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January 28, 2023

FOXY HELLO

The stamp set I used in this card is from the LAST Sale-A-Bration. I thought this fox was quite exquisite. While I enjoy having fun with animals that are more cartoon-like, I am really drawn to wild animals that are a little more realistically rendered.

I must note that the colors in this card do not show up correctly, much to my chagrin. The card base is a cream color (!) and the textured panel above the fox is actually white cardstock. 


Because there are no bling-y embellishments on this card, it is very flat, which I love when I am putting a card in the mail. So yay!


I embossed the white panel with the Stripes and Splatters 3D Embossing Folder, found on page 177 of the Annual Catalog. This gives the card a more rugged woodsy feel, in step with the wildlife.

To complement that feel and to give it a vertical look, I wound Linen Thread around the right side of the fox panel several times. Adding a diecut "hello" on top of the Linen Thread gives the card a purpose -- just saying hello to the recipient.


I used Stampin' Blends SU 600 and SU 700 to color in the fox. Since he has a very sketchy appearance (I love that!), I took liberties with coloring him in, not being too careful.

After Mr. Fox was colored, I fussy cut him. I left the white border because I wanted to preserve all the sketchiness.


Do any of you recognize the really really old Old Olive Designer Series Paper on the fox panel? I still have a lot of it left. When searching through my DSP for a perfect background for the fox, I chose this from amongst the many I considered. I think it works very well. See? Something old . . .


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Humankind must learn to understand that the life of an animal 
is in no way less precious than our own.
- Paul Oxton -


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Foxy
Smiles.














10 comments:

  1. I suppose both the cartoony foxes and the realistic ones have their place, but I think you made the right choice for this card!
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/01/weighing-heavy-on-my-mind.html

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  2. I prefer this fox vs a cartoon figure, this is a lovely card. Thank you so much for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday Linda! You always have such beautiful designs.

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  3. It's nice to find ways to use older papers sometimes isn't it? A mix of old and new. This is lovely, I can imagine that fox being suitable for all sorts of cards.

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    1. Thanks, Julie! I can't imagine getting rid of any of my supplies, whether new or retired. I buy them because I love them, and will use it all until it's gone.

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  4. Pretty card! I like the earth tones and the contrasting textures on this card. Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 51.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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