Hi! This card was made for today's Sketch Challenge.
When I saw this stamp set I was transported back to the time when our sons, (both 23) were in 7th grade. They decided that my garden needed a Koi pond. Little did they know that it would take all summer for them to dig up the 8x8 area, line it with the rubber and plastic liners, figure out how to rig a water pump for the 3 water features they designed, and of course fill with stones, waterlilies and fish. I remember the pure energy the first week. Then, the disappointment of constant rain the second. They had to re-dig that pond 3 times before they even got the liners in place. But, by the summer's end, I had a FABULOUS Koi pond. What ever happened to those great 7th grade boys? Oh, that's right...the fumes.....Car fumes and perfumes....LOL!
The images were stamped in dark brown on white and colored in with Copic Markers. I added in highlights with an Inkssentials pen.
Registered: February 24, 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1788
Thu, Jun 11, 2009 @ 4:55 AM
Wow, this is really amazing. I love the inking around the edges of the embossing, such nice depth! All the coloring is so nice, especially around the lily pads. I keep trying to talk my husband into making me a koi pond too, but he knows how much work it would be!
Registered: June 29, 2005 Location: I'm actually lost... if you find me, could you let me know where I am?? Posts: 3476
Thu, Jun 11, 2009 @ 3:09 PM
Wow... this is breathtaking! I love EVERYTHING about it!
------------------------------ ~ Debi ~ Gramma to 2 beautiful girls... Jayden (7) and Paige (4�) & A New Grandson (Cooper) born 3/13/09!! Make my day... take a peek & leave a comment!!