Anna Banana

(As always, you can click on each picture in order to have a larger image for better viewing)

Oh my, I've had this image colored for a couple of weeks but I was having trouble deciding on a lay-out for the card. After about 4 different ideas, I finally decided on the design you now see. The pattern paper is from a new Martha Stewart 12X12 paper pad, 'Bright' and I just love every piece included with this collection. For this card I only used one of the designs, but on the inside of the card I did punch out just a glittered circle image from one of the other pages. I will probably be using more of these pages in the coming weeks so I hope you don't become 'bored'. This particular pattern seemed to work well with the Anna Banana Clown digital image from KLM designs. I won't even admit just how many times I colored this cute little clown before I felt I had something I could actually use. The fun thing about using digital images is that you can 'size' the images to whatever scale works best for your design. For this card, I used a larger size than is typical for me, but of course, it is the one on which my coloring finally came together, so I HAD to use it.

In order to get that curvy embossed score line for my pattern paper, I used a 'Crafter's Companion-Top Score Multi board (purchased from Ecletic Paperie at this link: http://www.eclecticpaperie.com/cctop1.html).
After getting the embossed lines, I then used my scissors and cut about a 1/4" border on the outside of the line. (Hope that makes sense, if not, ask questions and I'll try to help make it more clear).

The clown image (KLM Digital Design) is colored using Copic Markers, and Stickles have been added to all of the 'spots' on her costume. After coloring the image, I cut closely around the image and it is attached to the card using SU dimensionals.
The solid lines are drawn free-handed using Copic's Spica Glitter Pens (orange, yellow, pink, green).
The sentiment is from Wordsworth Stamp Company, Clear Set-'Tiny Words'.
The inside sentiment, is just my own addition, written using a Copic Multiliner SP 0.3 Permanent Ink Pen.



Other details:
1 1/4" circle punch, scalloped circle punch, sponge (SU products)
Inksentials Opaque White Pen
Small Brads and large Shimmer Brad (Making Memories)
Silk Floral Flower
Scalloped Corner Punch (Marvy Uchida)
Cardstock: Select White (PTI)
Glue Glider

Hope you enjoy!

Thanks for coming by and I appreciate all of the wonderful comments many of you have been leaving for me!
The comments are always an encouragement and do inspire me to keep creating!



Until next time,

Make time to create but remember to have fun and enjoy the experience!
Barbg(WV)