A Big Fish Story

The purpose of  Teapot Tuesday's Challenge 153  is to create a card, inspired by the  story that our "mudder"   has provided for us.  It is a Sisterhood of the Traveling Teaparty!   To understand the inspiration story, you must check it out at our challenge for Teapot Tuesday  because  the mad tea party is still going!

This is my card and story for this challenge:

This is a fish tale  so listen carefully.  

 You may have not known that Golfsalot has a brother called Twosportsinone.  You see, he has a very long name too, just like his brother!   He is a very busy but wants to make sure he get’s his time for sporting into his schedule.  He is also a bery brilliant man so  so in keeping with his name, he tries to multitask and usually tries to do two sports in one.   Hence, the story…

Twosportsinone

 wanted to have some fun.

Fishing was his game,

but his golfing was very lame.

But  much to his surprise,

And right before his eyes,

He saw what he had done…

He scored a “hole in one”!

Technique: 
Copic markers

On paper Copic ink  blending

Sponging  
Paper Piecing          

Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.

Score and fold  at  4.25 in.  (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Card Base Layer  4in X   5.25 in..

Focal  Image Layer   3.75in X 4.75in.

Focal Layer 3.5 in. X 4.in.

Supplies:

Focal Image:  GKD / Theresa Momber  “Gone Fishing”

Copic Markers:

Dock:   E47, 3E45, E35, E31, E41, E49

Water and Sky::  BG0000, BG00, BG32, BG34, B0000, B00, B02, (Sky is a combination of Copic markers and sponging)

Fish:  C0, C1, C3, R20, YG 99 using tip to tip with Y0000

Ground ,Trees and Catails:  W1,  G27, G40 YG 63, E49, E44, E 42, (Tree Sillouette in water  C0)

Golf Ball C0

                                                                                                                           

Card stock :  : Cryogen White for focal image,  GKD Pure Luxury White for Card Base, , Pure Luxury Chocolate Kiss and Fresh Asparagus

Ink : Memento  Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Paris Dusk, Angel Pink,

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter (I use Fiskars), Scissors  (Tim HoltzTonic scissors are great for people with arthritis and painful joints . stamping block, Cuttlebug, Distressed Stripes embossing folder and  sponge Daubers.

Tip of the Day:  You can make shadows in the water, such as  trees, by turning the tree stamp upside down, masking the trees and stamping the upper part of the stamp over the water.  It works well to use a very light shade of grey and then stamp off the paper first to make it even lighter before stamping the water

Thank you for taking the time to look at my card and jump in and play along!

Hugs,
Marie

Tiny Teacher Toby Turtle

I was invited to join a new forum called "Teapot Tuesday".  No invite is necessary by the way- anyone can join through Splitcoast Stampers.   I decided to see what this was all about.  It is a bit of a stretch but I thought... why not!  Well after viewing a few cards and reading their stories  I had to pick myself up off the floor  while still laughing and dust myself off! (That alone says something about my housekeeping)!
So what is Teapot Tuesday all about?  You can read all about it  HERE.
This is what  this fun site is all about.

• Anyone is welcome to play! You automatically become a Teapotter the first time you play in our challenge.
• You can write a little story to go along with your card.  You do not have to write a story. You just have to be inspired by the  picture  of the week and/or by the story,
• Have fun!
• this is your first Teapot Tuesday Challenge, please mention that in your commentary so we can be sure to greet you properly, in pure Teapot Tuesday fashion!
• Every last Tuesday of the month is Tickle A Teapotter Week! You can choose to send your card to a selected "destination" if you desire.  Your participation in Destination Station is 100% voluntary and not at all required. Just have fun! 

Well ..... this is my first go at it....  The challenge for this week is:

WELCOME TO TEAPOT TUESDAY
THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING TEAPARTY
AND CHALLENGE #152

Back to School, Back to School
To learn to count would be so cool!


Back to School, Back to School!
To prove that we are not a fool!


Back to School, Back to School!
I'm sure there's not a single rule!

