Boy, I didn't think this card was going to make it. First off Steph, thanks for another great IC site! I came across this card last night that had this very cool bg. She listed the link so of course I had to check it out.
The bg was done by painting a small section on the cs with gesso and then applying a piece of newspaper, wait 15 -20 seconds then remove leaving some print behind. Keep doing it until the panel is covered. Then I took some acrylic paint, watered it down and painted it on the panel.
Stamped the trees on the bottoms with garden green and clear ep. The bus is from my friend Anne Ryan, colored it with copics and put crystal glaze the didn't want to dry on top.
Printed out a map on the computer, punched out the circles and layered with cs to make thicker. Put crystal glaze on top, never dried had to toss them. Redid the above only this time I versa marked and clear ep. Added the three green brads in the corners.
Got the mail and there was this envelope brightly colored yellow/gold so I cut it to size, sponged edges and layered it under my gesso bg putting all on a white card that I doodled the edges.
Oh yeah, the sentiment is from the computer and punched out with SU word punch. Well, hope you like my card.....TFL :0)
Hi Sis!
Forgot! Here is my IC piece. Sorry, my bad.
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Registered: October 18, 2008 Location: Arizona-It's a DRY heat! Posts: 4510
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 4:17 PM
Very clever! Cute card and love all your details and story! TFS
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 4:25 PM
Okay what's wrong with this picture? Yup, that's my image alright, but let's see, it's compressed in size like the one you uploaded for sput02's fake challenge. You have such a penchant for changing anything I give you. Have you ever discussed this perplexity with a professional? anyway, such a great card. I went to that link too; I even bookmarked it ~ how funny is that ... like I could really do that. It's perfect for you though, isnt it? hey, I dont see lumberjack country on your road trip map? Arent road trips supposed to be long?
sweet card and great bg!
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 4:45 PM
Fabulous take on the inspiration buttons, Cathy! Love the background you created and all the amazing details like the cool map *buttons*! Very creative, as always! Love it!
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Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 4:54 PM
What a cute card, I don't have the right supplies but I just may have to find get them because I sure like that background. Thanks for sharing and for the link.
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44976
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 5:23 PM
Great clever and fun card, GF!!!! That background is awesome.....way cool! Love your bus!
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Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 5:45 PM
Hey- wait a minute! I sooo like the 'direction' this card is going! (yes, I read the maps!) Ya know, Cat's Meow Stamp store is in Oakhurst. Wanna go? I know a nice place where you could stay too! (Bring Sput!)
Cathy, your background and the lengths you went to in order to make it are heroic! I love this look! Great card! TFS. Hugs, Buttnik
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11618
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 6:10 PM
OMGOODNESS, Girl!! The amazing amount of work and technique and trial that went into this just boggles my mind!! Great "special effects". You are a wonder with your artwork.
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Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 7:10 PM
You just lost me with your explanation of what you did...but it is fabulous as always!! You know its a high point of my day to come to the gallery and look to see if you have posted yet!! You are just amazing. Love this cute card!! TFS
Registered: August 9, 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 2279
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 7:48 PM
Whew, I'm tired just from reading everything you did to that background, but WOW!!! what fantastic results! I really need some Gesso so I can try this out!! Thanks for sharing the link and your wonderul card!