Monday, December 15, 2008

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge

A Sketch and a Kind Thought
This weeks challenge is in memory of one of our HM challenge participants - Joanne. Joanne passed away suddenly December 12th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joanne's family & friends at this sad time.
For the sketch - you can flip it, shrink it, rotate it, twist it etc but you MUST be able to see the original sketch in yourwork.

For the kind thought - the Johnson family has left a request on Joannes blog. "Joanne spread much joy through her card making. If you would like to do something in memory of her, we are sure she would like you to send a card to someone in need."

Please make your card based on the sketch and send it to someone in need. For all the challenge details and to see all the creations by the Design Team - click HERE.



Here's my card. My friend Emma stamped this image and sent it to me. Main image and sentiment layers are popped up on dimensionals. Cardbase is 5"x6"



This time I colored with Copic Markers. After the coloring was done, I took a piece of old towel and wet it with Copic Blender Solution -- then dabbed it on the image to give it a little textured look...and soften up the colors just a bit. Worked out totally slick!



Allllrighty then....since I'm super late posting my challenge.....AND.....it's WAY past my bedtime....I'll come back and finish up the recipe for my card later. (12/16 updated & done)

Recipe:
Stamps - House-Mouse Designs Happy Hopper Hoppy Birthday; SU Holiday Sampler Sentiment
Paper - Bazzill Textured Cardstock, Deja Views 2-sided paper The Sharon Ann collection Home for the Holidays
Ink - Tsukineko Versafine Black
Misc. - Copic Markers; Misc Brads & Ribbon; Dimensionals; SU Oval Punches

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog HERE
House-Mouse Designs Official Website HERE.
Tips on how you can easily color the House-Mouse Stamp Images HERE

9 comments:

Danni said...

Very cute card! Love the effect of the blender solution dabbed on. I'll have to try that when I get more copics.

America said...

Ok Lori........could this be any cuter, better, sweeter, more adorable and any more perfectly colored or what??? HOLY MOLY girlfriend!!! This is fantabulous. I cant stop staring at it.... YOU MUST come back to Seattle and find me this time and teach me how you get and do that copic stuff 'cuz I want to learn from the best COPIC artist in blgoland! okay?? Hugs, America :)

Anonymous said...

Awesome card Lori! I love that image and you colored it PERFECTLY! :)

Stacy Morgan said...

This is simply adorable! Your bunnies are darling and colored to perfection! So so fun! Love it!

Catherine said...

What a great challenge to remember a wonderful person, Lori. Love the sketch and love your card.

mueppi said...

Wow.. Lori
your card is wonderful and I love this cute image and your colouring!
Hugs Gisela

Susan said...

I am still intimidated by the Copic markers and haven't tried them but it is plain to see that you have mastered them! Awesome coloring. Love your card!

Janneke said...

Cute card :D

Nicole said...

Love how you color your image, just gorgeous !

Nicole