This is my card for Robin's fun Free For All challenge where our inspiration for a card comes from a wonderful moment from 2017.
My wonderful moment lasted 4 months when DH and I set off in our little caravan. It was a true adventure. We loved it so much we are going for 5 or 6 months this year.
I love this Unity Stamp, she reminds me of Ann of Green Gables setting off on her own adventure. This card was going to be bigger, but I had to lop the top part off because my clouds looked really dodgy.
To make the panel look more balanced, I cut off the bottom section of grass. There is a terrific tutorial here called Outdoor Backgrounds Outdoor Backgrounds Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers. I used the same method but instead of using Copics, I used pencils.
All the colouring is with Prismacolour pencils and zest it pencil blend. I used a red Copic marker over her previously coloured pinnie and a brown Copic randomly flicked in her hair, hat and suitcase.
Ann's pinnie looks super shiny in real life. I discovered once before that red pencils, zest it pencil blend (with a heavy hand) and red Copics can turn shiny. It must have something to do with the red pigment. I also rub really hard with the blending pencil, this will make everything look more waxy.
I finished by stencilling on some blue dots, sponged a bit of left over walnut stain in the corners and doodled a border. Oh I almost forgot, I outlined Ann with a great Copic marker.
Thank you for looking, I hope you get some inky time and join in.
Date: Thursday, January 11, 2018 GMT Views: 1550
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Registered: May 26, 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 5534
Fri, Jan 12, 2018 @ 8:37 PM
Your subject, your highlights, your shadows, your textures, and the motion, all tell of the great freedom you feel while traveling. Pack it up and pack it in, Susie, and we'll be with you in spirit, awaiting your return.
Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 24020
Sat, Jan 13, 2018 @ 9:01 AM
This is really a Story book Illustration! I almost bought Prismacolor pencils yesterday! I have colored pencils but they are not great quality. Your beautiful results with pencils convinces me that I need to make the investment. This little gals expression shows her confidence in going out on her own! Your own adventure sounds wonderful! I hope you have rom in the caravan to take along at least some pencils and images so you can show all of your creations to us when you get back! It just doesn't seem right without you around.
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Sat, Jan 13, 2018 @ 5:15 PM
Awww, this is such a sweet scene, Susie - fabulous coloring and I love the added stenciling in the bg, adds so much interest!! Then there's that fabulous doodling around the border, so well done as always! Faved!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79854
Sat, Jan 13, 2018 @ 6:56 PM
Masterfully done, and tucked right into my favorites. I LOVE it.
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79854
Sat, Jan 13, 2018 @ 6:58 PM
Okay, so I had already left a comment, when I just left this other one. But here is a third because it is sooooo worth it.
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Registered: June 27, 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 25246
Sat, Jan 13, 2018 @ 9:34 PM
Oh, Susie, what a SWEET card...love Anne of Green Gables. I believe she's taking her Tim Holtz Vagabond Die-Cutting Machine off to start her crafty hobby...whatever else would she be doing! Your coloring is fantabulous...love the stenciled bg and lovely doodling!
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