This week's challenge at The Octopode Factory Friday Challenges is Spots and Dots. The dotty paper you see was my inspiration and I've used it before with an Octopode image (HERE). I first tried to do my own version of the paper on a tag by inking my craft mat and spraying and wiping, then pouncing with different things and even embossing, but the colors ran together a bit more than I liked, so I just ended up cutting a partial circle and mat with my Spellbinders Grand circles so most of it is covered up. One of these days I'll get the hang of this mixed media stuff, but today is not that day. LOL I got the idea to use Cleo the Clowness, from the Whimsicle Circus set, for this challenge from CuddlyBunny's Blog as she had used Ringo the Ringmaster, which reminded me that dots and the circus go very well together. So, I think, do clowns and umbrellas so I cut the back of an umbrella lantern and stuck it on.
I've added acrylic dots to Cleo's nose and cheeks and a few here and there over the dots on the paper. I curled the ribbon using a technique I've explained HERE on the Custom Crops website. BTW, if you haven't already, you can still comment on my BBTB2 Blog Hop post for a chance to win a $40 gift certificate to Custom Crops. WooHoo! I'll be using Random Org to choose tomorrow (when I get around to it. LOL) so hurry!
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Oh Donna, there's nothing you can't do... this is totally awesome... I personally think you have the hang of the mixed media stuff... hugs Sandy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card, I love the colorful background. I also agree with Sandy, you've definitely got the mixed media thing down pat, you just happen to be second guessing yourself with this one. I've visited your blog quite a bit in the past and I've always enjoyed your work. "It's all perception" right? BTW, thanks for visiting my blog and for your comments.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! Love the dots! And while usually I'm sitting far away from the clowns, this one I rather like :D. TFS!!
ReplyDeleteThis card made me smile- I love the stamp and the inside out umbrell! :)Amy
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loving the card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a outrageously FUN tag, I love the colors you used and your embellishments are a perfect addition :)
ReplyDeletefun fun fun.... I am in love with the colors on this tag, and that darling little gal with the umbrella.... perfect.
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Carole
Oh sweetheart...I don't even want to know what you think when you make your cards, but I would like to drink what you drink when you make them, LOL! Your clown and umbrella both make me smile!
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Looks pretty damn special to me. Think you have the mixed media down to a fine art x
ReplyDeleteDonna, everything about this just shouts WHIMSICAL! I agree, that paper is just right for the circus theme and the shape really adds to the fun. This really gets me in the mood for crafting....too bad I'm at work! :(
ReplyDeleteOh cut it out - this is toooooo cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun! The dots are a perfect background for Cleo...how clever to add the umbrella and I absolutely love the ribbon curling technique :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN tag. Not only is the image fun but what you did with the umbrella is SO creative!
ReplyDeleteLove that image, and how you made everything come together so nicely. I have to check out your ribbon technique. So cool!
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