Tuesday, November 10, 2015

ART FROM THE MAIN HOUSE: Sunday Postcard Art Challenge (11-07-15)

Deann is the host for the Sunday Postcard Art challenge this week, and she has sent us back to dig up our favorite fairy tale!  Few things last past childhood, but Snow White and those seven delightful dwarfs have endured the past seven decades for me!  Dopey was always my favorite dwarf.  Amazingly, he never spoke, yet one could always imagine what he was thinking!

 For my background, I cut two pieces of heavy cardstock to 4" x 6".  I applied gesso to the surface of one, then pressed the two together and "massaged" the outside a bit to push around the gesso between the two.  When I pulled them apart, there was texture and pattern everywhere!  I allowed the cardstock to dry and then, using a citrus color palette, applied Dylusions spray inks and spritzes of water to blend them.

 The pre-colored image of Dopey was from an internet search, and the text stamp is from Stampotique Originals.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today and for taking a moment to leave a comment!  Both are appreciated.

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10 comments:

  1. ionabunnyNovember 10, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Kay. Delicious texture. Dopey is very cute. Hugz

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  2. Corrie HerrimanNovember 10, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    I love this technique, it looks yummy ! And Dopey is very cute indeed !
    Corrie x

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  3. Val-BelleNovember 11, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Kay that is such a sweet card and I love the background you created ... that is so cool. I am going to try that. Soon :D Love seeing what you are creating.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Cute. Love the texture. Hope all is well....been thinking of you. xox

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  5. CocofoliesNovember 12, 2015 at 2:37 AM

    This is so cute Kay!
    I love your yellow and citrus colors combo and background, perfect for Dopey, as well as the quote!!
    Big hugs my dear friend. Mwah!
    Coco

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  6. Win Dinn, ArtistNovember 12, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    This delightful card made me smile, Kay - Dopey was a favourite of mine as a child. Loving that background texture!

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  7. TerriNovember 13, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    What a wonderful post card! Really like that texture.

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  8. SueNovember 14, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Oh I love this Kay, what a fab way to get your background texture. Enjoy your weekend xx

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  9. Anne (cornucopia)November 18, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Somehow I missed your entry at SPA! I like the technique you used on this!

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  10. Words and PicturesNovember 18, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Oh sweet! Love the background technique for those fab gesso waves, and Dopey looks adorable against the bright citrus inkiness.
    Alison xx

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