10 January 2013

Black and White with a touch of colour!

Hi peeps!

Finally, the cool change arrived over night here, just in time for all our wonderful fire fighters that have been battling to keep control of these fires in these horrid conditions..however, it is only going to be short lived as by Friday again, we will be rising in temps...they are saying we are in for a record Summer...

Now, you may have noticed a little blog change, I have been trying to decide as to what I wish my blog to look like, so please bear with me until I get all the tweaks completed..

My crafty share with for you all was kind of fun to create..



I decided to colour an image in using my Copics to create a black and white image, just adding a touch of colour to complete the card...I loved using this technique and I think it gives a really unique look to an image...

Wednesday here on the blog means the start of a new challenge at Simon Says and this week will be a fun week..just click the blinkie below to view all my teamies cards and the deets of the challenge..



As always, the lovely and generous Heidi will give one lucky winner $50 to spend in store..



So that wraps up my posting for today...I will be fast asleep when you read this posting and will be hopefully having a good sleep with cooler conditions..

Have a fabulous day!




25 comments:

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

Oh I love your Rainy Day Emma, this is so sdorable! I do hope you linked up with the All That Scraps Challenge, there is somewhat chocolate, pink, and almost red...it would pass, lol.

Kelly said...

the coloring on the little girl is amazing! looks like a pencil or photograph!

Barb said...

Even when you create a black and white image, your coloring is amazing, Joy! Fabulous card and oh, so cute too! :)

Thinking about you with all the fires and scary conditions - sending hugs!

Cheryl said...

Oh, this is pretty! I've always wanted to try coloring in b&w, but it's so intimidating!!! I love the little bit of color with the umbrella and pearls, too. ~Hugs!

joy said...

Very effective coloring technique, Joy! Love the touch of pink.

Sure hope they will be able to get those horrible fires under control soon!!!

Jess said...

Super cool Joy! Really unique to make the image black and white. You will definitely have to share more about this technique. Love it!

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Joy :-) I love how you coloured the image in shades of grey,, so effective !:-)

Luv
Lols x x x

Jingle said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Wow!

paula laird said...

Hi Joy, I hope the cooler weather stays around for a bit longer for you. We're off to a pool today (yay). Your card is stunning. I love your colouring such a funtastic idea

conil said...

This card is amazing. Your design skills are Fabulous.

Lin said...

YES, love how your card turned out with just that one touch of pink! Hope your cool weather sticks around long enough to give the fire fighters some rest.....

penny said...

I love the simplicity of your blog and your creations... absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing your great talent!

judkajudi said...

I always see your blog posts in my email and there is no place to comment, but when I saw this card I had to go to your blog .... this is incredible!! Truly shows your mastery of Copics!!

Your work brightens my every day!! I have been reading of your wild fires and thinking of you in that incredible heat ... so unlike January in our country!!


thanks for all you share.. it is always inspirational.

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Super cute card, Joy! I love how you colored the image in 'black & white'!!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Kailash said...

Your image coloring is fabulous, such a great idea. It truly is so artsy and unique. Stay cool Joy!!!

Marcia said...

Like I said on FB this morning ... I love this! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! xx M

debby4000 said...

Soooooo cute.
luv
Debby

Tracy said...

Fantastic coloring, you should do a video.

Dawn Turley said...

Fabulous Joy. Your colouring of the image. Love the little touch of pink. Glad the weather is cooling down and the firefighter's are getting some much needed respite.

Rica said...

A fabulous card Joy, a fabtastuc desugb abd I love your monochrome image - stunning!!!!

hugs
Heather xx

Gunilla/Nilla said...

Awesome card and the coloring is STUNNING!

/Gunilla

Jo (Boots the Monkey) said...

Gorgeous Joy, your colouring is stunning.

Hugs

Jo x

Kelly Booth said...

LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this!!!

Melissa Bove (SCS ~ Melissa1872) said...

Amazing card Joy!! Love how you "colored" in the image!! Just fabulous!!

"Stay cool!" I hear it's like a million degrees there!!

hugs...

Creative M said...

A wonderful card,just lovely!
Migdalia

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