Friday, April 9, 2010

Oh Alice! M.A.D. Challenge


This week's challenge at Oh Alice! almost through me for a loop. In this case M.A.D stands for monochromatic and distressed...hmmm... Well, the good news was I just so happened to have one of The Greeting Farm's Creepy Cakes Images that I was dying to color so I really wanted to participate. (Not required, but they are sponsoring the challenge.) My problems are always with the paper. I kept looking for pretty monochromatic prints to no avail and then realized I was going about this all wrong. I really needed to see what color Copics I had enough of to do a decent job on the image. The best luck I had was with the BG's # 109-115. I really need a Copics class to ge the hang of this shading business but I'm fairly pleased. I was going to color her face, but I thought I better quit while I was ahead. LOL Next problem: I'm not too hot at distressing. Don't get me wrong, I love the look, but I've always been the type to want things PERFECT, so distressing is against my nature.
At first I thought that using Coredinations and sanding would be enough, but I'd printed my image fairly large so what was left of it after embossing with the Cuttlebug Harlequin folder seemed rather miniscule considering distressing was a major element of the challenge. So I took my scissors to the edges, and then to the several mats I'd cut. See, there really is (a bit) of distressing. Wait 'til I get my Zutter Distrezz-it-All. I'll be grinding the crap out of those edges right and left! LOL Anyway, the finishing touches were the punched crown corners and the adhesive pearls which I also colored with my Copics. And don't those feathers add to the "madness"? I can't believe I had just the right color! The Sentiment is from Sassy Studio Designs. Now off for my walk. I think I'm on a roll here. Besides the exercise, I've managed 4 days without wine. Wish me luck, it's SOOOO much harder on the weekend to abstain!

24 comments:

  1. Wow I get to be first.... Love the Alice. Great job on the coloring and distressing. It truly looks MAD to me! Congrats on the 4 days, that would seem like an eternity to me (lol).

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  2. Hi Donna,
    This is a magnificent card. I love the image and the distressing. It's beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  3. Wow! Donna, you did a great job of matching the copics and paper, on the distressing too -- although I understand what you mean about distressing!!! The card is adorable.

    Thanks for your visit. I'm still having problems with the hand, I hope the antibiotics are working but I haven't noticed any improvement yet. I guess I really need to learn "Patience" - LOL!!!

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  4. Well, i think it's just beautiful. I can't wrap my little mind around you needing any lessons... you are so awesome.

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  5. Great card Donna. Congrats on your spotlight in the Cricut newsletter...well-deserved. I just want to know what 4 days without wine is like...are you nuts? Hugs...Kris

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  6. Awesome design and stamp! No wonder you chose it!

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  7. Great job with the coloring and distressing Donna!!

    Congrats on the Cricut Spotlight!!!

    Hugs,
    Terry

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  8. Looks TERRIFIC, as always.

    Distressing is not my thing, either! I'm with you!

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  9. You championed it! This is wonderful. Hugs

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  10. OMG, DONNA! This turned out awesome! My favorite color too! You did a FANTASTIC job on the coloring and I love that you added the feathers. Now just keep telling yourself it's Monday and the cravings will pass. NOT!

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  11. Cute, cute, cute!! LOVE it! Thanks for sharing, ~Diane

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  12. Look at you working the copics these days Donna! wow this is super fab!

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  13. First of all huge congrats on making the CHIRP SPOTLIGHT woo hoo!
    Donna this card is fab I love the Alice and your colour choice is fab! I know what you mean about distressing I have only just got brave enough to ink edges lol!!
    Now about the wine I would say that weekends don't count and that's when you can treat yourself to a glass....... or three!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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  14. Oh Donna
    What a cute card and I just love love love them colors....wow!
    Hugs Wanda:-D

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  15. oh my word,these colors are FUNKY...wow...love this...

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  16. Geez I came on here earlier and couldn't get my keyboard to work!
    Great card! The colors are really cool and unexpected and the corner punch is a neat addition to the card as well!
    xoxo Leah Bea

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  17. Gorgeous.... the color is really pretty and the distressing and coloring are fab! Love it!!

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  18. This is so terrific Donna! Love the color and I have the same problem with distressing, but I love it when I see done so well on others cards!
    Smiles,Deena

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  19. I love this card. The stamp is adorable. You know, I always feel sorry for Alice....

    xx Susan

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  20. OMG...that image is so CUTE and you did a great job shading! Love the distressed look!

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  21. Oh I LOVE this card!!!! Love the monochromatic color and the image is awesome! Your distressing looks great, too! Awesome job!
    hugs!
    Sharon

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  22. Love the iamge and colors...or lack of color! The crown punched corners are the perfect touch! What a great take on the challenge.

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  23. Wow, this is funky, quirky and cool Donna, Love it!

    (-: Heidi

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Thanks for making my day!