Sunday 5 January 2014

Visible Image Sunday.

Hi everyone

Well I have had a wonderful Visible Image weekend playing with lots of inks and stamping and even some of my drawing has crept along into today's card.

Have you been getting your craft on this weekend, what have you made?
I have a pretty big card which is almost wall art to show you today I used the fabulous new stamp set 'Once upon a time' only launched a few weeks ago from Visible Image which I simply adore, I have been waiting to have a proper play before I used it so I could really get stuck in and I think you will agree I certainly did the right thing haha.
So here it is...

Now don't be fooled this is actually 9 by 8 inches big haha , but unless I start adding to the pictures you can't tell really can you haha.
This is very technique rich with the reflection in the water and the masking used to the blending in the sun to create a face rather than draw it in. I hope you like it and of course I like to know if you do.

Here are a few more pictures.

 I decided to curl the page back so I found some text paper and added a small piece under the corner and rolled the the image which I lined with some lemon paper to match the image and rolled it over the edge of the table to get a nice round edge.
 Here is my sunshine face and for the most part I created the shapes simply with different yellows and shading.
 You can see I used many masks here from the clouds to the hills.
Here you can see the reflections in the water quite well and the fabulous font which is simply one of my favourites,I love to have a go at most things as all of us crafty bunch do and one of those things used to be Calligraphy so I definitely do appreciate a really special font whe I see it and this is gorgeous.

Last Image.

Once upon a time...

So if you would like to have a go at this one please do but it isn't very easy to write about as I have hand drawn in the walls around the beautiful castle image so I thought this one may be better to save to do one of the first you tube videos once I get set up so I can actually show you rather than write it out but here are some simple ways to get started.
  • I took a piece of card no particular size at this point but mine was A4 in white and super smooth not too thick, this was 210 gsm.
  • I stamped my castle, the centre image in black archival. I also used London fog Momento ink (as it suggests its a grey haha) to stamp the reflection in the water or what would be water in the end. It is important at this stage to know where your sun or light source will come from so you know where your shadows and reflection in the water will sit.
  • I masked off my sun. And set to work on te clouds with several Distress Inks in the blue family.
  • I the set about drawing in the rest of the building and bridge and moat , drawbridge etc and then the next two hours I coloured in with a mix of promarkers and distress Inks in different areas to get different saturations.
  • The last thing to colour was the water which some think would be the hardest but its the quickest bit but you can't do it til the end , for several reasons , and even as simple as I was leaning there all the time to work.
  • Once everything was coloured I decided to roll back the corner so .. I added some lemon card to cover all the alcohol marker stains which always bleed through the page etc.And I wanted some old script type paper under wich I found in an old Theresa Collins pad of papers. I also stamped the lovely words in black and quickle covered in clear embossing powder and blasted to melt.
  • Then I mounted the whole thing onto some lemon and blue cards for a warm sunny happy feel picture/card.
So you see even with simple instructions it was quite long but we will revisit it once the videos get sorted out and that will be fun to show you as well as tell you I think.

Here is the set from Visible Image so you can see the actual stamps I used.

So I hope you enjoyed today guys tomorrow I will show some of the cards left from the show and I hope you all enjoy , Have a great Sunday.

Love 

Kim 
xxxx





22 comments:

  1. Morning Kim
    Wow this card is fab, just love how the story line goes, and the turned back corner to reveal scrip - hope you can demo this one day
    Hugs
    Carol x

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    1. Good Morning Carol, Thanks for Your comment. I am taking not on all the things people ask for so please keep the requests coming and I will get the demos up an rolling as soon as I can. I may have another little comp coming soon too haha but dont tell anyone shhhh lol
      Hugs Kim xxx

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  2. Hi Kim. First thing I want to say is that I loved both of your cards from Thurs. 2nd Jan. For some reason I didn't leave my comment on the day! It's not like I am forgetful......much! Todays card is stunning, you have put so much effort into it, I love the sun in particular, really beautiful. Looking forward to the next comp! Take care.

