Measurements: image panel including borders – 2 5/16 x 3 11/16”, small left panel - 1 7/8 x 1 9/16, large bottom panel 4 ¼ x 3”, all my panels are placed 1/8” for the solid green panel’s edges.
-Prismacolor pencils, baby oil and paper stumps were used for the image. The panel is cut on the edge of the black border which is on the stamp image.
-I used a VersaMark pen to ink up the image for the inside stamping. It did pick up some the VersaMark that didnÂ’t thoroughly clean off the rubber but is still light enough to write over without a problem.
-A Cuttlebug die cut from the Vintage Corners set was used for the filigree and attached with tacky glue. Both the corner pieces are the same die but the right one is cut smaller making it more versatile.
-Martha Stewart butterflies are paper sculpted using a metal ball stylus and paper towel for cushion. I score the front, flip it over and emboss the back.
-I needed to match my stamped backgrounder to the color of the designer paper so I first inked up the rubber with Going Gray, stamped it off, inked the rubber with Cool Caribbean without cleaning and stamped on white. Once stamped, I sponged Old Paper distress ink over the panel. It was also sponged on the outside of the oval and I added a little to the designer paper so all three coordinate.
A tip for coloring Thomas Kinkade images: Do an online search for the painting of the image youÂ’re working with. I set my tools up right there in front of the computer screen and use the painting for reference through the coloring process.
Also make sure the paper stumps youÂ’re using are very firm and thin tipped.
Paper: White, Archiver’s – black, My Mind Eye – Floral Stripe 2007
Ink: StazOn – Jet Black, Ranger – Old Paper distress ink, Stampin Up – Cool Caribbean, Going Gray
Accessories: Brads, Stampin Up mat pack, Making Memories paper piercer, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Cuttlebug – Vintage Corners die cut, sponge, tacky glue, metal ball stylus (two sizes), paper towel
Techniques: paper piercing, paper sculpting, sponging
Registered: January 28, 2005 Location: Posts: 25783
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 @ 9:08 PM
Gorgeous coloring, Roxie!!!!! Beautiful details, too!!!!! Great card and love the TK coloring tip!!! The die cut tip for a smaller look is good to know, too!!!!! TFS!!!!
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 @ 9:12 PM
You're one smart cookie, Rox; thanks for sharing that tip about coloring the TK images. Your coloring is magnificent and your card is GORGEOUS! I really love the black butterflies.
Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 @ 9:13 PM
WOW! AWESOME card. Just love this. So pretty!
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