3 May 2012

Make it Crafty Blog Hop

Hello there and welcome to the
MAKE IT CRAFTY
"Under the Sea"
blog hop

You should have arrived here from my teamie DEBBIE


in fact here is a list of all the girls participating in the hop:

Elaine - special guest - http://quixoticcards.com/blog/


Now we have a real treat for you all and some fabulous news

Not only does Zoe have a really superb new "Under the Sea" themed digital release but they are by our new illustrator, Marina 
 Seriously you have got to check out these images!!

....and I'll let you into a little secret, I have seen a sneeky peek of some of the digi's Marina has created for a future release, oh boy you are going to love them.

OK enough waffle, you've come to see the artwork right!


..........and here it is in close up, just look at that adorable seahorse!!


I actually chose to make up my own scene merging images using Photoshop Elements, but if you do not want to do that Zoe has created some fantastic pre made scenes -
go take a look, I assure you, you will not be disappointed.

and those of you that frequent my blog on a regular basis will know that I tend to use a lot of Copics..................but brace yourself!!

(got a little carried away)

.........I promise to share hints and tips regarding colouring sand, sea, mermaid tails etc at a later date........so keep your eye out for that!

Now, a blog hop would not be the same without prizes
3 are up for grabs for those who leave a comment on the Store Blog post (so don't forget)
 Whole Collection
 Collection of Elements
Collection of pre-made scenes

but don't dally as the hop finishes on Sunday 6th May and Zoe will announce the winners on Monday

Talking of ZOE, that is where you need to head now, hope you have had fun and see you again soon!

Crafty Hugs

P.S. I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Incy Wincy Designs - #143 Mothers Day or girlie
Lollipop Crafts - #78 Anything goes
Crazy Challenge -#117 Summer Beach
Lexis Creations - #64 Lace/ribbon

69 comments:

  1. Wow, that is a lot of copics you've used, but man oh man, what you've done with them is amazing!

    Totally gorgeous card.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  2. Jane, can I be you when I grow up? ;-) Gorgeous with a very big capital G!

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  3. I'm in line first E!!! I'm speechless Jane. Wow I love how you coloured the details on her face. She looks so real. The detail in the hair... sigh... stunning. xo

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  4. OMG Jane this is just divine!! I just love how you have merged the scene I really would love to be able to do this and your colouring well its "Rocks" you really have show cased these fabulously!! Love Chanelle xx

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  5. I love the way you coloured the hair - just awesome!
    Big Hugs
    Barbara

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  6. so beautiful ... wow I love how you have coloured the sea bed .... and that sea horse... and her tail .... oh who am I kidding .. its all PERFECT!

    xoxox Carly

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  7. Oh gosh Jane, how many copics?! LOL, I wish you could come teach me! This is stunning, such a great scene. Joey xx

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  8. Stunning..... I so need a complete set of copics!! This is so beautiful. I love how you colour and make everything look so beautiful and delicate.
    Trudie xx

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  9. Great colors and WOW that's alot of Copics :) Stunning card!

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  10. Had to laugh out loud here about the box of copics... but who cares, your card looks fab!! Beautiful colored... love the sandy-effect with the dots. Beautiful!!!

    Hugs Annika

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  11. Gorgeous.. Beautiful in blue tones.. Vicki xxx

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  12. WOW!!!! Do I have to say more?! :-) Your card is absolutely fantastic!!!! The colouring is astonishing!!!!

    Hugs!

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  13. Amazing coloring. It looks like a real photo. The hair is amazingly done!

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  14. A gorgeous card. Your colouring is amazing. Thank you for joining us at Incy Wincy.
    Nikki F x

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  15. Gorgeous card, Jane! Fabulous coloring of the beautiful underwater scene!

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  16. in one word... beautiful!!
    Hugs Gea

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  17. Absolutely beautiful coloring with amazing depth and dimension! Love the dotting technique for the sea floor.

    Shelby

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  18. Stunning! Such a soft look!

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  19. Just beautiful Jane and OMG on the copic's. Ha Ha. That is awesome how you used them all.. Love it......

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  20. Jane - Your scene is amazing! I am always so impressed by your coloring, just fabulous!

    Hugz,
    Julie

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  21. Hi Jane
    A gorgeous card beautiful scenelove the image
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  22. Gosh, I love this! Such pretty colors. Great job!

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  23. Your cards is gorgeous, what a wonderful scene and everything is coloured so very, very well. Love it! Thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations this fortnight!

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  24. I love your color pallet for this card. Beautiful! Have a great day!

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  25. It's so cute!Amazing coloring
    Hugs from France
    Rosesarah

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  26. What a lovely card, Jane. Awesome image and coloring. I love the watercolor wash effect of your background too. You should be proud you used all those Copics. I love images that make me use lots of color. Thanks for the inspiration and a Fun Blog Hop!
    Hugz,
    Cathy Lee

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  27. O gorgeous card Jane! Love your coloring and how alive this scene is! The details from top to bottom are stunning! Love this new series!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Lollipop Crafts this week!
    ;)

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  28. Beautiful card, colored awesomely (is that a word, or did I just make it up? hehe), love, love, love it!!!!
    Fabi

    I'm a new follower
    thescrappingfactory@gmail.com

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  29. wow fab card hun and wow u definitely use a lot of copics but they give great depth to the image :) hugs Mandy xxx

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  30. wow wow wow!!! Love it!!!

