Thursday, August 14, 2008

"Have Fun!"

I'm Back......and I have a card......Isn't this High Hopes Clown just the Cutest?!!

His name is "Juggles".....He is one of the new "Hot of the Press" stamps from High Hopes.

This Wonderful sketch I used is from last weeks sketch challenge SC188.

I went a little color crazy on Juggles hair...but it reminded me of wig my daughter wore for Halloween years ago....lol...she could wear any color clothes with that wig..and it looked perfect. The clown is colored with prismacolor pencils(oms) and H20's...acrylic white paint for accents.

The little hat, flower and the clown is popped up with dimentionals.

I used diamond glaze on the balls and buttons on his coveralls. His nose is a red dew drop.

The background is made by masking the image and brushed on with a inked soft brush.....barely banana for the yellow and bordering blue for under Juggles feet.

The sentiment on the tag "have fun" is part of a high hopes sentiment...."Gorillas just want to have fun!"

Stamps - All High Hopes

Paper: Georgia Pacific, dcwv, little yellow bicycle, mme

Ink: versafine black, barely banana, bordering blue

Accessories: fibres, stitching, dew drop, diamond glaze, stickles, acrylic paint, foam dimensionals

I hope everyone is enjoying a Wonderful Summer.....I've noticed that some of you already have children going back to school....somehow it seems like your summer is so short...but maybe the school vacations starts earlier in your area. Here in Saskatchewan most children don't go back till the end of August....and it seems to me like when they do...it feels like the season instantly changes to Fall.

Thanks for looking Everyone.....and for your Wonderful comments!! You all..... Make my Day!!

Hugs, Ila

60 comments:

Alina said...

Wow, Ila, this is so beautiful! I can't believe my eyes, I've said this before, you have coloured so PERFECT! Those boots are great!
Have a very nice day, thanks for share this!
Hugs, Alina

Kelly Schelske said...

So wonderful!! Juggles is awesome!! My sister had a crazy clown wig too that she wore for halloweeen for several years...from like the time she was 2 until 5 I'm sure, so I know exactly what you're talking about!! Love it, beautiful work:-)

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Hi Ila, Your card is fabulous and I love your colouring of this cute clown. Love the use of fibres with the sentiment. Zoe goes back to school September 4th so still 3 weeks. It's such a shame as we've had so much rain in the UK.. you wouldn't know it was August. Big Hugs, Nikki x

Han said...

Wow this is so cute I love the image and the colours very bright and funxx

Zoe said...

wow fab card Ila. I love the image and I love the pretty paper.
love
zoe
xxx

Rach said...

This card brings a smile to my face ...this is gorgeous Ila, your colouring is spectacular...
Hugs RAchxx

Anonymous said...

oh wow fab clown I love him - your attention to detail is fantastic

Norunn said...

Another beautiful card Ila. Colours and motiv is so sweet and happy!

Michelle said...

Adorable card....wish I had thought to use a Dew Drop for the nose.....how perfect!! My kids go back to school the day after Labor Day, whatever date that is, lol!! They still have about 2 1/2 more weeks but it's sure sneaking up on us!

Tricia T said...

Absolutely love this card, Ila! The hair was the first thing that caught my eye. It's perfect! :)

dpkennedy said...

He IS cute! Love his hair!
What a fun image!

Deborah said...

Love to see you clowning around Ila! Wonderfully delighful card! Hugs, Deb

Jean said...

Ila, he is adorable. I haven't been on much lately and have really been missing your blog. I will be catching up on all your wonderful cards tonight!

Lori said...

Ila: I've been checking out your blog for a while. I love all of your creations!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! all of the time.

Lori

Sandy said...

Wow Ila this is really funny. Awesome and colorful card. Love them.

Maria said...

Holy! That clown is absolutely charming and I love all the colors that you used! It's such a happy card!!

My kids are returning to school next week! I'm not sure I'm happy about it. . .I love when they are on break because I don't have to wake up too early in the morning but they tend take up a lot of my time during the summer. I will miss spending time with them. Time does go by too quickly!!

Maria

debby4000 said...

WOW stunning card, love Juggles especially he's multi coloured hair.

Sharon said...

Juggles looks great , his hair is just right! Fantastic fun card Ila.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card Ila...Juggles is so funny and I love how you have coloured him. So glad you're back, I've missed your stunning creations!
Hugs
Carole ;o)

Debbie said...

This is gorgeous Ila i love the colours you have used and Juggles has been coloured beautifully.
Hugs Debbie x

Rosalien Zwackhalen said...

It's such a funny stamps, it just makes you smile. You did a great job with colouring and I love the accents you put on the card and the fibers.:)

Hugs Rosalien

MichelleO said...

