I'm also sharing over at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge where the theme this week is to add texture and at A Cut Above, where it is always anything goes with dies and this month has an optional theme "New". This is a new challenge to me, so I think that might fit the theme??
My card uses Rupert, the cute dragon die set from Tim Holtz. I first saw this die a year ago when my lovely teammate Carol used it for her CH card linked here. I was so smitten with her card, and Rupert, that I eventually found the set on sale and he came home to my craft room. And now he's going to be on a birthday card for one of my two young great nephews.
Rupert is a rather large die so he ended up on an A7 card. I started by die cutting all the parts of the dragon from navy, lime green and a small amount of gray cardstock. I cut enough to make two dragons (the other will go on a card for donation), so when I put together the second one, it was much easier than figuring out the first one lol!
For the background I ink blended lime green, dark blue and black inks with a halo effect, then splattered it with white iridescent spray. While that dried, the balloons, letters and number were all die cut from holographic cardstock.
I added two additional layers of scrap cardstock under Rubert, cutting away a bit of the layers under his neck so the twine would not create a bump under him. The balloons were added with thin foam tape and the ends of the twine were glued to his hands (I guess that's what they are??? ;-)), then the sentiment was added to the right side to complete the card.
So what are you inspired to create with these colors? There are so many possibilities, as my incredibly talented teammates and Guest Designer Esther will show you over on the challenge blog, so please pop over and see their fabulous creations! The challenge will remain open until 9 am Wednesday January 29th, and I hope to see your card in the gallery!
Thanks for visiting and take care!
Stef
- Tim Holtz/Sizzex Rubert and Vault Seasonal Sketches (letters and number) dies
- MFT Balloon Stax dies
- Simon Says Stamp Limelicious and Galaxy inks; Black Soot Distress ink
- Concord & 9th Midnight and Sprout cardstock; SSS Holographic cardstock
- Lawn Fawn Silver Baker's Twine
- Hero Arts White Iridescent Spray
15 comments:
Stef your dragon is super fun and thsnks for choosing such great colours! Always fun to visit your blog and see your amazing talent!
Rupert is amazing! I really enjoyed reading about the process of putting him together--not an easy task! His holographic balloons add a very festive feel! Your great-nephew is sure to be delighted with his birthday card.
This fella alway makes me smile and I like the shimmery balloons you've given him to deliver! Cute card for your great nephew, Stef!
You know I'm smiling allll over my face in seeing Rupert, dapper in navy and lime green, on your card! He's a most magnificent dragon, isn't he! Happy to know I enabled you to bring him into your collection! Your grand-nephew will love this (you may need to made one for your other nephew). Love this!
hugs~carol
What a fabulous card! Rupert is adorable and the color scheme is awesome. Love the background you created and the paper pieced dragon, Rupert. Excellent choice for this image. Thanks for sharing at A Cut Above's January, Anything Goes With A Die Cut" Challenge.
Vicki - ACA Owner
What a fun take on the colours Stef, the perfect combination for Rupert I think. Your Great Nephew will adore him, I'm sure. :)
I can totally see why Rupert needed to come live with you, Stef! He is amazing in lime green and navy and so perfect for a young nephew! I know you must have smiled the whole time you were working on this!
I have been so tempted with Rupert from Carol Mayne's cards as well, in fact more than once. You have done a wonderful job showcasing him in these colors, Stef! Love his shiny balloons. The gallery is going to be awesome, I am sure of it.
This card is adorble Stef!! I can see why you had to have Rupert come live in your craft room. He is AWESOME! Your background really shows him off and I love the mirror balloons. Fun card! xx
I can sure see why you HAD to have Rupert come live at your house Stef...I've been wondering for a while now if he should come live at my house too! Oh boy, it just never ends, does it??!! But anyway, you chose a wonderful color combination and it totally fits Rupert to a "t"! Love, LOVE your mystical background too...how perfect for Rupert! AWESOME card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
This is darling!! I LOVE that dragon you used and the balloons are so cool. Fabulous card.
I loved working with these colors!!! Your blended background is amazing and Rupert is so darned cute. I checked into the Cut Above Challenge as it's new to me as well. Thanks for such a wonderful color combo!
haha he is the cutest! Love the dragon! Great job! Thank you for playing along with A Cut Above.
This card made me smile, great job, love this dragon,Thanks for playing our challenge at A Cut Above. Have a great day. Leanne DT Member/ACA
This is the perfect boy card, Rupert is adorable and I love your color palette. Thanks for sharing this with the A Cut Above Challenge
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