May 2, 2009

My Time to Create Challenge!

Ok...so here's my first challenge post as an official team member!













I have recently found Dustin Pike - what great images he has. When I got the sketch from Lauren, I decided I needed to use one of his images on my first project. Here's the sketch:


Tomorrow is Lauren's Birthday - so figured I'd make mine a birthday card in honor of her!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN! Hope it's a great day!!




Soooooo, onto the card:
I flipped the sketch to make it work for me...isn't this little monkey too much?!? I had tons of fun coloring this image in with my copics, and added a little crystal effects to the cherry and the sprinkles on the cupcake. Also put a few touches of my stardust pen on the cupcake frosting as well. Now - Dustin provides a .png file with his images, meaning when you get it, there's one version that has no background outside of the image...which is cool, because if you take a look at my image, there is a drop shadow that I added using Photoshop Elements. I think it made the image 'pop' just a little more...how about you?

All of my layers are on dimensionals, and isn't that a fun sentiment? It's an oldie from Gina K, it was my very first unmounted stamp!

Thanks for stopping by today -- be sure to check out all of the other team members blogs as well!!!

Dana
Dawn

Jennifer
Kendra
Kristin
Lauren
Lisa
Mackenzie
Maria
Odette
Pam
Tamara

Be sure to use keyword Mytimess32 when uploading - and link on Lauren's blog as well...can't wait to see what YOU do with the sketch!

17 comments:

Dana Gustafson said...

Tracey this card is Darling! I am totally singing the song right now thanks to your stamped sentiment too.LOL! Your cupcake looks particularly yummy with those shiny chocolate sprinkles!!! Ok, now I need chocolate... hee hee

Lisa Kind said...

I still sing that verse at birthdays...such fun! This is a great card! I love Dustin's images and have quite a few that want to jump out of my computer onto some paper too! Soon! Congrats on your first MTTC DT card! :-)

Lisa

Betty: Reflections with Coffee said...

Your cupcake pops with the added touches you've made. Makes me want to reach out and swipe a lick.

Tamara said...

What a great card! Welcome to the fabulous MTTC team. I have not yet used any digital stamps, but this one is so cute. I love the birthday saying. Now it is going to be running through my head all day :)

Dawn Easton said...

Oh my....so flippin' cute! I've never heard of Dustin before so I'll definitely need to check that out! You did an awesome job with this card!

Paulette said...

Too cute, Tracey! Love the sprinkles on the cupcake!

Kristin Eberline said...

OMG...how cute is this little guy?! I really need to check out these digital images! Great job on the challenge! This is gorgeous!! Oh, and I keep meaning to tell you that I'm in love with your blog layout! So unique...

Have a nice weekend.
Kristin

AKiteFlier said...

Really fun card Tracey. What an adorable image and you really rocked it with the coloring. Yes love that hint of a drop shadow - that's pretty cool! Great job with the sketch this week. Hugs n smiles.

Handmade by Odette said...

Hey Tracey this card is so CUTE! I love your monkey stamp!! and i agree with Dana, that cupcake looks eatable!!
Have a great weekend!

DoxieGirl said...

shut up!!!! this is so stinkin' adorable! LOVE everything about it - especially how you flipped the sketch! awesome!
~Kendra

Amy H said...

I REALLY need to use my crystal effects!!! How cool is that?!? Wonderful job, Tracey!!!

Unknown said...

This is a cool card Tracey! love all the wee details.

MacKenzie said...

Love it! Great image, great color scheme - perfection!

Maria said...

OMG that image is tooo cute. I will def have to stop by DP site he does have some nice stuff.

Great job with the challenge!

Unknown said...

He is SO CUTE! And that cupcake is just yummy looking. Great Card Tracey!!

Lauren (mytime) said...

Oh my word! you make me want o buy these images. Tracey this guy needs to put you on a team! Seriously!

Jenn said...

This is the BEST card! What great little details! Way to go!! You rock!