Hello!
Over the weekend I attended a superb, interactive ATC workshop run by the fabulous Gwen Lafleur. She made some amazing examples and I can't wait to have a go. It gave me the idea of creating this simple, 'peek-a-boo' ATC which could, of course, be made larger into a card or a journal page.
I used the 'Wild One' digi set for this along with the grasses from Snail's Pace.
The background is Distress Oxides in several shades of green and blue swiped onto the card and spritzed with water. When dry I used the Background Noise stamps, designed by Janet Klein and supplied by by AALL & Create, to add interest and detail to the background. The images were coloured with Copics and pencils, fussy cut and adhered directly onto the background.
The front of the ATC swings open to reveal a surprise...
... the crocodile and tortoise. And on the back cover is ...
... the rest of the crocodile.
I had great fun making this ATC. Here is a little video:
That's all for now.
I hope you'll come along and play on Vera Lane.
It's such a friendly, fun place to be!
Here's all the info you need:
Thanks for stopping by today.
xoxo
I'd like to play along in these challenges:
* A Perfect Time to Craft AG 27/08
* Classic Design Challenge AUG AG 28/08
* Allsorts Challenge #5856 Summer Fun 28/08
* Crafting Happiness #63 AG 30/08 TOP PICK
* PIP #2034 AG 31/08
* Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #140 06/09
Happy Craft Challenge AG 15/09
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Oh Carole this is a gorgeous ATC I love that peekaboo detail. Have a great week. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteAmazing ATC, congrats !
ReplyDeleteHow clever and beautifully done! I love it.
ReplyDeleteIrene
What a fun summer themed card! Beautiful coloring and loving how it opens up!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge!
what a very beautiful card Carole and fantastic layout
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
What a wonderful colourful ATC and so much detail and surprises with the opening flap Carole, I love it.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Wow! That's fantastic, Carole! I love the fun surprise and the back too! :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool, Carole. You are truly a master at small art. You have so much detail on that small size.
ReplyDeleteHugs Monica
You rocked this card! I love the images, the colors, the way it opens.... this is awesome! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteJanis, Owner & Design Team Member @ Crafting Happiness Challenges
Perfect ATC, itwoukd make a great card, love the aspect of the peeaboo, that alligator is perfect. Carole, thanks for joining us a the Happy Craft Challenge. Design Team Member Maureen
ReplyDeleteso wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHa! The turtle and crocodile crack me up! Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. I hope join us again real soon!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Joy
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Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, Owner/Coordinator
Your card is so cute. Such detail. Thanks for playing along with us at PIP Challenges.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many elements about your card that I like - the distressed background spritzed with water - what a great effect! And I love the way you did the animals and carried the alligator to the back of the page. Very clever design and oh, so attractive!! I'm so happy you shared this with us at PIP Challenges! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteA real fun and colourful card, thanks so much for joining in with our 'Summer Fun' theme at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteB x
The ATC is amazing. So much detail and the background and the images are coloured beautifully
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card, I love your work! Thank you for sharing at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge. Hope to see you again!
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