How cute is this little giraffe from Layers of Color: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
...no wonder I have had to make a card with him...too cute to leave alone! He is from the Polka Dot Parade Set along with some other really cute images!
I wanted to give this card a jungle/safari feel and used this fabulous DP from Tracey's Blog Candy. The giraffe has been chalked and the edges of the image inked with Tim Holtz Distressing Ink...I love this ink and got a few at the Craft Fair - this one is Walnut Ink. The leaves are part of a fabulous RAK from the lovely Sabrina (aka okimom2girlz ) I used tattered Angels Shimmer Spray on them and am happy with the results IRL!! The buttons and beads are from my 'stash' - they have added a lovely feel to this card AND great dimension!!!
You know I love to look around for challenges and found Whimsey Challenges earlier this week - it is all about Animal Magic this week, so this card fits: http://whimsystamps.blogspot.com/
Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Sat, Aug 15, 2009 @ 10:26 AM
What a precious image!!! Linda you have done a superb safari look here. I can relate to this little Giraffe with his skates on! That's how I felt when first learning to ice skate!!! Don't get much of an opportunity to do that in Texas so it is a wasted skill!!!
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82581
Sun, Aug 16, 2009 @ 8:16 PM
Very cool - those beads and DP really set the image off well - great choices. That image is very funny but pretty at the same time. TFS and for all the details you put in your description.
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Mon, Aug 17, 2009 @ 11:07 AM
Linda! Another beauty... I love the Safari look..it is perfect for this cute little critter. rich, elegant,cute all wrapped up in one great card!
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Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @ 10:55 PM
Linda, I have been struggling to comment the last few weeks, but have looked at this whimsical card several times. It makes me smile and remember my mom. She loved giraffes and collected tons of them! Your buttons, beads and flourishes are naturally beautiful with this image. TSMFS! XO
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11