Monday, May 21, 2012

The Outlawz-Twisted Thursday: Rainy Days!

Finished Card Size: 5.5” X 4.25”

Aloha!   Hawaii is just gorgeous!   it is in the 80's here today with gentle winds!   White sands and gorgeous blue-green ocean waves!   I have a couple more days to enjoy this wonderful paradise!  

I was able to find a hot spot for my internet concoction and wanted to post my Guest Design Team card that I created for Twisted Thursday at The Outlawz!   The twist is to use a "rainy" theme!   Hard to do in Hawaii :D  Ya, it's not nice to rub it in!  


Supplies:
Stamp:
Willow With Umbrella (Whiff of Joy)

Paper:
Pure Luxury White cardstock (GKD)
Pure Luxury Green Grass cardstock (GKD)
Pure Luxury Jelly Bean Green (GKD)
Cryogen cardstock  for focal image (Curious Metallic)

Ink:
Copic Alcohol Markers (Too, Inc.)
White Opaque Ink (Too, Inc.)
Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)

Other:
Paper trimmer
Scor-Buddy (Scor-Pal)
Acrylic block
Adhesive
Vagabond die machine (Sizzix)
Nestabilities Petite Small/Large Oval die (Spellbinders)
Flourish die (Sizzix)
Rhinestones for embellishment
Swiss Dots embossing bolder (Provo Craft)


Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.
Score and fold  at  5.5 in.  (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Card Base Layer  4 in. X 5.25 in.
Focal  Base Layer  3.25  in. X 4.25 in

I selected an adorable image Willow With Umbrella by Whiff of Joy.  She is easy to color and I just love the little image.      



Copics Used: 

Skin Tone: YR000, YR00, R20
Umbrella/Pinafore and Slacks: G28, YG63, YG69 and G40
Blouse and trim on slacks and umbrella: B28, B26, B24, B21
Raindrops: B000, B02, B14
Background: B0000, B000, Opaque White ink
Ground: W6, W4, W2, W0



Aww Moment for the Day

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
And don't forget to check out The Outlawz: Twisted Thursday Challenge!

Have a wonderful day and I will be back in California for my next post!    









17 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card, such an adorable image and love the colors.

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  2. Beautiful card! Love the image.

    Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this week, and good luck!

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  3. Sooo Adorable marie. Saw this on MIM..Loz

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  4. What a beautiful card. I love those colours. And you've coloured her beautifully. I like those swirls and embossing as well. I saw your card on MIM. Good luck!

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  5. Haha..love the last image...made me laugh... Hopped over from Make it Monday.... lovely image...perfect for a teen...
    CLaire x

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  6. Hahahaha...I about pee'd myself when I saw that photo with the cat and the hammer...LOL! They are such innocent looking little creatures, but we cat lovers know better. ;)
    Marie, your image here is fantastic and I love the dots on the umbrella, they truly have such an incredible 3D feel to them. Gorgeous card and I'm so glad you found a way to post them from your tropical resort!
    Hugs to you,
    Lisa xx

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  7. Saw your card on Make it Monday. I love the card and color combo.

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  8. Wonderful card .Pretty image simply pops of card front .Love the embossing and those swirls
    Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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  9. Hello. I saw this STUNNING card on MIM..Faye

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  10. gorgeous colours, love it. Saw it at MIM and had to come for a closer look!

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  11. Sweet card with beautiful colouring. Saw it on MIM.

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  12. Wow, what a fantastic card, Your colouring is amazing and you have made Green look totally cool, I normally shy away from green, but this has definitly changed my mind, Its Beautiful,
    Glad i came over from Make it Monday,
    Lotsa hugz
    Kenzie xx

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  13. Gorgeous card! Thanks for joining in with our Anything Goes challenge and good luck Julie x

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  14. What a fantastic creation! Thank you so much for sharing it with Robyn's Fetish this week! xx Lilia DT

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  15. Oh, I love your coloring. Sure glad I saw it over at MIM.

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  16. Gorgeous, i love the colour! Thank you for playing along at One Stitch At A Time xx

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Marie