I was trying to strive for the magical forests that Susie Australia always creates. After coloring the bird with copics and pencils, I dripped reinkers on the mixed media paper and sponged over that when dry with various inks, stamped the Jofy, the PB tree and the wild flowers. Stamped the bird on the cardbase and fussy cut the colored image. I formed his glasses with wire, then filled with Glossy Accents. I used Cosmic Shimmer paints to color the berries which had been embossed and to my delight, they are opaque and covered the black. They have a gorgeous shimmer to them. This one was fun to do. Thanks for stopping by.
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72017
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 1:58 PM
Cool card......you captured the look of the magical forest(that's what I call Susie 's backgrounds). Fun card with all the fantastic elements. You made the glasses....you're good. Enjoyed seeing this fun card! Fav'd
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50578
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 2:01 PM
You've succeeded in getting a Susie bg...this is fab...very whimsical with the berries. I am in LOVE with those glasses...they are marvelous Nancy! A fun card to look at....I can tell you enjoyed making it!
Registered: January 20, 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 7619
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 2:07 PM
So creative Nancy! Love that background with the re-inkers and sponging ... creates a beautiful outdoor background. Your bird is so cool, and the glasses are genius! Opague paint ... somthing I'll have to look into to getting. xx
Registered: November 19, 2004 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 15938
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 2:24 PM
This is just what I needed at the end of my first day back to work! This is an amazing and super fun card, Nancy! The part that I love the most? EVERYTHING!!!
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Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 3:53 PM
You really succeeded in creating the "Susie-styled " background here in a huge way - love the hanging 'berries' and I love the effect it gives with the cosmic shimmer paints - and I LOVE THOSE GLASSES!!!
SO glad I got to see this just before my trip!! Will have LOTS to tell you about when I get home!! HUGS!
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Registered: November 25, 2007 Location: Rudolph, WI Posts: 14498
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 4:08 PM
Miss Nancy, This is AWESOME! Those glasses are MARVELOUS! Talent, my girl!!!! You did a great job creating in the norm of Susie! Very well done and The DUDE that receives this better appreciate it! tfs
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92529
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 4:47 PM
Nancy, you achieved your goal IMO. Love your "enchanted forest" bg for Mr. Bespeckled Crazy Bird. Your coloring is ALWAYS fantastic and you color sense is without parallel here on SCS.
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46799
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 5:27 PM
Yay Nancy!! So good to see you! I love your bird and it (the bg) does remind me of Susie's terrific bg's!! You are a master of delight! I love your bird with the hand made glasses!! Amazing my friend! Everything you do is super amazing....we want more, we want more...heehee! Love you friend! This is a super card and I have to try out those cosmic shimmer paints. That reminds me of something I bought and forgot about...some sort of shimmer sprays...I'll have to get those out!
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Tue, May 31, 2016 @ 5:29 PM
I am elated to see you back in the gallery, Nancy! You've brought with you a wonderful card. Yes, Ms. Susie does love her forests. I think when she sees this she will be delighted you've cased her and delighted with what she sees as your own creative flair. Your coloring is stellar and those glasses are a hoot. Love all the other images you've integrated into this oh-so-artistically fun creation.
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