Shu Fly don't Buggmee...

"Sue Shu Fly Buggmee" provided by Lacy Sunshine

Do you know that song?
"Shoo, Fly, Don't Bother Me!" is a song that was reportedly written by T. Brigham Bishop and first published in 1869 according to Wikipedia.  The song remained popular over the decades, and was commonly sung by soldiers during the Spanish-American War of 1898, when flies and the yellow fever mosquito were a serious enemy.  The lyrics have been altered over the years to remove content from the original song now considered offensive - but to this day is still found on Disney children's records and the tune can be recalled by many.  [At least of my age!]

I've created this design for the new 613 Ave C challenge - 'Use Metal'. The image I chose to use is one in a series done by Heather Valentin entitled "Buggmee Digis" at the Lacy Sunshine Shop. They are sooo fun to color and use!  

TECHNIQUE

[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• I used a "Paper Sculpting Technique" that consists of:  printing the focal image three times, coloring with Copics, fussy cutting different layers, sculpting the individual pieces and layering with foam tape to maintain the dimension. 
• I used Varigated Gilding [gold leaf] on her wings, her cheek, the chains & her hair ribbons.
• Coordinating papers [DP & Vellum] were collected from my stash, some matted with black or 'stitched'.  These were layered on a 5.5 x 6" base card with a top fold.
• A metal letter 'A' charm was attached with waxed linen around her neck and three metal dragonfly brads were attached.
• The image panel was then attached with foam tape to elevate it.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:
Clear It Out –Favorites/ Stash: ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Crafting from the Heart #19 – ATG
Papertake Weekly – Oh So Cute
Crafty Sentiments – Inspired by a Song [Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me]
Sweet Stamps #170 – ATG
Top Tip Tues – Here Comes Summer [Shoo Flies of Summer]
Paper Shelter #159 – Charming [charm - letter 'A' around her neck]
Art by MiRan Challenge #6 – ATG
Sweet Stampin' – Sparkle and Shine [gilding on wings & hair ribbons]

Sweet Pea Stampers – Things with Wings Open-Minded Crafting  #11 – Fairy Tale or fantasy DESIGNER FAVORITE OSAAT #214 – ATG Pile it On #21– Metal [gold gilding on wings, metal dragonflies & metal charm] Sentimental Sunday #208 – Things with Wings

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Sue Shu Fly Buggmee" from Lacy Sunshine; Sentiment on the inside is by SU

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: SU punch used for the sentiment and the mat; metal Dragonfly brads and the 'A' charm are from stash; Designa Leaf Varigated Red Leaf Gilding used on the wings and hair bands; Copic Opaque White used for highlights; black Micron 01 pen used for faux stitching.

INKS: the images were printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny