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Monday, December 3, 2012

MIC Advent Calendar - Coloring Hair and Blog Candy


There's only 24 days til Christmas!
The MiC gang and our Special Guests thought it would be fun to have a 'grown up' advent calendar as we count down the days til Christmas full of inspiration just for us creative minds!
Each day a sneak peek will be revealed on the MiC store blog with a link for you to follow "to open the door".
All you have to do is stop by the store blog each day to open the next door!


PLUS Zoe has Christmas Candy full of lots of crafty goodies that you don't want to miss out on!


AND THERE'S MORE GIFTS
But what's even more exciting is that you will have a chance to win the Make it Crafty goodies that I have played with today!!
By leaving a comment on this post you could win


The comments will stay open until the 31st of December and the winners will be announced in the New Year on the MiC store blog. You can join us for all 24 days - giving you 24 chances to win some MiC goodies! If you join us late, simply go back to the start and catch up!


I have been eyeing Zoe's coloring tutorial for long hair for a while now.  I've had the fantastic Saturated Canary image - Zoe - that comes with the book printed out for months.  I haven't gotten up the guts to give it a try.  The MIC Advent Calendar has given me the motivation.
After much studying of the tutorial and a false start, here's what I came up with.


I used different colors than in the tutorial, mainly because I didn't have all of the colors.  Here are the colors I used.  


Here's my finished card.  I don't know if you're like me, but I'm desperately making Christmas cards, so  I turn every image into something for Christmas.  The addition of snowflake chippies and Christmas paper turn this girl into a sweet Christmas wish.  


Supplies
Coloring Long Hair in Fine Detail
Make It Colour Blending Card
Snowflake Stars Chipboard by Make It Crafty
Copics

Don't forget to leave a comment below before December 31st and stop by the Make it Crafty Store blog to 'open the door' to 24 other inspirational projects!

Thank you so much for joining us and we wish you and your loved ones a wonderful loving Christmas.
Happy Crafting!
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102 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Hi Jen! Great job colouring up Zoe's flowing locks. I know what you mean - I have been turning everything into a Christmas card too! I have been eyeing these tutorials off for a while, so thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  2. aletheaDecember 3, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Wow, You have done an awesome job..I need to get my hands on that book!! Will keep my fingers crossed!! Thanks for a chance to win! Hugsxx

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  3. Jane December 3, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Great work Jenn, you've done a fab job on the hair.
    Love n hugs
    Jane

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  4. UtaDecember 3, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Your card is so beautiful. I love the coloring. Great!
    Hugs, Uta

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  5. ZoeDecember 3, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Jen!! Wow it looks fantastic sweetie! You have done exceptionally well. I love the colours you chose too. xxoo

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  6. GranmargaretDecember 3, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful card Jen

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  7. SandraDecember 3, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    WOW, beautiful coloring!!!
    and the finished card is beautiful too!!
    Hugs,Sandra

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  8. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Brilliant colouring and love the card and how you made it a Christmas one!

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  9. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    This is stunning! Love the colors and the card is great too!

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  10. The Scrapping FactoryDecember 3, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I think you did fantastic!!!! Very nice....Fabi xxx

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  11. valou250809December 3, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Wonderful job!!! thanks for all.

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  12. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDDecember 3, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Hi Jen
    A stunning and beautiful card love the image and gorgeous colour's
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  13. Gram's TreasuresDecember 3, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Your colouring is lovely, and this image makes for a great Christmas card with her festive dress!
    Joyce xx

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  14. Alyce Kit and ClowderDecember 3, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    wow jen! I just love how you have coloured her....beautiful texture in her hair :)

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  15. NikkiDecember 3, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Your hair turned out wonderfully love the shades and she is so pretty looking :) thanks for the chance hugs Nikki C

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  16. Caryn SDecember 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Wonderful coloring! Hair must be the most difficult thing to color with Copics, mine just never seems to come out right.

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  17. Carla S.December 3, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Gorgeous card, Jen! I love the backing papers and layout! Awesome coloring of the beautiful image! Love how the hair turned out!

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  18. RosaleeDecember 3, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Your coloring is Gorgeous. I love the different highlights. I just got into copic coloring about 1/2 a year ago and I sure wish I was that good. Would be so great to win this book. Thanks for the chance. Someone is going to be really lucky.
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  19. MaryDecember 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Such a beautiful card and such gorgeous coloring. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  20. PenniDecember 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful card. Your colouring is amazing.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  21. Amy MartinDecember 3, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    wow...Beautiful coloring. I really need to start practicing my coloring. Wonderful job.

