Alice Chibi...

This image is available HERE

 I chose this image to use for the next challenge at 613 Ave C.  I am drawn to any image from Alice in Wonderland... usually the Mad Hatter.   
In this case, I immediately saw the Paper Tole opportunities to layer the watches, rabbit and cards- and of course Alice!  The Anything Goes / optional twist of 'Arsenic and Old Lace' challenge is for one week and you may enter up to three times.  Check out the details and the other DT's wonderful interpretations at the link provided above.












By the way,  if you are interested in the definition of "chibi" - Wikipedia explains: "In English-speaking anime and manga fandom (otaku), the term chibi has mostly been conflated with the "super deformed" style of drawing characters with oversized heads or it can be used to describe child versions of characters."  It comes from a Japanese word meaning 'short person' or 'small child'.

PROCESS INVENTORY

Star Stampz

IMAGES: 

• 'Alice Chibi' was provided to me by Star Stampz for this challenge.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed three copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for the background is from stash.
• Die Cut used to shape the image panel from Spellbinders
• This is a simple Z fold - an A2 card with the front panel folded in half - back and to the left so that the edge meets the original fold.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Blue & silver ribbon from stash. 

INKS:

• Edge of Scalloped Oval inked with a Copic B37
• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Simon Says Wed – ATG

Inspiration Destination #74 – ATG

Paper Shelter – #237 – Animal Magic [Rabbit - lower left]

Crafty Ribbons #144 – LEAP as in year w/ ribbon [Rabbit - lower left]

Art by MiRan Challenge #52 – ATG

MarkerPOP L:10 – #89 – ATG

Crafty Girls Creations – #15 ATG Always

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Hello world!

Just finished a tutorial on coloring faces over at Coloring without Boundaries.  Heather Valentin provided this image for me to use.  If you would like some tips, use the link to check it out.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• Rory's What a Beautiful World by Heather Valentin can be found at Lacy Sunshine Stamps Shoppe 
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP insde and out from Recollections - 'Home Basics'.  The sentiment panel will be added later when I figure out how I want to use this one.  LOL!
• Die Cut used to shape the focal image panel by ...

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Yellow/gold ribbon from stash.
• The Bue Jean material has been given texture with a wash cloth wet with Blender solution.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer. 
• Hand colored with Copics.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Crafty Girls Creations – ATG

That Craft Place – ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafting from the Heart #100 – ATG Always

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Simon Says Wed – Inspired by a Song [inspired by Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World']

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Art by MiRan Challenge #52 – ATG

MarkerPOP L:10 – #89 – ATG

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Rory's Skateboard...

This morning I posted a mini tutorial at 

Coloring without Boundaries 

with specifics on coloring this image.

"Rory's Skateboard" is one of Heather Valentin's wonderful images and it can be found here at her Lacy Sunshine store.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• I used a "Spotlight Technique" for "Rory's Skateboard" - in part because I was limiting the coloring for the tutorial, but it is also a way to highlight a focal point.
• The Dotted circle is a rubber stamp from DeNami Design.
• The focal image was fussy cut with a small white border, mounted on foam tape to elevate it.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for the background is from 7 Gypsies 'Mykonos' collection.
• Inside is created with leftover papers from the front.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Lime green satin ribbon from stash.

INKS:

• Circle stamp inked with 'Tuxedo Black' Versamark Ink
• Image was printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:
  

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Inspiration Destination #72 – ATG

Winter Wonderland – Have a Heart [on her cap]

Really Reasonable Ribbon  #134  – ATG w/ ribbon or trim

Art by MiRan Challenge #51 – ATG

Crafting from the Heart #99 – ATG Always

Get Creative Challenges - #32 – Include Hearts

MarkerPOP #88 St Patrick's or Green L:10– ATG

That Craft Place – ATG

ABC Challenge L:10 –B is for Create/Use something starts w/ B [Blue, Beautiful, the 'Bomb', Blonde]

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Chick in Pants...

If you like this image

you can find it HERE.

 613 Ave C starts a new challenge today - ATG /optional twist of a Shaker Card!  The sponsor I get to work with is one of my favorites - A Day For Dasies.  ADFD provided this image for me: "Chick with Pants".  It is well worth your time to see what the DT has done with their images.  Then, submit your own works of art - up to three entries for a chance of a prize.  Go for it!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give him dimension.  I printed 2 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut the top image and 'paper sculpted' it.  The 2nd, bottom layer was fussy cut leaving a small halo of white then it was glued to a scrap of black paper and cut again leaving a small black halo.   The halos allow the image to visually stand out from the background.  [Thanks Bonnie, for this technique idea!]  The layers were glued to each other in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Recollections "Ivory" for the card base.
• Watercolor paper used for the background.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• The shear, blue ribbon is tied in a simple square knot & is from stash.
• Duo glue and gold foil have been added to tiny dots in the background and used to create the sentiment at the bottom.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Background created with Magenta's "Nuance" water color crystals - [Jade & Grass Green]
• Images hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafting from the Heart #98 – ATG Always

Inspiration Destination #72 – ATG

Crafty Ribbons #143 – Animals ONLY w/ ribbon

Really Reasonable Ribbon  #134  – ATG w/ ribbon

Art by MiRan Challenge #51 – ATG

Pile it On #101 – Homemade embellishments [Sentiment created with duo Glue and gold foil]

Scrapper's Delight #52 – ATG
That Craft Place – ATG

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Wishing You Well...

This is for you Barb!

Get well soon my friend!

This image was colored up for Heather Valentin's Coloring Without Boundaries - If you are interested in improving your coloring, I encourage you to 'follow' this new blog.  This morning I posted a mini tutorial on shadows and light source based on the coloring of this image.   If that is something that amuses you, hop over today to check out what tips I have to share on shadows.
Almost everyday there will be another Colorist sharing their tips and techniques with you!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• This is Eleanor and Pickles - Wishing Well created by Heather Valentin - it can be found at Lacy Sunshine
• The sentiment was typed on my computer, printed and a box handdrawn around the words.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP is from ______?   It was cut in strips and layered to imitate the ruffles from her dress.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• The bow was created out of the same DP used for the background using a die from Tim Holtz.
• The inside is embellished with papers left over from the front.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Fab & Funky #290 – All creatures great & small [Pickles the frog in the bucket]

Inspiration Destination #71 – ATG

As You Like It / Your Favorite... One or Multi Layer & WHY [Multi layers - adds opportunities for depth and texture, framing & interest!  Kinda like the ruffles on this dress!]

The East Wind #48 – Friendship [between Eleanor & her frog]

Crafty Girls Creations – ATG

Winter Wonderland – Best Friends [Eleanor & her frog]

That Craft Place – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #51 – ATG

Pile it On #101 – Homemade embellishments [paper bow]

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Scrapper's Delight #52 – ATG
Crafting from the Heart #98 – ATG Always
My Crafting Stories #2 – ATG

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny