Paper Cuts

Mar 04 2008

Happy Birthday, Girlie Chick!

Published by Shel9999 at 8:50 am under My Designs

I popped into Splitcoast this morning to check out the color challenge and it sounded like a bright, fun combo…Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi and So Saffron. Since I need quite a few birthday cards this month, I thought I’d get started.

Happy Birthday

I used my new favorite white cardstock for watercoloring, Bazzill Coconut Smoothies. After coloring the image, I outlined a bit with a Cool Gray Copic marker. The dotted background is by C.C. Designs and the focal image is raised on foam squares. I used just a dot of orange Stickles on the daisy for just a tiny pop of sparkle. The “floor” line was drawn in with a black SU marker. I always use my Stamp-a-ma-jig imaging sheet as my straight edge. Since it’s clear, I’m able to put the line just where I want it (and I use it so much anyway, it’s always on the table).

Thanks for stopping by! I need to go convince my daughter that she does indeed want to go to school today. :) Have a great day!

ETA: I got my chickie stamp here from All That Scraps. They’re sold out at the moment, but you can get on the waitlist if you’d like. Christine will send an email when they’re back in stock.

Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Bazzill Coconut Smoothies Stamps: Stampendous “Girlie Chick,” A Muse “Happy Birthday” and C.C. Designs “Polka Dots” Big Ol’ Background Ink: Stazon Black, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, White Craft Accessories: Pomegranate ribbon, Orange Peel Stickles, Copic Cool Gray No. 1 marker, black SU marker, foam squares, waterbrush. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

20 Responses to “Happy Birthday, Girlie Chick!”

# Taraon 04 Mar 2008 at 8:56 am

I love this colour combo.
# Julia Staintonon 04 Mar 2008 at 9:04 am

Gasp!!! This is soooooooooo cute! Love that image and your coloring!
# Amyon 04 Mar 2008 at 9:27 am

OMG!!!! A chickie AND an awesome color combo?! I’m lovin’ it!! Hopefully I will get a chance to take a stab at the color combo today too! Super cute card Michele!!
# christina fischeron 04 Mar 2008 at 9:32 am

This is adorable!!!! Great layout and fantastic coloring!
# flossieon 04 Mar 2008 at 9:43 am

This is a great color combo they picked today, your card is wonderful, love that cute little chickie.
# Rachelon 04 Mar 2008 at 9:44 am

This is soooo cute! I love your coloring! I wish I was that good!!!
# Dorothyon 04 Mar 2008 at 11:28 am

Really pretty color combo - I wish I had gotten the In Colors! I love what you did with the challenge. All-around “happy” card! Thanks for sharing.
Dorothy
# jacksonbelleon 04 Mar 2008 at 12:21 pm

This is sooooo darling M! I love the bright colors and that stamp is so cute!!!!
# corieon 04 Mar 2008 at 12:30 pm

Love this so adorable and cheery
# Marjaon 04 Mar 2008 at 12:31 pm

What a lovely combo and a cute stamp. Can you telle my wher the stamp is from?
# Catherineon 04 Mar 2008 at 12:33 pm

too cute!
# Rose Annon 04 Mar 2008 at 8:22 pm

This is sooo cute!! I love those colors, and your coloring looks wonderful!!
# Jody Morrowon 04 Mar 2008 at 8:35 pm

Gorgeous card!
# diane (cookiestamper)on 04 Mar 2008 at 9:06 pm

how cute! That is a great color combo! And your layout is perfect too!
# Elizebethon 05 Mar 2008 at 2:17 am

This is soooooooooooo cute! And your watercoloring is divine!
# rainyon 05 Mar 2008 at 4:44 am

Oh I absolutely adore this sweet little chick and his flower reaching up up up and right out of the box. Darling card, Michele.
# Leslie (leslierich)on 05 Mar 2008 at 1:41 pm

You make everything look so darn cute! Of course, this image is cute to begin with, but the way you colored it–perfection! This is the kind of birthday card that really says “happy”!
# trudeeon 05 Mar 2008 at 9:50 pm

this is SO cute, M love your coloring and that out of the box flower!
# Danielleon 06 Mar 2008 at 10:12 am

Adorable!
# jennon 10 Mar 2008 at 10:35 am

Super cute card!!! The colors are so fun and cheery!!!