Speedy Fox Challenge #133 - Add a Fence - with Mark's Fine Papers

Hello and thanks for joining me again!

Today's project is for Speedy Fox and Friends Design Team at Mark's Finest Papers. The challenge was #133 - Add a Fence. Boy, was this card a challenge!! After rummaging around in my collection (seriously, I don't think I own a SINGLE fence item!) I finally gave up and downloaded a digital image, which worked out better than I could have imagined! I colored the image and set it aside. I matched a copic color to a color in the polka dot backgrounds and colored the rick rack ribbon with the copic marker. (As Copics are alcohol-based markers, this acts as a stain.) I then layered a brown on the polka dot paper, added the rick rack and the fence.

I stamped out the small Amaryllis from the Amaryllis Definition set and colored it with Copics. I added pop dots to pop the flower off of the page. I then stamped the sentiment from the same set that reads "You make the day sparkle."


Well, what do you think? Now's your chance to share YOUR opinion! Leave me some love in the comment section below! ;)

Cheers!
Location: 909 5th Ave, Metro Transit, Seattle, WA 98164, USA

Comments

  1. KateNovember 10, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Wonderful card! Your fence is perfect! I knew you'd get it. :)

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    1. RachaelNovember 14, 2012 at 12:13 AM

      Thanks Kate. Yes it took a little patience! ;)

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  2. Pat November 10, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    Very pretty

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    1. RachaelNovember 14, 2012 at 12:13 AM

      Thanks Pat, I hope I didn't drive you crazy! Hehe

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  3. Winnie and PattyNovember 10, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Wonderful card Rachel! TFS

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    1. RachaelNovember 14, 2012 at 12:14 AM

      Thank you for the comment Winnie (and Patty, as it were!)

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  4. wendyNovember 10, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    your card turned out terrific!

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    1. RachaelNovember 14, 2012 at 12:14 AM

      :D I'm glad you think so Wendy! It took a bit but I finally got it!

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  5. Theresa's StudioNovember 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Glad to see that all worked out for your card. Love the colors that you choose. What was the source of the digi...a great find.

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  6. Kathy BradleyNovember 10, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Rachael,
    All your worries were for naught! Your card turned out so very pretty and your fence is perfect.

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    1. RachaelNovember 14, 2012 at 12:15 AM

      Kathy, yes they were! I was so frustrated, but eventually it came together. :) Thank you for checking in!

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