12 November 2008

Little Hanglar boy


Hi everyone, here's a card for A Spoon full of sugar where the challenge is 'a card for a child', Everybody Art Challenge and a colour challenge of blue and brown and Papertake Weekly where there's a great sketch by Dawny which I love if only I could work out how to do those inverted corners! If anyone can point me in the right direction I'll be grateful. I ended up hand cutting them and they're bigger than I would have liked although I do quite like the effect. I tried using a circle punch but that wouldn't work when part of it was off the paper! Back to the card, I used a very precious Hangler image (Sandra x), marker coloured it and sponged the edges. Added a rub on sentiment on a nestie cut circle and mounted over the background of I think, Doodlebug paper and a blue card blank. Doodled with a white gel pen and a blue marker to finish. TFL.

Back soon,
Chris

44 comments:

Mrs Wonka said...

Hiya, this is fab. I have the same problem!!! I think there is a punch you can get although I just cut a circle into quarters and use them. I'm just finishing off my card I'll pop it on later and you will see what I mean!

Mrs W x

Iris said...

Wow Chris, your card is so gorgeous and I love these little Hänglarboy.

Thanks for joining in our challenge.

Hugs
Iris
EAC-Team

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Stunning card..and just a gorgeous image.Love your colouring!
I have the same issue with these corners...keep putting it off! Will try Mrs. Wonkas solution! Thanks!

mueppi said...

Oh... Chris
your card is so lovely and your colouring so pretty!
Well done - 3 challenges 1 card!!!!
Big hugs Gisela

fishlips said...

Chris, this blew my socks off... I just love it. It's great how the little boy is framed and his colors are just fantastic looking... Amazing card Chris!!!!

Tab said...

Hi Chris, awesome card, love how you have coloured it with the markers. The image is fab, I wish we could get hold these stamps, their gorgeous, fingers crossed someone in the UK will start stocking them soon lol! I know what you mean about the corners too, I've been delaying my card cos not sure how to do it, think it may be a case of drawing round something lol! :0)
Tab xxx

Sandra Smart said...

Oh, I love this little guy, he is just adorable!

Rach said...

a beautiful card, wonderful colouration. hugs rachxx

Cass said...

Gorgeous card Chris.Beautifully coloured.You can get corner rounder scissors from Fiskars that work both ways and does 2 sizes of each.So cuts 4 lots,2 internal and 2 external.I bought a pair from my local craft shop ages ago.

Cass xxx

CraftyC said...

Aww, what a darling little card and coloured so beautifully!
Clairex

Mephisto said...

Oh wonderful. thats a really cute Card!

Domi
(E-A-C-Team)

Unknown said...

HI Chris wonderful cardjust love him hes great. I was wondering about the corners and I had wondered re round punches too. When you get an answer let us know tx

cats whiskers said...

Hi Chris this is awesome love the colours and that cute cute image, as for the corners dear I have the same problem I use my 1" circle punch but it isn't perfect. Haven't sent your images yet will get them off tomorrow promise
Hugs Jacqui x

Sue said...

awww chris this is so adorable, i really like thi sone and so cute.well done on combining 3 challenges:-)

sue
xx

Larissa said...

Lovely card Christine! That stamp is so cute and your coloring is really great!

Suzanne said...

This is gorgeous I love the sponged background and your colouring is beautiful. Sue :o)

Nixe-Moni said...

Wooow Chris, your card is just so gorgeous!!! I love how you´ve coloured the cute hÄnglar boy and the papers are fab.
Thanks for joining in the EAC-Challenge :)
Big Hugs
Moni

Dawn said...

Beautiful colouring Chris - such a cute stamp!
I think I'd have to use the corner punch for the inverts.

Sandra said...

Gorgeous card again Chris,love the image and colours you've used,
Take care
San x

Lynsey said...

Chris your cards are always so striking and this one certainly is! I love how you have sponged the background it makes your image stand out so well.
Hugs Lynsey :)

Jami said...

Your coloring and sponging on that image is a true work of art!! Stunning!!
hugs, Jami

Joan Ervin said...

WOWZER, Chris...this is a real stunner!!!! Such fabulous coloring and I just love the little Hangler image!!! Sure would love to get my hands on some of these stamps...any idea where I could buy them in the States??? I am not abouve bribery...heeheehee!!!

Agnes van Hensbergen - agnesstampcards said...

Great card with a lovley hänglerboy.
Thanks for joining in eac challenge.
Hugs Agnes eac-team

Belinda said...

Wow Chris this is beautiful. I got some Hangler images sent to me and I am so scared to do anything with them as I fear I could mess em up! Your colouring here is stunning, I love it!
Maybe I might try one now!
Belinda x

Debbie said...

This is adorable Chris, great image and your colouring is stunning! Love the fab papers they are just perfect with this image. Debbie x

Gillian said...

What a wonderful card Chris, as I scrolled down your blog, this card just stood out.

Gill x

Digi Stamp Boutique said...

Wow - superb colouring Chris - love how the colours pop! I would not be able to part with this one....love it!!!

Re the corners, I use a punch normally (I've got various circle ones, or I cut a circle into quarters (and hope they blend in so you can't tell...hee) xx (absolutely scrummy card!!)

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous card Chris, such a cute image and beautifully coloured as always. hugs Nikki x

Debbie said...

Stunning card Chris The image is perfect, Thanks for playing along this week, Hugs Debbie x

Michele said...

Chris this card is so lovely, what a lovely card for a little boy.

Michele
x

Anonymous said...

Wow Chris, your card is so gorgeous.love the papers and the stamps!!
Thanks for joining in our challenge.

hugs tina46
eac-team

Anonymous said...

lovely card and I love this stamp!!

cleo said...

very pretty your card, I love the way you colour you Images

Deborah Saaranen said...

What gorgeous coloring Chris! Love your photography work as well-- your tips in the previous post have been so helpful!

Donna said...

Chris I absolutely love this card and I always spend ages looking at your colouring its perfect in every way :) Donna x

Mrs Mayne said...

Aww this is gorgeous Chris! Thanks for joining us for the challenge! x

jenny said...

Gorgeous card as always Chris! Beautiful colouring and an adorable image :)

Tara said...

This is so cute! I have that Hanglar image and haven't used it yet as it's precious and once it's gone it's gone...... shall I take the plunge, lol?!
Your colouring and shading is fab by the way! xx

Bev said...

Fabulous colouring and my all time favourite H&S image - love the card Chris

hugs Bev x

debby4000 said...

oh he's fabulous, gorgeous card.

Phree said...

Gorgeous card Chris, and the punch you are looking for to do those corners is called a "ticket punch" - I know Stampin' Up make one, but not sure if it's in the UK catalogue.

Jilli said...

Love this card its gorgeous. Jillix

sumbine said...

Fabulous boy-card!
Your coloring is great.

Kati said...

what an a awesome card - so brilliant colors!!
Thanks for playing EAC-
lg
mamapia
EAC-Team