 

Tiny Teacher Toby Turtle

"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I don’t much care where--" said Alice.
"Then it doesn’t matter which way you go," said the Cat.
"--so long as I get SOMEWHERE," Alice added as an explanation.
"Oh, you’re sure to do that," said the Cat, "if you only walk long enough."
Lewis Carroll

(Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter 6)

Unlike Alice, Tiny Teacher Toby Turtle knows just where he is going. He knows when he will get there because he knows that the school is just 152 steps from his home. Teacher Toby also knows that 152 is also his age (in human years, that it).   He is diligently counting his steps.. When he finishes making 152 steps, he will be at Turtle School where he will teach all the other little turtles how to count so they will not lose their way in this life! 

Technique: 

Copic Markers

Copic On Paper Blending Inking Method

Sponging

Paper Piecing

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 Layer  4 in. X 5.25 in.

Base Focal  Layer 3.5 in. X 4.25 in.

Focal Image  3.5 in X  4 in

Supplies:  GKD:  Little Critters and Happy Camper

Copic Markers:

            Turtle: E40, 43, E45,

            Shell:    YG91, YG93, EY95, YG97, YG99

            Grass: G16, G19

            Sign:  E35, E37, E47, E44

Card Stock Cryogen White,  GKD Pure  White, Pumpkin Spice and

Fresh Asparagus

Ink : Memento Tuxedo Black, Angel Pink, Summer Sky, Cottage Ivy, Paris Dusk and Desert Sand

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter (I use Fiskars), Scissors  (Tim Holtz helps reduce pain for those with arthritis!), Quickie Glue, Adhesive and large sponge daubers

Tip of the Day:  If you are going to paper piece your project, it is ok to color outside the lines.   The outside will but cut away and you will have a clean finish!

 I hope you enjoyed this cute little card and story.  Stop by the Teapot Tuesday site at Splicoast Stampers and join inthe fun or look at some of the fabulous cards!

Stop back soon,

Hugs,

Marie

 

Gifts from the Sea

• Stamp TV  and the theme is "paper piecing"

•  Stamptacular Sunday Challenge   and the theme is "summer fun"

I am using two Gina K stamp sets for this challenge

• By the Sea by Theresa Momber
• Gifts from the Sea by Melanie Muenchinger

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 Click image to enlarge

Technique : 

• Copic Markers
• Sponging
• Personal challenge was to try to make the waves splash against the rocky bank like it does in Northern California!
• Paper Piecing
• And of course I am using  Suzanne Dean's Copic blending techniques from Color Me Creatiave Classroom

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.

Focal Image Layer :   3.75 in. X  5 in.  

Focal Image:  3.5 in. X 4.5 in

 
Supplies:
Focal Image:    GKD/Illustrtor Melanie Muenchinger "Gifts from the Sea

Background Image: GKD/Illustrator Theresa Momber "By the Sea" 

Copic Markers:

            Lighthouse:  E000, E00, E02, E11 and  E30, 33, E35, Colorless Blender

            Sand:   W00, W0, W2, W5

            Waters:  B000, B00, B32, B34 (and sponging)

            Sky:  B00, B000, RV000, RV00, R20

Card Stock   Pure Luxury White,  Pure Luxury Chocolate Kiss and  a Bazzill rust color ( I do not recall the name).  

Ink : Memento Black, Summer Sky, Paris Dusk, Desert Sand, Potter's Clay, Cantaloupe

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter (I use Fiskars), Scissors  (Tim Holtz helps reduce pain for those with arthritis!), Quickie Glue Pen, Adhesive,large sponge daubers, pop dot. 

 Tip of the Day :  Cutter Bee scissors work well for paper piecing.  You can easily cut next to the outline of your image  Another trick is to turn the paper while cutting rather than turning  or twisting your scissors. 

 Thank you so much for taking the time to view my card!  Come back soon.

Hugs,

Marie

Sweet Serenity

Hello everyone! I am participating in a fun challenge at Stamp TV The challenge is to add texture. I selected a beautiful image from "By the Sea". I just love the ocean and would love to live there if I didn't have the day job ! LOL


Technique:
Copic Markers
Sponging
Paper Piecing
Embossing (by hand)
Texture: hand embossing and rope


Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.
Score and fold at 4.25 in. (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Card Base Layer 4 in. X 5.25 in.
Focal Image Mat 3 in. X 4.75 in. and then matted

Supplies:
Focal Image: Gina K: Illustrator Theresa Momber “By the Sea”

Copic Markers:
C9, C7, C5, C3, YR0000, YR 23, YR 21, E49, E44, E42, E40

Card stock : : Cryogen White for focal image, GKD Pure White and Sweet Mango, Black Onyx

Ink : Memento “Tuxedo Black” Paris Dusk, Summer Sky, Cantaloupe, Angel Pink Rose Bud

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter (I use Fiskars), Scissors (Tim HoltzTonic scissors are great for people with arthritis and painful joints), Spong Daubers, Pop Dots Embossing plate and embossing tool.

