Snips and snails and puppy dog tails...that is what this little boys is surely made of. Plus a little spitfire, and a few cowlicks. So full of energy. And wow, can he shake his little booty (and we just shake our heads).
I was intrigued with Moxie Fab World's The Appearance of Cameos but wanted to try something a bit different, a bit more modern. Perhaps that wasn't the way to go for the challenge, but I am so happy with the outcome, and that's what matters, right? I love the colors, I love mix of patterns, I love the design (also a modern take, this time from this versatile Artful Delight's February Sketch Challenge).
And the cameo? Well, that's who we affectionately sometimes call #2. Surprisingly, he was the model that cooperated. I edited the photograph both in a photo editing and illustrating program.
Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (White) Office Max, (Kraft) PTI
Patterned Paper: (June Bug Collection) Basic Grey
Stamps: (Treasure Life) CTMH, (Mega Mixed Messages) PTI
Ink: (Onyx Black) Versamagic, (Watermark) Versamark
Embellishments: (Transparency Frame) Making Memories, (Tangerine Tango Ribbon) SU, (Staples)
Other: (Clear and Black Embossing Powder) SU, (Security Envelopes)
Tools: (Circle Punch) SU, Creative Memories
This is fabulous Karen! Love the fun mix of colors. The elements are so different but work well together! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's AMAZING!!! I love the modern twist!! Very moxie fab!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, love the colors and I love the cameo you created!
ReplyDeleteKaren! I love, love, love this! How sweet that this is your little guy and not a stamp! Oh my...you know I have a little boy bias...this is incredible!
ReplyDeletePersonalized Cameo..I LOVE it Karen...sooo very perfect!
ReplyDeleteWow! How did you even think to do this?!?! Amazing job. Everytthing works! Great job. I don't know if i'd get my little guy to sit still long enough to try ;).
ReplyDeleteseriously a personalized cameo, wow! What next?
ReplyDeleteLove it, love the stapled circles and of course the cameo!
ReplyDeletefabulous! I love the mix of different textures and colors on this card..
ReplyDeleteLOVE that you gave the cameo a modern twist, and I especially love that you used your own little guy for the silhouette. Brilliant work, as always!
ReplyDeleteWOW Karen. Such a "scappy" style card. I like all the different elements. How adorable is that true silhouette of your son? LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous.. Such a different mix of colours, texture and style into 1 fab card. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is what I call" Talent"! LOVE your take on the challenge! Your #2 rocks!
ReplyDeletebeautiful beautiful take on the sketch and love that you converted your boy's photo into the cameo! so precious and definitely one of a kind. love this fab card!
ReplyDeletelove at this! how cool that you used your son's silhouette, karen--you clever thing:)
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a beautiful card. I love the silhouette of your son, fabulous idea. So creative!!
ReplyDeleteI like the modern take on this card.... It came together nicely! Thx for visiting me... *smile*
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. so many adorable little details. And your sweet little model.............adorable.
ReplyDeletesigh... to be so talented!!!! look at that awesome cameo you created, seriously awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant Karen!! absolutely brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteSee, this is what I count on you for. A totally modern take on something so traditional. Yahooo!
ReplyDeleteLove this,,,isn´t he a cutie too:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool take on the challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cool girl! I mean totally amazing! I love that you basically took a layout and made a card and you made the coolest darn cameo out there and it will forever be special to YOU! Totally Moxie FAB!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Karen! You never cease to amaze me. I find cameos appealing but what would I do with them? I think I know now. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic, Karen! Love the cameo! :)
ReplyDeleteok - i don't know where to start...
ReplyDeletefirst off, i love how you made your own cameo. what a way to personalize a card!
and then all those details and different patterns and colors!!
this is just one of those absolutely perfect cards.
You are just full of so many wonderful ideas with this one! The cameo - love it! The frame, perfect and the layering just all works.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great take on this trend, Karen. I was committed to not liking cameos but now that I've seen this I see I'll have to reconsider. Sophisticated and cool and I love the pop of blue & orange.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! What a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so unique!
ReplyDeleteHey Karen! Thanks for entering the Appearance of Cameos challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the colour scheme. How fabulous is your diy silhouette. It's so much more fabulous knowing that the silhouette is of someone you know and love. :)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to come back and leave you some love on your Moxie Fab win. You can't see me, but I am raising the roof with my hands for you. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI saw you on the Moxie Fab list and had to say COOL CARD!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Moxie Fab win, Karen!
ReplyDeleteYour name is popping up everywhere on those Moxie Fab challenges! CONGRATS! Of course I love your card. I made a fantastic gift for my mom last year for Christmas that included outlines of all of her grandkids. Your post reminded me of it.
ReplyDeleteYea for your Moxie Fab win!! WOO HOO!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Karen!! Congrats on your MF win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Artful Delight! I love your take on the sketch! Wonderful technique for the cameo!
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