This if for Robin's fun Free for All Challenge where we are to take our inspiration from a deck of playing cards.
Polly aka peeps321 sent me this cute image, on my favourite paper....copy paper. Using the terrific checkerboard floor technique by Irene, I coloured in the floor using a black micron pen. I then coloured the little mouse with pencils, Zest it and Copics.
I adhered the copy paper to a scrap of cardstock using a glue stick, making sure that the paper is completely covered (this prevents bubbles).
Once this was completely dry, I used a blade and ruler to trim the edges. I didn't have a diecut frame quite big enough, so I randomly inked around the edges with walnut stain distress ink.
I adhered this to the card base and then stuck on the scalloped frame. Even though the image is too small for the frame, by randomly adding the distress ink, it gives a 3D framed appearance.
I found a deck of cards that haven't seen the light of day in 100 years. I chopped out the corners and stuck them on the cheese.
The stenciled spots were originally yellow, but that was too bright, so I scribbled over each spot with a white paint pen.
To balance the floor, I added a little awning. Thanks very much for looking and I hope you get a chance to join in.
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019 GMT Views: 1786
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Paper: Copy paper on a cardstockbase, DP for awning
Paper Size: 5"square
Accessories: ScorPal for awning, ruler and micron pen for floor Prismacolour pencils, Zest it pencil blend, Copics, 4 playing cards, stencil, Martha Stewart punch
Techniques: Cherckerboard floor (in the tutorial section)
Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32132
Thu, Aug 29, 2019 @ 9:50 PM
Susie, this is super cute and too fun. Love the floor and awning. And duh, I would not have thought of pasting the copy paper onto cs., so thank you for mentioning that!
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Thu, Aug 29, 2019 @ 10:11 PM
Wow..you sure achieved a terrific 3D look with that wonderful floor. The mouse is colored perfectly. I love the card images on the cheese. Super cute card.
Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Thu, Aug 29, 2019 @ 10:15 PM
HE -HE.....how adorable...MICELY done....if it were golf it would be a hole in one....or 3....super flooring and coloring on our little guy too...the awning was a perfect finish....great fun card...TFs..:0)
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Thu, Aug 29, 2019 @ 10:26 PM
Oh my mate over East this is so cute as cute as they come. That mouse looks as though he wonthe $60m lotto win that was here recently and I didn’t win...doh! Love it all. Thanks for the technique tips. TFS. Happy day and keep warm...it’s been stormy here yesterday and more rain coming...yuk....even if we do need it. Only a few more days now..hubby doesn’t know what to do with himself..lol.
Love your stained glass windows....they have awesome ones over East. Hugs
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40415
Fri, Aug 30, 2019 @ 12:11 AM
This is a lovely and very cute card, Susie! Love the image Polly sent you and the card themed blocks of cheese! Terrific checkered flooring and awning, too!
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83790
Fri, Aug 30, 2019 @ 2:38 AM
So fun! The mouse does look like he won for sure! Great floor, super techniques (all of them including chopping up an actual deck lol). Love your shading and framing too. A delightful card with a delightful creation story. Hugz
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132006
Fri, Aug 30, 2019 @ 3:32 AM
This just made me smile so much, Susie. I bet that's how all the mice my dad used to leave food out for felt. Love the Swiss cheese stencilling on the walls.
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79829
Fri, Aug 30, 2019 @ 4:20 AM
Your work is always delightful and I love that elaborate awning that you have added. Your workmanship is superb, Susie!
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