The crab was stamped, then masked, and the hat was stamped over it. Both were watercolored with Watercolor Pencils AND Watercolor Crayons, then layered on a red Nestibility scalloped square. I added a bit of liquid applique` to the hat and a bit of Crystal effects to the eyes to add interest.
The bottom (background) is a piece of white cardstock. Half was decorated with a Stampin' Up! Jumbo wheel, and the bottom was Cuttlebugged. I love how the coloring looks on the bottom! Here's it was done:
- I inked 1/2 of the Mesh Cuttlebug Embossing Folder with Cocoa ink (the bottom half, so the bumps were colored).
- I placed the paper face-down in the bug and only put 1/2 of the cardstock through the Bug. (This is an easy version of the Cuttlebug Smoosh Technique from the August 2007 Technique Junkie Newsletter).
- Then I added red and brown watercolor crayon colors with my aqua painter to get the multi-colored background under the bumps. Dry with a heat tool, and Viola` - instant interesting background!
To finish, I inked the edges of the white piece, added the torn Cool Carribean strip, added a velvet ribbon and layered the background on red and Caribbean paper before popping the crab piece with pop dots.
I hope you like it as much as I do!!! I may make more of these to add to my Christmas Card stash -- my DH keeps adding names to the list!
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17 comments:
Very cool idea Pat! I am going to have to try this myself.
Cathy
Such a cute card Pat!!!!!
Vicki
So cute! The Cuttlebug background looks great with the crab image.
Super cute Pat!
Very cute and I just love the way you did your Cuttlebug portion. It's awesome.
Great idea!! what a fun sample to add to your stash. happy to see you back in the groove.
What an adorable card. I borrowed this set from a girlfriend and think I need to buy it. You did an awesome job here.
I just LOVE, love, love the mesh portion - too cool!
Claudia
I love the CB mesh!Perfect accent for this card. Wicked cute.
Very very cute. I love the details and the technique too although I have not tried it yet. Great job.
How very cute. Great card!
Great card, Pat!!! Love the crab and nice work!
Anita Van Hal
www.anitastamps.com
I just love your Sandy Claws!!! Too cute!
How Adorable! I have the lobster version of the Sandy Claws stamp and you've just given me a kick start on how to use it. Thanks Pat!
Rachelle
I know I already left a comment on your cute little crabby, now I have come to play tag!!! You're it!! Link to my blog for the details!!!
Thanks a bunch!
Vicki
This is too cute!!
This stamp set always makes me laugh! He is just so darn cute! Love it.
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