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15 August 2011

Pickle!


Morning Fluffers!

Well, you'll be pleased to know I didn't have to defribulate myself or The Copics in the end! I sat in The Bat Cave with this cute stamp, (how could I refuse a penguin called Pickle?!) a pile of Jelly Beans, and I beat Mojo into submission. Perhaps not the best tactic, as she lost her way about half way through. And when I'd finished I just couldn't shake the feeling something was missing. So, the next day, I pulled it apart and did this instead...


And yep, I know it's a Christmas card. I'd been struggling with a pink and brown cupcake card for nearly a week. Considering my feelings on Christmas cards in summer, it's ironic that it's a pastel Christmas number that has kicked Mojo out of bed!


Talking of Cupcake, be sure to head over there today. It's our third birthday this week and there's loads of stash to be had. We have six sponsors this week alone; Crafty Emma's Store, Cupcake Cards and Crafts, Digi's With Attitude, Inky Impressions, The Stamping Boutique and Tickled Pink Stamps. That's on top of our three monthly sponsors; Crafts U Love, Mo's Digital Pencil and Sew Sweet. And this week we have a Treasure Candy Hunt too. So what do you need to do for a chance to win some goodies? Use our Faberoony Sketcharoony. Hop on over and see the gorgeous creations from The Cupcakes!


I'm entering this at:

Christmas Card Challenge - Christmas
Fabulous Friday - Animals
Oh La La - Christmas
Secret Crafter - Christmas is Coming

Recipe
Cardstock: Stampin Up!
Papers: Wild Rose Studio Wintry Christmas
Image and Sentiment: Wild Rose Studio Pickle with Present; My Mum's Craft Shop
Colouring: Copics
Other: Vintage Stars from Stash

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66 comments:

  1. Debs15/08/2011, 06:20

    For a minute when I read your post title I thought you were shouting out to me (that's my nickname from my DH - it's also what we call our puddy tat lol!!!)
    I knew your Mojo wouldn't be far away at all - and both of these are stunning - I agree that he second one does have a little 'je ne sais quoi'
    Hope you have a fabby fluffy day.
    TTFN
    Debs xx

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  2. Lisa15/08/2011, 06:43

    Hi Faye, FAB card! I love this cute image and lovely pastel colours.

    I was very tempted to but this image and paper pad last week. However, I was very good and did resist temptation but after seeing your lovely card I wonder how long I will be able to stop myself hitting the checkout button lol!

    Sorry to hear Sweet Cheeks has been in hospital. I haven't been blogging as much lately because of the school hols so missed your post. Glad he is on the mend now.

    Lisa x

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  3. Daniele15/08/2011, 07:15

    I'm so in love with Pickle, I love how you make those doodle lines look professional and stamped, when I do them its a mess of scribbles, hope sweet cheeks is ok and that you have a fabbie day
    hugs
    P.S
    I'm going to be a Grandma again.....yahhhh

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  4. cheryl15/08/2011, 07:20

    oh hun your mojo has definatley returned as this is just brilliant loveing that wee penquin and your coloring is just stuning have a great day hun hugs cherylxxxxx

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  5. Margreet15/08/2011, 07:26

    Gorgeoussssssss.....the 2nd one makes really a difference.....did you colour it yourself???....will you be my teacher please???????
    xxx Margreet

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  6. Claire15/08/2011, 07:51

    One mojo returned I think Faye! Fabulous card, love Pickle the Penguin - just the cutest. Have a fab day. Hugs, Claire x

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  7. Louise15/08/2011, 08:15

    Hi Faye and ahhhh so cute I have this stamp to make a card for the shop but left him at work(I did not mean to abandon him) and now seeing your card I must remember to pick him up tomorrow when I go back to work(just had week off)I so love your card and coloured beautifully.
    hugs louise xx

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  8. Heidi15/08/2011, 08:19

    Good morning Faye, I love this image, Pickles is absolutely gorge, you've coloured him in beautifully, so you must have got to him b4 mojo did a runner! Hugs heidi x

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  9. Jane15/08/2011, 09:21

    C'Mon over & let me give you a slap!! STOP beating yourself up over your cards...sheesh! xx

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  10. debby400015/08/2011, 09:38

    Oh Faye this is so gorgeous, I love Pickle.
    luv
    Debby

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  11. Jo15/08/2011, 10:13

    Mornin!
    Pickle is awesome, what a cutie.
    I was shocked to see a crimble card by you, and what a lovely card it is too.
    Sketch is fabby, I will be joining in your birthday celebrations this week.
    CS xx

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  12. Vicky15/08/2011, 11:15

    Gorgeous card shug loving the cute image....its fab!!!

