This is for Robins fun Free 4 All challenge...Baby it's cold outside. My card was inspired by the movie Frozen. If Elsa and Anna's mum hadn't been bumped off in the first five minutes of the movie, I rather think this is what she might look like.
I made the background on a full A4 sheet of smooth white cardstock. I don't own a hazmat suit or breathing apparatus, so I created this background outside.
My masking fluid has an odour that will outlast time and it is super thick and really hard to apply. I flicked the masking fluid onto the cardstock hoping for delicate little drops - it looked more like a seagul flew over and ....well I probably don't need to say anymore.
Next step was to sprinkle black Brusho powder and a blue Colour Busrt powder all over the cardstock. I then propped the sheet up against a tree in landscape orientation, then squirted on heaps of water along the top edge of the cardstock (nozzle on spritzer set to "squirt", not "spray" and let the water dribble down the card.
After the cardstock was completely dry, I rubbed the masking fluid off. The big blobs of white looked ok so I didn't have to go to Plan B, which would have been sponging on some blue distress inks.
Mrs. Frozen is a Digi image by Molly Harrison, she is printed into regular copy paper then coloured with Prismacolour Pencils, Zest it pencil blend and a few flicks of a Copic marker.
White paint and white pencils were used to brighten up parts of her hair. Next step was to fussy cut her and adhere her to the background, ensuring that the entire image was covered with a glue stick (this helps prevent air bubbles).
Once the card was bone dry, I trimmed the panel to size and adhered it to a card base. Finish by doodling a border and adding a gazillion liquid pearls.
NOTES: To work out the best position for the image, I fussy cut the image and just using static electricity, make the image cling to a 5" X 7" piece of acetate.
Move the acetate around the A4 background sheet and work out where the best colour or effect is. I actually rotated the card stock as the intensity of the colour looked better at the bottom.
I hope you get a chance to join in. We are still away on our camping trip. DH is a keeper, we purposely set up camp in this town so I could visit Splitcoaststamperville for a few days. Can't wait to catch up with everyone.
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018 GMT Views: 1466
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Paper: Copy paper for Mrs. Frozen, background on smooth White cardstock.
Paper Size: 5" X 7"
Accessories: Masking fluid, spritzer, Prismacolour pencils, one Copic marker, white pen and pencil, Zest it pencil blend, liquid pearls, black Brusho powder, blue Colour Burst powder
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105214
Fri, Jun 01, 2018 @ 6:35 AM
What a wonderful image, and you have added to it awesomely!! Gorgeous!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Fri, Jun 01, 2018 @ 6:46 AM
Wow, sweet one! Mrs. Frozen (I love that movie) is stunning and a masterful work of art, Susie! It blows my mind that you create marvelous art on copy paper! Such skill! I love Mrs. Frozen's gorgeous blue and white hair that gives a vibe of coldness. The awesome background appears so glacial, especially with the white markings from the bird that flew by (you are so funny, Susie). The necklace you created with pearl drops is awesome! This card is truly the work of a master artist!
I have missed you, Susie, and so happy to see your artwork in the gallery. May your travels continue to be adventurous and full of fun. Hugs!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46801
Fri, Jun 01, 2018 @ 7:21 AM
Well, I tried staying up last night hoping to comment on your gorgeous project before I went to bed but I just couldn't keep my eyes open!
I soooo love your bg Susie! I'm so glad you explained it, now to find some Seagulls Hahahaha! I love that! Wow it looks fantastic! I have GOT to try that soon. I have masking fluid that I never use because I forget about it!
When I first saw your card I could not even imagine how you did your bg...wow, wow, wow!
Mrs Frozen is totally amazing!! I always love the way you do these digi's. I'm not sure if I've done her yet (we bought so many , heehee). But you did a fantastic job with her and I love her necklace and head ornament! All in all mate, this is one of those that looks as if you cut it out of a fine art magazine!! Hahaha, gotcha back! Beautiful sistah!
------------------------------ Blessings, Robin Encourage one anotherMy Blog-InkMagination , QFTD201,Dirty Dozen Alumni.Impression Obsession DT, DRS DT.Formerly HC DT, ODBD DT.
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Fri, Jun 01, 2018 @ 7:37 AM
As usual Susie, your cards leave me speechless and your writeups have me gasping for air from laughing. That bg is amazing..I would love to have seen you making it. Mrs Frozen is beautiful, elegand, and stunning. Spectacular.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50599
Fri, Jun 01, 2018 @ 8:18 AM
I don't even know what to say......ditto to what everyone else has said...so much to look at and swoon over. I'm so happy to see you in the gallery...really miss you...hope you're enjoying your adventures ;)
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Fri, Jun 01, 2018 @ 8:19 AM
Oh, sweet sis! I absolutely LOVE this card and your amazing artistry! What fun you always have in your card adventures, and I would only hope to see you in action! It would be fun! Haha! But truly, this is gorgeous, and I love the beautiful blues and how lovely she is! It's absolutely and completely exquisite! Hugs and love you to bits...always! xoxo
------------------------------ Cheryl
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Registered: March 27, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67884
Fri, Jun 01, 2018 @ 11:05 AM
Susie, you always amaze me with your fabulous coloring and mixed media!
Great way to use the blue Brusho. Love the background and your gorgeous lady! The liquid pearls really add to your already beautiful card!
Have fun camping!
------------------------------ Carolyn My Gallery - Fan Club Member "Snowmen fall from heaven...unassembled." Author unknown