Embelishments: Twine tied with three Franciscan knots.


Tip of the Day: When you paper Piece, pull the paper away towards the back in order to give a more finished project and smoother lines. 

Click to enlarge

This is a close up of the focal image.   I sponged the background with Memento ink.   Since the challenge was to "texture" the image,  I used an embossing plate and hand tool and embossed waves into the water and used a gelly pen to accent the wave.  I also elected to add texture byadding twine and  making Franciscan knots. 

Thank you for sharing your time with me. Please come back soon.

Hugs,
Marie

Celebrate!

Shabby Chick is what is it all about! Gina K Designs is having a fun challenge called "Shabby Chick". Even the name makes me smile!

You may wonder what that means.... I know I did. Well STV explains the challenge below

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shabby chic is a form of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their age and signs of wear and tear or new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique. At the same time, a soft, minimalistic, and feminine feel is emphasized to differentiate it from regular vintage decor; hence the "chic" in the name.

This is the card I made for Stamp TV's Mix It Up Monday Challenge .


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Technique:
Shabby Chick (Antique and glitz)
Coloring “Light Cream” and “Dark Cream” as taught by Suzanne Dean in Class , Class 3 Video 6 at Color Me Creative Classroom
Coloring a Watercolor Effect Using Copics as taught by Suzanne Dean in Class 3 video 6 at Color Me Creative Classroom
Click image to enlarge

Personal Challenge:
Paper piecing a part of the image that I stamped with a design and then shading and highlighting with Copic markers.

Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.
Score and fold at 4.25 in. (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Card Base Layer 4 in. X 5.25 in.
Card Top Layer 3.75 in. X 5 in.
Focal Image cut with Small Petite Oval Nestabilities
Focal Base layer cut with /Small Petite Oval Nestabilities
I call these Large/Small Petite Oval because I store them together and do not know which is which! LOL

Supplies:

Focal Image: Rubber Stamp by GKD “Celebrate In Style”
Dress Design: Rubber Stamp by GKD Illustrated y Melanie Muenchinger “Bring the Bling”

Copic Markers: E40, E42, E44, W00, W1, R46 and Colorless Blender

Card stock : Cryogen White for focal image, GKD Pure Luxury “Ivory” and “Chocolate Kiss”

Ink : Memento Black and Distress Ink “Vintage Photo”

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter (I use Fiskars), Scissors (Tim Holtz helps reduce pain for those with arthritis!), Quickie Glue Pen, Adhesive,large sponge daubers, and Pop Dots

Embellishments: Pearl and Recollections Adhesive Rhinestone Strip and Stickles


Tip of the Day: If the rubber on your rubber stamps are turning white, you can apply a light coat of glycerin over the rubber to avoid ghosting.




This is a close up image of this versatile little stamp. I stamped my focal image with memento Black ink. I stamped a second image and stamped one of the spiral images from "Bring the Bling" with Desert Sand. I colored the dress in light and dark cream using my Copic markers. I then paper pieced the skirt and placed it over my focal image. I Decorated the spiral design with Stickles. I used very little. I once read that "less is more" when using stickles and I am inclined to agree.


Click image to elarge

Thank you or stopping by. Please come back soon!

Hugs,
Marie

Thinking of You Today

Copic Creations is having challenge 49 -This is what Copic Creations has to say...

We’ve got a new challenge for you this week . . . COLORING SKY and/or CLOUDS using your Copic markers. This can be either coloring directly on your paper with Copics, or if you’re lucky enough to have one ~ using your airbrush system, or even a slightly different technique using Copic reinkers.

And this is what some lucky winner will get:
This weeks prize for one lucky participant from LOTV will be a . . .


In addition... Paper Temptress will offer some lucky person the opportunity to win some beautiful Cryogen paper!

