23 October 2009

DU2DS Challenge 24 - No squares allowed


Hi everyone, a new challenge on DU2DS today and this time our dare is no squares allowed, a shaped card which must include a digi image. I've rounded off the corner on my card to give me a new shape and then cut card to fit from Core'dinations whitewashed card. I've used the reverse side for the bottom layer and the whitewashed side for the upper layer. This piece has been embossed with the distressed stripes CB embossing folder and sanded so that I can also enter the card into the Cuttlebug Challenges where the theme this week is Halloween and you also have to scraplift from one of the designers cards. I've chosen June's card, I liked how she used the distressed stripes eb folder so I've taken inspiration from that and June has promised extra credit for using her card ROFL, so hopefully some brownie points too?

I've used this gorgeous digi image 'Maddie and Mel's pumpkin fun' by my sweet and supportive blog friend Crissy who is the most talented artist. I'm really happy for her that she has all these great new ventures, I love everything she draws. It's brilliant that she's now doing digital too for Squiggle Fly and also lots of new rubber stamps for Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and Bunny Zoe's Crafts new stamp line Wags 'n Whiskers stamps.

Oh, about the card :D, I've coloured the puppies with copics and cut them out, curved and attached with gel glue. The Boo sentiment and the cobweb were cut on the bug and then smeared with stickles. Added the dotty ribbons and some doodling to finish. Well I hope you aren't seeing spots now, it's a bit dot mad :D! Have a good Friday, nearly the weekend!! TFL.

29 comments:

Dawn B. said...

This is so sweet Chris. I love your image. YOu do such terrific work.. The background is a great idea.. I have never made a shaped card like this.. SUper...

Anonymous said...

Hi hris well your card is `stunning` I love the shape...TFI
Thanks for joining inwith the Cuttlebug Challenges always a pleasure to see you beautiful work!!!
terrie
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

Crissy Armstrong said...

Oh Chris! I am blushing! You can probably see the red glow in the sky from all the way across the pond! lol I am so touched to see your coloration to one of my images, it just astounds me! You work magic with Copics, wow. The pumpkin is simply glowing, as are the pup's cheeks! I love the dorsal line on the one doggie, that is a realistic touch, wow! And the shape is just so original! The dots are so cute, as I love polka dots so much, it is a favorite of mine. This is such a great creation Chris!!!
Thanks for saying the sweetest things about my artistic ventures and our friendship! Thanks for adding the links too. You're the best!
Love you! xo
Crissy

Marimer said...

¡¡GENIAL!!, los stamps son preciosos, pero el coloreado es increible, perfecto.
Buen fin de semana. bss

Sandra said...

Stunning! Stunning! Stunning!! Wow Sweetie, I love this card. Love how you have used the whitewash. The cobweb is perfect and you know how much I love polka dots.
Must be the cutest Halloween card I have ever seen!!
Off to have a nosey at all your beautiful creations I haven't spied yet.
Big HUGS
Sandra xx

sylvia said...

oooh this is sooo great
stunning!
really love this card and stamps
hugs syl

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

What a darling card! I love the shape, and that image of the puppies and pumpkin is so sweet! Great job.

Tab said...

Oh Chris, I love your card, the image is so sweet and of course you have coloured it to perfection!
Have a fab weekend!
Hugs Tab xxx

Fiona said...

Fantastic Chris. Especially love the shape of the card and all the distressing details. Really like that whitewash coredinations, will have to look out for that.
Fiona x

Karen said...

Aaaawwww Chris this is sooo gorjusly cute !

Love Karen x

CraftyC said...

Aww, this is a stunning card Chris and just the cutest!
Clairexx

June Houck said...

I am laughing so hard I can hardly type! I thought you were kidding when you left me a comment about getting inspiration from me. You are a sweet friend, Chris.

The first thing I noticed about the card is the polka dots (I love polka dots!) and the cool sparkly spider web. Then I noticed the top of the pumpkin on one puppie's head...so CUTE!

You made my day; I can't stop smiling!

Wendy - Anntaurus said...

Wow - fabulous card! I am loving that sparkly web!

Stef H said...

wow! like totally, totally WOW!

Michelle said...

A wonderful card CHris, pretty perfect!
x Michelle

csroyal said...

Chris, this card is fabulous!! I love everything about it and you deserve extra credit even if June hadn't bribed you with it! Shame on you June! :) Glad you joined as at Cuttlebug Challenge with such a great card!

Cindy

Nannieflash said...

Oh thats a fabulous card Chris the image is stunning and so beautifully coloured. With love and hug Shirleyxxxxxx

Donna said...

This is the sweetest card Chris, love the polka dot ribbon and the gorgeous image, fab bright colours for a halloween card, love it...hope you have a lovely weekend :) Donna x

Ludkasz said...

wow!!!This is so sweet Chris:) Fantastic card:)

Desire Fourie said...

This is adorable Chris. Love the bright and happy colours as well as that polka dot ribbon which bring the design together so nicely. Have a great weekend.
Hugs
Desire

Georgia said...

Ooh wow Chris, this is fantastic! I really love the shape you've used and this is such a gorgeous image - I love the cobweb too! Have a nice weekend! :)
Love, Georgia xx

Lexxie said...

Love your shaped card Chris, and of course another fab image.
Thank you so much for your info on the infinity board, I will definitely be investing in one, your photos are always amazing,
Fab work Chris,
Love Sarita xx

strawberry fields said...

Chris this is scrummy! Love the colouring and the embossing! Superbly made
hugs
fiona xxx

Larissa said...

This is really lovely Chris! That image is so adorable and I love how you coloured it. I hope all is well with you.

Hugs,
Larissa

Mina said...

wow Chris this is amazing, fabulous image and a great shape...your amazing colouring always makes me say wow lol
Mina xxx

Shantaie said...

This card is fantastic!!!

Thanks for joining us at cuttlebug challenge blog! Shantaie

Meda said...

Lovely card and you get extra credit from me ;) for good coloring and good photography. Come back to the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog to see if you made the top 10.

Meda said...

Oh, and another point: your blog header is amazing! Where did you get it?

Anonymous said...

Such a cute card - love all the dots!