Friday 11 March 2011

Teddy Bo's Gon Fishin!!

Well, sadly  I haven't found anything else that had gone missing whilst continuing my blitzing of my craftroom.

I managed another two DT cards for whilst I'm away yesterday afternoon and evening - when I looked at them this morning I just thought 'What a load of rubbish!!' and took them apart, so I decided to do something totally different - hence the Teddy Bo. I had already coloured the image and decided to use him for the Teddy Bo challenge which is a fabulous sketch by the lovely Kathy.


Teddy Bo is coloured with Copics and I used the Copic watercolour technique for his clothes and wellies as I wanted them a Khaki green and the only two available colours are G94 & 96 which are a little dark.
My papers are Basic Grey's Phresh and Phunky, the blue circle is cut with a Joy embossing die, and the bottom border with an EK Success punch. Th little buttons are the tiny center pieces from a Nellie's Multi frame which I thought I would never use. I cut out 4 layers for each button, stuck them together and coated them with Glossy Accents. I use wire through the holes and the little 'Gone Fishin' sign is computer generated and I couldn't resist adding the little whale - I do have a fish charm but thought the whale would be more fun.
 I've struggled photographing this, after keep moaning it was too dark, today my complaint is it's too light LOL.
It's a very harsh light which is altering the colours - never content am I???

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32 comments:

Rosietoes said...

Love this one Heather. Your colouring is fantastic and that Phresh and Phunky paper resides in my stash too - it suits the image perfectly.

Love the whale charm!

Edna x

Seafield Jo said...

This card is brilliant Heather. That little bear is very endearing, but the way you have embellished the card and you attention to detail is fantastic. Jo x

Sandie said...

Gorgeous!! Love those Teddy Bo images and your colouring is perfect on this one!

Gayle Cook said...

WOW! Little Bo looks quite manly here!!!! ;o) Love all the wee buttons and that little signpost is brill...did you make that?!?!?! Love it Heather...xx

FairyD x

Moni said...

Gorgeous card as always, fab image, great details and papers. Have a fab weekend! Hugs;moni

Little K Smith said...

Fabulous mans card Heather, such a great image and love the papers too :)
Kelly.x

Maire Gamber said...

Love this card Heather. I must research the watercolor technique for Copics. I just love how it looks. YOur choice of colors with coloring and background is fabulous. Love you work. You are so gifted!
Hugs and Smiles, Marie

Kathy said...

Oh this is just adorable Heather!!! The colors are fabulous together and your coloring is pure perfection all the time!! I could look for hours! Love th sign and that whale charm is brilliant!
:)Kathy

Dorcas said...

It came out brilliant,Heather! LOve the little gone fishing sign. So cute!

Becky said...

Awesome mans card. Wonderful layout and colors.

Paula (PEP) said...

Love the blue circle - really makes you think of cold water & the whale isa beauty; sypmathize wholeheartedly with pulling cards apart again & the light problem too. I don't think we can ever win, it's part of the temperament. Hope you have a good weekend.
Paula (PEP)
I'm causing havoc at a Craft Show!

Miranda said...

Great card I love the teddy
Hugs, Miranda

Beth Norman said...

I LOVE this card. How clever it is put layer and add the glossy accents on your buttons. Perfect colouring with Copics.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Good luck with the blog candy.

Chrissy said...

What a little Honey he is...love your Gone fishing sign..and the way you have lightened up the green..fabulous, and a real nice green too.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Super papers! Super borders! Super design and oh so gorgeous Teddy Bo! Hugs, Lesley

Chris (catt871) said...

OMGOSH!!! This is SO cute!!!I LOVE LOVE LOVE Teddy Bo!!!!

Debbie said...

OMG!!! This is fabulous... Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!

Debbie

Leigh said...

These Teddies are so cute. Love the colours.

debby4000 said...

Wonderful, adorable card Heather.
luv
Debby

Nicola said...

Wow how striking Heather. I adore this image and your awesome colouration and your papers, embellies and layout are fabulous.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Janette said...

Fabulous card, so love these Teddy images you use, so cute.....xx

Colette said...

Fab card, love the colouring and embellishments, glad you could join us at Teddy Bo this week, good luck! Colette xx

Lisa said...

Hi Heather, This is fab! Brilliant colouring and I love the 'Gone Fishing' sign.

Thanks for joining us at Teddy Bo!

Lisa x

Clairebears said...

WOW!!! I love this :0)
I love how you have coloured Teddy Bo. And all the embellishments are perfect especially the whale :0)
Thank you for entering Teddy Bo's Challenge.
Love Clairebears x

CraftyC said...

Love this card Heather, fab bear and a great colour combo. I've lost stash since my tidy up. Been in the same place for so long, I've forgotten where things have been rehomed!
Clairexx

Tasha said...

This is so fab!I love the little sign post, thats so creative. Your colour work is beautiful as always
love tasha xx

Georgia said...

This is absolutely fabulous Heather - I love the image and the papers and embellishments are perfect for a male card! :) Love, Georgia xx

Maria Matter said...

oh this is gorgeous Heather! love the fun design!!
hugs & blessings!

Sue from Oregon said...

you silly girl...I am sure they were not "rubbish" LOL!

Wuzimädi said...

Wow, this is fabulous! I really like this bear, and your lovely details make this card perfect!
Michi

Sandra1968 said...

This is a great card! Very beautiful.

Debbie (Little Gingham Bear) said...

Absolutely stunning - love everything about it - thanks for joining us at Teddy Bo
Hugs,
Debbie xx

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