Saturday, May 30, 2009

The Cutest Ballerina

I have to admit that this is just the cutest ballerina in town! I absolutely love this little bear in her tutu. Isn't she just too adorable for words.

I coloured her just for the fun of it. I couldn't wait for the day that I had a specific occasion to need this image. Once she was coloured up I made a birthday card for a colleague's niece who's turning eleven. I hope she loves her as much as I do.

A little confession here... I coloured two of her, one in a pink dress and one in a green dress. I'm about to go and make something with the other one. Just because they are so cute.

She was coloured with my prismacolor pencils and blended with sansador. Then cut out with nesties, and mounted on 3D pads. The sentiment is by Stampingbella and also cut out with nesties. The border was done with my brand new Fiskars border punch! I don't know for the rest of you, but here in Jo'burg, the good quality punches are very expensive. But I wanted it so I had to spend the money.....

I put lots of glitter on the dress and shoes and the background paper. I am not sure the photo does it too much justice, but some of it can at least be seen.

I heard such devastating news earlier today. There are 55 Pilot Whales beached at Kommetjie beach in the Cape, here in South Africa. People are trying to get them back into the sea and keeping them alive with water. Apparently there are more coming ashore. They don't know yet what caused this. It's terrible, I wish I was there to help, but it's pretty far from Jo'burg. At least the sea rescue people are there doing something. I just hope they will all be okay. My heart just breaks when I hear of something like this.

Anyone feel like a bit of blog surfing, go see what everyone got up to for the latest Bella challenge. It was a sketch again, there are some gorgeous creations to ooooh and aaah over. Then Elzybells is celebrating their blog-a-versary, yip it's one year old in June, and they're planning all sorts of exciting stuff during the month.

Oh one other thing I wanted to share, my mother's been crocheting flowers for me, to use as embellishments. I can't wait to use one or two, she's nearly done with them. Hopefully soon I will post a card with a homemade, handmade crocheted flower on it :-))

Have a great weekend. Till later.....

8 comments:

Manda said...

OMG wow what a lovely card. I so love the bear! Your colouring is absolutly fab!

Riet said...

Wowww Meahni,what a beautiful card,l love the image and colours. So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x

Wiccababe said...

Hi Meahni,
the card is stunning - the bear is just too cute.
thats awful news about those poor Pilot whales, hope they can save them
have just been on the Ketto hop as I bought my very first stamping bella stamp today
can't wait to see these crochet flowers - will have to ask my mum if she can do that as she can crochet

Mar G said...

Hey Meahni - We've got the sunshine here today again....We are all loving the good weather & being able to get outside without getting soaked! :-)
I'm on a roll again hanging the washing out to dry. Wish I could muster up some excitement about the ironing?! :-/
Love your latest card, its SO cute & you have coloured it brilliantly, the glitter makes the tutu sparkle & it looks really pretty!
Aw I hope the marine people can help some of those poor whales....What a shame :-(
Looking forward to seeing your Mum's crocheted flowers on your card creations soon!
TC Love - Mar x

jacquiscards said...

the card is so adorable it could be used for som many cards and crafts for little girls or adults

sorry to hear abiut the whales x

louise C said...

Oh Meahni your bear is adorable!!! You did such a good job with the coloring! Love it! Can't wait to see your crochet flowers... Lucky you!
Sorry for not replying to your last comment on my blog - was sooooo busy - now I have a little.... spare time! Thanks again I really appreciate your comments!

Dawn said...

Hi Meahni

Wow you colouring is just fantastic and how cute is this wee ballerina..

So sad to hear about those poor whales - they just get so disorientated and tired..
It happens occasionally here in Scotland..

Dawn

paula said...

WOW!! these little ballerina bear stamps have me wanting to pull mine out again...I have to get ready for this teaching gig! Oh, I think you did the prettiest job. You need to be sending these to Elizabeth for her Sunday Showcase...Are You?? You need to get on her Design Team!!!

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