WooHoo it is Tickle a Teapotter time of the month and Carla has written a terrific story and given us a fun challenge for our teaparty. We Teapotters are to bring lots of hats to the party and bonus cookies for accessories.
Kylie Kardashian decided that a handbag and shoes would detract from here gorgeous new bikini. I searched the internet for a Carmen Miranda `bowl of fruit' hat...no luck, but I'm going to keep looking.
It is hard to tell if Gertie and Penny are in awe of being in the presence of Kylie Kardashian or if they are surprised that the region surrounding her downstairs lady bits needs some urgent attention!!
Now about the card, I started by placing the three girls in my MISTI. Gertie and Penny were stamped with Versafine Sepia, Kylie with Versafine onyx black. I then stamped them onto X-Press It Mask It using Ranger Archival.
This is a brilliant product. It is a low tack flexible masking film. You can use it over and over - I store the masks with the rubber stamp. It is super thin which makes it easy to work with.
After masking the girls, I coloured the grass and sky using the Smack & Squirt technique (smack distress ink pad onto al foil, squirt on water and using a foam blending tool, scrub the inky water onto the cardstock, add a bit more colour without adding water).
Leaving the masks in place I stamped on the tree trunk, leaves, sweet little flowers (RAK from Sabrina). Walnut stain distress ink was sponged around the edges followed by a doodled border using a fine micron pen.
All the foliage was stamped with Memento Luxe - Espresso Truffle. The colour is like a dull matt (almost) black, I didn't want a silhouette look, so this colour is a good option.
Once everything was nice and dry, I attached the panel to the card base and removed the masks. Gertie and Penny were coloured with pencils, Copics and paint. I drew Kylies bikini straight onto her body with coloured pencils and Copics, then scribbled a rough outline with a fine black pen. The girls hats are all courtesy of a free stamp set that came with a magazine (unfortunately name of mag and stamp are unknown). Stamp, colour and fussy cut hats. I then used the cool grey Copic C4 to outline the girls, this gives them a bit of a 3D look.
I finished off by adding some red stickles and white paint spots using Dylusions white paint and the pointy end of a paint brush. It is always hard for me to step away from these types of cards; it would be an understatement to say I had fun making this. Can't wait to find out where the girls are traveling to!!
Thank you for looking and I hope you have a happy, inky week.
NOTE: Katzelkraft stamps are unmounted red rubber, just use a school glue stick to adhere to MISTI, to change the stamps position just slide it to the correct place. Simply wipe MISTI and stamp with a baby wipe when you are finished.
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 GMT Views: 2272
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Stamps: Katzelkraft (birds and penguin), Lavinia, Inkadinkado, Indigo Blu and RAK from Sabrina for all the garden
Paper: Smooth white cardstock
Paper Size: 5"x 7"
Ink: Distress inks, Versafine, Memento Luxe
Accessories: MISTI, X-Press It Mask It, Dylusions white paint, stickles, liquid pearls, Distress inks for colouring plus Prismacolour pencils and Copics.
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 @ 7:57 AM
Oh my goodness, sis! I LOVE this card...one of your best (but I say that with each one - hehe!). Truly, these Katzelkraft birds are definitely so amazing, and I love "Miss Kardashian" in her...well, we'll say bikini...but in her body it should be called something else! Hehe! Your sense of humor and being able to translate it into this artwork is a delight! I love the beautiful foliage and flowers! Amazing sky and complete joy to my eyes! I love it! Hugs, sweet sis! You are a treasure and joy! xoxo
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90987
Sat, Oct 29, 2016 @ 5:09 AM
Oh my goodness Susie this is brilliant. I always love your stories on your cards. Oh the bikini and how the girls are looking at Kylie...what are they thinking? Penny is whistling is that to distract her from looking? Giggles! Your card is super fun and sure to be a big hit with the teapotter who receives this fun card.
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Sat, Oct 29, 2016 @ 6:43 AM
Wow wow wow...such a fun and cute card. You are so talented and funny...love it. Happy weekend
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Registered: March 11, 2013 Location: Ingleside, IL Posts: 2449
Sat, Oct 29, 2016 @ 12:42 PM
There is so much I want to say but believe all the ladies have said them all! I think I love your stories as much as I love your cards!! No, I DO love them as much as your cards!! Your creativity and unabashed fear are admired, respected, and revered by me (and I'm sure many of us)! Looking forward to the next chapter in this hilarious series!!! BTW, this a Kardashian series I'll watch!
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Sat, Oct 29, 2016 @ 6:13 PM
Are those STRETCH marks I see on KK? Good thing you decided polka dots in...maybe a connect the dots challenge. I think Gertie and Penny are thinking black penquin of the fam. Love the scene you set. Your cards always reflect the joy of your art. Priceless.
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92578
Sun, Oct 30, 2016 @ 4:17 AM
Another masterpiece of artistic humor...as well as literary talents, Susie. Your work always brings a smile visually....as do your descriptions of the story unfolding and your detailed "how-tos". This is fantastic and will certainly tickle some recipient....a TREASURE!
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Sun, Oct 30, 2016 @ 11:21 AM
Giggle! Giggle! Giggle! Oh Susie, this card is a total delight to the senses! This bird in the bikini is hysterical! I was laughing so hard it took me a minute to see the rest of this fabulous card! Your stories about your cards should honestly be published! Have you ever thought about doing that? You could call is something like, "The Magical Adventures of a Mixed Media Artist/Paper Engineer." Or something like that. I am still laughing too hard to write properly here- the navel bling and sparkled up hats are just so endearing! Ha! The entire card is so fabulous I am tucking this right into my favs so I can look at it often! Thank you for bringing so much joy to those of us who get to see your wonderful works of art- it is appreciated more than you know it is! ~Karen.