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    1. Thanks Mrs B. Ahh bless you I am glad you are enjoying the cards. I didnt start out thinking the su would have a face but i thought why not. I went for a childrens book look. x

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  3. Hi Kim,
    Wow you truly are an artist....what a fabulous card, so cleverly done too. Just wonderful! Looking forward to your videos.

    Love Sheila xx

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    1. Hi Sheila. Thanks for your comment. Glad your looking forward to videos me too.yay.I have drawn my whole life but this year I was honoured to be asked by Heartfelt Creations to start drawing some pieces for them .My first stamp image will be part of Aprils launch I believe. I am in talks with a few others too. yay. xx

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  4. Hiya Kim, this is such a fantastic card, I love this stamp set and you have created something truly beautiful with it x

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    1. Thanks so much Tracy for you r comments I really appreciate every word. x

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  5. Hi Kim, love today's card. The wall really makes the castle stand out.

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    1. Hi Beryl. Thanks so much , I loved the wall, I do really love this castle from Visible Image. xxx

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  6. Hi Kim, you already know how much we both love this but just had to comment here too! Superb drawing, your wall, draw bridge and all the other hand drawn detail is incredible. Your sun is fabulous and so much fun! We can see how much work you have put into this work of art and really appreciate you making such a special project for us. The water and castle's reflection are beautiful too. Love everything about it! Thanks so much Kim xx

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    1. Ahhhh Thankyou Helen and Mark. You know I love your designs and being here with you too. It took several hours to do this one but I loved every moment. It will be with you this week so I cant wait to see your reaction. Your fab designs inspire me too. You two are the perfect team and great friends so thank you xxx

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    2. Ohhhhh WOW !
      I really dont know what to say Kim, its utterly AMAZING Kim. Your talant is really taking you far, and I have no doubts at ALL that more designers will be screaming for you to join them, 2014 is going to be a fairytale year for you (if you pardon the pun) !! : )
      Love n hugs to all.
      Lancashire Steph xx

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    3. Ahhh Thank you Steph
      Thats so lovely of you to say . Puns allowed it made me smile haha.
      Hugs back at ya
      Kim xx

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  7. Hi Kim
    Wow what a lot of work you've put into this fabulous card, the colour blending is fantastic just look at that sun and the reflection in the water!! Truly a work of art
    Best wishes,Pat

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    1. Hi Pat
      Thanks , One of my favourite things is blending, be it inks, paints, acrylics or distress, even blending in the melt pot so its nice you noticed. Thanks so much
      Kim xx

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  8. Morning Kim, Wow !! Wow !! and triple Wow !! It must have taken you ages to complete this card, it is stunning, and I am soooooooooo looking forward to seeing your first YouTube video showing how you did this stone wall, I thought it was part of the stamp plate !! and the moon face is stunning, you are a genius. It is indeed a fairy tale 'piece of Art'.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Ahhh Patricia, I definitely am not a genius but I really do love art and this industry , i hope to one day work full time doing what i love so fingers crossed.
      thanks for all your kind words and for being on this journey with me.
      Kim xxx

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  9. Wow! This is a real piece or artwork, rather than a card, and showcases more of your skills. It is wonderful! Tracey xx

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    1. Thank you Tracey.
      I am so pleased you noticed and I am proud to call you my friend. we must have that crafty meet really soon.
      Love Kim xxx

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  10. Hi Kim, I love this Card it's Truly Beautiful I love the Fresh Colours you have chosen and the coloring is excellent, I have some fabulous Fairytale background papers by First Edition that would be perfect for some thing like this but I'd have to change the colours as the background papers I have are darker, I'm truly looking forward to your Video on You Tube one of many I hope! I always love your breakdowns of how you achieved your Card it makes it so easy to follow and I thank you for that. Love and hugs from Sam x

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