Tuesday, July 1, 2025

I'm Killin' It for Color Hues

Hello friends! Okay, I try to refrain from saying this every month, but can you believe it's the first of a new month? And that we're halfway through 2025? It's true, and the good news is that we have a new challenge at Color Hues.  The fabulous Tracey is hosting this time and has chosen the great color duo of red and white.

 
And since I am using multiple new products I'm linking up to Darnell's NBUS Challenge here.

I am especially fond of Art Impressions stamps with humor and I picked up one earlier this year and thought it would work perfectly for this challenge.


Love this cranky old lady and I find the sentiment so funny!  I stamped her and the sentiment on a panel of die cut white, then set about coloring her with Copic markers.  I used a Copic Acrea paint marker in Snow White to add the polka dots on her hat and the stripes on her balloon.  Unlike most white gel pen, the paint marker doesn't absorb the ink colors underneath, so it's one of my new favorite tools!

I used a polka dot background stamp on the card base, then added the matted arch with our birthday gal and called it done.


Thanks for taking time to stop by!  For oodles of inspiration from my highly talented teammates and our guest designer, Kim Miller, please head over to the challenge and check it out!  Hopefully you'll join us for Tracey's challenge, it will remain open until Monday, July 14th at 3pm EDT.

Stef

  • Art Impressions Never Too Old Laugh Lines stamps
  • Simon Says Stamp Swiss Dots Background stamp
  • SSS Nested Domed Arches dies
  • Copic Acrea Paint Marker in Snow White
  • Copics - R59, 39, 37, 35, 21, C9, 7, 5, 3, 0, T2, 0, W3, 1, Black 100, E11, 21, 00


17 comments:

cm said...

Ohmygosh..your card has me laughing out loud! Blown away by your colouring that breathes marvelous, feisty life into your lady - and how perfect is that sentiment! Work of art, my friend; this one definitely needs to be framed!
hugs~carol

Bobby said...

Your card gave me such a chuckle this morning, Stef. Thanks for that.

Marcia Hill said...

Oh my gosh do I ever LOVE this card Stef...can't seem to stop laughing!! That sentiment is so funny and your coloring as always is perfect! And thanks for the tip about the white Copic pen...I will definitely check that out! Awesome card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

I Card Everyone said...

Just total perfection and YOU killed those colors for sure!
=]

Julie B said...

She's one of my faves too, that set has a bunch of snarky sentiments that work well for ladies of a certain age! Fabulous colouring too. :)

Nancy said...

As soon as I saw your card, I smiled from ear to ear. Love that stamp and of course the greeting too. The polka dots work great with the color pairing. Wonderful birthday card that someone is going to love dearly.

Lisa Elton said...

How...fun...is SHE!! THis is just as cute as it can be, Stef. Thanks for the smiles!

Darnell said...

It's all about those boobs, lol! This would be perfect for my 76th tomorrow, Stef! I'm going to print it and put it on my desk cuz that's the right 'tude to have about it! Not to mention it makes me laugh out loud which is always good. Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

Bonnie said...

She makes me laugh out loud, Stef! Great coloring and thanks for the tip about the Acrea paint marker! I need to look for one! Here's to all of us who are killin' gettting old!

Karen said...

This "old lady" surely gave me a laugh, and I try hard to ignore the fact that I've hit that age mark. Hopefully I have a few years before the heavy sagging and the crankiness sets in. I'm off to find out about the Copic Acrea paint marker--never heard of it. Fab card!

Loll said...

Oh my gosh ... LOVE this image and sentiment! :) Made me smile --- big time! Great work colouring Stef! xx

JulieP said...

I have quite the stash of AI old biddies and love each and every one of them. As always, your coloring is what makes the card. You are definitely a pro. The sentiment is killing me as well. *wink*

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

I can see why you like these stamps Stef - That sentiment properly made me chuckle! And beautifully coloured as always too!

Tracey McNeely said...

Oh Stef this card made me laugh out loud! Love the sentiment and also the amazing colouring job that you did. Fabulous!!

Greta said...

Absolutely darling and your coloring is fantastic!

Nora Noll said...

This is AMAZING!! I LOVE that sentiment. The color is amazing!!

Julia Aston said...

Wonderful coloring on your cranky lady! so pretty due cut in the arch and with the dotted DP behind it! Julia xx