Sunday, July 17, 2016

Critters from the Past and the Sea....Muse Challenge #174, Freshly Made Sketches #245 - A Sketch by Jen M, The Daily Marker 30 Day Colouring Challenge:, A Blog Named Hero~Masculine

Hello,

A quick post to share two cards I squeezed in today.

Over at Muse Challenge #174, our sweet, talented Tracey has shared this little charm to spark ideas:


My card - which I plan to send to my 4 year old nephew, Mr. C -  is pretty much a straightforward case of hers: a couple of "friendly' critters (tee hee), some flowers to parallel her fire and a smile-making sentiment.  For the record, my T-Rex is vegetarian *grin* and the stegosaurus has shimmery armor on his back, thanks to glossy accents. I also have some green stenciling in the background, but it's hard to see with the lighting I'm limited to using. Hopefully, the sun will shine soon....


My polychromos-coloured dinos are also heading to Kathy's The Daily Marker 30 Day Colouring Challenge:



My second card, featuring my new Hero Arts Colour Layering Seahorse once again, was inspired by
Freshly Made Sketches #235 by Jen M.




NOTE: Honoured and thrilled to receive an Honourable Mention at Freshly Made Sketches #245! Thank you, Shannon!

My 'ocean' was created with my 'water-colour' strip stamps, along with bubbles from MFT Distressed Patterns.  Again, apologies for the poor lighting.  I'm extra-happy because finally, I can join the gallery at A Blog Named Hero, where the theme this month is Masculine. My husband gave this two thumbs up, so guy-card it is!


That's it from me...hope  your Sunday was fabulous!

Thank you so much for spending part of your day with me; your visit brings me immense joy!


26 comments:

Rose said...

Your dinosaur card is very cute & colourful. Your nephew will love it! Love the softness of your water with the lovely seahorse & shells. That's a great sentiment!

Tracey McNeely said...

Carol Mr. C is going to love this dino-tastic card. Your colouring is just fabulous with the shading and the white dots on their back. The scene you created is adorable. I love seeing how you were inspired. My hubby gives your masculine card to thumbs up as well! Really great stamps for a guy! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Muse this week!

Pop's Cards said...

These are both gorgeous, I can see the green stenciling on the first one, I do love the second one there is something about seahorses that are kind of magical I could watch them all day, hugs Pops x

crafty lil mouse said...

Such beautiful cards!! Mx

Jeanne said...

Amazing work! I am smitten with your fabulous vegetarian and colorful dinos! I can so completely see the wonderfully stenciled background. I adore the coloring on this card and Mr. C is going to be oh so excited to receive this! I can imagine him jumping up and down. :) I am going to take note of your "case" vs the "cases" that I do and attempt your version in the futre. And your seahorse card? Well it's just out and out gorgeous. That purple is so pretty and I love me a purple seahorse. I'm also enjoying the watery background. Fabulous work my friend! Hugs!!

Julie B said...

LOve your take on the MUSE, carol. Those dinosaursa are such fun. :)

Ardyth said...

Cute! Love the shading on your dinos and the white details, too! SO glad you joined us at Muse this week, Carol!

Lori said...

Both cards are wonderful! I love the dinos and the multi color on the Stegosaurus. Your sea horse card is lovely!

Barb Ghig said...

Two really sweet cards, Carol! Fabulous coloring on both, and I love your seahorse...so fun!

Linda Callahan said...

Adorable cards! Your sea scene is sweet! glad you joined us at FMS!

Pam said...

Love both of these! Mr C is a lucky little guy. I used that set to make a birthday card for my dino loving granddaughter last year. It's such a cute set! Your hubby is also pretty smart because your 2nd card is definitely 2 thumbs up! x

Patti said...

OMGosh Carol how sweet are those dinosaurs!? you aced the Muse challenge!! and your Sea Horse card is dreamy!

Carole! I can't keep up with your amazing comments and kindnesses you show me! You almost made me cry! today when I read your comments on my blog and then again on my Penny Black post. I can't thank you enough for your outstanding encouragement and way too generous praise! : )

You are a treasure friend! I hope I can be the same to you. : )

Patti

Jen Brum said...

What a great set of cards! Love your colouring!! Love that seahorse and the fun sentiment! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

Geri said...

Two adorable creations! Love the colors that you used on the dinos - makes them look so sweet & friendly! The seahorse card is the perfect example of stunning simplicity!

Petra Swart said...

Oh, that is such a cute dino card, Carol!!!! Your sweet little scene is just so perfect for a little one - love the adorable dino's you've coloured in such fun colours!!!! So darling!!!!
And big congrats on the HM at FMS, hey!!!! Your sea theme card is simply stunning a perfect guy-card!!!! Love the very subtle blue bg and the other colours you've worked with!!!!! So beautiful, my friend!!!
Have a great day!!!!
Hugz

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, I love the sweet scenes you created on your first two cards, but your last card has me in awe! It's so gorgeous!

Shelly said...

Aww...such a CUTE dino card! And love your 'ocean' themed card!

Kim Heggins said...

Carol...both of your cards are fabulous...but your sweet Muse card is simply adorable, love those dinosaurs.

Joyce said...

These are both wonderful. Your Muse card is so adorable, and a perfect take on Tracey's card. And, I love the wateryness of your second beautiful card.

Anita in France said...

Adorable dino's, Carol ... and such a lovely cluster of ocean icons ... fabulous set against that soft blue sea! Hugs, Anita :)

Bobby said...

I'm sure Mr. C will love the vegetarian, sparkly dinosaurs, Carol. Just as I love the seahorse. Great water for him to swim in.

Brenda said...

Awwww, your dino card is just DINOmite Carol! lol Pun intended! So cute and I know Mr. C wil adore it too. Love that your dino's are vegetarian too and when I enlarge the pic I can see your fabulous green stenciling. A BIG congrats on your honorable mention too my friend!!!! Love the seahorse card as you know! Sorry I'm running way behind in my commenting. Hugs, Brenda

Marisa said...

Your critter scenes are wonderfully done!! I am now craving smores and a dip in the ocean LOL!

Kristina B. said...

Stunning work! Great color layering. Thanks for joining us at A Blog Named Hero!

Kathy said...

Your dinos are spectacular. The colors are incredible. Love this precious card.Thank you for being part of The Daily Marker/ 30 Day Coloring Challenge :)

Greta said...

The first card is darling & I do love that seahorse!