Wow...look at me go! Three cards blogged in two days! I've only just managed that many in a month for the last few months, lol.
Anyway, today's card features one of our brand new characters over at www.scribbleandscrap.co.uk - The Puglies. The Puglies are a large family of smelly old scruffbag trolls who have high aspirations, hence their posh names. These characters are original artwork produced by myself and the artist, Dave. We're both working on them as Dave does the sketches and I produce the line art from those sketches and we're both coming up with lots of ideas and have a few more which will be ready to release soon.
This Puglie is Ronald and I have used him to make a card for (Ace)Andree's husband. I have blocked out his name in the sentiment for privacy reasons.
Isn't he gorgeous? I see a lot of blokes who look just like him around here. :o)
I have coloured Ronald in using the following Promarkers:
Spice, Ginger, Apricot, Forest Green, Bright Green, Lime Green, Tea Green and Grey Green, Baby Pink, Cool Grey 1 and 3.
The flesh is coloured using Copics E00, E11 and E21
Not only is the image a Scribble and Scrap digi but I also designed the papers to compliment the colours used in the image...Spice and Apricot with Grey Green matting layers. I have used four different papers in this design. These papers (and others) will be available at Scribble and Scrap in the near future.
I created the sentiment on my laptop and it reads:
"The best thing about golf for ****** was getting away from Andree's nagging!" It's ok...Andree lives a long way from here so I'm safe! :o)
As this is a card for a blokey, I've arranged the layers so that the layout, papers and image do all the work without having to add frou frou apart from 4 bits of card candi which just happen to match very nicely with the Tea Green used in the image! Perfect. The inside is decorated to match.
I hope you like Ronald and the other Puglies as we have lots of ideas for them and I think they're great fun.
I will be entering this card into the following challenges:
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes (opt CAS) - 22 Dec
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes - 21 Dec
http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes - 5 Jan
http://kraftyhandschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes - 27 Dec
http://thestampingchef.com/Challenges/ - Anything Goes - 17 Dec
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes (opt CAS) - 22 Dec
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes - 21 Dec
http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes - 5 Jan
http://kraftyhandschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything Goes - 27 Dec
http://thestampingchef.com/Challenges/ - Anything Goes - 17 Dec
Right, on with some more work!
Take care and happy crafting!
xx
What a fab card, brilliant image and colours. Watch out though, Andree could be on your doorstep within minutes the way she drives!!! lol x
ReplyDeleteIf she drives anything like she nags then I'm definitely in trouble! :o)
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Oh Lexie, this is fabulous! Love this cute dude! Poor Andree being thought as a nag! Watch yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you both
Linda xxx
I do hope you're not suggesting that my lovely hubby looks anything like your Ronald! Although to you Lexie, Ronald is probably quite a catch. And both you and Jane are close to being struck off the Christmas list.
ReplyDeleteNice matching of the papers though xx
Result! won't have to buy lunch on Monday now!!! lol xx
DeleteThat doesn't mean I'm off your list Jane. You won't get off that lightly :o) xx
DeleteWhere I come from, Ronald is a right stud muffin! :o) Too late...I made sure you had posted my card before I posted my card, lol! :op
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There is always next year :op xx
DeleteLovely card, he is very cute, love the colours and the style :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous image gorgeous card. Thank You for Playing and sharing your creation with us at Here Come The Boys! Good Luck from Woo, Sharon, Teresa, Donna, Jacky, Ginny, Becky, Mojca, Mandz, Stacey & Helen x
ReplyDeleteJust lovin' these little dudes. Lovely card Lexie xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome creation, Lexie! This is a difficult color to work with and, if not handled properly, can purloin disaster. You did such a wonderful job of muting the orange by using white which is an equally strong color and then mediating the two with that subtle blue/grey matting. Just an overall beautifully executed project! Thanks for dropping this off by our house here at 613 Avenue Create!
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Chana, Owner
A fabulous "cute" image, well done Lexie your challenge is going from strength to strength.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wonderful comments on my blog, they are much appreciated.
All the best to you and Jamie for Christmas and a prosperous 2014
Big Hugs Janet xxx
The image is brilliant, love the idea of a troll playing golf ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us on the Kraftyhands Blog Challenge
Merry Christmas
Laura Kraftyhands Design Team
Love your card and the colours are absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at challenges 4 everybody - feel free to visit and join my blog - http://angetreasures.blogspot.com.au/
Hi Lexie! I'm a huge fan of your cards and I wonder which die did you use for the scalloped edges of your cards bases?
ReplyDeleteThank you :-)
xx
Hi,
Deletethanks for that. :o)
I get these from my local craft shop...they come in all the different sizes as well as plain and deckle edged.
xx
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Thank you sooo much :-))
DeleteWish you full of inspiration 2014
xx
This is such a fun card with a wonderful quirky golf theme.
ReplyDeleteHugs Desíre {Doing Life}