This week our Macabre Monday challenge at Haunted Design House is Gods and Monsters. You can choose from those of Greek Mythology, a classic movie, or some bizarre divination from a tale from long ago. I'm not sure I'd call this lovely gargoyle a monster, but it's gonna have to work for this challenge. The fab image is the very first I fell in love with from our dear Teri at Delicious Doodles HERE. (P.S. if you're not into creepy, there are tons of just plain beautiful digis at Delicious Doodles as well.) I just love gargoyles.
Besides the architectural purpose of diverting rain from the roof away from the side of a building to keep the water from eroding the mortar, non water spitting grotesques, also known as gargoyles, are said to scare off and protect from any evil or harmful spirits. My little guy is gonna sit on my desk and keep me nice and safe. I'm sort of bummed you can't see the embossing here under the sentiment. I used the Tim Holtz Bricked folder from Sizzix because I thought that was fitting.
This was my first attempt at a twisted easel and I used my Nesties Large Octogons to construct the base. The roses are from Recollections. Everything I've used for this card I've had for WELL over 6 months so I'm entering it in the Simply Create challenge and the monochromatic color scheme qualifies it for the 4 Crafty Chicks challenge as well. I'm also entering it in the Sentimental Sundays Anything Goes challenge, and Simon Says Stamp and Show Things with Wings.
This great image requires no coloring and just begs to be decoupaged. He was printed 6 times and I fussy cut up a storm. Just LOVE the way he pops off the page. The Minions truly enjoyed this one so pop by HDH for some inspiration and be sure to visit often this month. Besides Creepy Glowbugg's post on Wednesday with the Gruesome Twosome announcement and such, we're also bringing you all around cool and spooky stuff to make your October the best month EVER!
Girl....this is wonderful. I had not ever seen a twisted easel design, I LOVE the gargoyle and that sentiment ROCKS to the Big Tune.
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Carole
wow you really did well this super spooky ghoul Donna. Love the layers and the card shape xx
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ReplyDeleteNow why am I not surprised you love gargoyles? This is a fabulous card and a fantastic image. Another great creation.
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Fiona x
Very very classy x
ReplyDeleteWell this totally rocks. Wow. what a great Gargoyle . Reminds me of Paris and Notre Damne I am amazed at the fussy cutting. What fun. I love fussy cutting but my Cricket is good too for a lot of things. You are very creative.
ReplyDeleteWow, I LOVE this! The gargoyle is GORGEOUS, love all the dimension and I am imagining the bricks I can't see on the base. I never heard of a twisted easel, did you get instructions from anywhere? Very interesting design! The monochromatic treatment is so perfect for this architectural protector! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove all the detail here. I'll have to try that technique.
ReplyDeleteGreat easel card, thanks for playing with us at Simply Create
ReplyDeletexoxo Marjo
So much detail and oh I love your twisted easel card. You rocked it. Oh and my son who is 12 wants me to tell you your card is "sick" which means it totally rocks in his world. He loves it. Thanks for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty Chicks. Wonderful monochromatic creation.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Thanks for joining us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week.
ReplyDeleteOoooh! Love your gargoyle card! I love gargoyles, but I don't think I have one single stamp of one... may need to do something about that! Love the easel (pop up) feature, too. Thanks for sharing your art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
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Awesome! Great decoupage effect and I'm totally digging the twisted easel.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. A great way to enjoy your card every day!
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Absolutely stunning! It looks like something actually carved from stone! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteThat's hot! Love the way the texture is on the digi and it looks like stone in those colours (or lack thereof) Awesome work! x
ReplyDeleteWell as much as I love the card, I wouldn't want HIM watching over me!!!
ReplyDeleteBut, I really do love the card! LOL!