We'll Evolve
Here's the first card I created using my new Green Grass Stamps. Isn't he a hoot?!
I colored him in using my Prismacolor pencils and Odorless Mineral Spirits. I punched out 2 Marvy scallop squares and placed them behind him.
Oh, I like that Cuttlebug Swirl in black! I'll definitely be using it in black again!
For the tag I used Gina K's cute "Maybe We'll Evolve stamp." I thought it was absolutely perfect for this lil' Monster.
You can see in the closeup of the monster that I carefully layered and blended different colors to give him depth.
In case you are wondering where that tag came from I made it by using my Marvy Scallop punch.
You will need an Exacto knife, cutting mat, metal ruler and a Marvy punch.
Here in step 2 I have drawn some pencil lines in where you will be making the cuts to create your tag. I wouldn't normally draw them in, but wanted to make it clear to everyone where to place the cuts.
In step 3 you place your metal ruler where you want to make the cuts. Have fun with this. (Move the cuts higher up the scallops for a different look.)
Using your blade you carefully make the two cuts.
In step 4 you can see the finished tag. And look at the extra pieces! Seriously how cute! I can see using them elsewhere on cards.
Brilliant...again! LOL!
Love it.
Gina K.
Posted by: Gina K. | March 22, 2007 at 12:47 PM
How cool is that?? And I love the green and black together, what a great combination.
Posted by: Jackie in NC | March 22, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Great TAG tip. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: LynnMercurio | March 22, 2007 at 01:48 PM
That could be the cutest monster I've ever seen! And thanks for the tag tip. I'll be using that for sure!
Posted by: snarflemarfle | March 22, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Love the coloring - the little guy really glows! Great job Asela. :)
Posted by: Monica | March 22, 2007 at 03:08 PM
Love your ideas! YOu are so very creative. I like the fact that you demonstrate how to make these cards. You have convinced me to buy Prisma colored pencils. I tried it for the first time on my Stampedous bee card. I need to practice:)
Posted by: Michele | March 22, 2007 at 04:30 PM
Those little guys are too much! Thanks for the tag tip - I'll have to try that one soon.
Dina
Posted by: dini | March 22, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Asela, that looks amazing! You rock!
Posted by: Beate | March 22, 2007 at 08:09 PM
Oh my gosh! How ever did you come up with that idea for the sentiment tag? Ingenious!
Posted by: Bethany Paull | March 22, 2007 at 09:33 PM
Oh my goodness! This is brilliant! The colours pop, and what a cute phrase paired with that image. I love those little guys, but cannot justify getting just now.
Posted by: Natasha Trupp | March 22, 2007 at 10:00 PM
This monster just pops with these colors! You are making me want to pull out my A Muse monster stamps! Great job - love the scallop tag too - I made one a little bigger like this a while back, but I love the smaller "word window" size.
Posted by: scoopy | March 22, 2007 at 11:54 PM
Great card and I do agree that the CB Swirls look awesome in black. I love the color combo that you used and you did an incredible job (as usual) coloring. I wanna color like you when I grow up!
Posted by: Kathy scs kathat | March 22, 2007 at 11:56 PM
Wonderful tutorial using your square scallop punch Asela! You told me you weren't very good at TAGS... *wink* I'll need to give it a whirl! SUPAH Cute card!
Posted by: A. Sanborn | March 23, 2007 at 06:23 AM
I LOVE this tag! great great great!!! (thanks)
Posted by: janice | March 23, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Congrats to you for winning!:o) This tag idea is super. Thnsk for the tutorial.
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | March 23, 2007 at 08:03 AM
I totally love how your tag looks, thank you so much for the tutorial. I don't have the scallop square yet, but do have the scallop oval, possilby the oval can be used to do something similar!
Posted by: Lisa C. | March 23, 2007 at 09:53 AM
I've been wanting this set forever! How cool! Keep posting and I'm sure I'll have to buy them! LOL I love your first card with them! How original to use the scallop punch to make your sentiment "frame"! Congrats on winning the Illustrator search! I know I'm going to *HAVE* to have Asela stamps! :) You totally deserve all of these great things!
Off to comment for the free blog candy! :)
~Kendra
Posted by: Kendra - SCS: apigonfire | March 23, 2007 at 12:17 PM
I would have never thought of that. I'll have to go play with my punches now. By the way, great job on getting pulished (next post). Your crafts are so beautiful, I'm not surprised. Keep up the wonderful crafty expressions. I'm thoroughly enjoying your blogs. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Deb AKA Turtle | March 23, 2007 at 01:31 PM
That is WAY COOL!!! Can I steal your idea and post it to my blog? I will totally credit you! That just ROCKS!!! WOW!!! Ur a pretty fart smeller!! *snort*
Posted by: Cindy Lou Who | March 27, 2007 at 03:00 AM
How FREAKIN' cool is that???!!!!
Posted by: Nancy | March 29, 2007 at 06:03 PM
Wow, what a cool idea! Now I can REALLY HARDLY wait for my giga scallop square to arrive! ;) Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea!
Posted by: stampin_melissa | March 30, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Another FAB tutorial...TFS.
Posted by: Dawnmercedes | March 31, 2007 at 08:39 PM
WOW - what a gret tutorial! Thank you!
Posted by: Teresa Chapman | April 03, 2007 at 09:20 AM
That is the coolest idea. May I use it?
Posted by: Beth F | May 03, 2007 at 08:45 AM
Well the card is absolutely adorable and I'm almost ready to break down and buy those monster stamps but that tip for the label is so fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing! I'm so glad Bethanypaul linked your site!
Posted by: Kathyc | May 06, 2007 at 04:00 PM
What a neat idea. I will definitely have to remember that for the future. Thanks for the wonderful tip. You are so talented, I love your coloring.
Posted by: Karen S | May 09, 2007 at 04:44 PM
Wonderful new us for the scallop punch...showed my SU demo and she went wild...
one of those duh moments when suddenly you see what you have in a new light
blessings
patti
Posted by: patti moffett | September 16, 2007 at 05:00 PM