Jul 29 2007

Happy Birthday, SCS Fan Club!!

Published by Shel9999 at 9:37 am under My Designs

DTGD MegIn case you didn’t know, the Splitcoast Fan Club turned three this week!  A special forum has been set up where fan club members can participate in challenges hosted by past and present Dirty Dozen designers.  The challenges run through Tuesday, July 31st.  Be sure to check it out!  My challenge will be posted tomorrow (Monday, July 30th)!!  Come play!!  If you aren’t yet a Fan Club member, what are you waiting for?  Get the details here.  There is a WEALTH of creative inspiration at Splitcoast and what better way to show your support than to join. 

I had never heard of “Vintage Values” until I saw Meg, aka,  WAXYO’s challenge for today.  The idea is to stamp an image and color it as desired.  (I inked my image in Marigold ink, used a marked to color the green areas, spritzed the stamp with water, then stamped onto watercolor paper.)  Then choose three shades of the same color, first sponging the lightest value over the entire image. Then sponge from the edges in with the middle value, and lastly use the darkest value to sponge the edges.  I used Barely Banana, Apricot Appeal and Marigold Morning.  The last step is to use a light brown (I used Creamy Caramel) to lightly sponge over the entire image.  Very interesting techinique!

Thanks for looking!  Check here for all challenges for today!

Cardstock:  Always Artichoke, watercolor paper     Patterned Paper:  Daisy D’s Moroccan Floral-Sage, Flea Market Floral-Curry     Stamps:  Penny Black “Casual,” Stampin’ Up! “friend” from Noteworthy    Ink:  Barely Banana, Apricot Appeal, Marigold Morning, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip (for sentiment)     Accessories:  Old Olive and Close to Cocoa Stampin’ Write markers, mat pack/needle, sponge, May Arts ribbon, linen thread, edge distresser

10 Responses to “Happy Birthday, SCS Fan Club!!”

  1. # Cindy H.on 29 Jul 2007 at 10:14 am

    This card is lovely! I’m crazy about the colors you chose, too. TFS

  2. # Marie - mariemcon 29 Jul 2007 at 11:55 am

    This is a gorgeous card!! I absolutely love the colors and everything about it is just perfect!!! TFS

  3. # Julia Staintonon 29 Jul 2007 at 11:56 am

    I just LOVE this card Michele! It is SUPER gorgeous! I’ve never heard of the technique either but seeing your challenge sample card…I simply MUST! Stunning!

  4. # jacksonbelleon 29 Jul 2007 at 1:16 pm

    OMGOSH M, this is stunning! I LOVE that stamp, colors, I just love it all! Great job!!! :D

  5. # Corie Fosteron 29 Jul 2007 at 5:41 pm

    This card is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love everything about it.

  6. # christina (cmf1216)on 29 Jul 2007 at 9:44 pm

    I saw this card at WAXYO’s challenge — it’s absolutely gorgeous!!! All the elements work together perfectly!! I haven’t done this yet, but now I think I have to!!! :)

  7. # lacyquilteron 29 Jul 2007 at 11:43 pm

    Gorgeous card.

  8. # Linda Bullardon 01 Aug 2007 at 4:55 am

    This is so gorgeous, Michele! Lovely combination of stamps and papers, and the vintage values effect is just beautiful. I will have to try this. Linda

  9. # trudeeon 01 Aug 2007 at 8:11 pm

    Gorgeous!! that PB stamp is to die for! LOVE the colors, layout and that yummy ribbon!

  10. # leslierichon 01 Aug 2007 at 9:32 pm

    Oh, my goodness! Be still my heart! How BEAUTIFUL this is! Gorgeous colors and papers. Incredible work, Michele!

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