Wednesday 14 May 2014

That candy cane looks like an 'elf hazard!

The theme today at ABC Christmas Challenge is J for Jolly Old Elf, so I've using an image of Tommy dressed as an elf, although I'm a bit worried about the size of that candy cane.  He's going to put his back out lifting that 'cos it's bigger than he is!  I hope he knows that you should always lift from your knees!

I spent quite a while getting the shading right on the candy cane, but then afterwards am not sure I achieved much as the the photo has lost some of the pale grey shadows that I put on the white bits.  Hmph!



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Happy crafting
Annette
xx



20 comments:

downrightcrafty said...

oh Annette how gorgeous and love your colouring and those beautiful papers
hugs Kate xx

Helen said...

Love this. Your colouring is amazing xxx

Squirrel x said...

Trust me hun, we can see your fabulous artwork and shading - wow! He is adorable, and so beautifully done. Love love love him. Hugs xx

Sarah said...

Brilliant card Annette, I can only echo what Squirrel has said...the shading is fab!! I feel a Stampfairy spend coming on...not had a look for a while, so thanks for that!! xx

Carole Pollard said...

This is stunning and it made me smile I loved him that much not sure of the proportions of elf to candy cane but I love it so much Love and Happy Crafting hugs Carole x

Zw@@n said...

Wow, your colouring is stunning, Annette. I like your card very much. Luv, Wilma

pinky said...

Your card is just gorgeous Annette, and your colouring is amazing!

pinky said...

Me again Annette. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
Pinky

Wishcraft said...

He's very cute and your colouring looks fab... Lovely card hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Dorte said...

Youe little elf is so very cute, and I love your concern about his back LOL,
Dorte xx

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, love the paper combination. How I did not know about the christmas ABC challenge blog I do not know?! An excuse to create christmas cards all year long - I love it! Thank you for the inspiration Annette xx

Carol S. said...

Brilliant card and love the post title! Well I can see the grey shading on the white Annette. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Carol S. said...

Brilliant card and love the post title! Well I can see the grey shading on the white Annette. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Elise said...

Hi Annette! Well, this is just DARLING! And your colouring .. gosh .. it is absolutely GORGEOUS! Your shading is just PERFECT!!!!!!

Big Hugs,
Elise

brenda said...

A great Crimbo card Annette, looks really good in the traditional colours.

Thanks for sharing your lovely card with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.

B x

Mojca said...

oh my totally gorgeous Annette! I love your pretty colouring. Hugs! Mojca

Anonymous said...

Awesome seeing and your gnome is so cute bless him! he has a real look of mischief about him! awesome colouring too hunny xx

Kat W said...

I think he's put his back out for sure, he's gone all cross eyed! Or maybe he's trying to hide the cane behind his back... if so it isn't working - lol!
Your colouring looks fab to me and the traditional Christmas shades are lovely :-)
Big hugs, Kat xx

Craftdee said...

'elf 'azard, haha... really made me chuckle :-) Love your card, great image, and the colouring is fab as always, Donna xx

Dan said...

Lovely card, beautifully coloured! Thanks for joining us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!