My Eclectic Spirit: "Geek is Chic"- Violet Vintage by Saturated Canary

"Geek is Chic"- Violet Vintage by Saturated Canary

Monday, September 2, 2013

Just wanted to stop by to share a card I made for all those going back to school this week! Teachers and students alike are all getting their "school" on and shopping for new books and looks as they get back to all that "fun" stuff like getting out of bed early, studying for tests, and the dreaded of all things... having so much homework!! This card shares my view that being smart is not only cool, it is sexy! With that in mind, I colored up "Violet Vintage" by Saturated Canary.

"Violet Vintage" is colored with copic markers (colors listed below) and embellished with Glamour Dust and some Stampin Up rhinestones for buttons on her dress. I just realized her name and the colors I chose match.. well, well, well.. talk about the power of suggestion!

Another view:

Card Recipe:

Rubber Stamps- "Violet Vintage"
Stempelgede- Vintage Garden

Copics: RV99.95, 93 & 91

Lace/Velvet Ribbon- The Ribbon Girl

Flowers- Wild Orchid Crafts

Ek Success Paper Punch- Binding Border

Sentiment- Create with TLC

Other: Vintage Photo Distress Ink/Stampin Up Rhinestones/Glossy Accents/Pearls/Gesso

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day and I wish everyone going back to school has a GREAT year!! xxx I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts4Eternity- Back to School
Wags n Whiskers- Back to School
MilkCoffee Challenge- Back to School
Divas by Design- Lace
Sisterhood of Crafters - School
Just us Girls- Distressing
Dynamic Duos- Color Challenge
7 Kids College Fund- Anything Goes with Alchohol Markers
Make it Monday- Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps-Anything Goes
Mema's Crafts- Lace & Flowers
Live & Love Crafts- Photo Inspiration
Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge- Back to School

Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) said...: This is FABULOUS!! Love the image and your coloring is perfection! That design paper is beautiful ... purple is my favorite color so of course this paper pack will be going on my wish list!! Awesome creation!
Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS; September 2, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Sharon said...: This is gorgeous Ann Marie. I love the image and you have coloured her beautifully. The papers are so scrummy I can see why you didn't want to cover them up.
Hugs Sharon. x; September 2, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Marisa said...: Fabulously coloured image and use of papers! Love the distressed edges and the touch of lace. Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls this week.; September 2, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Wendy McCarthy said...: Beautiful card and stunning colouring skills! Spotted it on MIM xx; September 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM
Crafteezee said...: Gorgeous , love Her and I love those papers.
Hugs Tracy x; September 2, 2013 at 5:04 PM
May said...: Stunning card, your colouring is amazing... the attention to detail is outstanding...Simply Beautiful....Hugs May x x; September 3, 2013 at 1:23 AM
lalkygirl said...: Oh my what a stunning card ,so beautifully coloured and those papers are gorgeous
Thanks for joining us at MIM and good luck
tracey x; September 3, 2013 at 3:32 AM
coops said...: so gorgeous, really beautiful papers and details and i love the pretty sc image :D

xx coops xx; September 3, 2013 at 5:28 AM
Mojca said...: Oh its totally gorgeous! hugs! MOjca; September 3, 2013 at 6:59 AM
Lisa B said...: WOWSERS!! This is gorgeous! So elegantly done and beautifully colored!! Great job! Thanks for linking it to our Back to School challenge at the Sisterhood of Crafters.; September 3, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Wendy said...: Absolutely gorgeous...Thanks for playing along with us at Divas by Design this week.
Wendy xx; September 3, 2013 at 6:35 PM
7 KIDS said...: Such beautiful colors and vintage look! Thanks for participating in the www.7kidscollegefund.com challenge!; September 4, 2013 at 2:54 AM
Michelle said...: Cute, and pretty! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos!; September 4, 2013 at 6:45 AM
Tracy said...: Wow Ann Marie, she's beautiful. Especially love your coloring on her hair. The papers are gorgeous and I really like the way you distressed them for your card. Hugs!; September 4, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Eulanda said...: I saw this card on FB the other day and thought it was just adorable!! Can't wait to try up those papers!! I would LOVE to know how you did the Pinterest thing. Is there a tutorial? Hugs!; September 4, 2013 at 4:13 PM
Loz said...: Fabulous card and lovely colors. Visited from MIM for a look..Loz; September 4, 2013 at 4:47 PM
michele said...: Fabulous card! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x; September 5, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Mema's Crafts said...: I'm always in awe of your work. Fabulous coloring and use of paper. Thanks for sharing your talent with us at Mema's Crafts. Good luck in our challenge draw.; September 5, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Za ovinkom said...: Awesome creation!!!
Jasmina; September 6, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Vicki Dutcher said...: Drop dead GORGEOUS coloring! Thanks for joining in with JUGS!; September 6, 2013 at 8:51 PM
Jenny said...: This is just so beautiful! I love these colours so much <3 xxxx; September 7, 2013 at 6:02 AM
7 KIDS said...: Ann Marie, your attention to detail is amazing! I love the way her lenses are slightly tinted. Such a nice touch and a sign of real artistry! Thanks for participating in the http://www.7kidscollegefund.com challenge!; September 8, 2013 at 2:19 AM
Paper Tails said...: Gorgeous card! Love the colors and your coloring is fabulous. Thanks for joining us at www.7kidscollegefund.com challenge.

Karen; September 9, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Anonymous said...: This is a really cute card : ) Thanks so much for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon for the Back to School Challenge. Good Luck! Huggs from Ginny at Polly's Paper; September 12, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Bonnie said...: Great card! Thanks so much for participating in our Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge.; September 12, 2013 at 3:21 PM
Yuri said...: This is absolutely stunning! I love the colour and your gorgeous coloring. Thank you so much for your warm welcome at A Creative Romance!
Have a lovely weekend!
Hugs, Yuri xx; September 13, 2013 at 10:21 PM
Anonymous said...: She's just gorgeous and I love that paper, so pretty
Hugs Julie P; September 18, 2013 at 3:34 AM
Wendy Nicola Jackson said...: Love, love, LOVE this card Anne-Marie. That would be a keeper for sure, whoever receives it! Very special. Love the papers to bits and your design and layout is just gorgeous. Hugs, Wends xxx; September 19, 2013 at 6:33 AM