Hello! Hello! Welcome back! It's Day 3 of The Craft's Meow September 2012 Release Sneak Previews. Today we're introducing two new sets. Fall Blessings and Fall with Fibi and Lilly from designer Mabelle-R-O.
Since we have two sets to introduce today, I'm going to go straight to my projects. Here we go. Let's start with Fall with Fibi and Lilly.
I stamped a few images from the set and colored them with my Copic markers. Then I hand cut them. I'm planning on making cut files for them...once I get the chance to. lol. Lately I've been very busy and have had no time to do so. But since the lines were pretty simple on the images it wasn't so bad fussy cutting. :)
I adhered the images over a panel of cardstock that I had stamped with a giant cobweb. I also stamped my sentiment on it. I went back to stamp it again and unfortunately it didn't go as well as I had hoped. But it still looks good so I continued on with my card.
I made a little banner using the smaller images from the set. I stamped them, colored them in and hand cut them too. The I adhered them using foam tape then ran the twine through them. I think this is my favorite part of the card. You can make a banner of just about any image. Just line them up like this and run twine through them! :)
Onto my next card, Fall Blessings. Since my first card was colored very brightly, I decided to go a little light on this one.
I stamped my image as usual and colored it in. Then I fussy cut it. I die cut a tag and adhered it over a panel of patterned paper. I also die cut the little flap above and stamped my sentiment on it.
I continued coloring the grass from the main image down onto the tag to give it some continuity. I hope it looks ok. :)
Enjoying yourself I hope! :) Aren't my pictures getting better? I've been tinkering with Photoshop and have managed to make my pictures brighter and clearer. I love Photoshop! lol!
Do you want a chance to win these sets? All you have to do is to leave a message on the TCM Blog. That's it! So head on over there and leave some love. Don't forget to pass by the other TCM girls' blogs too!
I'll see you all again tomorrow!
Peeked over TCM release peeks today and wanted you to know how I LOVED both of these, Jean! They are both a little unexpected from you...can't quite put my finger on it...but I really like them, especially the second! Outstanding!!
ReplyDeletelol Geri. I think it's because they're not as shabby chic-ish. :) I've been noticing that my style is changing up a bit from time to time. Now there's no name to what my style is. Indecisive? Haha.
DeleteBoth of your cards today and fantastic. The banner on your first card is so cute Jean, still loving your style even if it is 'indecisive'. ;)
ReplyDelete:) Thanks Tracey! :)
DeleteSo so SO cute! Your coloring is always so perfect. I LOVE the banner on the first with the paper clip and the bird on the pumpkin is just adorable on the second!
ReplyDeleteIt took me a minute to realize that it was a tag on your second card. I was wondering how you got those little holes embossed in it and it finally dawned on me that it was a tag! So pretty today, love the coloring of your pumpkins and that second card is my very favorite. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I am SO in LOVE with your creations!! LOVE all of the added little elements!! Makes the cards come to life!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteOh good, you will take anomymous comments! I love your projects! Your coloring is perfect! I love the little pennents and the candy corn with the web and all - such a great idea! But, that little birdie just makes me smile too. Great job! such happy cards. Now, I gotta go check out some more of your blog! Thanks!
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This is wonderful, Jean! I love your coloring and that little line of hanging pumpkins and candy corn is too cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, Jean - your idea of making a fall banner with the elements is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! Love the banner with clothespin and the flap and tag use in the second! Wonderfully indecisive stamping!!! Now, what tools did you tinker with in PSE???
ReplyDeleteI use Adobe Photoshop CS5 Vickie. But I usually tinker with the Levels, Brightness/Contrast, Photo Filter and Smart Sharpen. :) It's a lot, but when you get used to it, it doesn't take too long. And the results are worth it. :)
DeleteYour hand cutting is really meticulous - I don't think you even need cut files - LOL! (Of course, I don't have a silhouette so I don't know what I am missing). LOVE the banner with the dangling pumpkins and candy corn you created and how you created a source of light and shine on the birdie pumpkin too.
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS!!! I love your cards! The little banner is so CUTE!
ReplyDeletehow clever are you?! that banner is simply spectacular. Love your coloring too!
ReplyDeleteI love these stamp sets. Your cards are so cute and playful!
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