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  13. Liz McGuire,15/08/2011, 11:26

    Yep, he's very cute indeed. Brilliant card,

    Liz x

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  14. Loopylou.15/08/2011, 14:19

    awwwwww faye, pickle is too cute!!! the sketch is absolutely awesome hun, I loved it when I saw it and it will definitely be getting some more use from me!! just fab hugs Lou xxxx

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  15. Catherine15/08/2011, 15:44

    I simply adore your card Fluff ! Pickle is too cute ! I love your colouring, you have made him look all fluffy and soft... Want to give him a cuddle... Great sketch by the way ! Got to try it ! Hugs and love from La Chic !

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  16. jimlynn15/08/2011, 17:18

    I thought I was the only one that pulled her cards apart and re-did something! This was just before you re-did it - and cute after! Wonderful coloring on Pickle! Cute image and card.
    Lynn

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  17. Liza15/08/2011, 18:14

    So cute Fluff, I love the pastel colours and the adorable image, just gorgeous.

    Liza x

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  18. Maarit at Violets Corner15/08/2011, 18:15

    This is gorgeous Faye, love your beautiful colouring of Pickle...and all the glitter! He he, and great to know that we all occasionally tear apart our creations...I kind of like them both.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  19. Kt_Dragonfly15/08/2011, 18:37

    Oh my gosh, that is too cute!!! I wish I could colour like you because that penguin is amazing, I honestly thought maybe you had sparkled up a pre-coloured in image! Gorgeous :D

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  20. Rhonda Miller15/08/2011, 19:37

    How cute. I love the penguin.

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  21. Ali15/08/2011, 19:42

    Ooh mrs fluff hes one cutie patootie xx

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  22. Silli15/08/2011, 19:43

    wow- zers sweetie, your coloring is awesome...LOVE your cute card...xoxo

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  23. Laila15/08/2011, 19:45

    ohhh this is soo cute. Just love the little penguin so much :o)
    Hugs Laila

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  24. Delphine15/08/2011, 19:59

    Oooh I love your cards... Your image is so, so cute (when I saw it, I knew I would have to buy it sooner or later!) and your colouring is FAN-TAS-TIC! I love the colours (I bought those papers last week) and the little stars and doodling look fabulous (I think that's why I prefer number 2:-)! I love it all! BIG hugs Delphine xx
    PS: no effort really, just 200% pleasure:-)

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  25. having a {me} day15/08/2011, 20:26

    Oh this is fabulous Faye. Took me a while to work out what the differences were ... dohhh. Love that cute penguin and your colouring of it is just perfick! keeleyxx

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  26. Mrs A.15/08/2011, 20:49

    You very nearly had me there in spotting the difference but I got there in the end!! Good job I've only had one Hugo and one ickle glass of rose wine so far today. Luv Muver.

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  27. coops15/08/2011, 21:28

    fantastic card faye.the little penguin is so sweet and i love your papers and stunning colouring ;D

    xx coops xx

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  28. coldwaters215/08/2011, 21:42

    Oh Faye this is simply beautiful what a cute image and love those colours/papers.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  29. Unknown15/08/2011, 22:08

    Oooh love it! I loved it when I saw the first pic but you were right to re-make it...it's GORGEOUS!

    Thanks for joining in with our challenge at OLL this week! :)
    Lizy DT x

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  30. Sue15/08/2011, 22:09

    hi faye, now he is a cutie, gorgeous colours too, love it:)

    sue
    xx

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  31. Linda . J15/08/2011, 22:22

    This is just gorgeous love the colours and beautiful design.
    Hugs Linda

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  32. Amanda R15/08/2011, 22:56

    Pickle the Penguin, that is just so cute! Great job coloring and I hate making Christmas cards now too, just can't make myself do it!

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  33. Fiona15/08/2011, 23:34

    gorgeous card Faye...I can see why you couldn't resist him!!

    Fi
    x

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  34. Jennifer16/08/2011, 00:37

    So gorgeous and very cute Faye! xx Jenny xx

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  35. Unknown16/08/2011, 02:59

    Awwww, what a cutie image, you have done this so well, I love it!!

    Thank you for joining us at Frosted Designs this week, I hope that you enjoyed the challenge

    Amanda

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  36. CarlaKH16/08/2011, 03:05

    How cute is this little penguin! Love it! Thanks for joining us at CCC!

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  37. Francesca16/08/2011, 08:54

    Gorgeous creation
    Thanks for joining us at Secret crafter Saturday challenge and good luck!

