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Mar 18, 2019

Midmonth at Penny Black and More Challenge

Today we're sharing our midmonth creation at the Penny Black and More challenge blog, reminding you that there is still a little time to join us! Our theme is "Going Round in Circles". As usual, we have some wonderful prizes again and I hope you had a chance to join us, but if not there are still a couple of weeks left to play along! And remember you may enter up to 3 times for more chances to win!


I thought this cute stamp set was perfect to use for our "circles" challenge! The chicks are all from the Penny Black set "Chick to Chick", it's an older set but I found it HERE on Amazon and it ships free with a $25 order. I am still having fun with my  Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils and using the layering and burnishing technique. A few weeks ago I had asked on Instagram comparing two images (a pencil colored one and a copic colored one) and most people preferred the pencil coloring. So I am continuing working with pencils and learning color combinations etc. I know I could just use mineral spirits or baby oil, but I prefer the layering technique more, even though it takes longer to complete.

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These chicks have all been fussy cut using my Cutterbee scissors. Some  Wink of Stella glitter was brushed over the flowers.
The striped paper is an old one (but favorite) from Stampin up. I've been hoarding it long enough and it was perfect for this spring card. Sentiment is an old wood mounted one by Penny Black, stamped with Versafine Claire Nocturne ink. I tied some striped twine around the card to finish it off. Card base is Stampin Up's kraft card stock.

 Penny Black Chick to Chick // Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils // Bristol Vellum Paper // Versafine Claire Nocturne // Similar Twine // Prima Flowers //  Wink of Stella Glitter



I'm sharing with these challenges:
 Mod Squad Challenge - Layered Looks // Moving along with the Times - Bugs (stamp includes a little lady bug) // Challenge Up Your Life - Winter Goodbye // Crafty Calendar - For a Child // Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes // Send a Smile for Kids - For Kids // Addicted to Stamps - Spring // A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes // Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes // 2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Critters // A2Z Scrapbooking Linky Party - Color it in // A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything Goes // Classic Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes // Craft-Dee BowZ - Bows // Crafty Animals - Animals // Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Pattern Papers // Creatalicious Challenges  - Anything Goes // Createful Heart Digis & Design Challenges - Springtime // Creative Craft Cottage Challenges - Spring Fever // Daisy Chain Challenges  - Spring is in the Air// LeAnn’s World 10 - Anything Goes // Make My Monday - Going Round in Circles
Lost Coast Designs - Round and Round



Thank you so much for visiting! Hope to see you over at the Penny Black and More challenge blog. We have some wonderful prize to give away from Penny Black and Lost Coast Designs!


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40 comments:

brenda said...

A great take on our theme Ellie and loving the fresh yellow striped DP's which you have carried through to your colouring of the images.

B x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Adorable card, these chicks looks so cute and the paper is just perfect!! Love the twine to finish!

Ellibelle said...

Thank you so much Brenda! It's always a bonus when I find the perfect designer paper in my stash :-)

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Alice! Loved coloring these cuties!!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is ADORABLE! LOVING those chicks!!!!!!!!!

Sue Crease said...

What a faboulos card. Wonderful colouring on these adorable little chicks. Thanks for sharing at A Gem of a Challenge today.

Chris said...

Beautiful card, lovely paper and design, the little chicks are adorable...love the pencil colouring!
Thanks for joining us at Crafty Calendar this month
Chris
x

Leanne Harris said...

A super cute Easter card Ellie!!! Love the yellow tones xxxxxx

Ellibelle said...

Thanks Julie!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks for visiting, Sue!

Ellibelle said...

Thank you, Chris!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Leanne!

Mervi said...

Fabulous and cute card;-))m

Ellibelle said...

Thanks Mervi!

ionabunny said...

Yes, that designer paper is perfect and those chicks are so cute. Fab card. Thanks for joining the fun at the Lost Coast Portal to Creativity. Hugz

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy I was able to join in this time!

Lisa J said...

Aah love this card, anyone receiving this will treasure it. Thanks for playing along with us this month. Lisa DT Crafty Animals

Lori said...

Super cute card! Love the pencil work here, very nice! Thank you for joining in on the Lost Coast Designs Portal to Creativity Blog Challenge.

Laurie said...

Such a cute Easter card! Love the blue and yellow color combo and your coloring is great! Thanks for joining the Lost Coast Design Challenge!

*Vicki* said...

Awe!! Your chicks are so very sweet!! Gorgeous coloring and what a darling layout!! Thank you for sharing your creation for the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies challenge this month! HUGS, *Vicki* (DT)

Linby said...

That background paper does complement your chicks beautifully, they are so sweet and coloured to perfection.

Ellibelle said...

Thank you, Lisa!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Lori! Happy I was able to join in at Lost Coast!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Laurie!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much for stopping by, Vickie! Happy I was able to play along this time :-)

Ellibelle said...

Thank you so much, Lynn. It was the perfect paper to go with the chicks, wish this paper pack was still for sale though!!

Arlene said...

Oh, so very cute. Just adorable. So glad you joined us at A2Z Scrapbooking.

Elizabeth Hart said...

Love it! This cute card says Spring for sure. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Creatalicious Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

Catie Cuddles said...

Oh my this is super cute!
Thanks for joining us at Craftyhazelnuts patterned paper challenge.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT

Cindy C. said...

So beautifully done, great coloring! Thanks for linking up to our March challenge gallery at a2z.

Sue - said...

A gorgeous Easter card! Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday.

My Paper Epiphany said...

So very cute! Gorgeous and well coloured! Thanks for sharing at the PBSC:)

N-Eva said...

Very sweet card.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful project with us at Creatalicious Challenges . Hugs Neva

Gina said...

OMG those little chick images are so cute!!! Gorgeous card :D Thank you for sharing with us at Craftyhazelnut's PPC XXX

Keen Crafter's Hand Made Goodies said...

Such a sweet Easter card Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Team Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.

Michelle DT

Keencrafter's Hand Made Goodies 

Amy Johnson said...

Such a cute Easter card!

Cazro said...

Wow this is a popular card. I love it, so happy and cheerful. A brilliant Easter card. Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday. We look forward to seeing you again. Caz. DT

Mike DezinesbyEM said...

Love this! Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafter's Castle this month!
Hugs... Mike
DT
Crafter's Castle
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Jirawadee Susanthitapong said...

What a cute card! These chicks are so cute. I also love the layout and color combo of your card. Thank you for joining Addicted to stamps challenge.
Sai

Melanie said...

A lovely card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "anything goes + optional monochrome” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)

(DT Crafty Friends)

(DT The Sketchy Challenges)

(DT Simply Create Too)

(DT Aud Sentiments Challenge)



PS: Sorry for the late comment, life had been very busy these past weeks…