Thursday, March 20, 2008

Dragon Designs


Do you love dragons? I do, I seem to have an affinity for fantasy creatures. Maybe it is because since they are imaginary, the possibilities are endless...there is no right or wrong. It seems to free my creativity somehow. I suppose that is why my dragon in this card is blue! Or maybe it is because it is a get well card and to be "blue" is to be down or sad. I suppose you can decide.

All stamps on this card and the next one come from our new Darling Dragons set. The cardstock is from SU! It was colored using Stampin' Up Markers on watercolor paper and blended using a aqua brush. I swear this technique by Julie Bulher totally eliminates my desire for coptic markers...this blending technique is great!!



I made this card before I discovered Julie's technique. I tried blending my markers on plain card stock with blenders pens and didnt get nearly as good results. But even though the blending isnt as good as I would have liked, the bright colors work great with this card design.

I love the greeting for his image, it totally cracks me up! So much so I had to make a hot dog for my dragon.

4 comments:

Donna Baker said...

well, I never thought I did until I saw YOUR dragons! they really ARE darling and DH loves them too...can't wait to get my sets so I can play!!! hurry up happy mail!

Erin Bigler said...

OMG, these are just adorable! I just love all your images and can't wait to get my own. Congratulations!

Amanda said...

Totally cute Kristin! I think you should make a gnome. LMBO! Could be fun!

Stampin_Melissa said...

I looked long and hard at these dragons before I placed my order, but those fairies were callin' my name! Besides, there is always room on my wish list from my MIL. ;D

Manda is SOOOO right! You have got to make us some gnomes!