Aug 01 2008
The Prayer…
I think this just may be one of my favorite images of all time…
The Prayer is sweet and elegant and oh so beautiful. It actually reminds me of a picture that hung above my bed when I was a child. It had a scripture verse on it. Just for fun I googled it and actually found the picture to share with you here. I think the Sandra Kuck ThePrayer is even more beautiful and think it would make great altered projects and as I created for this design…a card to let someone know I’m praying for them. I actually designed this card for the daughter of a friend of mine. She flew off to Mexico to help a missionary family there for a month. The thing I really love about it is the stamped image even reminds me of her when she was as little girl.
In My Prayers…
This design is actually more subtle in person. The Prayer is CHF’s new Sandra Kuck release. The designers have created some stunning samples. I hope you’ll take a peek here.
To color this image, I used my Copic Sketch Markers starting very light and adding in color to build up the shading. You want to be able to keep these images as light as possible. To blend colors for the little girl’s face, first color it with an extremely light flesh color. Shade by picking up ink from a darker color with the tip of your light flesh marker. To keep the focus on the image and coloring…the rest of the design is very simple white design for a soft romantic style. Oh the background…you can see a sneak peek of our newest Scrapblock™, Aged Sheet Music. I know you are going to love it as much as I do. It will be released on Tuesday August 5th.
If you’re looking for a great coloring tutorial for these images…be sure to check out Lisa Silver’s Coloring Detailed Images Tutorial at CHF.
Have a great weekend!
Julia
Supply List:
Stamps:
- The Prayer (Sandra Kuck line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
- Aged Sheet Music Backgrounder by CHF
Ink:
Pitch Black Adirondack ink by Ranger
Paper:
-Simply Smooth White by Prism
Other:
-flower by Prima
-sewing machine
-vintage lace by Melissa Frances
-markers by Copic www.ellenhutson.com
-gingham ribbon by Making Memories
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OMGosh! I just love these. Love the colors and layout. You are just so creative and inspiring.
This is just precious!!
Beautiful card Julia. Already ordered my stamp this morning too.
Beautiful coloring!
Stunning card! Love the white BG, the soft blues… and the precious image. TFS!
So sweet!
This is so beautiful Julia!
so pretty! love all the white!
Beautiful and sweet card!
What a beautiful card. I smiled when I saw the picture you had of the little praying girl hanging above your bed because I also had it hanging over my bed when I was a child. I still own the picture and it is very dear to me. I have 2 boys so hope that someday maybe I will have a little granddaughter to pass it on to!
This is just gorgeous!!
This is gorgeous, J! I love the white, like crisp, clean linen!