Monday, June 13, 2011

BBTB2 Freshly Picked Gnomes Challenge



Happy Monday! It's time for another BBTB2 challenge and this week our dear and fabuously talented DT sister Theresa chose any gnome from the Freshly Picked cartridge. I fortunately do have Freshly Picked, but if you don't, you must drop by BBTB2 to see the creative ways my sisters came up with gnomes from other carts. Super fun! I made a gatefold card by welding the flipped shadows of the gnomes to the shadow of the gazebo. Amazingly, the whole card is made using Freshly Picked! WooHoo!


There are quite a few layers to these gnomes, and I find that one of the easiest ways to deal with that is to cut some of the layers in plain white card stock and color them with my Copics. Besides the areas that will show, I also color around the edges of where the layers will be placed (especially if I'm gonna pop them) so you don't have glaring white edges when you view the card from the side. It doesn't have to be neat or anything, or solid. Color just a quarter inch or so in. I considered trying to draw a mouth on the Juliet (I've got Gnomeo and Juliet on the brain, here) but decided against it. Heck, Tilda gets along fine with no mouth. Just think how popular she is. And anyway, Juliet doesn't look like she's missed too many meals...so...


I didn't do a whole lot of popping on this one, quite frankly because I was still working on it this morning. Nothing like waking up at 4:30 AM on Monday knowing you have a DT project to finish! But yesterday was gorgeous (for the first time in weeks), and when DH asked if I wanted to go out for a late lunch at one of the wineries I just couldn't refuse. And after...well...


I only cut the gazebo in one layer because popping the inside makes it difficult to close and at some point I'll add a sentiment. I did emboss it with the Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug folder, though and did a bit of doodling. The vines and flowers wiere also cut in shite and colored with Copics and I added yellow adhesive pearl centers. so what do you think? Maybe cute for an anniversary card? Inside it could say "Just like Gnomeo and Juliet". They don't die in that movie, do they? Well, it's another gorgeous day and I'm off to walk. Don't want to end up looking like Juliet... Catch ya later.

30 comments:

  1. Adorable. Thanks for the copic tip. Love how the card opens.

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  2. LOL.. I can't imagine you ever looking like Juliet. I can see this becoming an anniversary card.. I need to try those copics again.. I just don't have much luck with them.. Enjoy the sunshine my friend.... hugs from Ukiah

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  3. This is adorable!
    Have a great Monday ;-)
    ~Maria Elena~
    http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/

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  4. You are so amazing..... I love your little Gnomes and I laughed and laughed at "if Tilda doesn't have a mouth, then,,,,,"..... Just precious, Donna, this is just precious.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  5. Sweet, sweet mouthless gnomes...all colored in their Copic finery and no place to go?!! LOL! Great card as usual, I always love the little details you add, makes for a perfect card.

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  6. Gnomeo and Juliet are adorable !!! They are the cutest gnomes I have ever seen!!!!
    xoxo Joy

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  7. This is sooo cute. I love their clothes. I had figured out earlier this morning, looking at your card at BBTB2 that this was a gate fold. Great job!!

    xx Susan

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  8. O.M.G. Donna! This is so adorable!! I love the little gnomes and the gazebo. Great idea to cut pieces in white then color them. What a time saver. Wish I'd thought of that -- but that's why you are my idol! Hugs!

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  9. Love Gnomeo and Juliet!Thanks for the tip with the copics.

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  10. Oh, this little gnomie couple is sooo cute! I love it! :o)

    Lisa
    http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

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  11. Awww gnomeo... how will kiss his sweet love juliet? lol. Ur so funny. such a cute card. Love the gazebo. Hope you had fun at the wineries in the sunshine. x

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  12. Aren't they the cutest little couple! I'll bet they're the envy of the forest! You are so brilliant when it comes to picking your colors and papers. These cuties are so realistic. Glad I popped in for a quick distraction. I will be MIA after tomorrow.

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  13. This is just adorable! Gorgeous cut out use!!

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  14. Donna...
    I just loved your card..So cute...We watched that movie the weekend before last and I wasn't too impressed...But now after I gave this FUNTASTIC cart a try I may just pop it in the DVD and watch it again...I say Fun instead of Fantastic because I had a blast with this cart..I do love to garden so......Hugs...Krista

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  15. Just adorable. I guess I do need that cart. afterall. And no, they don't die in Gnomeo and Juliet. ;)

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  16. oh my gersh!...i'm freaking in love with this card!...i'm all about the gnomes!...

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  17. Donna

    This is sooo adorable every single little detail who would have thought Gnomio and Juliet, You always amaze me... way tooo Cuuute

    Hugs
    Penny

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  18. Super cute card, love how you made the gatefold!

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  19. Love it, Donna. The gazebo background is just perfect for these two adorable gnomes. Love the colors and papers you used.

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  20. OMG this is the cutest card EVER! A lot of thought and work went into this and it shows!

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  21. What a cute card! I've been looking at your other work, and I love it!!!! You are really goooood :)

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  22. heehee...what a pair of cuties! I don't think Juliet needs a mouth...she looks so cute! Darling card, Donna!

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  23. Totally adorable. Such fun bright colors too. I love the gazebo, great idea. LOL about her mouth and Tilda..it is true thought. Margie hates those stamps with no MOUTH lol. When I told her I like them she said they have no face Stephanie!!! LMAO. You girls just crack me up.

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  24. Awesome card as always Donna, I thought about doing something similar because I love that gazebo but I just couldn't pass up a layout and "Hangin With My Gnomies" Phrase, LOL!
    Well now I have another reason to get me some Copic markers, see you are so enabling! But what a great idea! I hate that dreaded white inside, but it totally makes sense, that's why I usually always add chalk or ink.
    Well I'm so glad you got to play this week, I was so looking forward to seeing what you were going to do and as always, You totally Rocked it Girlfriend!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  25. Oh my your card is soo ADORABLE!Amazing job on all the great details and colors,Way too CUTE!!:)

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  26. This is so CUTE!!! I absolutely <3 it! -Sam :-)

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  27. What adorable little gnomes -- too cute! Love your card!

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Thanks for making my day!