Ciao a tutti! Buon giorno di San Patrizio!!! Dai...lo sapete che io adoro l'Irlanda...potevo forse non approfittare della festa del Patrono dell'isola di Smeraldo? Quindi prima di lasciarvi per andare a cucinare lo stufato alla Guinness, volevo farvi vedere il mio 'Dapper Man' preferito nella versione 'folletto irlandese'...
Hello everyone! Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!! C'mon...you know that I am in love with Ireland...obviously I took the chance to have some fun for the Saint Patron of the Emerald Isle! So, before I start cooking a yummy (hopefully) Guinness Stew, I wanted to show you my fav Dapper Man in a 'Leprechaun' version...
Indovinate? Bravi!!! Ancora Distress Oxides, Cartoncino per Alcohol inks e Distress Micro Glaze...che ci posso fare...mi diverto troppo!
Colori usati:
Distress Oxide Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Peeled Paint
Distress Ink Mowed Lawn, Black Soot
Distress Marker Twisted Citron
Stazon Jet Black
Prima ho steso i Distress Oxides sul cartoncino con un blending tool, dividendo l'area in tre parti, partendo dal più chiaro, Twisted Citron ed aggiungendo gli altri. Poi una volta asciutto ho steso il colore sul craft mat, spruzzato con acqua e ci ho passato dentro la card. Continuare con i vari colori fino ad ottenere il risultato che più vi piace. Poi ho aggiunto il Distress Ink Mowed Lawn, sempre sul craft mat e raccolto con la card. Una volta tutto asciutto ho timbrato il Dapper Man (timbro Stampers Anonymous/Tim Holtz 'Dapper' set) con lo Stazon Jet Black ed ho colorato gli spazi chiari con il Distress Marker Twisted Citron. Ho ripassato i bordi con il Distress ink Black Soot, ho asciugato con un heat tool e poi ho steso un velo di Distress Micro Glaze...lucidato con un panno pulito e voilà...ecco tutte le tonalità di verde che mi ricordano la bella Irlanda!
Ho incollato il cartoncino su di un pezzo di iuta, mattato su cartoncino nero e poi ho aggiunto gli abbellimenti: una Quote Chip ed uno Small Talk sticker (Idea-ology Tim Holtz), infine un charm a forma di quadrifoglio, trovato tra le mie cose.
A questo punto ho deciso di far diventare questa 'card' un quadretto motivazionale...da tenere sulla scrivania...giusto per quando mi sento un po' giù...allora ho incollato il tutto su una cornice in legno dell'Ikea, già colorata di bianco...quando guardo il mio 'folletto' mi sento già fortunata! Lol!
Guess what? Yes... more Distress Oxides, Alcohol inks cardstock and Distress Micro Glaze...what can I say...I'm having too much fun!
Colours used :
Distress Oxide Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Peeled Paint
Distress Ink Mowed Lawn, Black Soot
Distress Marker Twisted Citron
Stazon Jet Black
Blended the Distress Oxides directly on the cardstock with the blending tool, trying to divide the area in three segments, so to speak, started with Twisted Citron then added the other two colours. Once dry added the colours on the craft mat, spritzed with water and picked them up with the card. Keep going until satisfied. Dried well then added on the mat Distress Ink Mowed Lawn, and repeated the gig. Used Stazon Jet Black to stamp the Dapper Man (Stampers Anonymous/Tim Holtz 'Dapper' stamp set) adding few touches with Distress Marker Twisted Citron, then Distress ink Black Soot on the borders, dried then blended in with a very light amount of Distress Micro Glaze...polished with a cloth et voilà...here I can see all the shades of green that remind me of beautiful Ireland!
Glued the cardstock onto a piece of burlap, then onto black cardstock. Added also few embellishments: a Quote Chip and a Small Talk sticker (Idea-ology Tim Holtz), then a Shamrock charm I have found in my stash.
This is when I have decided to turn this card into an Inspirational piece and keep it onto my desk...to help me fight the 'hard' times, and lift me up...so I have attached it to an Ikea wooden frame, that was already coloured in white... when I look at my 'Leprechaun' ...I feel lucky, already! Lol!
Con questo quadretto partecipo alle seguenti sfide/ I submit this project to the following challenges:
- SIMON SAYS STAMP MONDAY CHALLENGE BLOG: EASTER/SPRING INSPIRATION
They have this beautiful Moodboard, with a lot of lovely pictures, inspiring fresh colours, blooming flowers...so I thought that well...spring...green...why not St. Patrick?
- FRILLY AND FUNKIE CHALLENGE: KNOCK ON WOOD
Used a wooden frame.. hope it's enough.... knock on wood! Lol!
Con questo è tutto...grazie per essere passati...ci vediamo alla prossima!
That's it...thank you for stopping by...see you next time!
Kisses&Hugs!
Simo.
14 commenti:
Mi piace! Mi piace! Mi piace! 😀
È uno spettacolo: il verde, l’Irlanda, la fortuna... c’è tutto quello che mi piace! Ora manca solo un posto su un Aer Lingus 🤪
Strepitoso!! Lo guardi e vieni trasportata in Irlanda, veramente magnifico!
Grazie! Grazie! GRAZIEEEE!!! Sei un tesoro! ❤
Grazie Lauraaa....oh...già partire da Venezia con la Aer Lingus è spettacolare...non tentarmi!!! 😙❤
Grazie infinite tesoro! Dai...passiamo a prendere Laura e partiamo!!! 😙❤
This is such a stunning card! I have never seen anything quite like it and I think it is a totally clever twist on more traditional images. This has gorgeous color blending and bold graphics and was a treat to see. Thank you for sharing something so unique and creative with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
Thanks to you Andrea for your kind and sweet words! So glad you liked it! Hugs xxx
Your card turned plaque is sure to inspire you! It sure does me with the beautiful greens and that burlap panel. I just purchased this set, and can't wait for it to arrive. I'm so pleased you've added the wooden frame! Thank you for sharing your artwork with us at Frilly and Funkie for our Knock on Wood challenge! Hugs! Sara Emily
Thank you so much Sara! Oh this set is so awesome...you are going to have so much fun! Hugs ❤
What a fabulous card that you kicked up a few notches by turning it into a decor piece for your desk. Your dapper fellow looks very Irish with his bowler hat and the shamrock pinned to his lapel. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
Hugs!
Cec
Thanks so so much for your kind words Cec!!! Hugs xxx
What a fun St. Patty's Day Card! Love the bright green inky background and the great focal point of the hat! Thank for joining us in the Knock on Wood challenge at Frilly and Funkie!
Thank you Suzanne! So glad you liked it...sure it was fun to make! Hugs xxx
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