I don't think I have ever completed a challenge that started with such a small element (garden tool brads) and morphed into such a detailed panorama (a golf course)! I needed a BD card for my son who manages all things turf and gardens at a large golf course so arrived at this idea!
Masked and blended the background. Cut out the fence and golf cart in grey,and 3 each of white. Stacked and glued the 3 white fences ( and golf carts) together. Then offset the grey fence (and cart) and glued it to the bottom to create a shadow.
Colored all die cut pieces with markers. Stamped the dark bg trees then adhered all die cuts to the card. Stamped, colored, and fussy cut 3 SU flowers. Adhered to flower garden with pop ups. Added garden tool brads, clear bling on 2 birds for eyes, pearls for golf balls. Used a black gel pen to add more shading and details. Whew! I'm tired!
Date: Friday, July 3, 2015 GMT Views: 1764
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83326
Sat, Jul 04, 2015 @ 5:36 PM
What a perfect card for your son! I love that you started with the brads and ended up with this totally awesome scene. Wow! Super fun and super personalized. Love it. Hugz
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Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Sun, Jul 05, 2015 @ 12:12 PM
This is so cool, Kate! I love that you didn't just settle for die cutting the pieces, but shaded them as well - brilliant. Great colors and coloring. Your son will love it.
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Registered: August 8, 2006 Location: Roseville CA Posts: 18519
Mon, Jul 06, 2015 @ 11:24 AM
I love to see where people take their inspiration from. You've built quite the mighty scene from the base of your tool brads. Inspiration met perspiration for this beautiful creation. I am sure your son will love it. What a thoughtful, creative, lovely-on-the-eyes scene.