Hang in There...

I needed a "Hang in There!" card and 

this image and sentiment were perfect!

Image provided by Kris at Imagine That 

Aud Sentiments' current challenge is for "Animal[s] plus a Sentiment".  Such an easy challenge - can't imagine anyone in the stamping world not having an animal of some kind!  You can submit up to 5 entries for a chance at the prize and you have till next Tuesday before the deadline!  If you are in a "Brain Drain" and need inspiration - come check out the inspiration from the DT!  Also, check the rules and then git crackin'!

PROCESS INVENTORY

You can find this image HERE

IMAGES: 

• Image is "Honey & Boo Balloons" at Imagine That - Digis by Kris
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D her head, bow, skirt & balloons. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.  The layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.
• Sentiment I used, plus others, are sold in the bundle with the image.
• Her little dress was Paper Pieced with the same papers used for the mat & shaded with Copics.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for the mats from Kate & Co's /My Minds Eye - "Oxford Lane".
• Paper scraps left drom the front are used for the inside.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Yellow/Stitched Ribbon from stash.
• Cloud shapes from a die ?? no clue whose?
• Paper Piercing was done on image panel and both mats using a Tim Holtz Piercing Tool and his Ruler with piercing holes in it.
• Uniball Signo White Pen used for highlights on the balloons & the bear's eyes.

INKS:

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

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Sweet Stampin' – 'Bear' With Me WINNER

MarkerPOP #72 L:10– ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always TOP 3

Crafting from the Heart #67 – ATG

Crafty Sentiments – Sweet

Papertake Weekly – ATG

Clear It Out – ATG / Stash: ATG

Fab & Funky #267 – Inspired by a Song ['I'll Be There For You'] 

Scrapper's Delight #46 – ATG Always

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny