Hiho!
I'll be here when I make it here from now on for a while.
Closing on the house went like clockwork and now the real fun begins.
My busy weeks have begun.
So I thought I would go ahead and post my card for Sunday Postcard Art this week. Marion is hosting and her theme is ALL THINGS ALICE. SPA was forced to move to blogspot when Wordpress just locked them out. I knew they were closing the free sites and another friend got same treatment. So I wanted to get my card in to show solidarity for continuing on in our new place.
Now the materials I've used are simple. I happen to have Yana's Crafting Etsy's Alice in Wonderland Complete Digital Collection and found this image in the papers. I added the text, the top line was created in PSE and the quote is included in the collection. I love her expression. I've always been fascinated by the story. I never snapped to any of the drug imagery as a preteen when I first read it. But Lord Howdy, it's there!
I printed out the focal image and found a green that went well for the 4x6 base, then I glued them together. And then scanned it back into the computer to share. Ha! I really resisted the urge to tweak anything because I love those vintage-y shades as is.
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Birthday card for a sister-in-law. Recollections card base. The label going across with the Stampin' Up sentiment stamped on it is a Cuttlebug embossable die that I ran a green ink pad or a Promarker maybe to darken the raised areas. Other than that, all Spellbinders. The cover plate cuts out the oval for me (I cut another in white), then I used a coordinating stamp for the flowers, stamping in both directions. Colored with Promarkers. I used a yummy golden SU card stock for the cover plate.
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I have a cowgirl girlfriend who met her hubby at The Crosby Stomp about 45 minutes north of me, back in high school. Many of us went sometimes. It was on Saturday nights and in a tiny little shack - when they played the music it shook, when the dancing began it shook more. Just an old time country and western dancehall where you do could the Cotton-Eyed Joe, the Two-Step and The Country Walz. So I figured this theme would work for her. I was at a loss otherwise.
There's a lot on this card. The inchies on the vertical band are Queen's Dresser Drawers stamps and I colored them and cut them with a Spellbinders postage die. The card base is Kraft, the next light yellow layer is Recollections, then kraft again, then some Farmhouse dp (also top layer of the vertical band). The floor is a Scrollswork stamp and both the dancing ladies and the sentiment above their heads are Art Impressions. An Amazon Happy Birthday vertical die cut on the left.
And the sketch I abused, tilting to its side and stretching it to an A9 half sheet card.
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Okay, so thanks for visiting and I hope you have a great week.
Until next time,
XOX
15 comments:
Aimeslee, I like Your Alice-Card very mutch!
For me, “Alice” is always a theme that I like.
Warm greetings from my corner to you
That Alice card is FABULOUS. I love the long neck. You are so talented in creating these. The Birthday card is beautiful. I love the orange and yellow. A nice tribute to your cowgirl friend too. I would love for you to share these or other card making post with Sunday in the Art Room. Have a lovely day today.
Terrific Alice card. beautiful work my friend.
Thanks for making an Alice card during those busy days! Your card is lovely (and I really like Jefferson Airplane´s White Rabbit too!).
Oh! my, how so exciting, I'm so happy for you that it all went so well, and I have always loved to pack up and move until I settled here..I moved in 1995 to 2004 seven times, but enjoyed to process everytime..
I love your Alice postcard such great papers and I never clicked to the drugs either, until now..lol..lovely birthday card with the florals and I think your country western card is fantastic and feel that shack shaking..
luv CHRISSYxx
I have the same stamp and die set from SB that you used on your second card - it's gorgeous! That third card is superb - love the image!
Your first birthday card is beautiful, and I like the overlay. It reminds me of the old style tin lanterns. And your other pieces are great. I like the Alice post card, and I like the cowgirl dancing card. I really like the vertical Happy Birthday die cut. Sometimes you just need something longer, but not one that's wide. Have fun with all the things you need to do before you move. Will the moving day be sooner or later? hugs-Erika
Amazing work Aimes. Each so appropriate for each occasion, love them all, have to say, I'm drawn to the cowboy card, such fun. x
Love your Alice card; well done🤩
Your card is great to the theme, and well made👏
Fantastic Alice artwork! I always enjoy seeing your cards.
Congratulations on the successful closing, Aimeslee--I can't imagine how excited you must be. I hope the move itself (part of the real fun, yes) goes smoothly. Love your creations as always. I do like that you've retained the vintage vibe in your Alice postcard art. And how deep is your stash--you seem to pull out items no matter what the theme is, haha, I love that. Anita xx
I love the imagery you chose for your Sunday Postcard Art. Blessings!
Oh, and congratulations on your new house!
What a great set of cards. I especially love the Alice card. Good luck with your move. New adventures ahead!
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