Tuesday, 1 March 2022

* Gecko Galz: Bunny in the Strawberries


 Hello

I have 3 posts today:
Post 1:  Birds and Bees for Gecko Galz
Post 2: Bunny in Strawberries  (this one) for Gecko Galz
Post 3:  Tulips for Crafts Galore Encore
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I am back to tell you about a new challenge we are running at the Gecko Galz blog.

 It is a challenge using vintage digital stamps. The stamp is free to collect on the blog here.

This month the image is an adorable bunny and the challenge is colouring and making an Easter project. The winner will be randomly drawn and will win a Gecko Galz stamp set

I made a card with my coloured image:


Isn't the bunny sweet. He's loving being in the strawberry field. 

I resized the vintage image to 4.5 square inches and printed it out.  The left hand side background is not as dark as the right and I attempted to remedy this slightly by colouring over the 'black' parts with dark grey markers. I then used Copic markers to colour the floral background, deliberately leaving some white patches. 


I added some white Posca pen highlights to the leaves and strawberries. I decided to keep the bunny as a white rabbit and used pale and mid grey Copics only, plus a subtle pink for his nose and ears. Again parts were left white and I used the blender to fade out the grey into the white areas.
I finished by matting the image with several black and white mats and popped it onto a pre-made 6 inch card base.

Here are some close ups of my (not so perfect) colouring:

Love these strawberries!

That's all for now!

Please pop over to the Gecko Galz blog and collect the free digi stamp (available for March only) if you would like to play along in the challenge.

I hope you'll join our Birds and Bees Challenge too where the winner will get a $25 shopping spree at the Gecko Galz shop.


The only rule is that you must use at least one Gecko Galz product (this can be one of the freebies or, of course, you can buy at the Etsy store!) Also if you sign up for the Gecko Galz newsletter, you'll be able to claim a free collage sheet each month and get first claim on the monthly $1 deals!

Please pop over to the Gecko Galz blog to see the fabulous designs by the very talented DT.

We also have a friendly Facebook Group where there are 4 monthly challenges, each with a collage sheet prize. 
Do come and join us!


I'll be back on the 20th March with more Gecko Galz projects.

Here's all the info you need:
Current Gecko Galz Challenge : "Birds and Bees"
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Thanks for stopping by today.
xoxo

I'd like to play along in the following challenges:

* Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #176 AG 05/03
* Double Trouble #104 Spring 06/03
* PIP Challenges 2209 AG 06/03
* A Perfect Time to Craft March AG 28/03 DT Favourite

I'd really love some feedback :)      
I read and appreciate all your comments. 
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11 comments:

  1. Chrissy1 March 2022 at 18:27

    Your bunny in the strawberries is just beautiful Carole, fabulous colours so bright and happy, just love it..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  2. Makira2 March 2022 at 02:00

    💚💚💚 this bunny! Your card and coloring are fantastic! Thank you for playing along at Double Trouble Challenge. Cheers, Crazy Cousin Makira

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  3. Diane2 March 2022 at 14:29

    You have colored this beautifully, what a great image it is too! Thank you for joining our challenge at Four Seasons!
    Diane FS DT {Nellies Nest}
    {Four Seasons}

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  4. Donna Scholz2 March 2022 at 21:40

    Carole, what a gorgeous colorist you are!! Love your talent for highlighting. Thank you so much for sharing your creative talents and card with us at Double Trouble for our "Hoodie Hoo" spring themed challenge!!! -Donna

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  5. Barbara Bruder2 March 2022 at 22:02

    Carole, this is so pretty. Nice coloring and just love the image. Thanks for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry. Barbara DT member for { World Wide Open Design Team Challenge}

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  6. Inny3 March 2022 at 11:40

    I love your bunny! Very nice!

    xx Inny

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  7. Darlene 3 March 2022 at 14:38

    Oh Carole this is just beautiful! What a fabulous image and your coloring is AMAZING!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons Challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.

    Darlene
    FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  8. Suzanne Reynolds 3 March 2022 at 21:56

    Carole, fantastic coloring of your image and strawberry patch, love the framing and embellishments added... beautiful. Thanks again for sharing with us at Double Trouble.

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  9. Melanie R5 March 2022 at 17:30

    Beautifully colored, Carole! So perfect for spring and who doesn't love strawberries. Thank you for playing along with us at Double Trouble #104.

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  10. Megan J6 March 2022 at 01:10

    Hi Carole, a stunning card love the black background behind the little bunny. Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, good luck in the prize draw.... Megan DT LPoCF

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  11. Suzanne H6 March 2022 at 12:39

    Hi Carole! I just popped over from the Gecko Galz challenge and didn't realize how similar my cards are to yours. I've updated my post to reflect your inspiration. Thanks!

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