I had so much fun with this set! I thought of a couple ideas, and I just HAD to get them on CS. First off, is snorkeling Lulu.
I cut my frames in the card with my rectangle nestabilities from All That Scraps (ATS). I stamped the sentiment and the fish/starfish all over the bashful blue CS in the same ink. I wanted it to be like looking into an aquarium, so, I brayered a piece of acetate with bashful blue ink, and put it between the 2 layers of CS.
Lulu is stamped on the inside of the card and colored in with markers. I also decided to add the clear daisy dew drops on the bottom kinda like bubbles.
I was talking on the phone with AmyR while trying to get this made, and she can tell you that I threw away 3 cards before I cut those frames right! Man, I had a tough time with that. Honestly though, it was easy, but my blond roots got in the way...hehehe. First you cut the blue layer, use a temporary glue to hold it on the white. Then center the die on the white underneath and run it through the Cuttlebug, easy peasy!
Now the next card was the really fun one for me!!
OK, the reason the extra monkeys are on the right side...THIS IS A TILT CARD!! The little guy in the tube is actually riding the waves - I am totally freakin' out here. I cannot believe that my mojo let me make something so KA-UTE!!
So anyway, I took some K&CO. DP, since it looked like waves to me, and cut it along one of the curves. I sponged the top of my ATS white CS, to make the clouds. I used a scallop circle and soft sky ink, and then glued the DP over top. I punched out a 1/2 circle and then traced around it in the middle of the "waves", cutting it out.
I stamped each of the images, colored them and cut them out. I glued Lucky right onto the card, but I put the monkey's head onto a penny. I then added a couple dimensionals (stuck one on top of each other) to that. This went through the hole and then another penny added to the back of that, so he tilts in the "waves".
I then added the Liquid Applique to the top of the DP and under the surf board, for a realistic feel. I drew with my clear Atyou glitter pen on all the curves on the DP, so they would sparkle like the water. I stamped the sentiment on the top, and added the $1 adhesive jewels to the side. This was all added to the bayou blue CS base with dimensionals. Is it cute, or am I imagining this one?
Now, head over to the ATS blog, and see what the other Design Team members have done with their stamps, and leave a comment to the this set for FREE! Have fun and happy stamping!!
Julie:
I had to buy this set after I saw your Lulu card. My boyfriend is a scuba diving who is also a Leo the Lion and hopefully I'll be able to copy this card.
Posted by: Karen | July 11, 2008 at 12:59 PM
they are both too cute, glad you finally got the first card it is precious and love monkey riding the waves, too cool!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 06, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I love your tilt card. I've never seen one of these. Soooo cute. I'm celebrating turning 47 today. I'm a firecracker baby, in more ways than one. Thanks for your continued inspiration. Hopefully, no typos...I've had a little wine to celebrate...
Posted by: Cheryl | July 04, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Adorable! Darling! Fun! I have to try this!
Posted by: graciesgram | July 04, 2008 at 05:22 PM
That brayered acetate window is such a cool idea, I'm going to use that technique on an exchange card my stamp club is doing with a Starfish and Mermaids theme. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: kathynruss | July 04, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Too stinkin' cute, Julie! Love 'em! :)
Posted by: Christina Fischer | July 04, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Ridiculously cute!!
Elizabeth Bead Diva
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 04, 2008 at 11:56 AM
You totally made me laugh out loud with the dancing surfers!
You got a shout out for the Card of the Week -- you can check out the post at http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/07/card-of-the-wee.html
Posted by: Susanna Boyd | July 04, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I love this!!! So clever!
Posted by: Sharon in NE | July 04, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Love it! Love it!! LOVE IT!!!!!
Posted by: Julie | July 04, 2008 at 11:30 AM
What a great idea you had to brayer the acetate with the blue before sandwiching it! And what can I say about your tilt card; it's just amazingly creative and so darn cute!
Holly
Posted by: Holly | July 04, 2008 at 11:20 AM
O H MY G O S H......... Julie you out did yourself on this one. Truly magnificent. Doubt if I could do anywhere near as well as you did. Terrific job. evette
Posted by: evette | July 04, 2008 at 11:18 AM
ADORABLE!!!!! I am jealous...even if I followed your great instructions, I am sure I would have a tough time making this! :)
Susan
Posted by: susan todd | July 04, 2008 at 11:13 AM
This is a great use for the tilt card... imaginative and VERY cute!
Posted by: Pat J | July 04, 2008 at 10:30 AM
OH MY GARSH!!!!!! That is the CUTEST!!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!! YOU are AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Connie | July 04, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Yep, cute alright. I like the surfing idea. TFS!
Posted by: Dawn | July 04, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Love the tilt card and that monkey!!! I don't see how he could be any cuter, then you make him so he rides the waves! Great job!
Posted by: Angie | July 04, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Super, cute card!! LOVE that little monkey!! I have been on a spinner/tilt card kick lately so this jumped right out at me! You did a really great job! : )
Posted by: AnnMarie | July 04, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Super, cute card!! LOVE that little monkey!! I have been on a spinner/tilt card kick lately so this jumped right out at me! You did a really great job! : )
Posted by: AnnMarie | July 04, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I love the surfing card! This would be so cute for a child's b'day card or a fun summer "just because card". Thanks for sharing your great ideas.
Posted by: Lenoria | July 04, 2008 at 08:25 AM
This is great. Can't wait to see the whole set. Maybe I'll win it!
Thanks for the 4th of July wishes too!
Posted by: Lisa | July 04, 2008 at 01:23 AM
Wow!! This is super cute! Love the monkey one!! I love the idea of a tilt card and plan to case your idea for one of my Monday classes next term.
Thanks for sharing. What a top idea!!!
Deanne
xxxx
Posted by: DeanneSM | July 04, 2008 at 12:59 AM