Saturday, March 8, 2014

Up and Away

Hello!

Here's a mini calendar I just finished.  I don't think I ever inked up Akira from Sister Stamps, you can read all about him HERE and check out Jenny's awesome project she made with him. I so wanna try that.  Anyhoos, here's the calendar...


I love how small this image is and really quick to color.  It fits perfectly on top of the calendar with space to spare at the top and sides.  Used bright colors with a touch of black for the kite because his should be the coolest and brightest in the sky.  Here are the layers:  kraft card (Neenah), patterned paper (MME - Fine and Dandy) cloud paper is die cut with Sizzix TH postage stamp frame, calendar from Taylored Expressions.  Colored with Copic markers.  Here's a close-up of the top...


Aww to be so happy and carefree... hehehe 

Fun tip(s):  I double stamped this image first on to white card (Neenah) colored and fussy cut both images. (Yes, I did cut off the string.)  I stamped the image again on the patterned paper.  This totally saves on trying to fussy cut the string and still makes it look like you did.  On the twine he's holding, instead of coloring it I used a multiliner pen and added more "string", now it looks like it's going to go high in the air once he start to give it more slack.


I will have more calendars to share (thanks to inspirations by Eva & Lynn) soon.  Only 13 more to finish and I'll be done with 2014.  Until then hope you have a great crafty Saturday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Leanne

5 comments:

Lynn said...

This is a fantastically fun calendar especially since it is the windy month of March. I love the postage stamp frame and the twine. Your choice of colors is awesome too! Thanks for the link to my blog...you're a sweetie!

Rachel Parys said...

Love this little calendar!! Wish I would think further in the future to put something like this together! lol! Love the postage stamp shape too!!

cebelica said...

Such a pretty calendar page. Looks like the little boy is having lots and lots of fun. :)
Hugs! xx

Have A Scrap Happy Day said...

Hi Leanne. You sure created a fun calendar. Reminds me of the days we used to fly kites....fun!

Denice said...

This is adorable, love how you made a calendar with this sweetie!
:Dxx