Sunday, February 22, 2009

HHC19 Sponging!


Today's challenge hosted by Amy over at the High Hopes blog, is to make a card using sponging! I LOVE that technique, and use it in most of my cards whether along the edges, or all over the sky and ground.
Don't forget that there are two High Hopes images that will be given to one lucky winner next Sunday, and if you join in this challenge and link your card on the High Hopes Blog, you will have a chance to win! Amy's card on the HH blog displays the stamps that will be given away so go check it out!
I colored the images with a combination of Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol, and Twinkling H20's. I used Copics on the party hats, and stickles for a bit of glitter on them too. All the images except the Bale o' Hay are cut out. Brewster's one wing is raised on a pop dot, as well as Bossie's Bad Mood's ears and the end of his tail. The hat Brewster is holding is also raised on foam tape and so is the whole main image panel. I get this tape at the hardware store. Its normally used for adhering small fixtures to a wall, but of course I found a way to use it in crafting. =D
I just got some Nestabilities for the first time to use in my new Cuttlebug machine, and I am having so much fun with them (thanks God, You bless me so much, xo)! Sheila of Scrappin' Great Deals sold them to me, and her service and prices are excellent, for any of you Canadian shoppers!
After cutting out one of the curved rectangles, I took the paper that had the Nestie shape hole in it, and laid it over top the hay image (which is on white cs). I centered it around the hay as best I could, and taped it down. I used it like a stencil to do my sponging for the sky and the ground. I use make-up sponges from the dollar store (another money saving tip). I sponged on the sky using Memento Bahama Blue, concentrating the color along the upper edges. I did the same for the ground, using Memories Sepia and a gold colored Shadow Ink (sorry, the label is missing).
My DP is from a huge pad I got at Costco last year. Another inexpensive option! The buttons came from Wal Mart. I just love the teeny weeny ones! Raffia from Michael's.
The saying is computer generated. I must say that I did not think of this one on my own! I got some help and inspiration for both the card AND the saying over at Anna Wight's blog. She did such a great job with her cow card, and then put it out there for people to suggest sayings for it. I saw this one from Jacque (Petals on SCS) and just loved it, so I used their idea on my card.
Here is the inside. I haven't practiced much doing up the insides of cards. It's something I want to try and get better at. Blogs like papercrafts byrach really inspire me to take it to another level:

Here's a close-up of the colored images:

Thanks for visiting my blog today! God bless you, and may you know His amazing love for you! You are His heart's desire!

33 comments:

  1. What an incredible card! I just LOVE the image and sentiment!!!

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  2. Wow!!!! You make the most stunning cards!!!! I really love all your work! Your colouring is fantastic!!!!
    Hugs, Nina

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  3. Hi Crissy, wow - your cards are always so vibrant - I love them!!!! Great use of your nesties, I have never tried sponging ... maybe I should! Great job also with the inside of your card, looks fab! Took me a minute to find your commentlink .... has gone all strange, lol
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend hun
    -x-

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  4. Wow...your colouring blows me away..you are a true artist. I feel like a little kid sometimes in comparison. You have a true gift! And I love how you proclaim bodly God's love on your blog..you challenge me too!
    Judy x

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  5. Fabulous card stunning colouring and detail ,hugs Dawnxxx

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  6. Wow so sweet card You make! Love the coloring and colors!

    Hugs

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  7. Love your card, sweetie...the more I see the more anxious I am to get that new rubber!! And can I just say I *LOVE* the pictures of your family you have added.....your kids are absolutely over-the-top GORGEOUS!!!!! You must be so proud :)

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  8. Hi Crissy, your coloring is always amazing, this card is so fabulous.

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  9. I just love this card and when I saw it on the HH blog, I had to come by and comment on it! The sentiment made me laugh out loud. Too funny. Your coloring is gorgeous! Have a wonderful day! Hugs Jeanette

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  10. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! And that's something to be said when you're talking about a mad cow and a chicken sittin' on hay! =) Love every BIT of this card. AND this released. Best EVER.

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  11. Crissy, I absolutely love this card!! One of my favorites ever that you have made! Your coloring always blows me away and I love the sentiment you came up with, too!

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  12. Wow Crissy! I love this card! Your talent is amazing!!

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  13. Crissy, this is so adorable!! I just love these stamps today..and that sentiment is so funny! I love your coloring and your sponging technique with the frame. This Nestie set is on my wish list. Oh, and I love all of the new photos in your sidebar. What a beautiful family! Big Hugs :-)
    ~Lacey

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  14. I love this Crissy and the sentiment sure made me chuckle, Your colouring is beautiful and I just love the fun scene you created and their little party hats, Love these nesties and you did a fab job with the sponging. You will have to give me some tips. Your new photo's are just gorgeous, Have a great evening, Big Hugs, Nikki x

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  15. Ohhh Crissy, this is absolutely a fabulous card! I love the image and sentiment(LOL) You coloring is FANTASTIC!TFS
    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog.I really do appreciate it!!
    Hugs,Connie

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  16. Gorgeous card! I love the fun images and great inside of the card too!!

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  17. Oh oww, Chrissy, love this scene you've created!! Your coloring just blows me away!! That sentiment cracks me up!!

    Hugs, Kelly

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  18. What a fantastic blog you have!!! WOW!!
    Yvonne.

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  19. fabulous card Chrissie! I love these little critters, they are so adorable, so beautifully coloured too! The sentiment on the banner is such fun!
    Have a great day! Debx

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  20. WOW what awesome colouring, stunning , thankyou so much for your comment on my blog.
    poppy

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  21. Wow Crissy! You really do color in beautifully! Your art work is just truly AMAZING. :O)

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  22. This card is Amazing and So Cute!! I love the scene you've created here...the coloring is Fabulous and the accents and sentiment are perfect!!...love the way you did the inside too...I find that very challenging at the moment..(time comsuming too..lol)..but I'm trying my hand at it too.
    I just noticed your photos on the siedbar. You have a Beautiful family!!...Thanks so much for sharing!!..Hugs, Ila

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  23. Beautiful card! Love the sentiment-perfect for the adorable cow!

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  24. Hi Crissy,
    sorry that it has taken me so long to come and visit you, thank you for your kind words, though i really do not deserve them.. i am in awe of your creations your colouring and well just all of your work.. you are a true inspiration.. love this card that you have made, the sentiment made me chuckle..and as always your colouration just blows me away!
    love your pictures that you have on your sidebar, you have a stunning family.. so beautiful.
    hugs rachxxx

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  25. This is just too cute, I love it! :) Love the bright colors and those images are just adorable :)
    Hugs, Christine

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  26. Oh my gosh Crissy, this is so totally adorable and that sentiment is hysterical!! Such a cute image, just love it! Those are fabulous pictures of your family! A very handsome son and gorgeous daughters, oh my gosh, YOU look their age! So tell me, what's your secret?

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  27. This is so very cute Crissy!! Love the sentiment you used!LOL!!

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  28. This is so cute, I love it. Your colouring is amazing x

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  29. OMG once again you have left me in awe of your fabulous creations, your colouring is superb and I so admire the amount of work you put into each of your cards, Just so stunning and clever
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  30. oh it's very fantastic !!!
    your card is fabulous and your blog !!!! wo super !!!
    I love your work and your coloring !!!
    it very perfect !!!!
    hugs coco

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  31. I have just started making cards and am overwhelmed by your creativity. You have inspired me to order more stamps and take a crack at the coloring technique too. I really enjoyed reading your blog.

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