As I mentioned yesterday, Paper Smooches was picking a guest designer this month, and the name was drawn today. And (in case you can't tell by the title of this post) it wasn't my name. Oh well. Better luck next month. And I still really like the card I made for the call, so that's all that matters.
In addition, I had submitted two cards to the Paper Crafts Magazine call this month, and I found out today that neither of them made it. So it was a triple whammy sort of day! I made all three cards this week, so maybe it just wasn't my week.
The silver lining to that cloud is that now I get to share the cards I made for the call. :) And since this one is so colorful and contains orange and green, it's practically PERFECT for St. Patrick's Day (okay, maybe that's a big stretch, but I'm going with it.)!
The call was for a circus-themed card, so I got out my yet-to-be-inked circus set by My Cute Stamps. I thought the animals would be really funny all stacked one atop the other, so that's what I did. It looked better in my head than it worked out in paper, but I'm okay with that. It still makes me smile.
I colored the animals with Copics, and I went really simple on the coloring this time. Usually I shade all over the place for a really long time. These images were on the small side, and I was in kind of a hurry, so I just basically filled in the animals with bright colors. Super easy (especially when you're a Copic marker hoarder like I am!).
Once the animals were made, I made the card base. I took some green, slightly patterned paper and used watermark ink to add the pennant background to add a little extra circus flavor (the pennant is a new release by Taylored Expressions). Then I added a scalloped edge, a small blue strip, a bright fun ribbon, and called it a day.
I really thought the card needed a sentiment, but for the life of me, I couldn't figure out the right place for one the day I was submitting it. I think I have a good idea now, though, so I might still modify the card a bit later. :)
Hope everyone has had better luck than I have today! Have a safe and happy evening, whether you're celebrating or not!
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day!
11 comments:
Ya but you were TCP's Pick of the Litter today!! So some luck anyway (and really who needs luck when you have your kind of talent?!)! Gorgeous card btw!
I just love your card! I actually have that same stamp set and I love it. I love how you stacked the animals and your coloring is beautiful. Selfishly, I welcome you to the reject pile - because you make rejection look really good! Thanks for sharing!
I think it is a gorgeous card, really good fun.
Stacking the little animals is so clever! Great copic coloring, too. Absolutely adorable little card.
The stacked animals are so fun and wowzer have you got some coloring SKILZ!
Sorry you didn't get chosen for the DT but your circus card is adorable!!! BTW, I'm your 100th follower! :D
I love the dimensions and color of this card
Kathy, I'm *in love* with your card!! :o) I'm completely shocked that it wasn't picked up -- I can see it in a magazine right now! Those animals are just too cute, and I love how you coloured them! This card really makes me smile! :o)
such a darling card!!!
Really fun card!! TFS!
Robin
This is so playful and fun! Great job.
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