Hello dear friends and followers - so nice of you to come visit me today! This week at
ATS&M the challenge is
Addicted to {Stamps}Challenge #6. The DT wants to see your beautiful creations using stamps - which can also include digital stamps. My card uses both digital and regular stamps.
I wanted to try a version of the spotlight technique but yet keep it CAS so that I can enter it in the
Addicted to CAS #7 - "Its Raining Men" for the code word Masculine.
Oh my does this bring some wonderful images to mind - The Rock, Channing Tatum... and me without my umbrella. Oops I digressed, sorry (slightly naughty grin here). I am also entering this at
Creative Card Crew Challenge 30 -Birthday and
CASology Week 33 - Circle.
So.. on to my card - after coloring my digi with copics I used one of my circle Spellbinders. Instead of accentuating the circle with any kind of color around it I left it white and just ever so slightly popped it up a bit with dimension dots. This way you can still see the edges but it doesn't distract from the lovely white space around the main image. To get the sentiment on the card, I stamped it first on the base layer and then used my Stamp-a-ma-jig thingy and lined up where it would need to go to stamp again on part of the circle. My friend Donna will be so proud of me as I have told her that I just can't get the hang of the Stamp-a-ma-jig (she uses hers a lot). But I've been practicing lately and I'm really pleased with how well this turned out. Here's a look from the side:
I used Memento ink so that it wouldn't bleed over the top of the colored image. I wish it had been a touch darker grey as you can't immediately see the "Y' on jeans.
This card is going to my nephew who will be 17 on the 28th of this month (he was very nearly a leap-year baby). He is a huge gamer and this Mo Manning image fits him to a "t". I think he'll like it - but who knows with boys sometimes :o)
Well... better get going for now. I hope that you will go visit the rest of the DT members over at
ATS&M and see what they've prepared to inspire you. I can't wait to see what you create this week using Stamps. Til next time... Hugs and Happy
Stamping! D
This is the most fabulous card, Danielle! It's going into my CASE file for my oldest grandson's birthday card this year. Great colors and I love the spotlight layout and the way you did the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Danielle - LOVE THIS!! THE perfect image for a teenage boy's card! Your coloring is outstanding. And I love the way you did the spotlighting technique - so clever. So happy you're getting the hang of the Stamp-a-ma-jig ... I use mine all the time and couldn't image being without it. Love your card ... and thanks for joining us at Addicted to CAS! Loll xx
ReplyDeleteLove this Mo image, Danielle which is coloured amazingly! Your nephew will love it! LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteAnd, thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS! xx
This is great!!! The image is perfect for your nephew and I really like the idea of the popped up circle. I might have to steal your idea, Danielle! :) Hugs, Nonni.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the colors and the image you have used. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Creative Card Crew. Hope you have a fabulous day!
ReplyDelete- Jenn DT
JUst GORgeous! What a FABulous image...LOving your design too.
ReplyDeleteChrissyxx
Brilliant colouring Danielle - a really great card for a teenage boy - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Danielle, love the spotlight technique, which I had forgotten about!! I'm with you on the stamp-a-ma-jig, my sister Karen bought me one as part of a present and I only used it successfully yesterday for the first time!! Practise obviously makes perfect:)Fab image btw.
ReplyDeleteVal x
This is brilliant Danielle, an ideal boys card! Your colouring looks wonderful and the spotlight technique looks great. Thank you for joining us at ATCAS. Sue x
ReplyDeleteLovely masculine card and excellent colouring. I love it!!! Thank you for entering in Creative Card Crew challenge.
ReplyDeleteLou DT. x
Fantastic Card Danielle. Love how you have combined the stamps. The colouring is superb. Sending special hugs!
ReplyDeleteFlorence x
What an amazing card! I especially like the way you did the sentiment. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and colouring. Thanks for playing along at Creative Card Crew.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Iwona
Such a great card and your coloring is FABULOUS!!!! Love, love, love this card!! Makes me think of my sons! :)
ReplyDeleteDanielle a great image and design for a masculine birthday card. Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at CASology!
ReplyDeleteI have this image - perfect for teen boys! I love the stamping you've done around it! Thanks so much for playing along with CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. Great use of stamps and colouring. The circle adds the perfect touch. Wow!
ReplyDeleteDanielle, I absolutely love your card. With such a detailed image I love how you kept the layout so CAS. Your coloring is perfect too! Thanks for playing at ATCAS! :)
ReplyDeleteLOve it! That really reminds me of my son. What a perfect boy card!
ReplyDeleteThe coloring on this card is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week at CASology!
Great card for a young man and your colouring is beautiful. The design with the circle is great. Thanks for stopping by at my blog, Shirley
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