3 Clovers Thursday Challenge Team are honoring fathers this week. The challenge is to make a Father's Day card with a little hardware. I had a whole 'nother card planned, but Papa Bear sort of took over my thoughts, so I just had to go with him instead!I had been playing with this Gruffie image, practicing a techinque I learned in the copic class I took a while back...(yes, pictures still to come...) Marianne showed us how to make the pretty blue "halo" (that's what I call it anyway) that some stampers like to add around their image to make things "pop". It took me a while to get, but this is my first try and I really like it, reminds me somewhat of a watercolor look.
I am going to add a computer generated sentiment inside. Something like It's Your Day to Relax Papa Bear! If any of you have any better idea's I would love to hear them...I am never very good at coming up with catchy phrases!
I used the weekend sketch challenge from Lori Craig's blog HERE. This is a large image, so this card ended up being a 5 x 7 card.
Come join us this week at 3 Clovers Thursday Challenge. I would love to see some REAL hardware...mine was a little weak with just 3 little brads...but hey, it is hardware all the same!
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Stamps: Hammock Hibernation PR1026 (Gruffie stamp purchase at RK stamps-link on the side of my blog)
Cardstock: DP by Basic Grey(striped DP) and Snips and Snails by 3 Bugs in a Rug (polka dots), Summer Sun and Choc Chip for SU!
Ink: Memento Black, Copics
Misc: SU Choc Chip ribbon, misc brads
Sue, this is awesome!!!! Your coloring is perfection, and I think you did a great job with the "halo" effect. Looks perfect. Super card! Best, Curt
ReplyDeleteAdorable, I just love the image and wonderful coloring. I use to make a blue halo using chalk... and if I missed up I would just erase and start over.
ReplyDeleteSo darling, super coloring.
ReplyDeleteYuppers -- three brads = hardware. This is a great card and you've done a spectacular job of coloring Papa.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sue! Awesome! It worked, and just in time for me to leave a comment on this ultra cute Father' Day card! What an adorable image and colored up so perfectly. Love the soft halo. It really adds a lot of "feel" to the image. Have a great day and a super weekend coming up!
ReplyDeleteFantastic and Fun card. The image is so adorable and your coloring and the "halo effect" are spot on. I so need lessons on how to use Copic markers.
ReplyDeleteI'm just now catching up on blog reading after being on vacation. You've did some beautiful cards while I was gone! I would never guess you were still learning with the Copics.
ReplyDeleteI'm just now catching up on blog reading after being on vacation. You've did some beautiful cards while I was gone! I would never guess you were still learning with the Copics.
ReplyDeleteWonderful papa bear card! I love your coloring and that's a great layout. Your card is so A-dorable! Keep on stampin' on!
ReplyDeleteHow many times can I say CUTE? Your cards are always so darn CUTE! Fun image too!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job coloring, Sue! Love the Papa Bear stamp!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Sue! I love your coloring and use of patterned paper. Everything just go perfectly together. I really enjoy reading your blog and seeing all your wonderful creations! I have given you an award. Please go to my blog to get your award.
ReplyDeleteSue
Sue, this is a fantastic card. Perfect man card. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou always do such a great job coloring these...mine always look like a blob!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. That image is adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pairing of DP to the colors and feel of your main image! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow, your coloring is beautiful Sue! That image is so darn cute. I feel like kicking back like Gruffie. . .you did a beautiful job with the halo effect around the image! I sometimes do that when I remember to! LOL!
ReplyDeleteMaria
Too cute! Love this image, great coloring.
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