This is for MMTPT88. I just couldn't stand by and watch Gertie throw her heart away on a flash in the pan like Frizzle Da Dizzle. We all know how these rapper dudes have a hen in every nest. Gertie is so in love with strong and steady Monty but she is still having trouble letting go of that heart pounding heat she feels when she is behind the barn taking rap lessons from that no good Frizzle Da Dizzle. Gertie runs back and forth in the barn yard trying to get herself and her feelings under control and make the best decision. Should she follow the groupie of hens and run after Frizzle or give her heart to Monty, who may not be as exciting as Frizzle but is loving and loyal and as faithful as the day is long. I know what I think she should do.
I couldn't resist using two retired SU sets for this challenge. It has been a really long time since I played with the Best of Cluck set and thought the big old hen was perfect to pair with the barn from On the Farm. I stamped the barn on watercolor paper and again on scrap watercolor paper to cut out and pop up. I masked off the barn and sponged in the ground and sky area and then created the tree with a sponge and artist pen. I stamped the ground texture with my mini fern and then sketched in the little fence in back of the barn. I painted the barn and cut out pieces and popped up for dimension. Gingham and barn yards are a perfect compliement to each other.
Stamps: SU On the Farm, Bet of Cluck, Kittie Kits
Paper: Watercolor, Red, Black
Ink: Fired Brick, Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo, Latte, Sahara Sand, Going Gray, Bashful Blue, Black Craft
Accessoires: Brushes, Sponges, Circle Punches, Gingham
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 GMT Views: 746
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Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Tue, Apr 06, 2010 @ 4:50 PM
oh my, Kitty, what a wonderful little country scene you have created.... wow, you are such a talented artist... I love everything about this card and your story..... tfs
Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65294
Tue, Apr 06, 2010 @ 5:18 PM
Fun, fun barnyard Kittie! I just knew you'd do something like this fun scene! I think our cards may be near each other - I just loaded but it hasn't shown up yet - just like old times!
------------------------------ Julia Aston Proud member of SCS Fan Club and Dirty Dozen Alumni, former DT member on Color Challenge My Blog
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Tue, Apr 06, 2010 @ 5:22 PM
What a great card - I love both those sets (and have never seen either one). Your scene is wonderful as usual and so is your story.
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60382
Tue, Apr 06, 2010 @ 6:08 PM
What a wonderful scene you've created w/ the red bard and the chicken who looks like she's running away! Perfect coloring, as always. I just love your cards.
------------------------------ Karen ~ Thanks for stopping by my gallery. Proud Fan Club Member - FS525, QFTD49 Life is better in a beach town!
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Tue, Apr 06, 2010 @ 6:56 PM
OH! How fun is this... using the classic best of cluck! what a great scene Kittie, and a fun story! love it!
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Judy
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