Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Sunset Fisherman

Hi there, Stampers! I'm back with another card I shared at the GKD release party last week. I used Gone Fishing images on this one.

I started with a piece of Pure Luxury White cardstock and sponged Memento Cantaloupe ink.

Sponged Memento Tangelo ink.

Sponged Memento Potter's Clay.

Sponged Memento Rich Cocoa.

I used a torn Post-it Note to mask off a small area and sponged Rich Cocoa more heavily.

Moved the post it up and over a bit, then sponged, using the same sponge dauber, without re-inking.

Stamped the large silhouette fisherman using Stazon black.

Then I decided some wispy clouds would be nice, so I a few swipes of color with my E53 and E33 Copic markers. The clouds seemed to be a little harsh, so I decided to use my blender pen to soften them a bit.

And here is where I learned that Copic Blender pens and Stazon ink don't work so well together. I really did know that already, but I guess I blocked it out. I wound up with a nice grey smear extending from the fishing pole. So I decided some nice grey clouds would make a nice addition and my mistake would seem intentional.

And here is where I discovered that scrubbing a Copic marker on card stock that is still damp from sponging, can result in tearing the top layer of the card. I used a N3 marker and added some wispy grey clouds. The little white tear marks in the clouds are "highlights." You could even say they are the silver lining.

Since I now had all those grey clouds, I added some more sponging with Memento London Fog.

In the end, I actually kinda like the mistakes. LOL. I layered with Pure Luxury Pumpkin Spice and Chocolate Brown.

Here is how I did the inside. I stamped the sentiment in black and the fish in London Fog.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!

18 comments:

mycardz said...

OMGoodness Theresa! What an absolutely perfect card! It truly is stunning. You really do such an amazing job!! Wow. hugz, Mary

Silke Ledlow said...

BEAUTIFUL CARD!!! The sponging looks amazing Theresa!!! Thanks for posting a tutorial with it!!! Hugs ~S~

Anonymous said...

I never would have noticed your boo-boos unless you pointed them out:) Your card is absolutley gorgeous!! I have to get some of those Memento inks.

Sue said...

Hi Theresa
WOW a stunning card hun, i luv seeing how you create them, awesome creation, sue,x

jjcreations said...

There is absolutely NO WAY any of my mistakes at any time could ever turn into something as beautiful as this. You're one talented lady!!!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Another wonderful card, Theresa! Love this one!

Lisa Kind said...

Wow! I LOVE this! It seems so easy to do and packs such a punch! I'm going to have to try this technique! Thanks for these great tutorials!

kksb said...

LOL!! You are very funny. Thank you for not only sharing your tutorial, but your mistakes as well. Your card is beautiful.

Tina said...

Theresa this is FABBBBBBULOUS!!!!! I LOVE IT SOOOO MUCH!!! I think for the first time I will HAVE to TOTALLY CASE this for my dad. OMGosh it looks just like him when he's out fishing. LOVE it!!!

Donna said...

OMG! This is so gorgeous! You have outdone yourself! Love it! Love it! Love it! Can I craft like you when I grow up? Thanks for sharing this one!

Charlene said...

As always I love your card. I had to laugh when you were talking about your mistakes. I did the same thing with a card I made recently. I put to much ink in the center and the paper pilled.
Could you give me an idea of the sizes of most of your finished cards? I would really appreciate it.

Sharon said...

This is the one place I came today that made me hum with appreciation at the lovely sunset. Your tutorial is much appreciated too!

Cathy said...

OMG Theresa, This is the most beautiful masculine fishing card I have ever seen. You never cease to amaze me GF. You are such an inspiration!!!

slbt17 said...

WOW!
Thanks for sharing - this is beautiful!
Sandra

Pam Hornschu said...

Really like this card and the tutorial that goes with it. The men in my family would love that card! They are fishing insane...and I have the garage to prove it! lol

Becky said...

This is gorgeous... I just love how you shadowed this and love those clouds.

Carolyn King said...

LOVEEE this card!

Deb Neerman said...

WoW! This is stunning, Theresa! LOVE the color palette, and the fab stamps, but that setting sun steals the show ... simply amazing!

I know you didn't plan it, but the grey looks perfect there!