I had way too much fun with this! I don't have any halloween stamps, so this is what I came up with for a special upcoming birthday. Also, this is my first (current) Sketch Challenge, which Nancy Littrell coaxed me into trying. Thanks, Nancy!
I actually stamped the pumpkins on Pumpkin Pie and then watercolored them with Really Rust and Summer Sun to brighten them up a little. I used lots of different punches to come up with the pumpkin faces and bat, mostly heart punches, but also a diamond, star, rectangle, circles, squares, corner rounder. The outside pumpkins are on single dimensionals, the center one is on double dimensionals. I glued the tiny pieces using a toothpick and PVA glue, which I've used for floral punch craft projects - very strong, dries clear and only takes a tiny bit.
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 GMT Views: 5261
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Registered: July 17, 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 12288
Wed, Oct 26, 2005 @ 3:50 AM
This is awesome! So glad you finally got around to trying out the sketch challenges....hope to see more. There is also a thread with the update sketch challenge sheets in case you want to go back and try some more.
Registered: January 21, 2005 Location: Posts: 10931
Wed, Oct 26, 2005 @ 4:00 AM
Looks like this card may have took some time to make, but so well worth it. Great idea making the pumpkins brighter!! And I love all the little faces. TFS.
Registered: November 19, 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 9225
Wed, Oct 26, 2005 @ 4:14 AM
This is absolutely adorable!!!! One of THE cutest Halloween cards I've ever seen. I love those little faces! And your watercoloring is incredible! I'm always anxious to see your work because it is always amazing!
Registered: March 15, 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 7287
Wed, Oct 26, 2005 @ 4:41 AM
ohhhh my gosh, this is sooooooo cool,, i love all of it,,,, it is so crisp looking, so bright and cheery,, excellent job for the challenge..... tfs
------------------------------ Sherlie..... aka Surelyyoustalktoo? Just living is not enough, one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower,and a few stamps, of course, www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/Sherlie
Registered: September 11, 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 7642
Wed, Oct 26, 2005 @ 5:37 AM
I especially LOVE the textures on this card!!, and also the colors, and the clever ghoul friend bd greeting, and the way you shaded those pumpkins and arranged the leaves...love it all! This one is heading to my favs right now.
------------------------------ Linda
”From the rising of the sun to its setting,the name of the Lord is to be praised!”