I made the background by stamping the lampost (from Tim Holtz) on some encaustic art card and embossing with black detail EP. I then used a shaving brush to dust on the yellow inks to create a glow around the lamp post. I used the same technique and shades of blue and black ink to create the dark sky and then used a wet paintbrush to lift some ink off to create a puddle which i then triple embossed with clear EP. Next I spritzed some water on my fingers and splashed it on the card, left it for a min and then blotted it with some kitchen roll to make the raindrops on the background. I used the same technique to make the base of the easel card.
KitKat is coloured with promarkers and then i added fur by colouring with derwent inktense pencils, its the first time i've combined promarkers and pencils and I think I need to practice lol. I decoupaged the umbrella up and added some drops of crystal laquer for raindrops, I dragged the drops with a cocktail stick to make them raindrop shaped.
I stamped the sentiment (from Elusive Images) on the base of the easel card and made a little umbrella embellie by colouring the top of another of Kitkats umbrellas, adding some raindrops and a handle made from a cocktail stick.
I'm entering KitKat in the following challenges:
Fab'n'Funky: Animal Magic
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge: anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers: Spotlight on pencils
Die cut dreams: Use digi and rubber stamp together
Crafty Emma's Challenge: No designer papers
Top Tip Tuesday: All sentimental
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: Anything goes
I did it creations: Brrrr I'm feeling blue
Karber Monthly : Digi + movies (Singing in the Rain!)
Delicious Doodles: Get well soon ( a card to cheer somebody up)
Thanks for calling by, I can't wait to see how you are going to make some raindrops for this weeks challenge at Digi's with Attitude!
Claire xx
I love this, the background is amazing, the rain effect is brilliant. Well done.
ReplyDeletePatsi xx
Claire this is so cool! I love how you created the background! Thanks for explaining how you did it! Also thanks for sharing with us at Penny's for the anything goes challenge! :-) Amy
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely card really love it thanks for taking part in our challenge at crafty cardmakers
ReplyDeletegill x
Great card Claire! The streetlight idea is so cute! I was right behind you this morning entering challenges!
ReplyDeleteThis is fab Claire!! I love the scene you've created - gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing it with us at CES challenges this week, Juliexx
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!! I love the lighting!!! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the umbrella. Thanks for sharing with us over at Delicious Doodles this week. x
ReplyDeletewow such a fab background, I love how you have done this, thanks for joining us at CES challenges.Hugs Kaylou xxx
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card! Thanks for playing The Karber Challenge :)
ReplyDeletelove that little scene! I'm so glad you entered the DCD challenge with this creation and good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining the background...all the techniques you used to create it. Fantastic art- goes way beyond regular stamping!
ReplyDeleteSharon
aka Celticrafter
WOW what a fabulous easel card! Great job on the lamppost technique and the rain! Thanks for joining us at Delicious Doodles and hope to see you again next challenge!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous background, Claire.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card, the kitty is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at CES Challenges.
Hugs Emma x
Hi ya, Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday Challenge, Lovely card,love your background and Sentiment too! See you next time, Hugs Samantha :0)
ReplyDeleteAwww Claire this is super cute I adore that image along with the design and colours it looks super.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lorraine x
Wow I love your rain splattered look - it's amazing! And what a gorgeous kitty - I think I need to go and find him ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week for our 'All Sentimental' challenge over at Top Tip Tuesday :)
Carol x
Very nice, thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shops Best.
ReplyDeletexx
What an adorable card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in the animal magic challenge at Fab 'n' Funky this week, hope to see you again next time.
Sharon x
This is adorable Claire! Thanks for playing along with us at Penny's. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteCourtney~
Hi.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card and such a cute image.
Thank you for joining us at Penny's Challenges.
Manuela
Thanks for joining Die Cut Dreams challenge with this great entry, good luck.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
Gorgeous card,beautiful image thankyou for joining us at fab'n'funky
ReplyDeleteandrea