So I really wanted to take this yoga gal out of her box and put her someplace serene and tranquil! I also wanted to float some lotus flowers on her pond and while I was browsing pictures online I spotted a peacock next to one. And the idea popped into my head to turn the chicken from 'Punny farm' into a peacock, with the help of the bunch of stems from 'Punch a bunch'.
I used the pretty pattern CHF background for her yoga pants, cut out and popped. Then her shirt has the rain background from 'Rain or shine'. And she is sitting on a little rock island in the pond, btw. Although I guess she could be floating, but that's not how I built the pond!
I also thought many people might use the lotus flower as a background so I decided to stamp it once in black and color it, then again in green. I cut out the bottom leaves and popped the flower part on top. The pond's waves are made with the wave background from "By the seashore'.
The bamboo fence behind her is made with the branch stamp from "Its a jungle" and the leaves are from that set as well. I wanted to give her some privacy so I had the leaves come down to her face.
I can't wait to see what everyone else has come up with! Thanks for the great challenge!
Registered: December 2, 2006 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 7832
Thu, Apr 03, 2008 @ 8:36 AM
Take a bow, girlie! You really did it this time. Love everything about this and your colors are terrific.
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Registered: July 18, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 9838
Thu, Apr 03, 2008 @ 4:50 PM
There you go again, WOWing us with your creativity and talent! Girl, this card rocks! I love the peacock addition and how you created her on the pond with those floating lotus flowers! Fantastic bamboo trees too! awesome work, tfs!
Registered: April 1, 2006 Location: Central NY Posts: 8351
Thu, Apr 03, 2008 @ 5:05 PM
You did a fantastic job on this... I love how you mixed up so many sets for it. What great use of background stamps too!! Thanks for participating in the mft guest designer challenge!
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Thu, Apr 03, 2008 @ 5:37 PM
I love your idea to hide her face behind the leaves--hee! hee! I cracked up when I read you made your peacock from the Very Punny chicken---clever! Your card is so cute!
Registered: June 14, 2004 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 1700
Thu, Apr 03, 2008 @ 7:17 PM
Oh girl, you just went all out! She does look so peaceful sitting in her little pond with the peacock admiring, green with envy! I think this takes the cake!