Friday, September 13, 2013

Outlawz Fridays Alcohol Markers Challenge - Chocolate

It's Friday, and we have a yummy challenge for you this week at the Outlawz Fridays Alcohol Markers Challenge!  Our theme this week is....CHOCOLATE!  I must admit to being somewhat of a chocolate snob.  I grew up enjoying the usual candy bars and chocolate treats, but after an experience at Fauchon's in Paris, my taste for chocolate changed forever.  The rich, luscious, decadent chocolate creations were amazing!  The standard Hershey or Nestle candies were fine when I was a child, but as an adult I seek out gourmet chocolates.  Three of my current favorite chocolate shops are Norman Love Confections, Woodhouse Chocolate, and Ethel M Chocolates (I adore the pecan caramel raptures....their version of "turtles").  If you are looking for a special treat, any of the three of these shops have delectable offerings.  Anyway, getting back to today's card, I've had this Lili of the Valley stamp, The Chocolate Factory, since last year, and what better time to ink it up!  Since there is so much going on in the image, I decided to keep additions to the card very minimal.  I printed a double line border and called it good.


For the month of September our sponsor is Digi Stamps 4 Joy.  Our very creative Jen is an illustrator for them, and through her connection has secured five, yes 5, digi stamps for our winner this month!  Please join Carla, Dawn, Jen, Linda and me over at the Outlawz for this week's challenge, and give yourself a chance to win FIVE digi stamps!  Cannot wait to see your delicious creations!  

9 comments:

  1. So very cute Tress and such a lot of great colouring involved! Must have taken ages to do - hope you had some chocolate to munch on as you were doing it :) Looks fab with just a simple border!

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  2. This is adorable, Tress! I love that fun image and you've colored it beautifully! The clean design really showcases the stamp!

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  3. Oh i would like to be a little mouse and eat all chocolates on the image ;-)))
    SUperb card, very nice colouring, and love the combo of chocolate and pink !!
    Have a nice week-end !
    xxx

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  4. Tress, this is a darling card. Love your image and your beautiful coloring makes this image pop off the page. It is a beautiful card and didn't need anything else. I love the border you put around the image.

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  5. Hey, Tress, I love your CAS design! You are right--the image is fabulous all by itself! Love your coloring! And I want to go chocolate-tasting with you! And be a chocolate-snob when I grow up. Sounds yummy to me!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs, Penny

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  6. such YUMMY coloring..... quite "DEE"-licious !

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  7. OMGosh my mouth is quite literally watering! lol. I had some Nestles chocolate cocoa covered almonds from Germany and I thought I died and went to heaven. They can use more cocoa over seas for some reason and we can't here in the states. I would love to try some chocolate from Paris! My favorite Candy in the states is See's Candy.

    Okay, see how you distracted me, lol. I love this adorable image and the fun colors and design. Too cute!!!

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  8. My goodness this is just beautiful....Love this wonderful design and your card is awesome. Hugz, joann

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  9. With that busy little scene and your terrific coloring of it, the card doesn't need anything else to shine! This is adorable!

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