Hiho, hope you are all merry and staying cool in this heat. I have a birthday card to share with you and its theme is vegetables. That's right. I saw the MTTC Veggies theme and went, wut? I was stumped, so of course that made me try to come up with something.
I've used a digital coloring page (Kawaii Veggies) from Kate Hadfield as my focal image, colored with Polychromos pencils over the digital color, on front, along with a computer-generated sentiment that is a set-up for the inside sentiment.
Original Sketch -> Sketch Rotated Clockwise, then...
Sketch Flipped Horizontally -> Card
I used this Splitcoaststampers sketch as inspiration for my layout/design but it ended up being just a starting point. I did rotate it clockwise and flip it horizontally. I'd originally planned an A2 card but saw my new colorful envelopes when I went to pull one for this card. I'd bought them on Amazon thinking they were A2 size but they are for 4x6 cards! So I was like, okay, I'll make some of those since I do often use 8.5x11 and 12x12 card stock for card bases. So, I made this card 4x6, but the Cheery Lynn scalloped purple background die cut I'd cut left some open space, which led me to adding 2 different patterns of washi tape at top and bottom. Then I got the idea to use a Spellbinders Nested Paisleys die to cut out the sentiment because although I love paisleys for themselves (my blog name reflects this), at this moment their shape reminded me of a long-necked squash. 😁😏😎
So, what do I have left to describe? Oh, the little Lawn Fawn party hat was stamped with Monarch Versafine Clair, then colored with Spectrum Noir Glitter Markers.
So here's the inside. I created the sentiment in PSE and added this nice Bloody Mary image I found on the internet as free clip art. After printing I cut it with an MFT Pierced Rectangle die, then cut another scalloped rectangle out of some DCWV leaf paper to put underneath.
Thought I would share my coloring. The first image is what I printed out. The other two are my coloring over it with Polychromos colored pencils. In addition to coloring all of it, I added lines, shading, texture and fun. I love doing this, especially over marker coloring, but this one made me realize I don't have enough variety of pencil shades.
And final view. Thanks for the visit and have a great day! XXO
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Inspired by birthday, lots of faces and food
I've used a Kate Hadfield coloring page called Kawaii Veggies
Aimeslee: Wow! You got this posted just under 2 hours to go!!!! This is phenomenal!!! I love the humor and clever approach to the dilemma of what to do with veggies! And the paisley shaped cut-out does resemble a gourd or squash--so another cleverly brilliant out-of-the-box inspired idea!!! The depth of color and details you added to the veggies does make them more vivid. Another good decision! Thanks for not 'stewing' or finding a way to hide your veggies from MTTC! :) --Becca/DT
ReplyDeleteSO bright and colourful Aimeslee and with a fun element as well - took one of my son's till he was 30 to get that message across.
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B x
I like the sentiments lol! Those veggies look too good to eat. Thank you for sharing with us.
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This is a great birthday card, the images are adorable and the inside sentiment is perfect! Thanks for sharing your fun project with us at The Inspiration Station Challenge!
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I love Kate Hadfield designs and have turned them into digikits in Craft Artist. I really like your card but can't say the same about veggies in real life - yuck!
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Haha! I love it! Such a brilliant card for a veggie theme. Love those veggies with their smiling faces. And as always the inside of your card is just as fab as the outside!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, as soon as I saw this it reminded me of books I read when I was younger by the Garden Gang with penelope strawberry and Roger radish. You need to google it to see what I mean if you are not familiar. I think its just fantastic! Thank you for sharing and for taking part in the Polkadoodles Digi Choosday challenge. Good Luck! Mel x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous, fun design!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Polkadoodles Gem of a Challenge! Jane S (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things! xxx
Another fun and wonderfully colourful card Aimes, love those veggies and the wonderful funny sentiment. I may have to case from you again, you come up with the best ideas. :)
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Aimes darlin, your vegetables are nice and vibrant. The inside of your card is an added touch that exuberance cries quality.
ReplyDeleteWow, Aimeslee, what a stunning card! So colourful, and the sentiment on the inside cracks me up! Thanks for joining in at My Time to Craft!
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Lol great card! Thanks for joining Colour Crazy challenges, good luck! Dawn DT
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card both on the inside and outside, Aimeslee!
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This made me smile - the collection of veggies with the sentiment is so fun! Anyone would love to receive such a sweet card :)
ReplyDeleteThat card is beautiful! I love all of the colours, and I'll take that solution any day lol!
ReplyDeleteThose are the cutest veggies. I would have never thought of making a card using veggies. And the solution is perfect. This is clever Aimeslee. What a fun card. You have changed my mind about what art can be made with veggies. Have a great start to the new week. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card! Thank you for joining The Paper Shelter challenge. Good luck and hope to see you again!
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Brilliant card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Aimeslee,
ReplyDeleteI love the card and your colouring of the vegetables. You have more patience than me. I know that Kate doesn't do a pre-coloured version of this one. I am with my fellow teamie Pamela. I think that the only vegetables I like in the picture are mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes - but I agree with the sentiment.
Hugs
Carol xx
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Love your card - such a fun design!
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Helen x
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How cute and fun. I thought WHAT still need to eat your veggies???? then of course the inside sentiment is brilliant. Love it. Thanks for sharing over at Aud Sentiments, Colour Crazy.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun card with a great sentiment.
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What a cute and fun birthday card. Just perfect with the fabulous way you completed the card inside to match the outside.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in again at my Crafty Wednesday challenge this month!
Ellie
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Such a cute card! Thanks for joining the Stay Crafty Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment!A super card. Thankyou for joining us at Aud Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteMary
Great card! Great card! Thanks so much for participating in the Crafting Happiness Challenges!!! Our challenges are now WEEKLY on MONDAYS with a new THEME each week!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you play along, and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!!
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