Monday, August 1, 2011

Double Your Pleasure!



Hello everyone!  I spent some relaxing time at the Delta this weekend and I am very late posting my cards for two fun and exciting challenges.

My card for the crazy, funny group of  Tea-potters for Teapot Tuesday - Splitcoaststampers is a cute little image from Kenny K called Troublemaker.   Since the theme with Teapot Tuesday is Gingerbread, ginger cookies, and the like... I have named my card "Ginger Snap"

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Ginger Snap
There once was a girl  named Ginger Snap
Who wants something sweet after her nap,

She walks to the sweet shop
And makes it non-stop

She orders a ginger cone
While talking on her phone.

It's a double scoop ice cream
Like one you've never seen,

You know what I mean...
Its Ginger Snaps sweet dream...
She absolutely LOVES ice cream!

Technique:
  • Copic Alcohol Markers
  • On paper ink blending


Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.
Score and fold  at  4.25 in.  (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Base Layers  4 in. X 5.25 in. and 3.75 in. X 5 in
Focal Image Layer  Large Petite Spellbinder Nestabilities
Base Focal Image Layer Large Petite Oval  Spellbinder Netabilities

Supplies:
Focal Image:
Troublemaker digital image (Kenny K)

Copic Markers:
  • Face:  E000, E00, E01, E11 touch of  R20 
  • Hair:  E40, E42, E44, E47
  • Clothing and Shoes: RV66, RV34, RV32, RV91, G28, YG63, G40, C7, C5, C3, C1 
  • Image backlight: B000, B00 :

Paper:
  • Cryogen White for focal image                                             
  • Pure Luxury White (GKD) 120 # for card
  • Pink from Bazzill from my stash.  Color unknown. 
  • Designer paper from BasicGrey (Name of paper pad unknown)
Ink 
Copic Alcohol Markers

Tools
  • Paper Cutter 
  • Cuttlebug (Provo Craft) 
  • Small and Large Petite Ovals (Spellbinder) 
  • Doohickeys Flourish (Magnolia) 
  • White Prima Flower (Prima Marketing Inc.) 
  • Adhesive
  •  Printer for digital image

Embelishment
Stickles (Ranger)
           
 Tip of the Day:  Try making your own background designer paper.  I stamped an image with Memento Desert Sand and then sponged some ink in a  rainbow colored manner.  This is one way you can obtain a perfectly coordinated background.    The possibilities are endless.  




 And for my next card challenge... I am too late to enter.... (my mother always said better late than never !! LOL)   Top Tip Tuesday Challenge 44  is a great site for learning a variety of paper crafting tips and suggestions.   The challenge for this week is to make a "GIRLIE" card!   I selected a beautiful image from Sugar Nellie called Faith Standing.   I have named the card "All dressed Up!".


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Technique:
  • Copic Alcohol Markers
  • Tip to Tip ink blending
  • Sponging on Stamped Image
Measurements:
  • Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in. 
  • Score and fold  at  4.25 in.  (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
  • Base Layers  4 in. X 5.25 in. and 3.75 in. X 5 in 
  • Focal Image Layer  Large Petite Spellbinder Nestabilities 
  • Base Focal Image Layer Large Petite Oval  Spellbinder Netabilities

Supplies:
Focal Image:
Faith Standing digital image (Sugar Nellie)

Paper:
Cryogen White for focal image
Pure Luxury White (GKD) 120 # for card and 80# for base layer
Pure Luxury In The Navy (GKD)

Ink
  • Copic  Alcohol Markers: 
    • Face:  E000, E00, E01, E11 touch of  R20 
    • Hair:  C9, C7, C5, C3  
    • Clothing: B000, B00, B02, B04, Colorless Blender 
    • Shoes: C7, C5, C3, C1 
    • Memento Summer Sky (Tsukineko)
    • Memento Angel Pink (Tsukineko)
    • Memento Rose Bud (Tsukineko) 
    Tools
    • Cutting tool, 
    • Cuttlebug (Provo Craft) 
    • Nestabilities Small and Large Petite Ovals (Spellbinder) 
    • Adhesive, 
    • Printer for digital image
    Embellishment
    Ribbon
      
    Stamp image with Memento Desert Sand.  I always like to stamp a portion of my image off the paper to add more interest. 




     I sponged Memento Angel Pink, Rose Bud and Summer Sky diagonally across the paper.



    I used Petite Oval to cute my focal image with my Spellbinder Nestabilities die and Cuttlebug.  I flipped the image over on an A and B plate and used a couple rubber craft mats on top and a B plate  to emboss the edges.  Leave the embossing die on the image and place some tape on the underside to secure the image to the die.   Gengly sponge Memento Summer Sky around the edges.  Less is more!  Sponge very lightly.  Sponge starting off the image and sponge toward the image.  Repeat the process.



    This is how the image looks after removing it from the die.  See how you have added a great embossed white boarder to the image with this technique?


    I added a strip of yellow ribbon and ties two simple ties at each end.  Assemble the card and enjoy.          
    Tip of the Day:  Try making your own background designer paper.  I stamped an image with Memento Desert Sand and then sponged some ink in a  rainbow colored manner.  This is one way you can obtain a perfectly coordinated background.    The possibilities are endless.  

     I hope you enjoyed these cards... even though they are very late!   Please stop back soon!!!

    Hugs,
    Marie

    8 comments:

    1. Oh Marie this is adorable I am loving your papers and you have coloured Faith in beautifully love it
      Jacki xx

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    2. WOW!!!! I love your NEW way of posting. I guess I need to start doing that also. First of all I love both card.. Stunning job! Your coloring is outstanding girlfriend! I love your tips and sharing and idea on doing your background. Thanks for the link to the teapot site I will check it out and I love your Poetry you did a lovely job.
      Hugz

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    3. Both cards are AWESOME! Your coloring is so gorgeous..I love it! I love the Kenny K image in the bright colors you used and the Pretty girl is beautiful in blues and yellows.

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    4. They're all beautiful with exceptional coloring! I really love the Gingersnap card, not only for the awesome image, but for the fabulous way you colored and designed the card!! NJ!

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    5. Oh Marie!!!! I love the new look and these cards are just amazing. That first one is so feisty...I'm likin' that ;) I love that you "delay" entered into TTT...I really, really loved the tutorial. It's been such a breath of fresh air visiting your blog and did I tell you that I LOVE THAT PIC!! So awesome!
      Hugs to you,
      Lisa xx

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    6. Oooh, Marie! The contrast in the deep shadows of your colors for both your Troublemaker and Faith Standing, added to your use of complementary colors, make each of your images look fantastic! Lovely, very lovely, work. ~ Rose

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    7. Marie - your coloring just takes my breath away!! Absolutely breathtaking!!

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    8. Love your first card, that Kenny K image is fab, and you've done her in beautiful colours too! It was fun seeing the process of your second card, I love how you've done the background and that sponge is fab, what make is it? I'm wondering if I can get one over here in the UK. I love the soft effect it's given.

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    Thank you for visiting my blog. I look forward to your comments - It's like having a cup of coffee with an old friend!
    Hugs,
    Marie