Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentines Day

This one went straight to my DH heart, I hope! Just think Tilda is so cute. He calls them the stamps with no faces! I finally splurged and bought an air brush or gun - I get mixed up what it is really called. I do call it a gun because of the way it is shaped. I tore paper for the sky/ground mask. It was fun! I have mostly ciao pens so it was a bit tricky. The photo really stinks to tell you the truth! I can't seem to get the colors right on the photos. And there is the problem of the red reflecting on the white stickles. The greeting is from an old stamp set by Cindy of Stampingscrapping.com. It has a bunch of specific greetings as well as some of the stamps fit certain spellbinder's dies. I am not sure who made the valentine stamp. I love it and added stickles around it. I did the skin a little differently. I used E000 for my base which is brand new to me. I also wanted Tilda to be more blonde than ash blonde, so I added Y11 to the usual blonde mix that I use. I used mostly R27 and R29 for the reds but in the end added the ciao R that is a deep burgundy. The green is yg63, I think. This is the simplest card I have made in a long time. No embellishments to speak of. Hope you like it. It was not one of my best days - I was a little shakey, but all in all, I think its ok and DH enjoyed it. Hugs to you all, Barb F

16 comments:

Jean said...

Barb, I want to let you know I love and knowing your hubby he will love anything you do for him. Everything about this card is absolutely adorable.. Love the coloring of Tilda and the photo looks great to me.. Glad you got an air brush.. good for you, you will enjoy it.. take care Barb, and enjoy your Valentine's Day You will be very busy soon, but still take out some precious time for us...
Hugs and love, Jean

Shelly Schmidt said...

Beautiful coloring- and I think hubby will love it!

Anonymous said...

It turned out very cute!! Great job with the airbrushing!
hugs,
Shell

Leslie Anne Avila said...

Oh I'm sure your DH will love this to pieces. HOmemade gifts are the vary best.
Blessings and Happy Valentine's Day,
Leslie

Debbie Yates said...

Barb she is really cute....and your airbrushing is great! I applaud your for being so brave and trying it - mine is still in the box!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Rene said...

Super pretty!!!!
Rene :D

Only By His Grace said...

Hi Barb!
Love your card. The coloring on her dress is beautiful. Love the heart.
Great idea of the layout.
Hugs Maz

Billie's Scrappetique said...

Nice card, Barb!! Hope you've had a great Valentine's Day!

LINDA W. said...

Great card Barb!!!I know that your
DH liked his card.
HUGS Linda

annieb said...

Cute card. TFS

Iulia said...

Great card! I hope you had a beautiful Valentines day and your DH loved it! Gorgeous color palette and coloring!
Hugs, Iulia

Chris said...

Sweet! I love your lovely archer! She just looks so cute! Great job on the hair, too!

XO,
Chris Christensen

cabio's craft corner said...

This one totally will go to your DH's heart Barb. It looks so sweet and lovely. Thanks for sharing :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Anonymous said...

wonderful Valentine Barb! I didn't get this one colored up yet but I will someday! In the meantime it's fun to enjoy yours and others! TFS!
Pam Going Postal

Sandy said...

Help me -Help me -- I am so far behind!! Cute valentine.
Sandy

Fran said...

Now that is one adorable Valentine card. I love it!!!! Hugs Fran