I went with a clean design and some watercoloring. I haven't invested in any real watercolors yet, but I use my Distress Ink pads, stamp them onto an acryllic bloc, add water and use a brush - it works for me. I used my brush to add some splatters too.
I added the panel onto orange card stock, mounted it onto burlap DP as a frame and machine stitched with white thread. The sentiment was part of a freebie set that came with a magazine recently.
This card is also for:
Inky Chicks - #73 Animals
Cards in Envy - Frame (burlap paper frame)
ABC Challenge - Q is for Quick
Fabulous and fun!
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The burlap frame showcases the autumn critters beautifully it's natural and rustic
ReplyDeleteA fun card Pia, a super image and beautifully framed with the burlap.
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Fabulous card, love that image, made me smile!
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I didn't know that yesterday was the Animal's day. This image remember me the Brema's musicians, a famous kid's tale. :D Adorable critters!
ReplyDeleteYour watercolouring looks very pretty, mine isn't good in small images, I'm not too much accurate :D
Love the clever idea of burlap frame, it's rustic and very dimensional, just perfect to add texture to a CAS!
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Fantastic card Pia! I've never used water paints or distress ink to color my images. You've done a fabulous job! Love the burlap, too!
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This is such a great card! I love the fun cute image and how you have coloured it with distress inks. The stitching looks fab too here and adds texture.
ReplyDeleteCool fun image used love it.xx
ReplyDeleteAn awesome creation Pia. It brought a smile to my face which I very much need at the moment.
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Cathy
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A super cute image and really fun texture with the burlap in the background too! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and image Pia..Loz
ReplyDeleteI do love real water colours but was given them as a pressie but must admit I don't use as often as I like. However you do a superb job with the distress ink and as always I do love your use of texture. Thank you for visiting my blog so much Pia. I have not been so well so I have missed quite a lot of commenting but will be back soon x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautifully coloured, Pia. And all the critters is one happy (albeit slightly bemused) pile... so perfect for World Animal Day.
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This is so fun and very cute. If I am right and that is a pumpkin that I see, then your card would be perfect for the Cas Watercolour Challenge....a new challenge blog. http://caswatercolour.blogspot.ca
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Pia - love the clean layout and lovely colouring - Michelle x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for joining us at the challenge of Inky Chicks. DT Veronique
ReplyDeleteLove this adorable card and how you framed it with burlap! Fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with us at Cards in Envy!
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh, too cute! Love seeing your beautifully colored card today, especially with the burlap edges. I just bought this image recently and hope to color it soon. Bugaboo just tickles my funny bone!
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS card love the burlap frame and great image and fabulous colouring-if distress colouring works for you why change
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Awww how cute Pia, I love that adorable image and your fab watercoloring!
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I've been looking at this image Pia..Such a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteLOve the CAS look and of course you have great stitching as always.
Makes me look at my machine!
Chrissyxx
This is way TOO cute!!
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Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M
The burlap background is fabulous, Pia and it´s a super cute crew.
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How cute! Your simple coloring is perfection for this little grouping! LOL love it! Your rustic burlap frame is fantastic! I can smell the barn where these sweeties live, It's a wonderful card, Pia! Hope your weekend is enjoyable! Hugs, de
ReplyDeleteGreat use of burlap (I've been using the leftovers from Nonni this week) - with the colours you've used you've achieved a wonderful countryside feel.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous texture, wonderful focal and you really "framed" it up well so our eye is drawn in. Very nicely done card and we really appreciate you entering with us at Cards in Envy in our Frame it Challenge. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun Pia..love the cute image and fabulous water colouring and your stitching is always so straight and perfect..
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Hi Pia! Who knew it was World Animal day! This is such an adorable image you used. I love the burlap frame - gives it that outdoor look. Thanks for joining us at Cards in Envy. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOMG, I love these crazy critters saying happy birthday! (And... you know I, like you, appreciate the card that can go to any person, any gender, any age, any temperment!) No watercolors? So, we've discussed this before: gelatos and Distress crayons... can you use gelatos to sort of scribble on a pad and add water for watercoloring? You did a great job with DIs... I do that too. Otherwise I have a Loew Cornell set I've had since college...
ReplyDeleteooh gorgeous image just perfect card for animal day! Lovely colouring and fab stitching again;-))m
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and no mojo made cards
I loveee this cute stacking animal
so lovely coloring and nice easy sketch Pia
love this cute card