Congratulations to sweet Allee (Lynn) on being chosen as today's Featured Stamper! I believe Lynn and I joined SCS around the same time (2005), and she has always encouraged others with her comments and inspired with her fabulous gallery. I chose to case Lynn's terrific one-layer Express Yourself card as inspiration for my February Christmas Card Challenge (CCC) design. Like Lynn, the only thing that wouldn't count for my one-layer design is the penguin's paper-pieced jacket. This fulfilled my 2013 resolution to use my designer papers. It's also the perfect design for mailable cards!!
Things I changed:
1. stamps
2. colors
3. used liquid applique
4. different sentiment panel shape
I die cut my MFT cloud from a post-it note for my sentiment as well as a mask so I could sponge my sky around the cloud.
I water colored his skates and ear muffs. I used applique for the ear muff and then water colored the Wild Wasabi over it.
Registered: January 20, 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 7619
Sun, Jan 13, 2013 @ 12:15 PM
Hi Charlene. This card made me smile!! ... he is the cutest penguin and I love his paper-pieced plaid jacket!! Adorable ... and those ear muffs are so sweet!
Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65496
Sun, Jan 13, 2013 @ 1:07 PM
This little fellow has got to be the best-dressed penguin EVER!! What a precious card, Charlene!!
We have been here together through thick and thin, and I have been inspired so many times by your beautiful work!! Thank you for your friendship and for honoring me with this delightful card today!!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75064
Sun, Jan 13, 2013 @ 1:20 PM
Just too adorable, Charlene. The little penquin gave me an 'awwwwww' moment. Now, I never thought of coloring over my Liquid Applique so I'll remember that as it made the cutest green earmuffs.
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Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Sun, Jan 13, 2013 @ 1:55 PM
Aw how cute is this!!! I love the paper piecing!!! Super cute!!!
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Sun, Jan 13, 2013 @ 2:03 PM
Charlene, I love this adorable card and the sponging looks fabulous.
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