Sometimes simple appeals to my inner muse. KWIM? I want nice, clean, uncluttered. I loved all of the suggestions for a challenge. I thought for my first one I'd keep it simple. And of course I'll be including some goodies!
I used the Fern image from my set Botanical_Dreams by Gina K Designs. I created a mask on a scrap piece of copier paper. I stamped one leaf using Palette Noir Black ink and masked over it. I then stamped another fern over top of it. I continued this on down the piece of paper.
I started to add color to the leaves. First with Copic E31 and then Copic YG95. A lot of time people forget that you can use colored markers over top of colored papers. You can use any markers for this, they don't have to be Alcohol based. (I've done this before using Prismacolor Pencils and SU! Markers.) Always test your marker colors out on a corner of the paper or on an extra piece of the paper the same color as the one you will be coloring on. Remember that the color of the paper will affect the shade of the marker when you color in your image.
I next added Prismacolor Marker Eggshell around the inside edges of the leaves. This left the actual color of the paper as the highlighted areas.
I then added Prismacolor Marker Goldenrod around the outer edges and filled in between the leaves. I will then be filling in all the way around the outer part of the paper. I wanted the leaves to stand out.
Once I had everything covered I used my Coluzzle to cut out an oval shape. (Does anyone else still use their Coluzzle? I swear I can't seem to find templates or the blades in any store.)
The ribbon I used is actually the back side of the side you are suppose to use. Isn't it cool! Love how fuzzy it is.
Now for the challenge. Here's the sketch for the card I created.
Using this template as a guide, uupload a card to the Splitcoast_Galleryand put AH01 in your keyword section. Please use Botanical Dreams, if you don't have Botanical Dreams then you can use any GinaK stamp set you may have. (Please, for this challenge use only GinaK stamps.)
(You don't need to stick with a card for this challenge, you can also create a scrapbooking page. Just make sure to include stamps.)
You have until Sunday July 21, 12 pm (EST) to post your card. I will go through the gallery and put all the names of the cards posted into a drawing.
The lucky person will win my next set! And that's not all. You will also win a set of Kohl i noor pencil, gamsol sample and blending stumps! Plus.......
I will be picking 2 more names and they will each receive a free surprise goodie bag.
I will announce the winners on Monday.
And please check back on Tuesday....there's something really special I'll be announcing.
This is stunning. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Joanne | July 17, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Very pretty card!!
Posted by: Jackie | July 17, 2008 at 06:07 PM
Lovely Asela!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | July 17, 2008 at 09:44 PM
I haven't been able to get your new set yet, but I'll be trying out your challenge anyway. Looks like fun!
Posted by: Angie | July 17, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Very pretty Asela!!! I always like new ways to use markers!!! :D
Posted by: Keri Lee Sereika | July 18, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Oh darn, I can't play in your challenge. I don't have any GinaK stamps. Oh well. I can still try the sketch just for myself. :-)
Posted by: Holly | July 18, 2008 at 08:04 AM
Oh your samplke and sketch are beautiful! What wonderful prizes! I don't have your Botanical Dreams but I'll check my Gina K. folder if I have something that could work :)
Posted by: Etha | July 18, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Yes, I still use my Coluzzle and love it. Can buy the blades locally but not the templates. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for such great pictures showing how you colored your images. Hopefully I will have time to play this weekend.
Posted by: Hazel | July 19, 2008 at 09:47 AM
This is a definite WOW! Amazing! You are the queen of masking in my book after seeing this one! wow...Beautiful piece of art!
Posted by: cathy tidwell | July 19, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Your card is stunningly beautiful. You can't go wrong with a set like that. I rushed and ordered before the last release, so I don't have this set yet. I have been kicking myself since for not waiting. It is definitely going in my cart after the next release (which I am forcing myself to wait for this time).
Thanks for the challenge. I had fun playing!
Posted by: Theresa | July 19, 2008 at 07:38 PM
This was a fun challenge, Thank you. I am sorry to say that I don't have your set yet. I placed my first Gina K. order just before yours was released. I am planning a new order after the next release and it is my hope to get it then. I had fun playing.
Posted by: Brenda | July 20, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Your cards are very beautiful. This was a fun challenge, thank you. I have to say I don't have your set yet, I haven't ordered any new Gina K. stamps since your release, but I am planning on placing an order next week after the release and plan to get it then. Thank you again I had fun with this one.
Posted by: Brenda | July 20, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Beautiful Card!
Fern Leaves look Great!
Posted by: Dee | July 20, 2008 at 11:41 AM
This is a wonderful sketch, I had SO much fun using it! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Sarah Gough | July 20, 2008 at 09:52 PM
gorgeous--the stamps, the card...the design--everything!
Posted by: Cammie | August 06, 2008 at 01:53 PM
I love it!! I prefer cards that are simple yet artistic. Your masking technique is splendid. You created a beautiful card using one leaf stamp :) I am sort of new to this. I can't join your challenge because I never participated in a challenge so I don't know how to do it. I have some Gina K stamps Trying a challenge will be my next goal .
Posted by: Barbara | June 15, 2010 at 03:56 PM