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  22. ellyscard creatiefDecember 3, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Your colouring is beautiful.
    Thanks for the chance.
    Gr Elly

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  23. zehraDecember 3, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    beautiful card, love the colors, beautiful snowflakes, love your coloring

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  24. ColindaDecember 3, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Beautiful card! Have a nice evening, Colinda

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  25. BethDecember 3, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Great job Colinda! I colored her up as well ... took forever!

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  26. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Fabulous Christmas card! Great job coloring the digi, and the hair looks perfect!

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  27. Suzi MacDecember 3, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Oh! this is gorgeous Jen, wonderful colouring and design. A stunning Christmas card.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  28. Carole RBDecember 3, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Great coloring Jen

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  29. DelphineDecember 3, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Gorgeous card, Jen, and fantastic job on her hair!!! Love the added snowflake for the Xmas touch too;)! BIG hugs Delphine xx

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  30. KatieDecember 3, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Gorgeous card Jen- you're coloring turned out awesome! Hugs, Katie

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  31. arlsmom aka LyndaDecember 3, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Your coloring is stunning!!! I so wish I could color like that...I'm trying!

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  32. LeanneDecember 4, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Hi Jen! Wow!! you did a wonderful job and I totally agree that if you add Christmas papers and accents you can turn any image in to a Christmas card.
    Love your coloring and those poinsettia looking flowers are beautiful.
    Great job!! Happy Holidays!
    ;)

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  33. Denise GoeldnerDecember 4, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Fantastic colouring love it such a beautiful card hugs xx

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  34. peggyDecember 4, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Your hair colourong is fab !!!
    Merry Christmas,

    Hugs,
    Peggy

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  35. InaDecember 4, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    You really did a beautiful work coloring the hair

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  36. CorinneDecember 4, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    such a beautiful card, Great coloring.. love the colors!
    Hugs

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  37. Adriana MoralesDecember 4, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Great colouring Jen and beautiful colour choice. You've inspired me to give it a go too.

    Bless you!
    Adriana

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  38. ✿♥ Mélyane ♥ ✿December 4, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I wish I could be that talented with colouring!!! It's so Beautiful!!!

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  39. OliviaDecember 4, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Love the color you used for the hair and great job on the depth you used in the hair.

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  40. Tammy VDecember 4, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Great job on the hair Jen. I also love you that you took a non-traditional image and fit it to your theme :)

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  41. postalorphanDecember 4, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Gorgeous! You've done a fabulous job on the coloring.

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  42. jan farnworthDecember 4, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    love the coloring.

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  43. Guild Master CrystalDecember 4, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Great job. The colouring is awesome!

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  44. Kasey ~ in OzDecember 4, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    I have all the tutorials, I am hoping to get some time over the Christmas break to shut myself away in the air conditioning and drag out that long hair one and just practice for hours. Can't wait!

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  45. Debbie PammentDecember 4, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    AWESOME job Jen - don't you wish you had hair like hers - LOL. Love your finished card too.
    xXx

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  46. DQDecember 5, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Fantastic job with the hair, beautiful colouring, great card

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  47. LindaDecember 5, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    So beautiful. Great job!

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  48. anderynDecember 5, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Wow. That is some cool hair. I should learn how to do that! Great for a Christmas card, too.

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  49. BeachsidelynnDecember 5, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Great hair and super idea to turn her into a Christmas theme. Beautiful.

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  50. JayneDecember 5, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Wow lovely hair colour.
    Jayne

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  51. JaninaDecember 5, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Fantastic idea to turn her into a Christmas card. And a very beautiful card at that!!! love the hair and the color looks beautiful!

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  52. Rhonda MillerDecember 5, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Jennifer, this is gorgeous.

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  53. UnknownDecember 5, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Amazing colouring. I wish I could colour half as well as you, lovely work x

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  54. mommahobbitDecember 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Great card! And yes I do want to try these techniques for colouring :)

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  55. Kimberli SarsfieldDecember 5, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Amazing job! Love the coloring of her hair:)

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  56. cassDecember 5, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Cuyte christmas card, you have done a great job on her hair.

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  57. CrafteezeeDecember 5, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Wow Jen, beautiful.
    Hugs Tracy x

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  58. Rene from OZ xDecember 5, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    The colouring is superb!
    Rene from OZ xo

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  59. Pat MooreDecember 5, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    I can tell I'm going to learn a lot of new stuff. ...Pat M

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  60. Julie D. RichardsDecember 5, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    You did a beautiful job with her long hair and I love the completed card.

