Aug 19 2008

Cocoa Riley and his Parrot, Ruby

Published by Michele Boyer at 9:55 am under My Designs

While browsing around CHA this summer, Lindsey, Trudee and I came upon the Hannah Stamps booth.  Kristi Ferro, the owner of Hannah Stamps, was so sweet and so generous to allow us each to choose a couple Riley images.  (I was very excited since I think they’re adorable and I didn’t have any!)  I couldn’t resist the pirate…although as crazy as Lindsey is about “The Captain,” I’m surprised she didn’t want this one.  She can have this card instead. :)

Where be de Captain?       

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My color combo is from today’s color challenge at Splitcoast Stampers to use Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa and Blush Blossom.  As I only have one tiny scrap of Blush Blossom (and don’t really care to buy more), I used a peach marker on the parrot’s beak and Riley’s buckle.

I really tried to fit a clever sentiment on the front of this card, but I just couldn’t find a way to work it in so it’ll have to go on the inside.  (Maybe I’ll still stamp something in a bottom corner…I don’t know, but the card looks naked…like Riley.) 

I’m sure this is not an original idea, but I added whiskers to Riley’s face using a black marker.  (Pirates are supposed to be kind of dirty and scruffy, right?)  I scribbled in some grass with a black marker, and a black gel pen makes all eyes nice and shiny.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  SU Close to Cocoa and Ruby Red; Prism Natural Smooth    Patterned Paper:  7gypsies “Tanga,” “Bazrah” and “Gazi”   Stamps:  Hannah Stamps “Pirate Riley”  Ink:  Adirondack Pitch Black   Accessories:  Copic markers, black gel pen (Sakura), Architexture Gothic Metal brad dots (EK Success), sponge, sewing machine.  Card size 5” x 5”.

14 Responses to “Cocoa Riley and his Parrot, Ruby”

  1. # Rachel Hopeon 19 Aug 2008 at 12:23 pm

    I love this guy!!! Your colors and coloring are Perfect!

  2. # diane mcveyon 19 Aug 2008 at 12:52 pm

    Too funny! And very cute! Thanks for sharing! :D

  3. # Linda Marieon 19 Aug 2008 at 1:30 pm

    toooo cute! Fabulous colors!

  4. # Bonnie Sharpon 19 Aug 2008 at 2:03 pm

    Ooooo luv the naked guy!! Great choice of papers!

  5. # jacksonbelleon 19 Aug 2008 at 4:41 pm

    OMGGGGGGGGGG I LOVE this M!!!! LMAO about me and the captain! LOL! I didn’t want it ONLY Because I already have it! ;) OMG I LOVE the colors and I especially LOOOOOVE the beard! OMG soooooooooo cute!!!!!!!! :D

  6. # Susan Gon 19 Aug 2008 at 5:51 pm

    I just popped in to visit because of Cammie King’s blog candy. I’m really glad I picked you! I’m off to check out in more detail lots of things I scrolled past.

  7. # leslierichon 20 Aug 2008 at 2:46 am

    It’s taken me quite a while to make my way back around here but oh, my gosh, look at all your great work I’ve been missing. I need more hours in a day and more days in a week! I think Lindsey likes your card. What fabulous papers! I wouldn’t have thought of these for Riley but they look fantastic. I really need to broaden my thinking. Love the red.

  8. # Dawn Eastonon 20 Aug 2008 at 7:43 am

    Totally adorable!

  9. # Julia Staintonon 20 Aug 2008 at 9:21 am

    This is sooooooooooooo stinkin’ cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  10. # Jen Ofianaon 20 Aug 2008 at 2:20 pm

    Oh wow, that is sooooo cute!! I love the dp you used with him. Great colors!

  11. # trudeeon 20 Aug 2008 at 7:33 pm

    I’m sure the beard IS an original idea, cuz you are brilliant!!! this is SOOOO cute, M!! LOVE the red!

  12. # bronihon 21 Aug 2008 at 12:21 pm

    He’s just adorable and I really love how you “cleaned” him up a bit by pairing him with such classy DP!!

  13. # Rose Annon 22 Aug 2008 at 4:05 pm

    This is so very cute, Michele!! I love all of those fantastic papers too!! Adorable!!

  14. # notimetostampon 26 Aug 2008 at 11:19 pm

    GREAT papers and RICH colors — a very classy card (considering the image - LOL!!!) Love it!!!

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