Well I have been informed that Polly (Peeps321) was the original Purchaser and Poster of Vera Lane images on this site and that I have her to blame...er, thank...for my new obsession. So this card is a birthday card for Dawn's challenge and a thank-you to Polly.
The background was dry embossed using the Aall & Create Stencil and then ink blended with yellow and pink inks. I tried to swipe the ink but I just kept getting blotches so I settled on the ink blend. Unfortunately, I did not manage to get the inks to blend enough to get a bit of orange in the background. On the sentiment I used direct-to-paper with the ink and I got mostly orange. Ugh. Oh well, it's called artistic license. LOL. The girl, cake and banner were printed on cardstock, colored and glued on as well.
I still feel seriously challenged working with Vera Lane images. They have their own unique style that just doesn't quite fit with my usual style. I made this background at least 15 times (no, seriously). Six of those are in the trash and the others are in the "pile" for future butchering. The girl was colored three times and the cake twice. And, if I had really studied this BEFORE I glued everything down, the banner would have been lower. It's way too high, but I had just had to go with it. So it's the card that is and not the card it was suppose to be. But then aren't most of them.
So, Happy Birthday Dawn. I hope you are Pampered and Peppered with love and Presents by Practically Perfect People like Polly. Actually, I hope all of you are Peppered with love and surrounded by Practically Perfect People. Have a great day and TFL.
Yeah, I admit it....I love Mary Poppins.
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2020 GMT Views: 412
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sun, Aug 02, 2020 @ 3:29 PM
Ohhhh I love this to bits...every itty bitty inch. There is so much to look at and smile about. Your background is magic (I nearly fainted when i read you chucked some out - that's what modelling paste and stencils are for lol). Your cutie putootie is fabulous, so is your story. Love it all Debbie. Polly is an inspiring artiste and of course a great enabler.
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Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50473
Sun, Aug 02, 2020 @ 3:52 PM
I swear it was Susie who got me hooked on Vera...she's not remembering it correctly....my memory is better than hers (and we’re the same age). I love what you’ve done here...she’s adorable and that’s a great bg...her designs are funky so really any bg works well for her characters. Have fun with your new obsession ;)
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni My Pinkie is Inkie in Boxertown
Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67307
Sun, Aug 02, 2020 @ 8:09 PM
Awww, this is so cute. I love Vera Lane images. Unfortunately, I lost mine when my computer crashed a few months ago. I thought they were saved, but they were not.
Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7467
Sun, Aug 02, 2020 @ 8:58 PM
Really adorable...wish I could make a BG that you think is awful! It's blended perfectly...awesome. The whole card is amazing. I read story on email & got here, expecting a disaster! Everything about this card is fantastic!!!
Betty
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28836
Mon, Aug 03, 2020 @ 10:49 AM
Oh I love that! "Sweet Cake" what a fabulous nick name!! Your big eyed girl is a cutie!!
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Registered: April 11, 2016 Location: Posts: 30055
Sun, Aug 09, 2020 @ 4:25 AM
Such a cute fun card. I love your BG and those digi images are a hoot. I think you, Susie and Polly are the only ladies I’ve seen who use these fun images. I will not be enabled. Repeat. I will not be enabled. Great card. TFS. Happy day
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