I made this card for the Clear Dollar Weekend Color Challenge. Lisa picked the colors of Pixie Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun and gold as an option, plus neutrals.
I colored my image with Copics E57 and E31. He is from the set "Charlie Praying" (Clear Dollar Stamps).
I masked him and stamped the picket fence behind him, also a Clear Dollar Stamp.(http://www.newcleardollarstamps.com/servlet/StoreFront)
I then cut that out and mounted it on some pretty striped dp of unknown make. I used several sizes of Nestie Rectangles and matted with Summer Sun and Pumpkin Pie. I punched a variety of flowers, added stickles and a sentiment from the Praying for you set.
Thanks so much for looking, and thanks Lisa for taking me out of my comfort zone with the bold colors! I need a push to use them!
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009 GMT Views: 382
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Registered: June 18, 2007 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4857
Sat, May 30, 2009 @ 11:01 AM
Oh, this is just sweet, Grace!! I LOVE how you masked Charlie, and put the fence behind him. These colors were a bit out of my comfort zone, too, but I LOVE being challenged and doing different styles. Your white daisies with the yellow button centers are just the CUTEST thing ever. I love the long stems and the pretty butterfly. Oh, I just love EVERYTHING!!! This is great!
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Sat, May 30, 2009 @ 2:43 PM
Oh Wow!! this is gorgeous...love it..just awesume. Love how you came up with this idea for the cds. I'll find a stamp I like and then it's *Ok, now what!*
Registered: July 18, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 9838
Sat, May 30, 2009 @ 5:03 PM
OH so very pretty, Grace! I love how you've done the white fence with all the lovely flowers and how the larger white flowers pop against the wonderful orange! What a great card layout too! Just wonderful work, as always! TFS and have a most fabulous weekend!
Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Sat, May 30, 2009 @ 5:09 PM
This is really cute Grace. He looks so happy in his garden. One of God's greatest creations of beauty is a garden. Lisa picked the perfect colors for this card. Super job.
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Sun, May 31, 2009 @ 5:03 AM
Awww Grace - this is adorable....I love the summery feel that it has - it would seem you work well in and out of your comfort zone - love the colours and the way you have used them!! Thanks for sharing my friend!!
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Sun, May 31, 2009 @ 8:44 AM
Grace~ I love CDS and especially Charlie Horse! I got this image as soon as it came out, and will have to be caseing you on this card! Wonderfully fun colors and great flowers. Love it all!
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sun, May 31, 2009 @ 8:59 PM
Grace, your charlie looks adorable here. I love that fence. Must have it. Very cool dp. Another wonderful card my friend. TFS :0)
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Registered: July 30, 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3830
Sat, Jun 13, 2009 @ 8:19 AM
This is soooo cute Grace! I just ordered this CDS set yesterday! I can't wait to play with it! How did you get the orange panel embossed like that? Your flowers and butterfly are perfect!