Earlier this week I asked stampin' friends Leigh O'Brien and Karrie Baker if they'd be up for a little Rosie's Roadshow challenge! They accepted, and even helped with choosing the theme and "rules" of our challenge. Goody for everyone!
The challenge:
- Theme: Down in the Dumps
- Must use Rosie's Roadshow stamps
- No scallops. Anywhere. Seriously. No cheating...
- Must use the color BROWN
Rosie's stamps are just so much fun to create scenes with! For this literal scene, I used the following stamps: Open Sign, Ladder, Fence, Short Grass, Bubba, and Flora. I think Bubba has had a really, REALLY rough day. But I have faith that those little red posies will cheer him up soon, and he'll be up and at'um again in no time!
The dark layer on the card is actually a really dark java/espresso colored brown cardstock I picked up a Paper Zone in Portland, Oregon last summer. The avocado/olive/pea-green colored note card is from Memory Box. But I don't know the "actual" name of the note card color. The images are stamped in black StazOn ink (I even used my Stampamajig!) and painted with a water brush and reinkers.
Be sure to check out Leigh's card, and Karrie's card today, too! They're SURE to knock your SOCKS off! Thanks for stampin' with me, girlies!
Dear Anna,
I pulled up your article regarding gamsol and prisma watercolor pencils. My question is-what brand of watercolor paper do you use. I tried a couple different papers, but the pencil stays on top of the paper, it doesn't blend into the paper. I'd appreciate your help. Thanks so much, I really enjoy your art. Sue
Posted by: sue alexander | June 12, 2008 at 08:23 AM
This is way too cute! You created the most adorable scene! Great coloring!!
Posted by: Danielle | June 03, 2008 at 05:56 PM
This brought a chuckle- too cute! Love your new banner too!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | June 03, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Anna, I just love your sense of humor! Your coloring just made this so much cuter, too.
Posted by: Novell | June 02, 2008 at 07:31 AM
I love cards that make me laugh. I love the bear down in the dump.
And Leigh and Kerry's cards using the toilet stamp are funny.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | May 31, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Anna, This scene is great -- your coloring (awesome, as usual) and such a GREAT use of the stamps. Love Rosie's Roadshow stamps... don't own any, but I can still love them!
Thanks for sharing this... I find it really inspiring the way you created "levels" and tell a story in a scene.
Posted by: Julie (Joypup on SCS) | May 31, 2008 at 09:18 PM
This is the cutest little scene! I love love love your down in the dumps! It's sure to lift somebody out...or make someone want to stay since it's so cute! :)
Posted by: Bellawhoop | May 31, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Very informative, I truely enjoyed your website. Thank you for your hard work.
Posted by: Keyword Links | May 31, 2008 at 12:24 PM
giggle -- SNORT -- giggle!
Posted by: Sherry Cheever | May 31, 2008 at 08:02 AM
OMGOSH! I love Rosie's stamps, but you take them to a whole new level!!!
Posted by: hb.carol | May 31, 2008 at 07:39 AM
How flippin' fabulous is this scene! Amazing Anna has done it again! "The Dumps" have never looked so good...lol! Fantastic card! :D
Posted by: KimberlyG on SCS | May 31, 2008 at 05:57 AM
Anna, not only is this a fabulous composition, but you are THE single most amazing colorer (colorist? ARTIST!) around too--you ROCK!
I love hearing about the chicks too. :-)
Posted by: Debbie Olson | May 31, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Bubba just made me laugh! I feel like that's me this week. How super clever of you to put all those elements together and come up with such a funny and sweet card. Wonderful, just wonderful...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | May 30, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Beautiful card!! you are very creative!!
ah, the baby chickens are cute!!
MJ
Posted by: Maria Jesus | May 30, 2008 at 04:01 PM
The 'queen of the scene'...that's what you are. Whooda thunk it to put all of those images together and come up with this gem. Poor Bubba...he really is down in the dumps. But you aren't! Another awesome card, Anna!
Posted by: Leigh O'Brien | May 30, 2008 at 02:16 PM
This was a fun challenge and all of you made great cards!! My RR order is growing!
Posted by: Tracy Harp | May 30, 2008 at 12:08 PM
LOVE IT... you have the best sense of humor and I always love your talent.
Posted by: Tracye | May 30, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Poor, poor, Bubba!! LOL Your card turned out great!! Somehow I ended up in the toilet AGAIN!! LOLOLOL
Posted by: Karrie Baker | May 30, 2008 at 10:56 AM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I wish I had a smidgen of your talent! This card is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing! M
Posted by: Manetta Deggelman | May 30, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Anna....This card is adorable...I love all your cards with your watercoloring style! This card is awesome!!!!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | May 30, 2008 at 09:54 AM
That is TOO CUTE! I love it! You are SOOOOO creative, and you put such great things together! Thanks for making me smile! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | May 30, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Anna, this is sooooo cute!! I love it!! As usual, your watercoloring is fabulous!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 30, 2008 at 08:50 AM
This is fabulous! Couldn't be any cuter! And you do the most amazing watercolors--I could sit and look at them ALL DAY!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 30, 2008 at 08:48 AM
wow wonderful scene Anna! Love that bear, and really fun challenge for the three of you to tackle! Your card is just too much fun!
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | May 30, 2008 at 07:39 AM
This is awsome!! I love it, such an original take on the challenge! Your work is amazing!
Posted by: Sophia Landry | May 30, 2008 at 06:36 AM
Great card! I laughed as soon as I seen it.
Posted by: Michelle | May 30, 2008 at 05:10 AM
That card is just adorable!! How clever of you to put all those stamps together and come up with something that was just "meant to be". Very cute!
Posted by: Barbara Riley | May 30, 2008 at 04:32 AM
you are amazing Anna, how you can put all these single stamps together for a scene as utterly amazing as this! I love it!!!!! Wow, you're a genius girl, in everything you do (I'm a BIG fan of your photography too...I'm sure you've mentioned it on your blog before, but what camera do you use, and do you edit your photos in an editing program after you take them? Do you shoot in jpeg or raw?) Just wanted to let you know I think you are amazing!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: amy | May 30, 2008 at 04:01 AM