Monday, May 24, 2010

Get Well with some Bounce

Theme: Get Well


I decided to go with a non-conventional type of Get Well card. I chose a Squigglefly image that would rarely be considered for a Get Well Card. I created my own sentiment in word processing on my computer.


Here is my card:






To contribute to the Get Well theme, I chose not to color the main part of the image. Instead, I outlined it with a Warm Gray Copic marker. This gives the impression that the bear is not feeling quite like himself.

I printed out a second copy of the image and colored the bouncing ball. I then carefully cut it out and popped it up off of the main image to give it some dimension.

To provide some consistency with the circular designer paper, I punched out three different sizes of circles, layered them and added a sparkly brad. This unique embellishment was placed near the Get Well sentiment.


Here's a close-up:






Image: Squigglefly Bouncing Ball Bear
Sentiment: created in Microsoft Word
Ink: Copic markers
Cardstock: Stampin' UP! Tangerine Tango
All Other Papers: from my scrap file
Embellishment: Imaginisce Eye of Newt brad

9 comments:

Stephanie said...

Love this, love how you didn't color the bear! Excellent!!

April said...

Great card! Is one of my favorite SF images, colored or NOT!

MiamiKel said...

No way - I just looked at this paper in my drawer this weekend, lol, looking for matching stuff for the scrapathon, lol! GMTA! (Didn't use it, glad you did though, this is bonkers adorable!) LOVE how you added the definition sentiment to this already adorable card -love, love, love it!!

Marlene said...

What a fantastic card! Great layout - and I love how you placed that brad! (Love the new profile pic, too!)

Holly Young said...

Love your take on the get well theme with this image Jeanette! Super!

dweatter said...

Love this idea for a get well card. And in the definition where is says..."bounce back" perfect for the bear holding a ball. Too clever you are.

:: BlueInks :: said...

Great card! Love the layout. Crafty girl you are!

Maria Matter said...

this is so totally awesome Jeanette!
I love your take on this challenge!!!
blessings!

Jean said...

Hi Jeanette. Chanced upon your blog and have been looking about. Love your work and THIS particular cards is a favorite. Perfect coloring! :) Who would have thought an image NOT colored could look so good? You have quite an eye!