Jul 04 2008

A Patriotic Tribute

Published by Michele Boyer at 12:02 am under Cornish Heritage Farms, My Designs

Happy Fourth of July to all of my American friends!! 

I’ve been saving this card to post today.  It’s one of my first attempts at coloring a Thomas Kinkade image (available from Cornish Heritage Farms).  It’s not perfect, but I’m trying! 

Land of the Free

LOTF3

I used Prismacolor pencils to color this image.  After trying Copic markers, I have to say the Copics are my favorite so far.  (I’ve yet to try pastels.)

To make the “photo” corners, I cut a square, then cut from corner to corner (forming two triangles).   I then used my paper cutter to cut out the notch from each triangle.  Lastly, I sponged the edges.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you all have a very fun and very safe holiday! 

(If you feel like a little shopping, there’s a 20% off of everything sale at Jacksonbelle Embellishments through Monday.  Use this code at checkout:  fourth.)

Cardstock:  Prism Nautical Blue Dark, Stormy Medium, Natural Smooth   Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Hometown Pride” (Thomas Kinkade), “Land of the Free” and “Canvas” Backgrounder   Ink:  Stazon Jet Black, Adirondack Slate and Denim   Accessories:  Prismacolor Pencils/Weber Turpenoid Natural, star brads (Making Memories), sponge.  Card size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

16 Responses to “A Patriotic Tribute”

  1. # Rose Annon 04 Jul 2008 at 12:10 am

    What a perfect creation for the holiday!! I love your beautiful coloring, and the Nautical Blue makes such a lovely base!! I love your “Canvas”, photo corners, and star brads too!! Have a great 4th, Michele!!

  2. # Carole (TruCarMa)on 04 Jul 2008 at 12:32 am

    You and TK are a match made in heaven, Michele!! I hope to see many, many more of these beautiful images delicately colored by you in the days and weeks to come… ;)

    Really and truly beautiful, and perfect for the 4th! Have a great one, friend!

  3. # Terryon 04 Jul 2008 at 8:56 am

    Michele,
    You are an artist. This TK card is awesome.

  4. # Sheri Danielsonon 04 Jul 2008 at 9:24 am

    Oh MY! Don’t be so hard on yourself. It IS perfect. I would be thrilled to receive this card. Look at your light focus! Amazing. Thank for sharing this beauty

    Sheri

  5. # Karen Qon 04 Jul 2008 at 10:48 am

    This card is perfect. It is breathtaking. Thanks so much for sharing.

  6. # bronihon 04 Jul 2008 at 11:40 am

    Not perfect??? Phooey! It looks pretty darn close to perfect to me! Happy Fourth!!

  7. # Druon 04 Jul 2008 at 1:23 pm

    This is really beautiful - great job - I’m still working on my first one. Happy Fourth to you

  8. # Bonnie aka raduseon 04 Jul 2008 at 4:00 pm

    Awesome job with the prismas.

  9. # Linda Marieon 04 Jul 2008 at 11:19 pm

    I’d give it a 10……PERFECT!!

  10. # Dee Jacksonon 05 Jul 2008 at 9:30 am

    Gorgeous card M!! Fabulous coloring! I hope you had a great weekend.

  11. # Dawn Eastonon 05 Jul 2008 at 9:52 am

    GORGEOUS card Michele!!! It’s coloured beautifully! Hope you all had a fantastic 4th of July!

  12. # Lisa Strahlon 05 Jul 2008 at 1:33 pm

    Carole’s right chica - you are a natural. :)

  13. # Christina Fischeron 05 Jul 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Your card is beautiful, Michele! So perfect for the 4th! Hope you had a great day! :)

  14. # jacksonbelleon 06 Jul 2008 at 4:22 pm

    This is just gorgeous M! I love it! LOVE how you colored it too! :D

  15. # trudeeon 06 Jul 2008 at 11:26 pm

    What are you freakin KIDDING ME????? M, this is STUNNING!!!!!!!! I mean take-your-breath-away STUNNING!!!! You have NOTHING to worry about…your coloring is PHENOM!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!

  16. # Jessicaon 07 Jul 2008 at 9:02 pm

    Your coloring is strikingly gorgeous! Great card!

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