Friday, May 4, 2012

Send in the clown

     Have you ever made a card and afterwards looked at it and said "What was I thinking?"  Well here's one of mine.  LOL  I LOVE how the image turned out, but I think there's way too much zig zag going on with the DP.  Busy, busy!  I tried three more attempts at doing this card in a totally different style and scrapped everyone of them so I gave up.  Sorry I didn't start you off with a sunglasses warning on this one.  Hope I didn't burn anyone's retinas out.  :-)
     This little cutie patootie is "Miss Clair Clown" and she is part of the May Club Kit from A Day for Daisies.  Take a peek at the whole kit.
     There are some other clown friends for Clair and some bright eyed nymphs.
     Today is normally regular new release day but we had a bit of a hitch in our giddy up this week and got a little ahead of ourselves.  LOL  Here's what the new release looks like and it's available in the new products section of the store.

     Cute huh!  :-)  Don't forget our challenge is still running at the ADFD blog.  Come join in our fun.
     WOOHOOO!  It's the weekend!


Supplies

  • Paper:  My Mind's Eye, Bazzill, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury, Copic XPress-it Blending card
  • Stamp:  A Day For Daisies "Miss Clair Clown"
  • Ink:  Copics
  • Tools:  Nestabilities Double Ended Tags, sewing machine
  • Miscellaneous:  Kraft Outlet Baker's Twine, Yellow Stickles, Recollections brads, Michael's rhinestones, pompom trim and fine glitter from my stash, Glossy Accents

26 comments:

Catherine said...

Fab bright cheerful card and I love all your stitching....

Sharon Basel said...

This is terrific Tracy and I think your combination of papers is just perfect - my eye goes right to the fabulously colored image. This is a really happy, fun card.

Ros said...

This is gorgeous

Audrey Pettit said...

Well, I actually LOVE this whole combination, Tracy! As soon as I saw it, I thought what a perfect matching of papers with image. I don't think it's too busy at all! I think it's perfect!

Carla S. said...

This is adorable, Tracy! Fab papers and details! The image is so cute and you've colored it wonderfully, of course! I don't think it's too busy!

Tammy said...

I love it too. The white background of the stamped image and the sentiment balances out the colourful DP - and it has tabs and you know how much I love those tabs. xx

heidy said...

Oh he's cute!
Hugs Heidy

Allisa said...

Love how you pulled all the colors together!

Renee B. said...

Adorable image & I love the bright colors (even the zigzags!)

Daria said...

Fabulous card, great texture and colouring!

Unknown said...

Oh yes, this really is the old fashioned type of clown that I used to know, fab card Tracy!

Sara H said...

Your card is sooo fun and beautiful!!! I really love all the zigzags =D and the gorgeous colors! It brightened my day =)

angelwhispers said...

My word what a fab clown and love the colours just so vibrant and perfect with the background Tracy! Love Chanelle xxx Hope you have a lovely weekend xx

Lisa Minckler said...

WOW! You're not kidding..this is one very busy card, but you know what, I think it has to be. It fits so perfectly with the image. I wish I could have seen the other attempts that didn't pass the mustard. This is superb Tracy. I really like it. A very happy and whimsical card. Did you do something to the balloons? Puff them out or dry emboss from the backside? They look really animated. Maybe it's just your great coloring, but I like the way they appear on your card.

Have a truly wonderful weekend, H.
hugs,
T

Grenouille Greetings said...

Super cute clown and wonderful papers and design. Hugs, Lesley

Danni said...

What a darling card! It really made me smile!

tracym110 said...

I love this card and think its PERFECT!! One of my favorite things is busy background paper!!, lol! Seriously! Your coloring is fantastic and that clown is so cute! :) TFS!
Tracy M

Marlies said...

A fab card Tracy! You have matched these bright colours so well and to tell you the truth I don't like clowns but this one is realy cute! hugs, Marlies

Hazel said...

Tracy

I don't know what you mean - this card is great and I love everything about it.

Thanks for popping by my blog - so appreciated as always.

Toodle pip

Hazel xx

Nicecrane Designs said...

Soooo colorful,,,,so vibrant,,,,, very well done.

Unknown said...

Tracy this is fabulous, what a fun image and great colours wel1 done Hugs Elaine

Heidi said...

Gorgeous card!
Beautiful colours:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

LOL!! Tracy I actually quite like it...any other image and it might not have worked but it goes really well with the clown :) I would expect him to be bright and crazy! Wow love those new images...especially the girly ones! I have never seen these before and must go check them out! :D

Unknown said...

Has such a happy feel to it.. Looks great my friend..

Geri said...

So sweet and happy...and yes, it made me smile!!

Jinny Newlin said...

Oh, that sad little clown needs a smile ;)! But there's no way he could possibly stay down walking amongst this fabulous display of color and with balloons, none-the-less!