Deanne added some glossy accents to this little fella's nose and eyes to give them a beautiful high shine.
The reflections really help bring him to life!
Showing posts with label Pond Pals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pond Pals. Show all posts
Sunday, May 26
Monday, May 20
Quick Tip!
I don't know how it happens, but I regularly end up with a drawer full of odd-sized envelopes that don't seem to fit any standard card bases in my collection. To make use of them, I cut custom card bases from A4 or 12"x12" cardstock that fit the odd envelopes. Just make sure you store them together in your card box!
Digital Stamps:
Saturday, May 18
Sending A Smile
Cynthia has created two different cards using the new Pond Pals set of digital stamps. The first is a fabulous stepper card featuring a chilly arctic sea complete with icebergs and one happy little seal. Her second card is pencil on kraft - always a great combination - using the happy hippo and one of the coordinating sentiments.
Tuesday, May 14
Sending Smiles
If anything is going to bring a smile to someone's face, it has to be a pond full of penguins!
I've included a few process photos for those who are curious...
Digital Stamps:
Wednesday, May 8
Sending Smiles
Kathy has combined the images from the new Pond Pals set of digital stamps with wonderful photo backgrounds, sentiment flags and some cute little embellishments. She's used some white gel pen for the "waves" around the bottom of each critter, which help to anchor them into the scene.
Friday, May 3
Tutorial - Daisy Crowns
I enjoy adding little additions to stamped images. It's a great way to personalise them or even change the theme so they can be used for a wider variety of occasions. Today I want to show you a simple way to add a crown of daisies to the hippo image from the Pond Pals digital stamp set.
1. Start by printing the image onto cardstock. I used the pre-coloured version with a little additional coloured pencil to deepen the shadows and colour the water.
2. Select some colours for the centres of your flowers. I've used alcohol markers, but you could use a spot of coloured pencil, liquid pearls or even little rhinestones if you prefer.
3. Add a dot of colour on the first image. Always work from the centre front of the characters head, as this is the flower that will sit furthest forward with the others tucking in behind on either side giving the illusion of depth.
4. Use a fine line black pen to trace around the dot. It doesn't have to be neat and tidy and the ends don't have to meet.
5. Now add some "petals" with a white pen. Again, don't worry if they're a bit wobbly and the shape is a little off... in fact, simple lines will also work.
6. Use the black pen to trace around each petal.
7. Repeat the process for the flowers on each side of the first one, remembering to tuck some behind the ears and sides of the head.
8. Repeat the same steps for the other image. If you wish, you can also add little dots of the black and white pens to the centre of each flower.
Digital Stamps:
Wednesday, May 1
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