    Good job

    I am your new follower
    Gaby Beard
    mgb2000@gmail.com

    Thanks

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  31. Its fantastic Jane! I love how you colored the sand!

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  32. You did a beautiful job. Love what
    you did with Photoshop. Makes the
    whole card look like its under water.
    Thank you for a chance to win this image.
    Bev.

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  33. Totally gorgeous, my friend! Your scene is so beautiful, coloured to perfection! I can't wait to read your tips:-)!!! BIG hugs Delphine xx
    PS: I hope you are better, sending you healing hugs:-)

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  34. Oh my goodnes your card is wonderful! Love all the colours and her hair looks like so much fun to colour!
    Hugs;
    Shari

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  35. Your colouring always makes me sigh - LOVE this - love seeing pure artistry!
    xXx

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  36. What a beautifull scene! perfect combination, amazing!
    Hugs Brenda

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  37. Woah that's a lot of copics! But what a fab result!! I actually like your scene the best out of all the ones I have seen on the hop so far. I guess I will have to make my own like you did :)

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  38. Grat mermaid and I love the colors!!! Copics are on my wishlist - can't wait to get some and start playing!!

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  39. Gorgeous card, love the blue & green coloring. The mermaid looks so beautiful

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  40. Love the use of the stippling technique for the sand, definitly makes it look grainy and realistic

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  41. Love the use of the stippling technique for the sand, definitly makes it look grainy and realistic

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  42. Wow Jane this is just incredible! I absolutely love your colouring....the water is perfect! How did you do it? hehe. Love the shading and textures...just stunning! :D

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  43. Jane this is wonderful... I really NEED to do this great image and follow what you have done here as inspiration, beautiful use of copic colours

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  44. What an amazing card! beautifully coloured and so many copic's!! i really need to purchase a few more! :)

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  45. Another fantastic card using the Under The Sea stamps, love your colouring. (Didn't realise they made that many copics lol!)

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  46. Love the colours you have used and the compilation of images for your scene. Your card base design is a perfect frame for your beautifully coloured image.

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  47. Holy coloring books Batman! That IS a lot of Copics! It's a lovely image though and well colored. I like your embellishments as well.

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  48. Stunning coloring. I really love the scene you've created. So lovely!
    Eret xx

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  49. STUNNING! Amazing colouring Jane, loove all the colours you have used lol! How cute is that seahorse! Take CareX:)

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  50. Hi Jane! Beautiful scene! I love your coloring and the card is soo beautiful! hugs Sandra

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  51. OMG!!! Your coloring and layout is fabulous. A beautiful work of art.
    hugs Maz

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  52. You did a great job,I love the way you colored her the scene is very realistic.

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  53. Your colouring is so realistic - no wonder you used all those Copics! LOL! It is just gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Jen Leeflang
    Durban
    South Africa

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  54. What an absolutely stunning creation, your coloring is out of this world, so use as many as you like, lol, you made a masterpiece, love it!!
    lotsa luv

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  55. Lovely card, Jane. Thanks for joining in our "Lace And Ribbon" challenge at Lexi's Creations. Hope to see your work again soon.
    NanaConnie DT

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  56. Wow...great coloring. It must take lots and lots of patience. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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  57. Beautiful job - love how you merged the images!

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  58. This card is fantastic! Your coloring is fabulous! Hugs, Bo

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  59. Wow! Love the scene you created and your colouring is totally awesome. Fantastic job! Hugs...Mona

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  60. what a stunning creation. I absolutely love the scene you've created.

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  61. Just perfect my friend.
    Hugs Tracy x

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  62. Hi Jane, I have to echo many of your other admirers. This is a fantastic card. Your coloring is so beautiful. You certainly know how to handle all those copics! Thanks for sharing your card with us at Lexi's creation. Our challenge this week is ribbons and lace. I do see the ribbons but am not spotting the lace?? Hope you will return for our next challenge. Can't wait to see what you will create:)

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  63. WOW - fantastic coloring! Your card looks fabulous!

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  64. Hi dear ,
    i am impressed from your creative thought and one more thing your coloring combo and theme of this is really out class,thanks for sharing,
    hugs,
    sam.

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    Gift Card

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    card

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  65. Gorgeous coloring and I'm always impressed with the colors you use! Would love to see a break down of where they are used. :D Love the simple layout and the stitching is a nice touch. Stunning!!

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  66. This is gorjuss love it all!!

    Thanks for joining us at Lexi Creations

    Tracey DT

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  67. Hi. This is such a fab card. Absolutely brilliant image. Thank you for joining us at Lexi's Creations and good luck.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  68. Hey there my sweet friend!! Oh my gosh...I almost shot coffee out of my nose when I saw how many Copics you used on this gorgeous creation!! That's how I color...the Copics are usually flying so fast and furious that I totally lose track! Such beautiful coloring, m'dear! Love it!! Hugs. Pat Frank

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