Time for a little craftiness! I pulled out one of the recent High Hopes Stamps images to create this card for a birthday boy. The image is stamped in black StazOn, and painted with a water brush and Stampin' Up re-inkers.
The layout is one of my absolute favorites. I'm pretty sure I make at least one project a month (probably a whole lot more than one) using this layout. It's quick and easy, and features images nicely. I added some silver brads to the corners of the image...I haven't used brads in ages!
Tuesday...I can't believe it's already (only!?) Tuesday... Hope you have a great one!
Anna
Your blog is such a happy place to visit. I love your fabulous photos and artwork. You are so good at both. Thanks so much.
Posted by: tami | May 24, 2008 at 09:37 AM
You are amazing! Your coloring techniques "wow" me every time! Great card!! I love little Calliopea. One of these days after retirement (not close yet) my hubby and I want to move to some land and have some animals. Until then I'll just watch your cute little animals. Thanks for taking pictures of them and sharing them with us!
Posted by: Jeanette | May 22, 2008 at 05:18 AM
I really like the color of his jacket. my kids would like this card, too.
I love brads! I'll put them anywhere. :)
Posted by: Shala | May 20, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Girl! You don't need no "stinkin copics" lol! You do such a fabulous job with the reinkers it is amazing! Oh, guess what, my husband has agreed to buy a cow or two, we are probably going to start with babies, I guess I will have to do a little research. He also agreed to some chickens or guineas. I am so excited!
Posted by: Tammy | May 20, 2008 at 01:42 PM
sometimes I don't check in for a few days and it's like - wow! great card and I luv the little trailer, too. calliope - - oh my!! when I first started my job here, the boss's Father-in-law had a circus organ. can you say annoying, especially when I was on the phone and trying to be professional! his hobby is now a sleeper train car and yeah, he hooks on and travels some of the rails around here. much quieter and it's kinda cool to say I'm going on the train for drinks. best wishes for the new members of your family, even if they haven't quite grasped the concept of posing for the photographer yet. and my keyboard randomly skips letters now and then, so I feel your pain.
Posted by: nise | May 20, 2008 at 11:58 AM
OMW....your coloring is beyond FABULOUS!!! You've made this cute little boy POP off the card front!!
Posted by: MichelleY | May 20, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Simply Adorable!!
Wonderful colors..
Nicely colored.
Posted by: Dee | May 20, 2008 at 10:58 AM
It's absolutely gorgeous! I love that layout too!!
Posted by: Diane Lapointe | May 20, 2008 at 09:45 AM
this is simply an adorable card! It's perfect for a small boys' birthday! Love it!
Love your new baby goats too! Callio-pea and Queen Latifah are adorable and I hope you both have many fun-filled days enjoying their company:)
Posted by: Carol | May 20, 2008 at 09:41 AM
I love it - your coloring is amazing. What did you use? Have you jumped on the copic bandwagon yet?
Posted by: kerry davis | May 20, 2008 at 09:30 AM
wow love the vibrant colors of this little guy! Wonderful! I love that LO of the card too!
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | May 20, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Oh, soooo cute!!! Love the colors you used for this sweet little image and your coloring is fantastic!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 20, 2008 at 06:51 AM
I love this wee laddy and I love your painting abilities also. Darn, I wish you'd teach a class! I'd love to be able to paint like that. Anyway, the card is just adorable, and your brads are the perfect touch to finish off your panel.
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | May 20, 2008 at 06:08 AM
Fantastic coloring! I love a simple layout and this one is great! Adorable image!
Posted by: Danielle | May 20, 2008 at 05:45 AM
Fabulous coloring! He is such a cute image and one that I have too! I love the paper you used! Great card!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 20, 2008 at 03:16 AM
Very cute card. I love the shading you made on the little boy image.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | May 19, 2008 at 10:43 PM