Making clouds was a bit of a challenge for me.... but here is my take on the challenge. I wanted to make the little guy sit on a cloud but decided to move him over so the clouds would show (since that is the challenge :)





Technique: Creating sky and clouds using Copic Markers
and Paper Piecing


Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.
Score and fold at 4.25 in. (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Card Base Layer 4 in. X 5.25 in.
Upper Base Layer 3.25 in. X 4.25 in
Focal Image Layers : spellbinder Large Rectangle Nestabilities and Deckled Nestabilities

Supplies: Focal Image: Rubber Stamp : The Emerald Faeries Collection “Boo & Snookie”

Background Image: Sky and Clouds created using Copic Markers

Copic Markers: B0000, B000, B01, B02, G0000, G18, G16, G12, G28, E000, E01, E11, R20, C00 and Colorless Blender

Card stock : Cryogen White for focal image, GKD Pure Luxury in White, Pumpkin Spice and Chocolate Kiss

Ink : Memento Black,Summer Sky

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter (I use Fiskars), Scissors (Tim Holtz helps reduce pain for those with arthritis!), Quickie Glue Pen, Adhesive,large sponge daubers, brayer, Cuttlebug or die cutter, Swiss Dots embossing folder, Nestabilities Large Rectangles and Deckled, Nestabilities Fancy Labels and Pop Dots.

Embelishment: Green Rhinestones

Tip of the Day: When paper piecing, turn your paper rather than you scissors while cutting. It will be easier and provider a smoother finish




I created the sky and clouds using Copic Markers. I paper pieced the little faerie and attached with Pop Dots.

If you want to try your hand at creating sky and cloud images or even if you want to just look at all the fabulous cards that were created for this challenge, you can check it out HERE

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. Please come back soon!
Hugs and Smiles,
Marie

Spring Break

Color Me Creative Classroom is having another fabulous challenge with the theme "Summer Break". Anyone can join in on the challenges.... Check it out! The site and details can be found HERE

Use the Inspiration Photo below to inspire your project and how you color your images with copics. Make your projects using images that reflect vacations, spring, summer, beach & warm weather! Have fun with it and make us all drooooooool with vacation envy!



I used the cute little image by Bugaboo Digital Stamps for one of my cards. I also used the beautiful stamp set by Gina K Designs and illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger "Gifts From the Sea".




I had difficulty getting the camera to capture my image .... don't I look fabulous in my itsy bitsy suit since I went on a crash Weight Watchers program? Just haven't got around to updating my Google picture! LOL!



Technique:

Highlighting
Blending with Colorless Blender Technique
Paper Piecing
Stenciled Background

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
Focal Base Layer 3.75 in. X 5 in.
Focal Image “Labels Fourteen” Spellbinder Netabilities

Supplies: Focal Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamps “Dottie Beach”
and stamp set by GKD/Melanie Muenchinger “Gifts From the Sea”
Base Layer: Spellbinders Impressailities “Sea Scape”
Copic Markers:
Face: E000, E00, E01, and a touch of R20,
Beach Towel: B0000, B00, B02 and Colorless Blender
Beach Ball: R000, R20, R22, R24, R26, Y0000, Y02, touch of Y23, B0000, B00, B02 andColorless Blender
Sea Shells: R0000, R00, R20, R22, R24, R26, R29

Card Stock Cryogen White, GKD Pure Ivory and Pure Luxury Bubblegum Pink and a darker shade of pink from the Bazzell Smoothie "Current Sensation" collection.
Ink : Memento Rose Bud and Angel Pink

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter (I use Fiskars), Scissors (Tim Holtz helps reduce pain for those with arthritis!), Quickie Glue Pen, Adhesive,large sponge daubers, Cuttlebug or die cutter of your choice, Spellbinders Nestabilities “ Label Fourteen” and Spellbinders Impressabilities “Sea Scape


Tip for the day: You can make beautiful backgrounds for your focal image by using ink and a stencil with Spellbinder Impressibilities or Deamweaver stencils. I have also used some beautiful stencils from the Martha Stewart collection.



This is a close up of a few of the beautiful stamp images from GKD's "Gifts From the Sea". Aren't they versatile? Think of all the possibilities!

I used Spellbinders Impressibilities "Sea Scape" and stenciled the image on my base layer using Rose Bud Memento ink. I thought the stencil coordinated nicely with the stamp set "Gifts From the Sea






Thank you for looking at my card. I appreciate that you took the time!
Have a great day!

Hugs and Smiles,
Marie