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Friday, 24 April 2026

So many books....


 A new challenge starts today at Crafty Catz.
As always the theme is ANYTHING GOES.

I've had this image for quite a while, one of Mo Manning's Patreon digis. It makes me smile because it really could be me...the crazy hair - very similar to the style I sport when I get involved in a gripping story I tend to push it back resulting in a sort of tangled bird's nest. The dilated eyes and spaced out look are familiar too....

I've used my copics to colour the image, the book dp are long ago magazine gifts, and the sentiment stamp is Mama Elephant. 
I used this sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday


There's more inspiration from the rest of the ladies over at Crafty Catz, hope you can join us this fortnight.
Chris
x

Challenge entries:
sisterhoodofcrafters make someone smile
sweetsketchwednesday April Challenge
craftingfromtheart April Challenge
neglectedstuff April Challenge The book dp and the brads.

17 comments:

Aunty Sue said...

Stunning card Chris love the image had to come and see where is from. Have a Great weekend

brenda said...

I'll think of you in a whole new light now Chris, not that I can talk, mines waist length and a witch comes to mind some days!

Great card anyhows. Hope your weekend is a sunny one.

B x

meg said...

A wonderful image for any book lover Chris,I keep running out of space for mine, love your card

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crafty-stamper said...

Brilliant card and image Chris, love the books paper -I keep pushing my hair back when reading even though it short lol.
Carol x

Dotty Jo said...

This is so me, Chris! Love your card, Jo x

chrissy xx said...

A image that's made me smile! FABulous colours Chris.
Just short of a glass of wine lol x
Chrissyxx

Chrissy said...

Nice little sketch Chris and I love your fun card and fun image with her wild hair and dilated eyes, I'm different, I pick up a book read three lines and nod off..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Bernadet said...

Such a great image Chris!!
You colored her awesome.

Mrs.B said...

A fabulous card Chris, love the fun image and papers, perfect with the sentiment
Avril x

tilly said...

papers are just great with your image, she does look quite wild lol, great colouring, x

Linby said...

Love a book themed card and this one is wonderful. The green accents really make the whole layout pop.

Lia said...

A great and funny image for a book theme and it makes me smile!
Lia DT TSOC

Janette said...

Oh my she is just brilliant, I love this image and the hair do is very near the bone for myself too...( never been the same since Covid..haha ) Anyway, its a brilliant card Chris I love it. xx

Lisa said...

Your wild haired reader instantly pulled me in with that spaced out expression and the way you colored the scene makes the whole moment feel alive, and pairing her with the layered book papers and that clean sketch gives the design such great balance while still letting the image shine, creating a card that feels playful, relatable, and full of personality.

Darlene said...

OMG this is too cute and just awesome! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at the Sisterhood of Crafters & Neglected Stuff challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Sisterhood of Crafters Owner
Neglected Stuff Co-Owner

Irish Cherokee said...

Love this image. They are fun to color and get a lot of comments. I needed this smile getter.

Hugs and Blessings