My intention wasn't to make a Valentine (as I'm never that ahead of the game), but when I tried Limited Supply Challenge #196 on SCS, that's what resulted. The challenge was to use no more than three layers of paper, one having to be pink. Also, we could use no more than three stamps, on having to be an animal. Also, we could use no more than three embellishments.
So, I was in the mood to try my hand at coloring this adorable dog image from Whipper Snapper. I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink and colored the image with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils. I then decided to paper pierce the image panel, because of the layer restraints. Patterned paper, as well a Cuttlebug embossing folder, a heart brad, and a heart punch were also used in the creation of this card.
Do you think I'm procrastinating the making of the many Christmas cards that await me?
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Christmas Tree and Dog
It was so nice to have today off from work with nothing to do but create. I actually got to play today with Sketch Challenge #204 on SCS.
The image is a Maryse Carrier image from Stampotique. I bought it almost two years ago, when we were in Phoenix for the national championship game. So sad to learn that the store Stampotique is closed, but I'm happy to report that they still have their online store open. Love the images from Maryse Carrier!
The image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Georgia Pacific cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils. I used colored cardstock and patterned paper, brads, ribbon and Stickles also in the creation of this card. I also paper pierced too.
Felt so good to have some time to create just for fun.
The image is a Maryse Carrier image from Stampotique. I bought it almost two years ago, when we were in Phoenix for the national championship game. So sad to learn that the store Stampotique is closed, but I'm happy to report that they still have their online store open. Love the images from Maryse Carrier!
The image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Georgia Pacific cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils. I used colored cardstock and patterned paper, brads, ribbon and Stickles also in the creation of this card. I also paper pierced too.
Felt so good to have some time to create just for fun.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
OSU 42 scUM 7
Don Henley says it best:
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
GO BUCKEYES!!!
Kick 'em when they're up
Kick 'em when they're down
GO BUCKEYES!!!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sneak Peek
I finally decided on a design for my 2008 Christmas card. What an image I have selected....I'm going to be coloring every single free moment for the next couple of weeks. Just thought I'd do a quick post to let you know I'm still around. Keep checking back for the big reveal, or if you think you are not on my Christmas card list...go ahead and take a look in my Splitcoast gallery.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
D is for Dog ATC
I signed up to be an angel for an alphabet ATC swap on SCS. I think I just like saying that I'm an angel.
Anyway, I was drawn to this swap from the beginning because it called for participants to make alphabet ATCs that were geared for children just learning the alphabet. I resisted temptation initially because I just know how busy I am in the fall, but when I noticed this swap needed an angel for the letter D, I knew I had to give way to temptation and join.
As I decided on the design, my professional knowledge kicked into high gear. I wanted to make a design that highlighted the letter D on white paper...since that is what most books use. It is important for print to be on white emergent readers. I wanted the relationship between the symbol and the picture to be clear, without distraction. Yet when I had the letter D from Impression Obsession and the dog image from Penny Black, the letter and picture was competing with each other. I then added the bouncing ball stamp from Hero Arts, thus successfully implementing the rule of threes in design. I decided not to color in the ball, as I didn't want it to compete with the d/dog relationship.
The dog is colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils, stamped with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Georgia Pacific cardstock. Versamark Black Onyx ink was also used to stamp the word and the tennis ball.
Anyway, I was drawn to this swap from the beginning because it called for participants to make alphabet ATCs that were geared for children just learning the alphabet. I resisted temptation initially because I just know how busy I am in the fall, but when I noticed this swap needed an angel for the letter D, I knew I had to give way to temptation and join.
As I decided on the design, my professional knowledge kicked into high gear. I wanted to make a design that highlighted the letter D on white paper...since that is what most books use. It is important for print to be on white emergent readers. I wanted the relationship between the symbol and the picture to be clear, without distraction. Yet when I had the letter D from Impression Obsession and the dog image from Penny Black, the letter and picture was competing with each other. I then added the bouncing ball stamp from Hero Arts, thus successfully implementing the rule of threes in design. I decided not to color in the ball, as I didn't want it to compete with the d/dog relationship.
The dog is colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils, stamped with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Georgia Pacific cardstock. Versamark Black Onyx ink was also used to stamp the word and the tennis ball.
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