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  61. Daria PnevaDecember 5, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful card! Love your coloring!

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  62. cosieDecember 6, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    It's lovely to see a card thats not the usual. Gorgeous.

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  63. CrazyCreationsCreatorDecember 6, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    These are the hardest to color because of their beautiful flowing hair...great job!!!

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  64. Purple Card LadyDecember 6, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Lovely creation and thanks for the tips!

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  65. MammasScrappinDecember 6, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I love her hair. I wish I could do hair as lovely as this. Great job.

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  66. Melinda SweetmanDecember 7, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Absolutely stunning!!

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  67. Scrappy ScattyDecember 8, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    what great colouring she looks amazing
    xx

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  68. TonyaDecember 8, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    This is so beautiful. Gorgeous coloring.

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  69. JaniceDecember 9, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Another beautiful card!! You did a great job on the hair!

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  70. KimberlyDecember 9, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    As always i just love these images...great hair colouring and would love to learn with this book..thanks for the chance..

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  71. Tina M.December 9, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Ohh, I would love to win those books - thanks for the chance.
    /Tina M.

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  72. AlinaDecember 11, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Wonderful card! love the coloring!

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  73. Sue DDecember 11, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Great coloring!

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  74. Hope C.December 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Just love Saturated Canary images and your coloring is fab!

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  75. Rae AnnDecember 12, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I never would have guessed that you are not already a pro at coloring. It looks great.
    Rae Ann O.

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  76. marg0006December 12, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Wow, I have been wanting to learn coloring techniques 4ever. This is an awesome giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  77. ZettiDecember 13, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Great colouring!

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  78. Irene's CreationsDecember 13, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Wow, what an incredible job. I just love her hair.

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  79. UnknownDecember 13, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Hiya Jen. I think you did a fabby job at the hair colouring. I am terrible with hair, I can never get it right..

    Thank you for sharing x

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  80. RaewynDecember 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    love the tips - brilliant colouring

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  81. Dafi✿December 15, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I love the way you have colored this SC darling image! :)

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  82. Laura TiffanyDecember 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Love the hair

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  83. rovianneDecember 16, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    She is gorgeous. Love the coloring

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  84. AnneliesDecember 16, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Great colouring! Such a tutorial would be very handy! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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  85. cebelicaDecember 16, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I love Krista's images. Your coloring is fantastic! Hugs! xx

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  86. ann marieDecember 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    the girls hair the way you color it give it so much texture

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  87. tshupileDecember 16, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Great combo...
    Love your finished image's hair.
    Anat (tshupile)
    http://www.tapuz.co.il/blog/net/userblog.aspx?foldername=chorpit

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  88. LunaSiDecember 16, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    What a gorgeous card, love the use of embellishments.

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  89. misteejayDecember 16, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Fabulous card - lovely colouring.

    Toni xx

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  90. UnknownDecember 16, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Stunning colouring. Merry Christmas to you.

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  91. Flo December 16, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Love the hair. You did a great job coloring. She's pretty too.

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  92. arlsmom aka LyndaDecember 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Stunning coloring!!!

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  93. Maryann LaursenDecember 17, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    WAUW It sure looks like, you´ve been coloring for years on this one. It looks amazing, and it sure gives me a little confidence too, cause if you can do this the first time, then I might be able to learn it too? LOL. Yours looks awesome.

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  94. Elena V.December 19, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    that pretty doll! You have been wonderful!

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  95. JasminaDecember 19, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Wow just beautiful!Thanks for a chance to win! Have fun.

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  96. UnknownDecember 19, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Terrific coloring job. I'd love to learn how to do hair better.

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  97. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Jen~I cannot imagine you being intimidated to doing anything which is supposed to be a compliment to you. You are so talented. I am loving this grown up Advent Calendar. I don't know how I missed it to begin with other than I must have been too busy to notice. TFS Hugs

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  98. AngelaDecember 21, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    You've colored her up so pretty! Lol it is definitely that time of year where everything becomes a Christmas project for me, too!

    Looks like more coloring books to add to my wish list...good thing my birthday is coming soon!

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  99. UnknownDecember 23, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    would love some ideas to help me colour - it's something i really need to practice x x x

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  100. EmbossingQueenDecember 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Great job on colouring the hair. That is something I need to work on. Your card is so pretty and I love how you coloured the pleats.

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  101. Donnas DenDecember 27, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Wonderful colouring. Hope you had a lovely Christmas,

    Donna x

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  102. UnknownDecember 30, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Wow, you did a great job! I should get my hands on this book. Would really like to improve my coloring tactics.

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