Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Edwin's been Framed!

Hi stampin' Friends! I've finished my card for the Magnolia-licious monthly challenge and looking at it makes me sooooooo happy! This challenge was given to us by the very talented
Sharon Caudle.
Thanks, Sharon, this was lots of fun! When Sharon posed this challenge I chose my image right away and since I had just organized my Mags and found this wonderful Winter Fence I was ready to start! I chose my dp last and just colored Edwin in pretty typical "boy" colors. My card base is Kraft-it's my "go to" color when I don't know where I'm going with a card. It matches EVERYTHING!
I cut Edwin out and put him on dimensionals. I tried masking the image, but Edwin's "snow trail" is part of it and it just didn't look right. I think looks better standing out from the scene anyway. There is liquid applique and sparkle (stickles) on the snow.
My Edwin and fence came from Diana at MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS.
Both images are IN STOCK Now! The fence is #571 and Edwin is #147. How great is that! Just put the numbers in the search box and you'll see them.
The pine bough is also from Magnolia Sweden, but you can ask Diana to order it :) It is quite small, but I stamped it a few times.
Claudia has written an excellent tutorial for this kind of card. You can find it linked up at the Magnolia-Highlites Blog where we also hope you'll go to check out the other Fab Mag designers work and send us your own frame card!
(On SCS this type of card is called a Recessed Window and a tutorial can be found in Resources).
I've used copic markers for coloring-no surprise there!
E000, E01 and R20
YG91, YG93 (jacket) YG21, YG93, and YG97 for tree branches.
B21, B41, B45, B97 and a ittle B18
E33, E25 and E29 9fence sled and boots
BG0000, Bg10 for the snow
The sky is Ballet Blue ink (SU) which is brushed on with a dry stencil brush. Then the fence area is filled in with a little of (copic) B41 to match the sky.
Sorry, if I gave more information than you ever wanted about this card!
Have a great day!
Cheryl

33 comments:

Blog Master E said...

This is so so so adorable. I really love your Edwin! The coloring is superb :)

Lilian said...

Wowee! What a super window card! Love the elements you added and your coloring is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!

Dena said...

This is just stunning. Absolutely gorgeous coloring!!!
Hugs, Dena

Angelwood said...

Wonderful card! Your coloring is beautiful, of course! This image is perfect to use for a frame card - love it!! hugs, Angela

Mary Giles said...

This is super and so beautifully colored!

Christine Riley said...

Wow, this is absolutely adorable! I love it, your coloring is absolutely gorgeous. What a fun winter scene! :)
Hugs, Christine

Lena said...

Very very beuatiful Adorable. Congrats,
Hugs, Lena

Peggie said...

Such a sweet card. Love your coloring.

Barb Hardeman said...

OMG! This is completely delightful! Edwin looks like he'll come right out of the frame and sled into your arms! I never think of using Kraft cs - so thanks for the reminder that it works with just about everything. Your coloring is sensational, to say the least. Your wintery scene is fabulous. You did a super great job on this card Cheryl...hugs...Barb

debbies said...

I just saw this on SCS - wonderful combination of stamps!

Nancy said...

Cheryl I love your frame card! Your coloring is awesome as it is always! The scene and Edwin are so perfect for your card. Awesome job I love it!
Hugs,
Nancy

Norma said...

Cheryl, super duper card. Just love how you've set up the scene--the tree branch is the perfect touch. And so are the liquid applique and glitters. Wonderful colour scheme and awesome colouring as always. Cute Edwin image--I have this inage but still haven't colour it up yet. *Sigh*

Hugs.
Norma

dolcreations said...

I am so loving this card. I love how you incorporated so many stamps into the background! Beautitul work! I am now ready to enter the challenge...with all the inspiration you have provided!
Christine

Myrna said...

Love, love this card. I really like how you popped Edwin out and the background is awesome. I can't wait to make him myself!

Sharon Caudle said...

OH OH OH!!!!! You know...you have always been one of my card idols, and every time you create another card, it reminds me why. Cheryl, this card is amazing! I love it! Because of you, I went out and bought stencil brushes. But I can't figure out how to use them to get the same affect you do. LOL! But I'll keep practicing! :) I love this card!!!! hugs!

Nancy Parker said...

Hi Cheryl, What a nice card. Love your colouring and paper choices. Heading over to your reference right now to find out how to put one of these together. Have a super day, Nancy

Brandi said...

This is so gorgeous... I admire your coloring soooo much! :)

Shirley N said...

So stunning. Love this!

Deb said...

Love it love it love it! I have yet to try the frame card--but I'm sure seeing lots of inspriation!

Kelly Schelske said...

He is adorable Cheryl!

Riet said...

So beautiful card Cheryl,i love your image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

June Nelson said...

Brilliant I love this and I love the colours you have used, you have scertainly done this image Justice, the card is wonderful xxxxx

Suzanne J Dean said...

This is just perfectly adorable Cheryl! Your work is always so fun & classy! A beautiful snowy scene (although I wish it were spring already, lol)!

hugz,
Suzanne

Linda Carson said...

Picture PERFECT!

Alina said...

very beautiful card!
Hugs, Alina

Kerry D-C said...

What a beautiful framed piece of art! I am chilly just looking at it! You have done a wonderful job creating this frosty scene. You are always a true inspiration, Cheryl!

Candy said...

Hi Cheryl,
What a fantastic card! You always amaze me with your work. This scene is so great and Edwin is wonderful! - as is the snow, fence and pine boughs. I too have stencil brushes but can't get my backgrounds to look like yours - have you got a trick up your sleeve? LOL
I was disappointed when I clicked on the picture that it wouldn't inlarge for me - as I study your work so much....
Big hugs, Candy

MarieL said...

What a pretty card, Cheryl and a great scene. As usual your coloring is superb

Julie said...

This is so cute. Very dimensional.

Angie said...

This card is fabulous! Beautiful colors and coloring. Keep sharing!

Cami said...

Now isn't this scene just perfect for Edwin?!! Love your frame card, Cheryl! I love the DP on the front also, framing the frame! LOL! Great coloring as always and the whole layout is just wonderful! Hugs, cami

Juls said...

stunning!! Love the gorgeous muted colours, the way you have added the snow detail and the gorgeous polka dot frame! Hugs Juls

Unknown said...

Wow your detail is amazing. The coloring is really really impressive!

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