Hello!
Fall is in full swing, and the fall foliage is just gorgeous here in the midwest. My husband mentioned to me last week that some parts of Wisconsin already had a dusting of snow! 😳.
It was such an honor guest designing this week! For this week’s challenge, The Color Hues this week are the perfect fall colors of orange and brown. Please join us, and play along here: (The Color Hues - #121)
For this challenge, I chose this adorable squirrel from Leisa Zhardga stamps, simply titled : Squirrel With a Book Sitting on the Rocking Chair. (Leisa Zgharda Stamps)
To begin this card, I started with a side folding kraft cardstock base, measuring 4 1/4 in. x 5 1/4 inches (Recollections)
Using. stamp platform, I stamped the squirrel in Ranger Archival ink in Sepia. This ink provided a neutral color that would not bleed with water.
Next, I used an aqua pen and Pumpkin Pie ink (SU) and brushed a light wash of color over the body, and allowed it to dry. I moved onto the rocking chair, loosely watercoloring it in Early Espresso (SU).
Now for the fun part! I started building up color using Prisma Color Pencils in Dark Brown, Dark Umber, Mineral Orange and Black. The eyes, paws, muzzle and belly were white and beige.
Assembly:
Using Paper Trey Ink’s Psalm Reflections cutting die, I cut a frame in Pumpkin Pie cardstock (SU). The edges were colored with the Mineral Orange pencil, and dot pattern was enhanced using a brown marker.
The squirrel was cut from Paper Trey Ink’s Love to Layer Soft Ridges Cutting Die, and mounted onto the orange mat.
A few die cut leaves and twig left overs were tucked around the frame to add extra texture and dimension. Stampin Up - dies from Christmas Banners and Paper Smooches - Leaves dies.
Lastly, keeping the sentiment small, I chose “For You” from the Stampin Up - Blue Berry Bunches in Early Espresso Ink, and cut with Stampin Up’s Today’s tiles dies.
Have a great week! Valerie Kaye
Valerie, your little squirrel is delightful and so beautifully coloured; a wonderful image for a fall card (plus he's reading a book, which adds to the 'awww' factor). So thrilled to have you guest designing for our Orange and Brown challenge; you've aced the combination!
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I love that little squirrel, and rocking away with a good book is my idea of a great way to spend one of the cold, rainy, windy days we're now having in Western New York. Your coloring of the image is fabulous and the embellishments and framing make for one wonderful fall card!
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So happy to have you guesting with us today, Valerie! You already know that I think your cards is very sweet and perfect for these colors and this time of year.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute image and perfectly coloured in the Color Hues colours! So pleased to have you as our GD this time. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet squirrel image! I adore him, sitting in a rocker and reading. Your coloring in beautiful and the card design is wonderful with the pretty frame. Valerie, I'm so glad you were able to join us as Guest Designer!
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What a sweet squirrel, Valerie! I love how you've stamped and colored it on kraft! Enjoy that foliage and thanks so much for guest designing with us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteYour squirrel is absolutely ADORABLE Valerie and I just love the image of him sitting in the rocking chair! Your coloring is fabulous too! Sweet, sweet card and we're so glad you joined us as our Special GD this time around! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteValerie your squirrel is so cute and cozy on the rocking chair. We are so happy to have you as our guest designer this challenge.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is absolutely amazing. I was certain this was some sort of ephemera. Wowzers! We're delighted to have you !
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful and perfect watercoloring on your sweet little squirrel Valerie! I thought it was a rub-on at first glance so glad I read your description! Lovely framings on this too!
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