Sunday, April 26, 2009

Birthday Card for Max


Here is the other card I was able to get done this week with the couple of hours here and there that I got breaks. This is for my grandson, Max, who loves all things Seasame Street.

I got this image from a fellow blogger, Ida Melby, when I saw a card done with it on her blog(http://ipb.blogspot.com/2009/03/monster-card.html). She directed me to a site that had pictures to print and color and this was one of the images. I used my prismacolor pencils and gamsol to color in the image and had a few problems with the printer ink bleeding but I solved that by first putting down a light layer and then a darker layer. The darker layer hid the bleeding when I blended it over the first one. I cut out the image and popped it on dimensionals and then stamped and colored another arm and the cookies so I could cut them and pop them over the originals to give even more depth to the card. I also added a party hat to Cookie Monster and the number 4 on the bottom, both from clear stamp sets I have. I used the number CB folder on my yellow background. I know he's going to love it.

I apologize for the scanned picture, but what's a gal to do when she's out of her element?

11 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous card Emily,l love the colours.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  2. Hi Emily, nice to see that you have used the image. The card looks awesome, love the party hat you have added, gives the card a extra fun factor!! :) And thanks for the link back to me!

    Hugs Ida

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  3. not sure if my first post took..so here it goes again... Cookie Monster is adorable... and love cookies and would fit for me as well...

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  4. Awww! That is one of the most adorable cards I've ever seen. Your embossed background, the party hat, the colors - everything are just right! Great idea for solving the problem with the ink running on the digital image too. I have just started playing around with pictures I printed off the computer and so far no bleeding problems, but now I know what to do if I do.

    Cookie Monster was one of my favorites when I was a kid. He still is - I can totally relate to his lifestyle. :)

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  5. Beautiful card - Max is going to love it!!! So bright and cheerful.
    xXx

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  6. Absolutely adorable, cute and fun! Gotta love Sesame Street, I know I did when I was much, much younger! LOL I'm sure your grandson is going to be sooooo happy with it!

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  7. I love this Emily! It is SO fun! I'm sure Max will LOVE it! :)

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  8. Awwww, cookie monster...I love the cookie monster! Great card!

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  9. Super cute card Emily!! Great job coloring the cookie monster! Great card for a child!

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  10. What a darling card Emily! I LOVE Cookie monster, he is my favorite!! I just LOVE your blog and your choice in music!

    Have a wonderful week!
    Jennifer :)

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  11. Oh so sweet :) This is Simply delicious!

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