Thursday, April 15, 2010

This card was made for another swap on SCS.  Yes, I've lost my mind.  That means I have to make more (4 more, because I have to keep one for myself).  I will be okay.  Coloring relaxes me, needless to say I will be very relaxed.  This stamp is from a company called Earth Art International (you can click to visit).  Sue makes amazing stamps, they have so many details.  You should visit, just for the eye candy.  I chose the crab image because I live in Maryland and we are known for our Blue Crabs (not to mention crabcakes).
Stamp: Earth Art International- Crab, SU Scallop Shell stamp from Beautiful Beach Set
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, coloring - Bic and Sharpie permanent markers
Paper: GP 110, Bazzill Dotted Swiss
Misc: scrap lace, 7 Gypsies Velvet flower, Bazzill 10mm brad, quilter's crystal head pin, shell made by me
This is a close up of the embellishment on the card.  I made the shell.  First I stamped the Scallop Shell on a piece of #6 recycled plastic (the carryout containers that recycling won't pick up), colored it, and cut it out.  Then I punched a hole for the pin (1/8" punch).  Next, I used my heat gun to shrink the plastic.  Finally, I put my crystal head pin through the hole.  Ta-da!
A close-up of the image.  
Thanks for looking!



11 comments:

  1. This is just awesome!!!!! Love your coloring and that image is wonderful.

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  2. Wow...your colouring is lovely...so is the card!

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  3. What an incredible stamp! I love your stamped shell embellishment. So Cute!

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  4. Love this beautifully adorned blue crab!! The detailing is phenomenal! I know the girls in your swap will love it, too!!!

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  5. I just love this!! coloring relaxes me also. :)

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  6. OMG!! You colored these with bics & sharpies.....it turned our gorgeous.
    Beautiful card.

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  7. I love, love, love the detail images within images. Great color choices and coloring.

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  8. What a cool stamp! Love all the colors! Great job Monica

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  9. what an interesting image! thanks for the close up shot!

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  10. Wow Monica, this card is fabulous! The colors are so striking, and oh my, that is a lot of coloring! Love this!

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