Thursday, June 25, 2009

House Mouse Challenge #43

I had so much fun coloring this image. Granted, I colored it almost precisely as the image on the stamp block, but still... I chose this image because of the weight I am losing every day. This is how I feel when I get on the doctor's scale and the number is lower than the last visit. Yippee!! When I decide to color an image, I usually choose the printed paper first and then match my pencils with the colors on the paper. I didn't do that this time since I kinda copied the colors on the stamp block. I got lucky when I started digging through my paper and found this paper called "Tres Jolie" from My Minds Eye. I love this paper and I was probably hoarding it for some reason that I've forgotten now. Here's a little close-up of the colored image. I used my Prismacolor pencils to color this. I've been using my Copics so much lately, that I've missed my pencils. Coloring House Mouse images makes me feel like I'm coloring an image in a coloring book. I used to LOVE to color and I loved my coloring books. My favorite gifts when I was little were coloring books (no duh) and a brand new box of Crayola 64's. Oh man, I loved the smell of those new crayons. So that's it for today. See you soon with another challenge: The Odd Bird Sketch Challenge. Try it yourself! That blog post will tell you where to post your cards for the challenge. Have fun!

12 comments:

scrapperjulia said...

This is really cute! Congrats on your weight loss! Love the papers too, great card!

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

Adorable!! And if I had had this stamp I'd have stamped it for you with lots of love and support. You go girl!

Godelieve said...

Ah, I always enjoy your pencil work Debbie!
Congrats on the weight loss!

Teresa said...

Great job coloring! Perfect card to send to yourself, congrats and thanks for joining the bananas on this challenge.

Midnitecreations - Renu said...

Love the softness you achieve with your pencils. I want to jump like that mouse when I stand on a scale! lol.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful job...sweet lil bunny!

glad you're craftin!

so fun!

xo

Mrs. Fence said...

Beautiful card! I love this image! I am a house mouse addict, but I don't have this one...I too would love to jump off the scale as it records my weight...

Sue from Oregon said...

I was a colorer as a little girl too! Didnt care much for dolls! Great card!

theneon said...

You've done a wonderful job on this card and the coloring is amazing. I have prismas sitting in my drawer but I don't think I can make my pencils work as pretty as you do. Congratulations on the weigh-in's too. I know how gratifying that can be. I've lost 40 pounds since I retired -- guess I was a nervous eater.

~MudpieMouse said...

What a wonderful combo of paper, layout, and coloring. And that ribbon is fabulous! Keep on stampin' on!

Kecia said...

How have I not commented on this? You know I love it. Fabulous colored pencil work! And, fabulous meaning to the card itself.

Anonymous said...

I love your little rabbit so cute you color so nicely Debbie. I love you and miss you!
Kiki-nana