Usually when I make a card it is best described as a creative frenzy...there is not a plan or idea, just a lot of coloring and trying things until something materializes that I either want to post or throw out the window. So, the end result that you see here was a huge surprise for 3 reasons. First, I do not really like sparkly cardstock. Second, I really do not like pink, and I like it even less paired with turquoise. Finally, clowns give me the creeps. I had fun with the popped out top. After coloring the clown, i used a craft knife to cut just the lower half of the clown shirt then colored 2 more of th lower parts and stuck them under the original piece like a petticoat. For the F4A double challenge I made a DOUBLE side step card, used copics and sharpies, added 2 die cut star bursts, and splattered the bg with 2 colors of acrylic paint. The bg was first blended with distress inks so I added this to the CT0418 for the blending theme. TFL, Francie
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 GMT Views: 1154
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Thu, Apr 26, 2018 @ 8:46 PM
Gorgeous Francie and that clown is the cutest one I've ever seen!!! I love your bright pretty colors and the double step! Love your bg for her and love your accessory dies!! Beautiful card!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Thu, Apr 26, 2018 @ 10:10 PM
I love your write-ups Francie, as much as I love your amazing colourful creations. This is a sparkly gem!!!! The bright multi coloured border is the magic icing on the cake.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131425
Thu, Apr 26, 2018 @ 10:49 PM
Wow, gorgeous! I think the colour combination is fab. I do agree that some clients are a bit creepy, but certainly not this one. He reminds me of when we went to see a Russian circus on ice. I love the layered tunic, picks up so well on his ruff.
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Fri, Apr 27, 2018 @ 1:05 AM
Wow this is fabulous amd considering you didn't have a plan it came out wonderful. Your clown isn't scary...love it. TFS. Happy day
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50428
Fri, Apr 27, 2018 @ 5:02 AM
Sometimes you just have to go out of the box with your norm and this really turned out fabulous! I'm not much of a fan of sparkly paper either but this works and the colors together work...Your card really knocked my socks off Love your write ups.
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71902
Fri, Apr 27, 2018 @ 5:40 AM
Love it all!!!!!! Happy paper to my eyes. Favorite element would be the clown's shirt....love how this looks popped up. What's with clowns....in real life they are fun, but so many pictures make them creepy. This is a fun one. TFS
Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Fri, Apr 27, 2018 @ 7:43 AM
Francie, you have outdone yourself! I can't tell you how many times I've scrolled back up to look at your card. The beautiful, rich colors are perfect for that adorable little clown, your coloring is out of this world and the dimensional shirt is fabulous. Running out of words to describe how much I love this!
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