Wednesday, August 20, 2008

A Sketch Challenge

I don't often participate in the challenges on SCS, not because I don't like them, but because I just never get around to it and then it's so late I figure why bother... But this weeks SC190 is really nice! I was so inspired by all the fabulous cards everyone was uploading that I just had to join in. I love, love, love High Hopes stamps! I have a bunch of stamps and images for creating under sea scenes. I think the mermaid is super adorable but I just couldn't resist Diver Dan! Look at him! I have a penchant for red hair, and maybe I shouldn't have given it to him...most boys find this a curse, but look how cute he is with it!


He's colored with Copics and accented with a Stardust pen. His mask, the pearl, and the bubbles have Diamond Glaze on them, and I used a clear gelly roll pen on his wet suit. I thought his flippers should have been darker but once the glaze when on, forget it! He kinda looks more like he's wearing a space suit instead of a wet suit! There is a glare from the flash too so that makes it look lighter than it really is. The images are all popped up including his face mask. I used the SU! word window punch on the sentiment and the ribbon is PTI. The starfish paper is from Creative Imaginations but I'm not sure about the polka dot...it was a scrap. The cardstock is Bazzill except for the white which is PTI, and speaking of turquoise, I also used in it Versamagic to lightly sponge around the sentiment and the circle. I also made dots on the scallop with a Spica pen.

Whew, I think that about covers it! Have a great night!!

17 comments:

Shelly said...

Those images are adorable and just perfect with the sketch. Nice coloring too Danielle!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

This is just darling!! I love the sea life outside the circle!! Awesome job with this sketch!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh-- Love it-- great coloring and I've never bought any High Hopes stamps, but I may just have to get some now-- this is adorable!

WhimsicalThoughts said...

What a cute card, you did a great job coloring him!

Ila said...

Super Cute!! and your coloring is Fabulous!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh this is the cutest, awesome job.

Julia Aston said...

These stamps are just so darn cute! you did a super duper job coloring this Danielle! Love the sentiment and fun DP's!!

Anonymous said...

That is so adorable. Love your coloring! Great card.
Hugs and smiles

Rose Ann said...

Great job with the sketch, Danielle!! Your coloring is awesome, and this is just adorable!!

Anonymous said...

SUPER cute, Danielle!!! I love all the dimension and your coloring is fantastic! (And I think he's cute with red hair!)

Broni said...

Way too cute!!!! I love this little guy (girl?)! Yu did a beautiful job coloring!!

jjcreations said...

This is fantastic Danielle. You rocked the challenge!!!!! And I love your colouring! Joan

Nikki Fairbairn said...

I know I commented on SCS but have come to visit you at your blog and your creations are just fabulous, Love the colour scheme of this card and your colouring is fantastic, Hugs, Nikki x

Curt in Indy said...

This has to be the best card submitted! It is fantastic! Your cards are just amazing, and I've added you to my best blog lists on my blog so more people can come see you! Just amazing! Best, Curt

Catherine said...

what an adorable image and adorable card =)

Swaantje said...

Wonderful card,Danielle!
Your coloring is fabulous.
Love the cute image and beautiful papers.

Thanks for your comment.


See you,
Swaantje

Sharon in NE said...

Danielle, the more I look at your work the more amazed I am at your talent! Your coloring and creative eye for detail is just so impressive!