Hello!! Hello, my friends! Sorry I stranded you for so long. I think this absence was a record for me. It was so crazy before leaving for CHA I didn’t have time to prepare a post. I hope you have been checking out the Penny Black Blog?? This week they are giving away stamps so you might want to stop by and leave a comment 🙂
I glued a page from a vintage book onto some card stock to give the vintage paper some strength & then stamped onto the paper. I cut apart the sections of the umbrella and distressed it before adding gluing it to my card base. The sentiment is from SRM stickers available here and soon Simons Says Stamp will be carrying them!! I know many people love shopping at Simon Says because of they have the best international rates, they pack a little surprise inside and they send you a $5.00 coupon to use on your next purchase. I also think it’s so cool how they are so environmentally friendly they way they pack their products and what they do in their warehouse.
I am showing you this photo for two reasons. The first reason it not to trash your mess ups. I positioned the airplane wrong but, decided so save it anyway and ended up using it for this card. (a nice time saver) The second reason is that I sketched some cones and balls for bushes in front of the buildings. I love this “Cityscape” stamps & reach for it often. Here is one of my favorite cards I created with this Cityscape….and this.
Look close at these “butons” I created with enamel accents. I squeezed a nice blob of black enamel on his jacket and let it dry over night. The next day I added white enamel on top of the black. In person it’s nice and defined and realistic. This layered look also works great for eyes. I also used the enamel accents on the bears eye.
The rain was stamped with this in distress ink. I colored his jacket with Copic markers and then to apply texture I blotted with a rag and blending solution. Lots of Glossy Accents on the jacket once the blending solution dried.
One of my favorite parts of CHA in the summer is the beginning of the show. I love how these bag pipers parade around playing their beautiful music. I find it so moving that I just had to share with you. I hope you are making happy memories this summer. Thanks YOU for visiting. Hugs, Kathy
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Two totally different cards today
What do you do with your Christmas stamps?
It’s a record!
This is just adorable! I love the all Glossy Accents you added to the rain coat! Thanks for sharing!
Could you get any more creative?!
Could you be any more talented?!
Geez, this is so fabulous! The attention to detail on every single one of your cards is just crazy, Kathy! And I mean that in a good way! Love every single thing on this amazing, adorable card!
Stunning card, there are so many wonderful details. 🙂
oh my…. what a fab card ! this is really great ! love it very much, thanks for sharing,
greetings from rainy belgium,
martina
x
gorgeous card as always kathy and oh those bagpipers would make me feel right at home…hugs kath xxx
Jest cudowna:))
Absolutely terrific & I love all the attention to detail – I shall be looking out for that Cityscape stamp plus the rain one at our next UK stamp show. The effect on that umbrella of the vintage paper is super & I love how his hat matches.
Glad you had a good CHA.
Paula (PEP)
what a beautiful card Kathy…so full of goodness. Glad you had a great time at CHA.
Amazing card Missy….we must catch up so you can tell me all about the show.
Thanks for the tip on the copic rag for texture!
This is soooooooooo adorable, and your coloring is so tremedously beautiful, as always 🙂 I just love how saturated your colors are and am always amazed at your work with distress inks! Thanks for the eye candy this morning!!!!!
Fabulous card, the coloring is amazing and I love the rain coat!
So very darling – that little hat and umbrella are precious! Thanks for the pic of the pipers – I would like to experience that someday! And thrilled to know that SRM stickers will be available at SSS!!
Wow… great card! you are always so creative… I’m always awed by your creativity! The glossy accents is just genius. I have started using it more and more on my cards and they really give everything such a great look. Please keep up the great work and keep giving me new inspiration. Tks for sharing. (RubyA)
Fabulous design Kathy! Had a great time with you at the show!
I MISSED YOU, KATHY! 🙂 I knew you had to get ready for CHA, so I wasn’t worried. This card is really precious – LOVE the texture and gloss on the raincoat and the enamel buttons! AMAZING. This card reminds me of the song “I think It’s Gonna Rain Today” from the movie “Beaches” – sad but beautiful.
Absolutely Amazing and totally Adorable!
I just love how you did his jacket and buttons Kathy! A really beautiful image!
I about fell off my chair….this is the cutest card EVER!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE the cityscape in the background…good thing you didn’t throw the original away!
welcome home Kathy! I bet you had a wonderful time! Thank you for the pic. of bag piper’s parade! Nobody has uploaded this pic. from CHA! Very interesting! 🙂 Luv your card!! Not only using the vintage papers for the umbrella & the hat, but that raincoat for the bear!! It looks so real! 🙂 Missed your post Kathy. Hope you aren’t dying from the heat! I remmeber my HOTTEST day was in D.C. many years ago, on 7/4, @103F!! 🙂 but i don’t think i complained! LOL! 🙂
Wow Kathy, your little bear looks like he’s really getting wet. What a great technique! Your creativity is amazing.
Love the men in kilts and would have loved to be there to hear them play!!
You are so creative and so inspiring Kathy, thanks for all that you share! Love this card!
Cute card and great imagination!
Fabulous card, Kathy! I’m so glad I got to meet you in person. You’re so sweet and such an inspiration for me.
It was BEYOND wonderful to see you. I treasure our friendship!
Really beautiful card – love what you’ve done with the hat and umbrella!
Plus I think I may be catching your enthusiasm for glossy accents!
x
Your card is just darling! I love every detail!
So cute! Love that little bear.
Oh Kathy my heart is captured!! Wow! How amazing of you to make a sympathy card with such a beautiful and different scenery. I so love all the different elements and sadness that comes with a passing really is conveyed with the sadness of the ever adorable teddy bear. Thanks so much for sharing and thanks for sharing a little of CHA. I soo love bagpipes as well and I am certain that they must have been a blessing to hear.Hugs.
Oh my gosh Kathy I love this card, the glossy accents on the rain coat is genius and adorable!
One of my dreams is to attend CHA one day! Thanks for the little sneak into CHA this year 🙂
Such a gorgeous card! Love how you did the ‘cover up’ and all those other wonderful details you shared, thank you.
YOU are the one that’s amazing, sista! it’s always a treat to see your work. it’s packed with details and your masterful use of colors. fabulous work as always! hope next time i’ll meet you at CHA!!! =)
This is sooo cute! I love everything about it, especially your coloring. Fabulous!
Anniebee