Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Harvest Moon

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Color Me Creative is having their Halloween Challenge and it is going on now here!  The card needs to be a halloween theme and you need to use orange!  Doesn't that sound fun!

Stephanie at Glitterbabes is sponsoring this challenge.   
The prize from our sponsoris a $10 Gift Certificate to spend at her store

and 1 pack of Cryogen Cardstock  
In addition, 

Each month Suzanne will take EVERY CMC Challenge Entry for that month and pick a random winner!  That winner will win a $50 Gift Certificate to Oozak.com! 
So we will have 1 Challenge Winner for EACH Challenge (prize listed below each challenge)AND 1 winner from all that month's challenges to win the Oozak Gift Certificate!  Two ways to win, but you gotta play!!

I selected this cute little image for my Design Team card.  It is  called Harvest Moon from Stephanie at Glitterbabes.  Isn't it such a cute image?   That should jump start my Halloween Spirit!   


Techniques:
  • Copic Alcohol markers
  • Reflections
  • On paper Inking

Personal challenge:   I decided to try to practice "reflections".  I wanted to have  the moon and sky reflect on my image.   



Finished Card Size: 5.5” X 4.25”

Supplies:
Stamps:

  • Harvest Moon Digital  Image (Glitterbabe)
  • The Light and The Sea Set (Stampscapes Inc.)

Paper:
Pure Luxury White Cardstock (GKD)
Pure Luxury Pumpkin Spice Cardstock (GKD)
Midnight Blue color of cardstock from my stash (Bazzill)
Cryogen (Curious Metallic)

Ink:
Copic Alcohol Ink (Too, Inc.)
Memento Summer Sky (Tsukineko)
Memento Paris Dusk (Tsukineko)
Gold Atyou Spica Pen (.Too, Inc.)

Other:
Computer, printer and software to edit picture size
Paper trimmer (Fiskus)
Scor-Buddy (Scor-Pal)
ATG Adhesive (Scotch)
Jumbo Sponge Daubers (Tsukineko)

Embellishments:
Amber Rhinestones
Crystal Stickles (Ranger, Inc.)

Measurements:
8.5  x 11 in.  cardstock at 4.25 in (vertical landscape).  This will produce one 4.25 x 5.5 in. pieces.  You will only use one piece of cardstock. Score at 5.5 in. (Fold at top)
Base Layer: 4 x 5.25 in.
Focal image: 3.5 in. x 3.75 in
Focal Layers 3.3.625 in x 3. 875 in and 3.75 in x 4in.  



Copic Alcohol Ink Markers:  
  • Pumpkin:  YR18, YR16, YR14, Y17, Y21, Y02, Y000, Y0000, touch of B000
  • Leaves G28, YG63, G40
  • Hat: C9, C7, C5, C3, C00, Y000.  I also used a small amount of B69 at the darkest on my shadow area.
  • Harvest Moon: YR16, Y17, Y000, Y0000 and a small amount of B000
I hope you take time to join us a Color Me Creative Challenge.  We always have a lot of fun!

 Thank you for taking the time to few my card!

Hugs,
Marie




6 comments:

  1. Fantastic card, Marie! Your eerie night sky is awesome! Outstanding coloring!

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  2. Fabulous card Marie! You did a great job on the reflections. It is an awesome card in every way.

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  3. Another detailed beauty, Marie. Suzanne is going to wonder why you are taking her classes this weekend when you produce work like this!

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  4. Hi marie,
    fantastic colouring on the image love the shadow on the hat.
    Very cute card.

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  5. The contrast of the moon and the pumpkin are wonderful but I really love the tree branches jutting out from the blue/black sky. WONDERFUL vintage feel to this Halloween/Fall card.
    Another lovely eye candy from you.
    Hugs,
    Lisa xx

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  6. I have been working and missed some of your beautiful cards you have recently posted. You certainly caught the mood and spirit of Halloween in this card.

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Hugs,
Marie