I
think I am finally getting things sorted out so I can enjoy more time in my
studio. This is my first post for the Through the Craft Room Door (TTCRD) Blog Challenge. I am thrilled that I was one of the "chosen ones" to be added as a design team member. All challenges are “anything goes” and they run for a month.
This
week you will see projects from the TTCRD design teams. Today Team A will be
creating with images from illustrator/artist Maria Emilia of Mari Digis.
Mari has some of the cutest images, and I particularly love the “big-eye art”.
A
little bit about Maria:
“My name is
Maria Emilia and I love to draw. Through Mari Digis I was able to offer my
designs to more people so they can color and attach them to their craft
projects. Seeing the fabulous arts of so many people keeps me constantly
inspired to create new sketches! "
My “big-eye
art” image that I chose is “I Am Art”. My first process was coloring with
Copics. Coloring is one of my ways to relax, be it markers, watercolors, or
pencils. I have printed “I Am Art” on to Bristol Smooth 300 series. I really
enjoy coloring with alcohol markers on this stock. Everything seems to blend
flawlessly. My sizing for the image is around 4”, which is the perfect size for
an A2 size card. Now just few guidelines for my process.
Copics used:
Skin: E000, 00, 02, 04, 11, 13;
Cheeks: R20;
Hair: YR31, E29, 43, 44;
Hat, Apron, Shoes: R05, 08, 20, 89, W7;
Blouse, Brush tip: BG10, 11, 13, 15, 49;
Capris, Eyes, Brush Barrel: YG91, 93, 95, 99.
I do not have process photos, so I will explain as best as I
can. All links to my supplies are listed below with several merchants.
After my Copic coloring, I trimmed the image to 3” x 5.5”
and added a slight rule along the 5.5” size with Memento Lady Bug ink. I just
tapped the sides to the pad to get a really narrow strip of red ink.
I trimmed a piece of Gina
K Designs Red Velvet cardstock to 4” x 5.5” for an image base. I could not
find any designer paper that I liked. My stash of washi tape came to my rescue
and it was the perfect turquoise to match the BGs I used in my coloring. This
was all attached to a Gina
K Designs White 120# cardstock base trimmed to 4.25” x 11” and folded from
the top to make a top folding A2 card.
To finish the card I die cut Simon Says Stamps’ “Believe
in the Season” which pairs with the stamp set “Believe
in the Season”.
Challenges that I am entering are:
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Thanks so much for stopping by! I do hope that you will head
to our blog, Through the Craft Room Door,
and join us for “anything goes”.
Aletha Jane
AJ’s Design Artz
Some affiliated links are listed below at no cost to you.
The supplies for making this project were purchased by me, but if you click on
the pics below and make a purchase, I get a commission. I want to thank
everyone for their continued support of my art.
The legends for all affiliated/non-affiliated links are:
SZX
- Sizzix
Adorable image and card, and congrats on your DT spot!
ReplyDeleteFirstly, congratulations on your DT position. This is a gorgeous card, the image is stunning and so beautifully coloured, the die cut sentiment is perfect as is the whole design.
ReplyDeleteGlad you stopped by at 613 Avenue Create.
Hugs Sheryl DT member xx
Great card! & congrats on your DT spot :) Your coloring and drawing skills are off the hook!!! Thanks for playing along at PIP Challenges!
ReplyDeleteI love the brightness of how the red just pops out!! Beautiful card and amazing coloring!! Thanks for joining our challenge this week with Kraftin Kimmie Stamps.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn DT
Adorable image and card. Thank you for sharing with us at The PIP Challenges.
ReplyDeleteLovely card thanks for joining us at Artistic Inspirations. Louise DT x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully coloured Aletha. Love the aqua and red.
ReplyDeleteHugs
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