Monday, August 9, 2010

Fairy Wishes (2 Sketches 4 You Debut!)...

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Today is a very special day for me, as it marks my debut as a Design Team member for the 2 Sketches 4 You sketch challenge. I'm so thrilled to be a part of such an amazing team of talented paper-crafters, and I hope you will join me for some very big fun!
This week's sketch comes from Laura, and it's a terrific one for interpretation. I also got the chance to play with a digi-image, which is rather new for me, and for this card I was inspired by my son's sweet little friend, Bailey, who just turned three. She is a darling girl and I wanted to make her a nice card that my rugrat could give to her.
I began by printing the image out twice in order to add some dimension. I colored in the fairy's wings with Copics, then added some Smooch ink to create an opaque look. The cute fairy was also colored, then cut out and popped out. I also used a bit of glitter pen on her dress to add some subtle sparkle. After trimming all the sketch elements from patterned paper and embossed card stock, I assembled the card, stamping my big sentiment and then adhered a few scattered rhinestones. For one last touch, I pierced around the edges of the main element to create a focal frame. I think Bailey might have a few wishes left and I hope they all come true!
BEAN NOTES: The Character Cafe Fairy Belle Digi-Stamp; Stampin' Up Regal Rose Classic Dye Ink; Copic Sketch Markers; Spica Glitter Pens; Taylored Expressions July Key Ingredients Designer Paper; SU Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, and Certainly Celery Card Stock; Provo Craft Embossing Folder; Big Shot
HAPPY BEANS: Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink; Paper Piercer; Hero Arts Rhinestones

11 comments:

Tenia Nelson said...

What a gorgeous creation!!!

Mary Fish said...

Love your sparkly "fairy dust!" Congrats on the new design gig . . . you deserve every bit of it. Hugs, M

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card!! Love the bling!!

Rose said...

Hi Regina! I love YOUR fairy! I love how you made her fairy dust...such a sweet touch of bling!

Courtney Baker said...

Way cute! I knew I would love it from the sneak peak!

Carla said...

Oh Bailey is a lucky little girl!!! Congrats Regina, you so deserve the DT gig. Your card is awesome and that fairy dust has that wow factor!! Hugs,

Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.net said...

What a great card. Wish I had the stamp for my granddaughter... she's a fairy kind of girl. So cute.

Cards by Gina said...

Wonderful card and hearty congratulations for your new DT position! I know you'll knock 'em dead with your creations!

Ann said...

What a gorgeous fairy!

Judy Beeksma said...

Beautiful Card...My link;
www.jbeeksma.blogspot.com

Michele Gross said...

Oh I want a fairy to come sprinkle bling at my house! What a delightful card! Congrats on your 2S4Y debut :) Looking forward to seeing more of your yummyness each week!