Oh my your coloring never fails to amaze me! I love the colors (especially his hair!) Really fun and a great card all the way around!
HUGS
MichelleO

Dawn Wheeler said...

Wow wat a fabulous card so colour full and cute ,Dawnx

Niki Estes said...

This is adorable, Ila! I love your colors so much!

Alex said...

This is so totally cute!!!! I love this clown!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Jilli said...

Wow, this is just gorgeous Ila! It's coloured perfectly. Stunning! hugs Jillix

Alhambra Club said...

Another beautiful creation. Have a wonderful weekend.

Anonymous said...

Love it ...love it....love it. As I have said before. You are the best.
Your coloring are perfect.If I lived near you, I would ask you to teach me.

Helena said...

Beautiful card!!!

xxxx

Lynsey said...

This card is stunning, I love all the bright colours you have used, just perfect for a clown!
Have a great weekend.
Lynsey :)

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Totally adorable. I clicked on the image and saw all the detailing you did. Awesome job with your card!

Heidi said...

this clown is so sweet..... how can you not smile when you look at him. Great job coloring him.

Risa said...

What a super cute card Ila!!
You never cease to amaze me with your beautiful cards. Everything you touch turns to gold!!!!

Anne said...

He is FABULOUS Ila!!! OMGoodness, he has come to life!! Your colouring is just magnificent and all those tiny details just add so much dimension!! Fantastic!! x

Anne-Britt said...

Wow, I really love this card. So colorful and that stamp was really nice. You have a lot's of cards here which are beautiful. Have a nice Saturday.

Murielle said...

Waw...Great card Wonderful!!
I love your composition and the colours are marvellous.
Great job!!!!
Thank you for your visit in my blog.
Hugs Mumur

Donalda said...

This is just so adorable dear. Your work is always so gorgeous.

Debby said...

It feels like I haven't visited in a while so I had some catching up to do! Everything is beautiful and wondeful as always. You sure stay busy. :-)

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

Wow wow wow ila This very lovely card!
Beautiful colours and coloring is as always soooo breathtaking.
hugs
claudia.

Ying Pang, said...

this is so gorgeous and FUN !!! Your coloring is so perfect!!Thank you for your award, I LOVE your blog too.

CraftyC said...

Thats one very cute card!!
Clairexx

Donna Baker said...

I love the 'quilt' look of the different dp on this card & the cut-out for Juggles - what a 'fun' card, just brings a smile to my face!

Jo said...

Absolutely stunning work as usual Ila! There's something for you on my blog x

Anonymous said...

very nice card! Love the clown! x sam

Maya said...

WOW!
I love the colours and the colouring of the clown,so fab!

Hugs from Maya

Anonymous said...

Hey Ila ~ Sorry it has been so long since I have commented...or at least I think it has been a long time...This clown is just acorable!! Of course the coloring is perfecto...love the hair too!

Trina said...

This is such a cute card! I love how you made the clown look so realistic! Great colors and distressing! Love it!

Andrea, said...

Fabulous card, you have coloured the clown in perfectly

sandra_w said...

Woww!! Ila, this is so beautiful...your colouring is fantastic!!

Sandra xx

Alex. said...

Hi Ila!
This card is very funny!!!! *LOL*
Hugs
Alex.

Unknown said...

This is sooo cute! I just love it! I wish I could buy this HH stamps locally.

Nixe-Moni said...

Wow what a gorgeous card Ila, I love the bright colours and this sweet image. Your colouring is stunning as always!
Hugs, Moni

Keri Lee Sereika said...

Ok now that is adorable!!! I love him!!! He is soooo cute and the card just showcases him to the enth degree!

Inger Marie said...

So fabulous colour and colouring Ila.
The clown is so lovely!!

Hugs from Inger Marie

Heather Huggins said...

Super cute Ila!!! Love the new topper.

Jill said...

fantastic card Ila, I love the bright colours and your fantastic colouring in Jill x

Barbara Schram said...

How fun! My mom collects clowns, I have to go a take a look at getting this stamp! Thanks for enabling. LOL

Chris said...

Hi Ila, love your Juggles the clown! I don't think he could be coloured any more perfectly than you've coloured him. I love his colourful wig, how your tore the paper around him and the pretty fibres at the top. I just got this stamp too, it's such a great one and I'm looking forward to using him. Hugs, Chris xxx

Bastelkueken`s Kreative Welt aus Alsdorf said...

Wowwwwwwwww Ila - this card is so cute and perfect - this clown is funny

Anonymous said...

oh I just love this! Soon as I clicked on it I smiled!!