This if for Robin's fun Free for All Challenge where we are to take our inspiration from a deck of playing cards.
Polly aka peeps321 sent me this cute image, on my favourite paper....copy paper. Using the terrific checkerboard floor technique by Irene, I coloured in the floor using a black micron pen. I then coloured the little mouse with pencils, Zest it and Copics.
I adhered the copy paper to a scrap of cardstock using a glue stick, making sure that the paper is completely covered (this prevents bubbles).
Once this was completely dry, I used a blade and ruler to trim the edges. I didn't have a diecut frame quite big enough, so I randomly inked around the edges with walnut stain distress ink.
I adhered this to the card base and then stuck on the scalloped frame. Even though the image is too small for the frame, by randomly adding the distress ink, it gives a 3D framed appearance.
I found a deck of cards that haven't seen the light of day in 100 years. I chopped out the corners and stuck them on the cheese.
The stenciled spots were originally yellow, but that was too bright, so I scribbled over each spot with a white paint pen.
To balance the floor, I added a little awning. Thanks very much for looking and I hope you get a chance to join in.
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019 GMT Views: 1760
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Paper: Copy paper on a cardstockbase, DP for awning
Paper Size: 5"square
Accessories: ScorPal for awning, ruler and micron pen for floor Prismacolour pencils, Zest it pencil blend, Copics, 4 playing cards, stencil, Martha Stewart punch
Techniques: Cherckerboard floor (in the tutorial section)
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Fri, Aug 30, 2019 @ 5:53 PM
Oh, Susie, this is marvelous! I love the image, especially the chunks of cheese with the playing card symbols. You did a great job with the floor and awning! Great card, Susie!
P.S. I love the gorgeous stained glass in the background!
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Aug 30, 2019 @ 7:18 PM
Oh my gosh this is just too cute! (no notification, sigh). Your coloring on that mouse is impeccable and love the fun background you created. Glad I didn't miss this one.
This is fabulous, Susie! If I hadn’t read the description I wouldn’t have believed that the little cheese pieces had pieces of cards on them. And the awning was genius! I didn’t do the challenge because I didn’t have card stamps! LOL. Reading your write up , I realize we have decks of unused cards somewhere in our house, that I could have used!
Thanks for sharing, Susie!
Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121735
Sat, Aug 31, 2019 @ 7:03 AM
I was so certain you were going to say you drew on the card suits onto the cheese so, that is totally fun to me that you used real cards for that. I love that you made the scene complete with the flooring to finish this too
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31101
Sat, Aug 31, 2019 @ 5:48 PM
Susie, this is Magnificent! Love the checkered flooring and black & white awning to match. This cutie pie mouse has just won some cheese cards, but it appears he has won way more by the looks of him~
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