Do you ever wonder why we do what we do......Scrapbook? For me it is too leave a footprint on this world, a window into how my family lived its life...our history, our heritage...........how much we were loved, by family, by friends, by the Universe.



To scrapbook or not to scrapbook this is the question? For me there is no contest, scrapbooking became a way of life, my passion, my obsession, my sanctuary. I am a firm believer that the photos we take are a bonus, that its about the story we tell, what we leave behind for future generations so they too can know us.................so that they can feel the love I have for my family even when I am no longer around to share it with them.



I hope that if I cant inspire you to join the ranks of the Scrapbooking community at large that you will at least leave a journal of the well trodden road you have travelled, sharing your adventures, your family traditions, the story you have to tell.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Happy Birthday to a Wonderful Friend


To my Wonderful Friend Vanessa, heres wishing you a wonderful Birthday. Vanessa loved some other monochromatic cards I had done so it was only right I did one for her Birthday. I know she loves this little Tilda with presents so I just had to use her for this card. I have used warm greys for this card from W0 through to W7. So that it was not so harsh I added a very pale pink RV10 to her cheeks and B000 around the edge of her apron. I have also used G000 and R02 on the the ribbons on the presents.

I used the magnolia flag banner on the inside of my card. Again I have used very muted colours underneath my pale greys add a bit of depth to the image. Overall I was very happy with the results, monochromatic colouring is one of my favourite techniques.
I hope you enjoy checking out my cards.
Darelle
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5 comments:

  1. ReneDecember 2, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Oh how pretty! A black 'n white Tilda!
    Rene :D

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  2. SandyDecember 2, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    It kind of reminds me of an old photograph you know? I know your friend will be thrilled to have this card - pretty.
    Sandy

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  3. LINDA W.December 2, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Such a special card to a special
    friend.....I know that she will
    love it

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  4. cabio's craft cornerDecember 2, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Beautiful card and I love the mono coloring on Tilda. Gorgeous coloring job!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  5. Pen to PaperDecember 3, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Wow, the mono is really cool looking against the colors. Great idea!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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