If I ever owned a restaurant, I think I would call it the Rusty Whale. Patrons come in to quench their dry throat and end so hungry that they'd eat up everything on the menu. I also think it would make for a cute name to a crafty blog too, it's along the same lines as The Bald Dragonfly...
Heather I., from Come on get Scrappy, and I are teaming up on this fine day for a Carbon Copied post! We are featuring Critters in the Sea and Sophie's Sentiments by Lawn Fawn. Our challenges of choice are: Wee Memoreis-to not use any patterned paper and the sketch challenge over at Lily Pad Cards.
I created my own patterned paper by using the bubbles from the set with embossing powder and distress inks. The whale features a kind of similar technique, but with a lot less water! I really wanted to play off the rust/teal/kraft color combination.The sentiment is a mix of three. (The picture is a bit fuzzy again, I promise you can see more detail if you click on it to make it larger.)
Heather is a whiz when it comes to thinking up creative ways to use Lawn Fawn stamps, she's downright creative and so talented! Please visit Come on get Scrappy and see her take!
Supplies:
Cardstock: (Kraft) SU, (White) Office Max
Stamps: (Critters in the Sea, Sophie's Sentiments) Lawn Fawn
Ink: (Java) Versamagic, (Peeled Paint Distress) Ranger, (Really Rust Pigment) SU
Other: (White Embossing Powder) SU
Tools: (Corner Rounder) WRMemoryKeepers
I love the bubbles on the strips with the blue distress ink! So cute...and I think that is an awesome name for a restaurant! I can see it beachfront...with a huge patio/boardwalk surrounding it!
ReplyDeleteThat name cracks me up! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the distress-y look of this card, particularly the whale and the bubbly paper.
Rusty Whale...I love it! What a fantastic card...love what you've done with the inks....off to Heather's:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun restaurant name! HA! Love this card Karen, fab as always!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! love the technique on it!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!Love your card Karen. Great technique too.
ReplyDeleteACK! Karen, I {almost} have no words!!! This is AWESOME! I mean, the way you used the bubbles and inks - WOW! Fabulous - but I knew it would be!!!
ReplyDeleteThat technique is so cool! The water looks amazing and the rusty whale is brilliant - on the card and as a restaurant name. I can totally picture a cozy pub with a roaring fire!
ReplyDeleteLove that you put this on kraft and you are seriously the queen of misting/water/embossing power, can I come over and take a lesson?
ReplyDeleteI would totally come eat at the Rusty Whale! And you did make him look rusty, great technique! love it.
ReplyDeleteI like Rusty Whale, that does sound like a good name for a restaurant :) cute whale too :)
ReplyDeleteI have never thought about whether a dragonfly is bald or whatever. lol. but I sure do like the humor :)
Love the Rusty whale. Awesome techniques on those paper stripes.
ReplyDeleteThe Rusty Whale is such a cool name for a seafood restaurant I think...not that it should sell whale-meat tho!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue and orange homemade papers Karen, fab card :)
Jenny x
Love the paper you have created and the cute whale...really Lovely card Karen... I am joining too the Lily Pad challenge my card is number 23 , would you mind to see my Blog? Many thanks before...hugs, Monika
ReplyDeleteLOVE the combination of the blue and rust!! And I'm ready to hang out at the Rusty Whale!! Just let me know when you're opening your doors---I'll be there!!
ReplyDeleteGirl you have really come into your own style of cardmaking now. I am able to pick your cards out of a line-up with the distressed ink images. Thanks for playing with us at Wee Memories!
ReplyDeleteI would definately go to that restaurant!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the backgrounds you created, they are just gorgeous. That must have been so much fun. :)
LOVE it! I'm such a sucker for whales, and this is one of the cutest ones I've seen. I would definitely be a regular at your restaurant, too!
ReplyDeleteOh my Karen! She is so cute!
ReplyDeletelovely card as usual!
Where do you find all these ideas?!!
love the aqua and rust together!--such a great sketch card, karen:)
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable, Karen! You are so good with Lawn Fawn stamps. I love your colours. Rusty Whale or Rusty the Whale sounds really cute for a restaurant!
ReplyDeleteYou're so cute and creative just like your card!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card. I love your "Rusty" whale. You did a great job with the sketch.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a fun name for a restaurant too.
love the patterned paper you created, especially the blue one really looks like water. such a beautiful effect. it's always fun to read how you connect your thoughts and daily life with your creations. it's poetic and romantic sometimes. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet rusty whale! Great colors and overall look :>)
ReplyDeleteNow you just need to move to Cape Cod and open a restaurant :>)
lol about your description of the restaurant name. It is catchy though!
ReplyDeleteYour whale is so cute & I love how you created the watery background.
well played.
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rusty whale is darn cute too!!! :)
eeek, very cool!
ReplyDeleteSo fun, Karen - love how you interpreted the sketch! Thanks for joining us at Lily Pad Cards!
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