Thursday, April 28, 2011

SC Sketch Challenge & A Hippo

I couldn't wait to colour in this adorable digital image from Doodle Dragon Studios. I coloured the Hippo using C5, C3 & C1 & 0. I paper pieced her swim suit and bow with SU DP - I think Apricot, then added the white polka dots with a gel pen. The puppy is popped up with dimensional's.

This is for Wednesday's weekly Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers SC330, see here for sketch.


I decided to try out a new technique for the background of my images. After reviewing many Tutorials, I tried out a few different methods. I did the dot/blend method using Copics, although I have a few Prisma pencils, I don't have any Gamsol, so I decided to dig out my water colour paints. It will take a little practice, but I like the effect.

The DP is My Minds Eye, SU - DS Old Olive and plaid from my scrap drawer. I have been trying to make an honest effort to use more from my scrap drawers, they are getting full. But new paper is so much fun!

I added a polka dot ribbon and bow as well as a folder tab with a computer generated sentiment "Oops... !" The inside reads "Sorry I missed your special day!"

6 comments:

Denise Marzec said...

Totally cute!

Lynn Put said...

This is adorable! Your watercoloring looks fantastic!

Denni said...

cute card!

Rikki Holley said...

LOOOOOVE it :0)

designsfromwithinbycharlotte said...

Don't you just love that OOps hippo!! Your card turned out super cute. Beautiful coloring! Thanks for joining us this week!
Hugs,
charlotte
DDS DT

Lysa said...

This is super cute.. I love the way your background turned out-I'll have to give it a try :)