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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The Rusty Whale


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
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29 comments:

  1. LynnSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    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!

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  2. JessSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    That name cracks me up! Love it!

    I love the distress-y look of this card, particularly the whale and the bubbly paper.

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  3. ~amy~September 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Rusty Whale...I love it! What a fantastic card...love what you've done with the inks....off to Heather's:)

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  4. LindsaySeptember 21, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What a fun restaurant name! HA! Love this card Karen, fab as always!

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  5. LaurelSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    How cute! love the technique on it!

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  6. Isha GuptaSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Wow!!!Love your card Karen. Great technique too.

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  7. Heather InnusaSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    ACK! 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!!!

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  8. Jen W.September 21, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    That 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!

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  9. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)September 21, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Love 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?

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  10. Chari MossSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I would totally come eat at the Rusty Whale! And you did make him look rusty, great technique! love it.

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  11. BabyBokChoySeptember 21, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I like Rusty Whale, that does sound like a good name for a restaurant :) cute whale too :)

    I have never thought about whether a dragonfly is bald or whatever. lol. but I sure do like the humor :)

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  12. ChunyuanSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Love the Rusty whale. Awesome techniques on those paper stripes.

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  13. JennySeptember 21, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    The Rusty Whale is such a cool name for a seafood restaurant I think...not that it should sell whale-meat tho!
    Love the blue and orange homemade papers Karen, fab card :)
    Jenny x

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  14. Monika ReeckSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    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

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  15. Lisa PetrellaSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    LOVE 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!!

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  16. BrandiSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Girl 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!

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  17. kasia c.September 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I would definately go to that restaurant!!
    I LOVE the backgrounds you created, they are just gorgeous. That must have been so much fun. :)

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  18. ChristinaSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    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!

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  19. alexandra s.m.September 21, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Oh my Karen! She is so cute!
    lovely card as usual!
    Where do you find all these ideas?!!

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  20. farmhouse-storySeptember 22, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    love the aqua and rust together!--such a great sketch card, karen:)

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  21. Emily LeiphartSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This 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!

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  22. ~Tammy~September 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    You're so cute and creative just like your card!!!

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  23. IdaSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    What an adorable card. I love your "Rusty" whale. You did a great job with the sketch.
    That would be a fun name for a restaurant too.

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  24. Alice September 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    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. =)

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  25. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    What a sweet rusty whale! Great colors and overall look :>)
    Now you just need to move to Cape Cod and open a restaurant :>)

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  26. TrinhSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    lol about your description of the restaurant name. It is catchy though!

    Your whale is so cute & I love how you created the watery background.

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  27. jenSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    well played.
    :)
    rusty whale is darn cute too!!! :)

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  28. lisa aranaSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    eeek, very cool!

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  29. LinSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    So fun, Karen - love how you interpreted the sketch! Thanks for joining us at Lily Pad Cards!

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