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Thursday, February 10, 2011

The Modern Cameo


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
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41 comments:

  1. yyamFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    This is fabulous Karen! Love the fun mix of colors. The elements are so different but work well together! :)

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  2. jenFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    It's AMAZING!!! I love the modern twist!! Very moxie fab!!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Very cute, love the colors and I love the cameo you created!

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  4. LynnFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Karen! 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!

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  5. ~amy~February 10, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Personalized Cameo..I LOVE it Karen...sooo very perfect!

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  6. Heather InnusaFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Wow! 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 ;).

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 10, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    seriously a personalized cameo, wow! What next?

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  8. LaurelFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Love it, love the stapled circles and of course the cameo!

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  9. Sherry EckbladFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    fabulous! I love the mix of different textures and colors on this card..

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  10. ChristinaFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    LOVE 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!

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  11. DanaFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    WOW Karen. Such a "scappy" style card. I like all the different elements. How adorable is that true silhouette of your son? LOVE it.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    This is just gorgeous.. Such a different mix of colours, texture and style into 1 fab card. :)

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  13. Virginia L.February 10, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Wow! This is what I call" Talent"! LOVE your take on the challenge! Your #2 rocks!

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  14. Alice February 10, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    beautiful 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!

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  15. farmhouse-storyFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    love at this! how cool that you used your son's silhouette, karen--you clever thing:)

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  16. artfuldelightFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    WOW, what a beautiful card. I love the silhouette of your son, fabulous idea. So creative!!

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  17. ScrapcollectrFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I like the modern take on this card.... It came together nicely! Thx for visiting me... *smile*

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  18. Laura.KFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Gorgeous card. so many adorable little details. And your sweet little model.............adorable.

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  19. BabyBokChoyFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    sigh... to be so talented!!!! look at that awesome cameo you created, seriously awesome!

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  20. alexandra s.m.February 10, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    This is brilliant Karen!! absolutely brilliant!!

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  21. CristinaFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    See, this is what I count on you for. A totally modern take on something so traditional. Yahooo!

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  22. Cynthia SchelzigFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Love this,,,isn´t he a cutie too:)

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  23. Leigh Ann BairdFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    This is a very cool take on the challenge!

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  24. ~Tammy~February 11, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This 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!

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  25. Emily LeiphartFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    This 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!

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  26. MandyFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    That's fantastic, Karen! Love the cameo! :)

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  27. Courtney KFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    ok - i don't know where to start...
    first 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.

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  28. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    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.

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  29. ValerieFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    What 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.

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  30. CherylFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Fabulous card! What a brilliant idea!

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  31. AgnieszkaFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    What a great idea! Love everything about it!

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  32. BrandiFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    This is so unique!

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  33. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Hey 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! :)

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  34. kasia c.February 16, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    I 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. :)

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  35. BrandiFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Just 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!

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  36. Jocelyn OlsonFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I saw you on the Moxie Fab list and had to say COOL CARD!!

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  37. CristinaFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Congrats on your Moxie Fab win, Karen!

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  38. FLEUR de LoFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Your 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.

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  39. Laurel BeardFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Yea for your Moxie Fab win!! WOO HOO!

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  40. Virginia L.February 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Way to go, Karen!! Congrats on your MF win!

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  41. DebbieFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Thanks for joining us at Artful Delight! I love your take on the sketch! Wonderful technique for the cameo!

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