WooHoo it's Tickle a Teapotter time of the month and Sabrina has us thinking about bridges. I bought this bridge die a gazillion years ago and I don't recall ever using it - perfect for this fun challenge.
I die-cut the bridge from a gold box that contained chocolates. DH loved the chocolates, which was a good thing because I only got them because of the box LOL. Wait until he see's the other boxes....err I mean treats that I bought for the holiday season.
To incorporate the bridge I made a centre step card and I inflicted cruel and unusual punishment on myself by using a Martha Stewart border punch on cardstock - I was going for a draw bridge effect. I've got muscles on my muscles after punching this. In the end I had to remake the centre step base and use a fairly light weight cardstock. Note: I reversed the fold and stepped the centre part back and the side bits forward.
The background is regular cardstock that I tried to be very creative with by dripping glittery paint and flicking the paint with a tooth pick. Prior to that I dunked it in Dylusions ink spray and lots of water.
It was 40C/104F here today...not a good day to use paint or to be outside - it pretty much dried the minute it hit the cardstock. The little houses are Lavinia digi images, printed onto copy paper, coloured with Copics and pencils, then fussy cut.
Because the paint dripping didn't really work how I had envisaged so I changed the layout of the card. I quickly adhered the fussy houses to cardstock using a kids jumbo glue stick, then fussy cut again and adhered to the cardbase using Crayola school glue.
Lots of liquid pearl drops were added along with a ton of sparkly Stickles. Sassy Cheryl digi image shoes, legs and hat were added.
The roof on the tall house will bend over the card in order to fit in an envelope. I didn't adhere that portion of the roof to cardstock.
Thank you for looking and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks for a fun challenge Sabrina and for looking after our monthly tickles.
Date: Thursday, December 27, 2018 GMT Views: 1783
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Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 6262
Thu, Dec 27, 2018 @ 6:03 PM
LOL---I almost used my crazy birds for my card but changed my mind---great job on your background---is super sweet and goes so well with everything else on your card----came out so neat!!!!
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7356
Thu, Dec 27, 2018 @ 7:42 PM
Oh WOW - been sitting here taking in all the incredible work involved with this card - just so much to see and wonder over. What an inspiration. Love the story behind the chocolate box - he he. Stay cool Susie - its dreadful here - I am sitting with the laptop under a air conditioning vent - with two cats beside me - best seat in the house. At least you will get a temperature drop tomorrow - when you are finished with it send it up here.
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90528
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 5:33 AM
A gazillion years ago...I think I have a few that I bought a gazillion years ago and never used too. LOL! I am sure DH will love all the yummy goodies you bought for him...er for crafting....
Seriously though, I hope it has cooled off and what a masterpiece you created. I love that the roof will bend down so you can fold this up to mail it and the coloring on these fun images is amazing. Some teapotter is going to cherish this absolutely delightful card. You work magic with the TH birds and the fun scenes you create for them.
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Fri, Dec 28, 2018 @ 4:47 PM
Susie, this card put the biggest smile on my face- bigger than it has seen in a couple of years! Everything about this incredible bridge card is ah-mazing! I adore the colors, the sparkle, the humor - well everything really! Thank you for sharing this fabulous work of he(art) with all of us! ~Karen.
Oh my my my!! How in the world did miss mr Cray cray? Wow glad I decided o check what’s new with my Sistah from down under!! Seems I missed another of your Magnificent Masterpiece !! High Ho gallery this goes!!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83137
Sun, Dec 30, 2018 @ 7:34 AM
Super, super creative and fun, Susie! Love the colors and details. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni