Have you seen the gorgeous card Pat sent me? For that matter have you checked out her amazing gallery? She is a wonderful person to boot, such a kick in the butt (her saying). I've had so much fun getting to know her. Well anywho, she sent me that gorgeous card, some amazing images and some pre-stamped acetate (love her!) Thanks so much Pat! Well my mom just loves horses and I wanted to make her a card. I didn't want to completely case Pat and tried to get artsy, can you tell I'm not! I tried to shade in the horse and used really rust marker to enhance the mane. Definitely need lots more practice, but it does look better IRL. For some reason the white I added really stands out in the scan, but looks pretty good IRL. So this isn't as fabulous as Pat's, not sure where I went wrong. I think I made the background too big and I'm not sure about the Groovy Guava paper, but it matches the swirls in the DP to a T. Regardless, mom will love it! Mom's are special like that! Thanks for looking!
Wow, this scan is really bad! Looks kind of scary on this second page. Oh well. maybe I can get a photo tomorrow!
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2008 GMT Views: 627
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Sat, Jan 19, 2008 @ 5:39 PM
I agree with you Deb about Pat she does such amazing and outstanding work and I too am grateful for the change to get to know her and call her my friend...
Now onto your card, I simply love it.... I love the horse and love the scallop punch with the hint of ribbon on it.
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Sun, Jan 20, 2008 @ 5:23 AM
OMG Deb! You did such a great job shading! Wow- that takes guts! I always leave this stamp alone cause I'm too chicken to shade- but I think your card will make me try again! Your mom will love your fabulous detail! See, you're a cool kid too, not just a cool mom!
I really like the scalloped 'love you' with the hint of ribbon coming from behind. Good card- you can feel the love! Ok- let's see what else you got! Wow. Thanks for the mention (way tooo much credit sister!)
LYMI
P.S. The Groovy Guava and Choc Chip ROCK!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sun, Jan 20, 2008 @ 8:03 AM
Deb, Pat is right - this is gorgeous!!! What a beautiful job you did with the colouring and shading!! Artsy...yes indeed you are!! Very beautiful, and I too love the sentiment!!Lovely card!!!