Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Allison's Selective Sunday Challenge




This little compact card is for Allison's Selective Sunday Water Challenge. After reading Allison's blog to see what the challenge was about, I took the plunge and "got busy"

I have been practicing on making circular cards and finally "got it right" after a few trials and errors. I used my largest Nestability scallop circle die for the base of this card. All I did was place the scallop die on a piece of folded cardstock. (4 1/2 X 4 1/2) In order to make the circular card open up like a book, the die has to overlap a bit on the folded seam of the cardstock. I don't have a measurement, I "eyeballed" the distance. I followed this same procedure for the entire card. After I finished assembling the card, it reminded me of a make-up compact.

So ....this idea pops into my head to place a picture where the mirror normally is and stamp a small message where the make-up is positioned. I ran an old picture of my son through the Wizard , using a smaller scallop and circle die. After that I stamped my message on the inside of the card and added a bit of journaling to make it complete.

stamp: Whipper Snapper
sentiment: Whipper Snapper and TAC
cardstock: Papertrey Ink and Barely Banana
inks: Adirondack (Pitch Black), Barely Banana and Copic Markers
pale yellow pearls, extra fine glitter and ribbon is from my stash

Thank You for stopping by

31 comments:

Smriti said...

These are absolutely fabulous!!I've also been planning to make a circular card and such a wonderful example motivates me all the more!

Allison Rankin said...

This card is adorable! I love the image, the coloring, the circle (rocks!) and the little pearls! Thanks for playing Malieta!

(And I hope I see your address pretty quick too!)

Allison Rankin said...

This card is adorable! I love the image, the coloring, the circle (rocks!) and the little pearls! Thanks for playing Malieta!

(And I hope I see your address pretty quick too!)

Gail Binette said...

Adorable Risa. Love the stamp as you well know and that photo is precious.

Teri said...

This is such a great card! I just love this image!! It was on my wish list :)

Andrea, said...

Your card is so cute, fabulous shape and that stamp is so sweet. Have a good day

Courtney said...

Oh Malieta! This is just too adorable. And that picture is cute!

CraftyC said...

Your card is just so sweet, I love it so much!
Clairexx

Anonymous said...

This is totally adorable!! Your coloring is fabulous!!

Lauren said...

How cute are these! They are adorable. The image and photo are super cute!

2 Worlds said...

most cute card !

Crafty Connie said...

Simply adorable!!!

Alhambra Club said...

Your water card is adorable, coloring is fantastic, love your creativity with the compact, great picutre too, he is adorable.

Alex said...

This is totally cute Malieta - you rocked this circle card, it's gorgeous!! Great minds think alike, I just made one using my SU! circular cards...stay tuned - LOL!

Love the colors too, just perfect!

*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Deb said...

that is incredible, so pretty and such a fabulous idea, I love it!

Maria said...

Oh, love the round card! That duckie sure is cute and you did a wonderful job coloring the image!! As always, wonderful job Malieta!!

Maria

pescbrico said...

what a cute little ducky! :) I LOVE it and the coloring is just amazing :) wonderful! :)

Ila said...

This is just the Cutest!! I love the way you made this card and the photo of your son is Wonderful!!

Deb Neerman said...

Omigosh!!!! Sooooooooooooooooooo cute! I love this!

~Hugs, Deb

Rita said...

Wow, this card is awesome Malieta!!! Luv the colors too!

blah said...

Super, super cute!!!!!! Love the little duck and your son is adorable in this pic.

My Paper World said...

Absolutely adorable Malieta! and what a great idea with the photo!
Nicola xx

Anonymous said...

This is so adorable Malieta. that little image is the cutest

Marlou McAlees said...

your card is fantastic Malieta!!! and wow!!! love your new look blog and banner :) xx

Little C's Creations said...

this is too cute!!! i just love your coloring girl!!! you are the bomb!!!

hugs,
Jen

Mrs. Nancy G said...

Oh wow!!! So amazing!!!!

:-)

Karin said...

what a very great card. love your other designs

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Lots of work. They look fabulous.

michelle sturgeon said...

Great circle card! LOVE all the super detail!

Elaine said...

How flippin clever is this??! Just fabulous Mali!! Love your creations!

Dawn Wheeler said...

OOOH wow how fab is this ,love it so gorgeous ,Dawnx