This fun guy was colored with copics and pencils. I was saddened to see the closing of Squigglefly. He is matted on an background I did with home made walnut ink mixed with distress inks resulting in a gray/green/brown. The card base is a gelli print and the burlap is from my neighbor's garage. A few stitches were added. Thanks for looking.
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Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 GMT Views: 1989
Favorited:15
Registered: December 14, 2007 Location: Vancouver canada Posts: 8914
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 @ 7:08 AM
OMG, he's adorable (in a way only a mother could love). I love this guy, he just jumps out at you with those big eyes. The BG is amazing, the colours are so subtle with that hint of pattern.
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9815
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 @ 7:18 AM
You sure have better results with that gelli plate than I ever do. What a wounderful ook you achieved. You did your usual amaxing job coloring the adorable image. But the signature Nancy elements are the stitching and details. You make the most cohesive, well designed cards. Pinned and faved.
Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 @ 7:27 AM
Oh my gosh, Nancy, how can one look into that face and not smile. I love your detail and shading. It is as if you have brought him to life. And the addition of your stitching and burlap adds the perfect touch. Into my faves.
------------------------------ "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31974
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 @ 7:32 AM
Such an amazing card, Nancy, the eyes look so realistic and full of character - lovely details which give such a natural feel and look! This is so unique and creative!
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 45808
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 @ 7:36 AM
Nancy I swear you could go to work for National Geographic..your nature cards are the most amazing ever! Love that image and all your little border details are wonderfully inventive!
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17557
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 @ 7:57 AM
Another inspiration straight from Nancy's stamping table! Your image with the burlap and the stitching is so unique, yet lovable with the look on his face. But a shame to hide so much of your gelli BG, but the coloring is so very complimentary to your ostrich image - AWESOME CARD!!
------------------------------ SUE aka GREENIE - Twisted Sistah Handmade cards because..No one displays an email on their mantle, or saves a FB post in a box of treasures! Nothing is impossible with God!
I love him! Oh, Nancy, your card is amazing! Great way to use your Gelli print! And I had to laugh at " from your neighbors garage"!that just affirms the fact that you are truly an amazing artist! Your stitching is great , too.
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Registered: January 20, 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 7618
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 @ 8:59 AM
Very cool image! It's the eyes that got me! Perfect with the texture from the frayed burlap in the background. And, of course, I always am in awe of your gelli plate backgrounds. xx
Registered: February 1, 2015 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 18
Tue, Mar 03, 2015 @ 9:15 AM
A STUNNING card and design.
I totally love everything about it, went straight in to my favorites. I did have a second look, those eyes draw you in.
TFS
------------------------------ Elisabeth Being creative is not a hobby, it's a way of life!
Perfect with the texture from the frayed burlap in the background. And, of course, I always am in awe of your gelli plate backgrounds. xx
