Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Bombshell Stamps Blog Hop - Ring In The New

Greetings Luscious Bombshell Fans!!  So glad you're here today hopping with us! Hopefully you've hopped here from my dear friend Mary's blog and if you haven't please start your hopping experience right here

 I've made a creation using the following SCS challenge as my muse.  So that's one of my "new" things is trying to incorporate some SCS challenges into my creating schedule.  And if you check out the challenge you'll see that it's an inspiration challenge based on Belleek Pottery.  I'd never heard of it before so it was very interesting to learn about as well as inspiring!!!

Here is the creation that I made.  It's a birthday card for my Dad's upcoming birthday!
I used this technique to capture the cool texture in the background.  I inked up Homeward Bound and had THE BEST TIME coloring in and practicing my shading.  

After coloring my image I matted it with some blue DP and stitched around the edges anchoring the corners with small silver brads.

 I stitched my background down, added a navy blue Grosgrain ribbon tied into a knot and anchoring it (lol! no pun intended) with a mini clothespin.  I added a few floating pearls on the top left and bottom right corners for extra detailing.
Thanks so much for popping in today!!  Glad you're hopping along!  Now off you go to the amazingly fabulous Cheryl's blog!  She is an AMAZING artist and will WOW you for SURE!!! 

Thanks, in advance, for any comments and love!

Crafty Hugs!
Meredith

18 comments:

Leigh Ann Hofferth said...

I love the ship stamp and the way you colored it. And I love how the pearls look like bubbles!

Anonymous said...

What a awesome card Meredith! I am sure your dad will LOVE it!

GlitteryKatie said...

BEautiful!!

ike said...

Fantastic colouring and I love the stitching details :-D xxxxxxx

Laura B said...

Awesome card! I love the textured background.:)

Torrey said...

Ahoy there, Meredith! Great b-day card. I know your dad will love it! I really like that faux letterpress background...I'm gonna have to try it here soon!

Torrey

Kathi said...

So pretty. I love your gray clouds.

I'll have to go read about the Belleek technique. I have and love a sugar/creamer Belleek set that my mom gave me.

Alison said...

Love, love, love it! You did a great job with Homeward Bound, and I think your faux letterpress technique is awesome! What a great card for your Dad!

Hey Hey Paula said...

I love the way you've used this stamp set & all of the elements that you've included. I need to check out the Belleek technique. Your dad will love his special card.

Mary G. said...

Love this stamp and I LOVE how you've used it!!! Just fabulous! You dad will LOVE it!

Sparkly Engineer said...

Love the way you colored your image and the clothes pin is neato. I am wanting to do more of those scs challenges myself. You rocked this one.

Alaine said...

The background is gorgeous. And your shading is great on this.

Cheryl Valadez said...

Meredith, I absolutely ADORE this beautiful card! All that crazy awesome texture is just sublime and suits this image perfectly. Heading off now to follow your links so I can check out the technique details. Gracias for sharing ;D Hugz, Cheryl

Debbie Carriere said...

What a great card!!! That image is stunning!!

Celina said...

I like how you colored the background a different color. It makes the image pop and does something a bit different than normal.

Steph said...

Wonderful, I adore all the little extras you always add to your creations.

Annette Allen said...

your blog is totally adorable...I love your cards...

Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog.. :)

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