Oh, for so many reasons!! I'm so glad it's Friday!
I'm back again playing with the Blogger's Challenge group, after several weeks away! It feels good and this was a great color challenge: Green, Yellow, Brown. I find I get into a color rut just like anything else and sometimes, need some pushin'!
This Gnome sheet, from I Brake For Stamps, has been rumblin' around in my head since Christmas break. I took a few of the wee ones to the movies (Tangled) and saw a promo for a new movie featuring.........GARDEN GNOMES!!!!!! I could NOT believe it! I also cannot remember the name of it, BUT I'll send this card to the first person who comments with the movie's name. It's being made/produced by the same peeps who did Shrek so, I'm guessing it's going to be good! {if you're into kiddie movies--which, I am!}
Anywhooo....I was anxious to get a gnome inky and found this "earthy" challenge to be just the right thing. I started by creating a background using the Plaid technique (TJNL, December 2010). It was my original intention to use the full piece as a backdrop for some awesomely colored Gnome, but....I changed my mind. Rather, I stamped the image directly onto the Plaid technique piece and began paper piecing the image. I think the plaid mushroom topper is the best part and works so well to pull all the colors of the challenge together.
The rest of the image is colored with Copic markers.
I always get stumped for sentiments, however, on cards like this--what would you use?
Make sure to check out the rest of the Blogger's Challenge group. And, if you're lookin' to own some Gnomes, go say "Heeeeyyyyyyy!" to Sweet Ms. Della over at I Brake For Stamps! You can save some ching by using my COUPON CODE: SAVE10JANE
TTFN, Jane
Darling card- love your 'plaid' mushroom! Glad to see you back.
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | January 07, 2011 at 05:09 AM
The movie title is "Gnomeo & Juliet"! Cute card :0)
Posted by: Marsha Fisher | January 07, 2011 at 07:35 AM
How about these sentiments from A Muse, Life's simple pleasures, Have a magical day, wish you were here, Mama said there'd be days like this. Oh and BTW, A Muse has a ton of stamps 50% off on their website.
Posted by: dawns | January 07, 2011 at 08:28 AM
How cute, the Plaid Tech works great on the mushroom!
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | January 07, 2011 at 08:57 AM
This is absolutely darling! What a fabulous image -- I broke into smiles all over!
Posted by: Tami Black | January 07, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Such a cute image. Love the plaid mushroom.
Posted by: Barbara Washington | January 07, 2011 at 09:06 AM
What a great card. The Gnome image is just so fun. That movie sounds great too.
Posted by: Ida | January 07, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Adorable!!! Love the Gnome...!! Great use of colors.
Posted by: judy | January 07, 2011 at 11:17 AM
What a fun little card and a great story to inspire you!
Posted by: Lisa Bohler | January 07, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Such a fun gnome card Jane! I am right there with you! I love Fridays! TFS!
Posted by: Chris Dickinson | January 07, 2011 at 05:42 PM