Polly is hosting this weeks special teaparty for Miss Boo's friend, Robin. Polly has challenged us to use washi tape or ribbon and to send some paper love and help perk Robin up.
Robin loves dogs, nature and her favourite colour is turquoise. I hope this Vera Lane Studio sweetie and her pooch bring some smiles.
I recently started to organise my craft room, after 2 hours I said to myself, self why are you torturing yourself? I have shelved that project for another time, but I did sort my background stash into colours. My turquoise/aqua stash is huge!
I printed these images on copy paper, coloured them with Prismacolour pencils, Zest it pencil blend and a colourless blending pencil and finished with a light sponging of distress ink, then added a few Copic highlights.
I fussy cut the images and slowly went through my stash to find the right background. Sometimes I think it would be quicker to start from scratch LOL.
To tie the pink hair in, I did a lot of stenciling with pink distress inks. The little black leaves are strips of washi tape.
Thank you for looking and I hope you get a chance to send inky hugs to Robin.
Date: Monday, July 20, 2020 GMT Views: 621
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60169
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 1:50 AM
Susie you did it again making me watching this beauty with wide opened eyes and oh, I think I've forgotten to close my mouth too...this is just STUNNING!!
Registered: July 4, 2014 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5909
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 3:36 AM
So interesting to read your process and explore the details of your lovely work.
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50613
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 5:25 AM
OMG I LOVE the stenciled bg!! And I love the sweet girl and that hat wearing pup! So darn CUTE! And aren't you he sly one sneaking in that leaf washi tape! Amazing card Susie!
Registered: May 26, 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 5533
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 6:57 AM
One could spend hours studying all that goes on in all your fabulous creations. Your dog reminds me of a steampunk version of Mad Magazine's Spy vs Spy cartoons. So cute, colorful, fun, cheery and beautiful! I hear ya about sorting through possibilities vs making new. If time were not an issue, I bet you could pick one with your eyes closed and then somehow make it work!
Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65434
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 6:57 AM
What an absolute delight, Susie!! Wish I could get my dog to wear a steampunk hat and sunglasses!! This card is going to be a favorite with Robin, for sure!!
Registered: January 11, 2017 Location: Wisconsin summer and Arizona winter Posts: 19734
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 7:09 AM
Susie, a fabulous background with these enchanting images! Brilliant use of the washi tape as leaves! I could sit and stare at this card for hours! I'm sure this lovely card will bring Robin lots of joy!
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105224
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 7:50 AM
I think all that turquoise is going to be so appreciated! That dog (Spy vs. Spy!) is the frosting on the cake, Susie!
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 9:54 AM
Your backgrounds mesmerize me! I could stare at them all day and try and figure what you used. The characters are wonderful, the kind that make people smile! What a fabulous card!
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15205
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 11:10 AM
Another fabulous background to highlight your equally fabulous images. LOVE the pink hair and the big spots on the dog. Robin will absolutely love this. I know I do.
P.S. Organizing is often needed; but it is such a waste of good crafting time. LOL.
Registered: June 2, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 60482
Tue, Jul 21, 2020 @ 12:07 PM
Super cute card! Great background and your dog's hat and sunglasses made me smile Thanks so much for sending your card to Robin. She's going to love this!
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