    Hugs
    Francesca

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  38. Rachel Izakowicz16/08/2011, 09:17

    What a fab card, Faye! Am amazing image & such great DP. You're so fab, all around! xx

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  39. downrightcrafty16/08/2011, 09:29

    gorgeous creation and perfect for our Christmas is Coming Challenge this week at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, thank you for joining us
    Hugs Kate xx
    PS I have new candy if you are interested.

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  40. downrightcrafty16/08/2011, 09:29

    gorgeous creation and perfect for our Christmas is Coming Challenge this week at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, thank you for joining us
    Hugs Kate xx
    PS I have new candy if you are interested.

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  41. DesigNeAl16/08/2011, 10:32

    I like both designs, Faye, and the penguin is so cute!!! xx

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  42. Donna16/08/2011, 16:51

    Awwww way too cute hun and a beautiful choice of papers and superb colouring, gotta love this card...lots! :) Donna x

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  43. Doreen16/08/2011, 18:13

    What a gorgeous card.Thanks for sharing with us at OLL.xxx

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  44. darcy4816/08/2011, 18:26

    Hi Faye adore this card the image is soooooo cute. Love him. Arlinex

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  45. Annika16/08/2011, 18:52

    The penguin baba looks soooo cute and fluffy. Not surprising really, considering who coloured him up! lol
    Anyways, you're real dab hand at doodling. Cool. I LIKE doodling. Mine looks like someone has let a bunch of manky birds loose on paper but I am not abandoning hope. Yet.
    Hugs
    Annika

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  46. Cheryl First16/08/2011, 21:11

    Such an adorable image! I love that it's a pastel Christmas card.....it's fantastic!

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  47. Julie16/08/2011, 22:42

    Goijusss!! Your mojo looks perfectly intact - stunning colouring!! Juliexx

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  48. Unknown16/08/2011, 23:40

    The card is beautiful either way!!! Love your coloring skills girl!!!!! Hope your having a pleasent week! Hugs & Sunshine!/Sari

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  49. Unknown17/08/2011, 02:00

    This is just to cute! I love the penquin! So darling! Thanks so much for joining us for a challenge over at Frosted Designs.

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  50. Davi17/08/2011, 02:36

    Faye this is so cute and I do love the stitching you added. GReat coloring there :)

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  51. Andria17/08/2011, 07:41

    it's like a breath of fresh air reading your blog, dosn;t hlf make me chuckle :). Gorgeous card though how adorable is little pickle :).

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  52. Shelly17/08/2011, 15:36

    Hello Faye! Oh you are a silly billy... I love to read your posts!!! This is such a fab Xmas card... I SO LOVE your colouring of this cute penguin! Super sketch too!!! Hugs, Shelly x

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  53. Brodders17/08/2011, 19:45

    Fab card, fab colours and even more fabber (is that a word?) colouring :)

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  54. Pop's Cards17/08/2011, 21:19

    Gorgeous hunni ♥ ♥ Pops x

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  55. ♥Gry17/08/2011, 21:43

    Beautifully crafted. That is sweet, thanks for sharing! ♥

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  56. Wishcraft17/08/2011, 23:01

    Oh what an adorable penguin! He really is too cute :o) Beautifully coloured too and I love your papers and fab doodling. Lisa x

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  57. Donna B.18/08/2011, 01:53

    Love this Christmas card Faye!! Great papers and coloring!! That penguin is too cute!!

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  58. Helen18/08/2011, 13:18

    Awwwwwwwwww...this is so cute! Love the colours too!
    Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
    Helen x

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  59. Meretekj18/08/2011, 19:33

    A very cute card.
    My linknumber is 53

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  60. Grenouille Greetings19/08/2011, 01:09

    Mojo is defo back! This little cutie looks so darn fluffy I could stroke him! Beautiful colouring! Hope Sweet Cheeks is doing better!
    Big hugs, Lesley
    ps - What is a Hugo?

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  61. Randi WS19/08/2011, 08:54

    Aaaaaawwwwhhhh, isn't that CUTE!! Love your card!! ;)

    Lots of love,
    Randi WS

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  62. Unknown19/08/2011, 15:40

    This is so cute Faye, love your little penguin he is so sweet xxx

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  63. Lorraine20/08/2011, 21:44

    oh he is so sweet i love this card xx

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  64. Arline20/08/2011, 21:46

    This is such a beautiful card and Pickle is sooo cute...he is going on my wish list! Gorgeous!xx

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  65. Theresa's Studio21/08/2011, 12:26

    Such a cute card ...love the penguin.

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  66. ribenaruby21/08/2011, 17:39

    Hi, what a wonderful pingu image, great colouring! Happy 3rd to the whole team. Ruby x

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