Monday 29 August 2011

Keeping it Simple at Artfull Crafts


My first post today on the ARTFULL CRAFTS BLOG and as August is Boys & Men month this image and card seemed approriate.
The papers and embellishments are Cosmo Cricket and the image is from Pollycraft. I  coloured the image using prisma pencils and gamsol. I am still experimenting  with my pencils to see what paper works best, how much pressure, blending etc.  I am happy with how this image came out but still some extra tweaking required I think.
I got some fantastic hints on skin colour combos over at SCS from the prisma thread which was great and helped alot.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges.....
Do You Stack Up - Boy or Man
2 Sisters - Boys & their Toys
Art Impressions - Summertime
Jellypark - Gettin' Punchy
Crazy 4 Challenges - Boys/Mens Cards
PaperPlaytime - Vacation


Thanks for visiting.

18 comments:

  1. Great card. Love the image and the papers you have used are gorgeous.
    Thanks for playing along at DYSU this week xx

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  2. I am on my way to find that prisma thread at SCS. I can use help with my pencils!!
    You did a great job on your card - good luck with your experimenting. Thank you for joining our challenge at DYSU. It’s a pleasure to see your work and please keep coming back!

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  3. I love this card, the papers are perfect and he looks very cool, thanks for sharing it with us over at Jellypark friends. Mel :o)

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  4. what a faboo card! love that little guy!
    thanks for playing along in our die cuts/punches challenge at Jellypark Friends. :)

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  5. He is so cute . . . fantastic paper!

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  6. This is a really cute card. I love the image. Thanks for joining us at Paper Playtime.
    Ashley

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  7. You crack me up! This is simple, huh? My simple is boring! Love it Lou!!

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  8. great job on coloring and I just love the flip flop sentiment

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  9. Such a cute card. Love it. Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Playtime.

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  10. Such a cute card...I love your colors. the image is adorable, great card. Thank you for joining Art Impressions challenge this week, hope to see you again for our next challenge.

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  11. He is adorable!!! Your coloring in great!! Love the sentiment. Thank you for playing with us at Paper Playtime!!!!! :)

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  12. Great for a lad

    kitten DYSU team

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  13. Hey Lou,don't neglect those copic babies! Playing with the pencils is fun though, I agree. Check out this tutorial by Dorcas on prisma skin tones, she uses heaps of different colours
    http://dorcasdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutorial-skin-tones-etc-on-kraft-ten.html

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  14. Lou this is so well color-coordinated! Love it.

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  15. Fabulous card I love the sentiment and whole heartedly agree !!
    Thanks for sharing it with us at Jellypark friends Friday challenge & good luck x
    ((hugs)) Suzie xoxo

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  16. Hi Louise!! Love this adorable card! Hope you're doing well :)

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  17. Wonderful card! Thank you for joining in at Jellypark Friends Friday Challenge – hope you can join us again for the next challenge! Jellypark Challenges

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  18. Beautifully colored! Very cute image you used. It is always nice to see more cards for the guys!

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