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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Comic Strips


The boys' school held a conference about helping your kids with reading a while back. One of the sessions had us cutting up comic strips after reading them together, and then the kids had to put them back together, in order, based on memory, the pictures within each strip and the word bubbles. It helps your child with comprehension and understanding how the English language is read (left to right, top to bottom, etc.). Pretty neat stuff, eh?


There's a new sketch challenge up over at Skipping Stones Design, I'd love for you to try out your take and link up for a chance to win a free Skipping Stones Set. There's a bunch of fabulous inspiration over on the blog too, from the regular design team and our December guests.

Anywho, my design today reminds me of the coloring in comic strips--it was fun to try a different technique! The card base is embossed with a series of circles and all the edges have been inked with black, I did that after coloring. I think it is another comic strip kind of element that is kind of fun.The patterned paper is compliments of Canvas Corp, our partner this month. Their patterns are so fun and bold and absolutely wonderful.


Supplies: 
Cardstock: (Vintage Cream) PTI
Patterned Paper: (Circles) Canvas Corp
Stamps: (Uplifting) Skipping Stones Design
Ink: (Onyx Black) Versafine
Fiber: (Black Burlap String) May Arts
Other: (Button, Circle Impression Plate) PTI, (Markers) Copic
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36 comments:

  1. LynnDecember 27, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love the bright cheery card for the sentiment. It is perfect. Gorgeous texture too Karen.

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  2. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    genius! i LOVE how you've colored this image Karen...it's just perfect. the black outlines really do give it a comic strip feel...love that! amazing texture too!

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  3. LaurelDecember 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Love it, beautiful coloring!

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  4. ~amy~December 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    That is a neat way to teach kids...love what the schools do these days.

    Such a fun card...been really enjoying your use of patterned paper these days:)

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  5. BrandiDecember 27, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    This is really neat. I can't figure out how you colored in your image, it seems so different than the past. I love it!

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  6. ArchanaDecember 27, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. Your blog is beautiful.
    I am also graphic designer but now staying home Mom and doing craft all the time. NC changed a lot. Morrisville where I am living is now a town and growing fast.
    Glad to know about you. Thanks again and keep in touch.

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  7. CherylDecember 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I love this image! It is so bright and cheery - the perfect counterpoint to our dreary weather.

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  8. RyannDecember 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I love, love, love your coloring on this! I hope you will be submitting to PC Mag for their new pub call "Techniques - Stamping with Markers"... :)

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  9. Annette AllenDecember 27, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    LOve this scene...great card...great combo..love it

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  10. Jennifer Smith-SloaneDecember 27, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Love the playfulness of this! Bright colors and watercolor illustrations are amazing! :)

    Thanks for the comment on my blog as well! :) Just added you to my Google Reader!

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  11. LindsayDecember 27, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Love this card Karen! It is so bright and fun!

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  12. Jay GeeDecember 27, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Wonderful card Karen - bright and cheerful. I really love how everything is outlined with the black too :)

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  13. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 27, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Bright seems to be the choice word over here, fun to see these papers in action again and fabulous coloring job.

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  14. BarbDecember 27, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Fun layering, Karen, and I love all the different dots! Your coloring looks fabulous too! :)

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  15. BabyBokChoyDecember 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    oh i love the bright and cheerful colors of this delightful card.

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  16. artfuldelightDecember 27, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Bright, fabulous card.....caught my eye in my google reader. :-) Love it!!

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  17. JingleDecember 27, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    This looks absolutely fantastic!

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  18. yyamDecember 28, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Delightful! Just love the happy colors and layers! :)

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  19. AimesDecember 28, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I love that comic strip idea for comprehension skills! Might steal that for my own class ;D
    The bright colours make this card so fun! I love how many varieties of polka dots you've squeezed on it too :)
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  20. farmhouse-storyDecember 28, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    darling happy card, karen:) comics are an awesome reading tool-great idea!

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  21. Tosha LeyendekkerDecember 28, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    What a fabulously fun card Karen!! I love your beautifully colored balloon scene with those vibrant dotted papers and textured bg!! And the string with the single button....charming!!

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  22. Courtney KDecember 28, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    awesome coloring Karen - so vibrant!

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  23. ChunyuanDecember 28, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    What a bright and fun card. Love the polka dots and your coloring.

    Big congrats on your card featured as one of the top ten trendiest projects over Moxie Fab World. It is one of my favorite cards.

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  24. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Love the fun polka dottted card! Congrats on being featured over at moxie fab, too! Awesome cameo card!

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  25. jengdDecember 28, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    LOVE this card! The bold colors and patterns, the black outlining, the embossing, the painted coloring... it's all fabulous! And congrats on your Moxie Fab nod! Fingers crossed...!

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  26. Alice December 28, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    such a delightful scene and love the happy colors you used. the comic stripe inspired black frame really makes the whole card pop. fabulous work as always, Karen! hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! =)

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  27. ~Tammy~December 29, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    That is a fantastic way to teach children!

    Your card is so bright and cheerful! Great inspiration for the sketch challenge!

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  28. TrinhDecember 29, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I love the bright colors and how you outlined the panels. Fun and happy card!

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  29. lisa aranaDecember 29, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    very cool effect. it does have that comic book feel.

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  30. ShellyDecember 29, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    WOW...love your card! The colors are nice and bold. The texture, the polka dot paper....just lovely :)

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  31. JessDecember 30, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    So colourful and fun! I adore the balloon!

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  32. KellyDecember 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    love the comic book inspiration and sketch here. I also appreciate the repeating circle pattern! What a great sentiment and card to send someone.

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  33. KarinaDecember 30, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Such a sweet card, dear Karen! Love the colours you used and the arrangement of pretty papers. And your colouring is so lovely.
    Hugs and Happy New Year 2012!
    Karina

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  34. jenDecember 31, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    LOVE the pops of color! And what a great idea to use the comics with the kids!! :)

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  35. JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com)December 31, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    So pretty! I love the bright colors! :)

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  36. marilynprestonnJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Love this hot air balloon working it's magic with the sketch. Loved the sketch and your beautiful creation. :)Peggy

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