.  It was still expensive on a student's budget but since she was one of the few students who lived in a house instead of the dorms, she would offer to host parties as long as her friends brought the pizza.  Genius!

     In light of that story, this is her birthday card.  And, yes, I'm ordering a pizza for her.  :-D

     Note:  This is the first time I've colored black hair which was good enough that I was willing to share the result.  It's a long learning process and I'm getting there slowly.  I know it can stand improvement but give me credit for even using the image instead of just trashing it and starting over on the coloring. 


I used the sketch from The Outlawz
and colors from My Favorite Things.

  

Coloring with ProMarkers
QuicKutz dies
DCWV dp
Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon
Hand tied bow
Die cut butterfly (Cheery Lynn)

     Challenges:
Butterfly  (iceberg blue, digi, inks)
Cardz TV
Creative Inspirations
Cutie Pie
Get Creative
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
Pattie's Creations

     That's it for today.  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

13 comments:

Linda Simpson said...

I think you do a fabulous job with her black hair! Another fabulous card my friend.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Her hair is awesome, I don't think you need to worry :). Love your card.
Faith x

Pattie G said...

This is so cute! It goes perfect with our current challenge “Food or Drinks” at Patties Creations Design Challenge. Thanks for joining us…
Pattie
Artist and Owner

Lori m said...

Very pretty, adorable image, hugs, Lori m

Joy Wilson said...

You did a fabulous job coloring black hair for the first time! Fabulous card! I love pizza... so i have to pick this image up! Thanks for joining us and good luck with your entry!
Hugs, Joy
Joyfully Stamps
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, Owner/Coordinator

Mrs A. said...

Why would you even think to trash this beautifully coloured image . Her hair is splendid. Just like a Raven. Thankyou for coming and sharing with my butterfly challenge. Hugs Mrs A.

Monica C. said...

Black hair is very difficult to color and you did a great job here. Love your sweet card and the story behind it.
Hugs Monica

Gina's Cards said...

Such a beautiful card. Love the cute image and her hair looks amazing. Thank you for joining in the fun at Creative Inspirations, good luck.
Hugs
Gina xx

Jackiekg said...

Lovely card - coloured beautifully, including the hair!
Thank you for joining us at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.

Kim said...

What a sweet image and your coloring is outstanding. Thanks for joining the challenge at Get Creative Challenge Blog.

Crafty Moone Cards said...

Beautiful card, thanks for sharing with us at Cutie Pie's.
Sue x

Sarah said...

What a gorgeous image, she is having fun, for sure, tucking into that pizza. I think your black hair looks fantastic. I struggle hugely with hair!! Thank you for joining in at The Cutie Pies. Sarah DT

Vic said...

Very cute image! Thanks for sharing with us this month at Patties Creations! (Vic, DT x)