This is for Carey's fun sketch challenge. I started by printing the template and cutting each shaped strip to use as masks. Next I stamped Phil, Little Phil and Penny - actually before I did that, I cut up the stamp to have 3 individual penguins. Using MISTI I stamped them all many times with Versafine black ink.
The sky was made using the smack and squirt technique - smack "tumbled glass" distress ink onto aluminium foil and squirt on a lot of water (a little bit more than usual), I also sprayed water on the foam blending tool. Generally I just scrub the inky water onto a background, but this wasn't an option here as I had already stamped Phil, Little Phil and Penny. The application of ink needed to be very gentle and controlled.
I used a rectangular foam blending tool, very gently applying the inky water and turning the foam blender on to its side to get really close the penguins. I also used an aqua pen dipped into the same inky water to get right up close to the edges. The same smack & squirt technique was used for the sea, this time I used Blueprint Sketch distress ink. I also very gently swiped this foam blending tool over the sky to give a bit of depth.
I roughly cut a mask to temporarily cover the penguins while I flicked and sprayed on water. Normally I make proper masks using X-press Masking paper or acetate and store the masks with the stamp...that's on my "to do" list!!
The darker blue bits in the sea were made with a blue Distress Crayon and dipping my finger in water. I also used a white crayon. I used a grey alcohol marker to do a rough outline on the left side of their bodies and under their feet - they really look 3D in real life.
I sat and looked at this trying to decide what else it needed. I added some stamped clouds but it still needed something. I went through my sentiments and BINGO...guess what jumped out at me!! The rest is history - drew on a bikini for Penny with a yellow zig marker and added white paint dots. I used the paint to blur the edges between the sky, ice and sea.
Thanks so much for looking.
Tip: These Katzelkraft penguins (and clouds) are unmounted red rubber stamps. They are very easy to cut and separate. To use in MISTI, position stamp, apply school glue stick to all over the back of the stamp, close lid press firmly, now slide the stamp into the exact place. It is important to slide the stamp, not lift it. I stamped these penguins and other penguins over an hour period and they didn't budge. At the end, remove stamps, wipe MISTI with an alcohol free baby wipe, and then clean stamps with a wipe or under the tap.
Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 GMT Views: 2002
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92694
Thu, Aug 18, 2016 @ 3:05 PM
WOW...she's ready to play beach volleyball in the snow! Thanks for a good chuckle, Susie. Your cards are always a standout in any gallery....wish I had the talent yoiu possess in your little finger! : )
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7394
Thu, Aug 18, 2016 @ 4:01 PM
Oh what happy looking penguins. The whole family isn't too impressed with this Global Warming I think. Specially since they seem to be out shopping for swimwear - he he. I can still hear those Kookaburras laughing away too. You have a brilliant imagination for dressing up your stamped characters.
Registered: March 11, 2013 Location: Ingleside, IL Posts: 2449
Thu, Aug 18, 2016 @ 8:23 PM
Dear Sweet Susie, OMG, this is too funny! How did I miss this yesterday!!!??? In either case, I love your sense of humor and whimsy! Penny may have a better body than mine! Great job creating the bathing suit, and this card! Love it!
Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Thu, Aug 18, 2016 @ 9:40 PM
LOLOL...you have me laughing....and now you KNOW what song I am going to ahve in my head for the rest of the night....thank goodness already mid evening so not too much longer...then again could dream about polka-dots in my sleep too...do LOVE that song...he-he...still chuckling....wonderful blue bg and so much work to get it so, but so worth it...you are my inspiration for bgrounds...havent don any yet...lol...chicken that I am, but I know where to go when I try...super duper girl...thanks for the smiles and for sharing...HUGS
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Aug 19, 2016 @ 7:29 AM
Oh my gosh, that bikini just got me! Brilliant way to use that sketch! Love the stamps and just love that background. The clouds- fabulous! This card is just so fun, Susie. You can turn a stamp into something no one else even thought of!
Registered: April 13, 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 178
Fri, Aug 19, 2016 @ 8:49 AM
Susie, I haven't smiled this big in a long time! I think my lips are going to break! You've found some new Birds to bring to life. Thank you! Absolutely LOVE them! But don't ever abandon those Crazy Birds.
Phil, Little Phil and Penny. Hmm....they look like they need relationship counseling. I see Penny clearly feels she has to assert herself and bring cheer into her life and not get caught up in the gloom and doom the Phils exude. I see that wistful look in her eyes, her head cocked slightly to the side. This is her breaking out move to bring herself to a better place. Penny...you go Girl!!!
All that work you've put into your background! Wow! Looks Great! I especially love that little touch of clouds. Perfect!
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Fri, Aug 19, 2016 @ 5:40 PM
I think Penny might have been on the Russian female swim team and had a few too many steroids. How totally cute and creative. Your backgrounds are fantastic....as always. You made everyone on SCS smile today.
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Sat, Aug 20, 2016 @ 9:57 AM
Thanks, Susie for all the tips on how you did this - I never thought to use a glue stick to hold unmounted stamps in the misti!! You are so clever - love the itsy bitsy teeny weenie bikini on Penny - your sense of humor is so infectious - love this card!! Hugs!
------------------------------ SUE aka GREENIE - Twisted Sistah Handmade cards because..No one displays an email on their mantle, or saves a FB post in a box of treasures! Nothing is impossible with God!
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