QUESTION:
are the fonts on my blog large enough for your tablets and computers?
Hello, Blogging Friends!
Today I'm sharing two "hare-raising" cards.
Hope they don't scare you away!
(giggle)
are the fonts on my blog large enough for your tablets and computers?
Hello, Blogging Friends!
Today I'm sharing two "hare-raising" cards.
Hope they don't scare you away!
(giggle)
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Today's story
Spellbound Fairy is having a "hare-raising" conversation with Whimsical Hare. Whimsical Hare does not want to leave her rabbit-hole home today because she is having a BAD HARE DAY. She had been cleaning house all day yesterday, getting ready for company, and now, she complained, she looks like a DUST BUNNY!
Ok - I'm stopping with the story silliness - laughing.
Both cards use identical die cuts and colors. First Spellbound Fairy and Whimsical Hare were stamped with Fantasia Purple VersaFine Clair. The fairy wings were heat set with a purple embossing powder that has clear and lavender glitter in it.
I like to make sure that my stamp images will fit inside the die cut shapes:
Make sure that all the colors will work:
The Out-of-the-Box die cutting technique was used here to accommodate her wings. Split Coast Stampers has a free pictorial tutorial and a free YouTube tutorial for the technique:
My uncoordinated fingers don't "free-lance" very well. To make a double-sided banner, I flipped my die:
I'm proud of my poor ole faithful die cut plate. That plate is well over 10 years old, and is still perfectly flat and works superbly. Probably only twice a year it gets a good scrubbing to become almost white again.
Why I take multiple photos - I cannot capture the details on a single photo. Notice how different the two fairies' wings look even though they were created exactly the same. It's that little bit of difference in the lighting. You can really see the difference if you click on the photo to enlarge it:
after the main images were inked, I distressed the backgrounds while the dies were still in place. Then applied a stencil, and inked some more.
For the two background shapes, I used the "inlay" technique. The blue halo around the fairy and hare were done with Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Color Pencils and Gamsol.
After stenciling, the ground and circle were masked and inked more:
The glitter in the circle is adhered with a Quickie glue pen and loose periwinkle colored glitter:
Thanks for stopping by today!
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Fairy Magic being sent your way,
Spellbound Fairy is having a "hare-raising" conversation with Whimsical Hare. Whimsical Hare does not want to leave her rabbit-hole home today because she is having a BAD HARE DAY. She had been cleaning house all day yesterday, getting ready for company, and now, she complained, she looks like a DUST BUNNY!
Ok - I'm stopping with the story silliness - laughing.
Both cards use identical die cuts and colors. First Spellbound Fairy and Whimsical Hare were stamped with Fantasia Purple VersaFine Clair. The fairy wings were heat set with a purple embossing powder that has clear and lavender glitter in it.
I like to make sure that my stamp images will fit inside the die cut shapes:
Make sure that all the colors will work:
The Out-of-the-Box die cutting technique was used here to accommodate her wings. Split Coast Stampers has a free pictorial tutorial and a free YouTube tutorial for the technique:
My uncoordinated fingers don't "free-lance" very well. To make a double-sided banner, I flipped my die:
I'm proud of my poor ole faithful die cut plate. That plate is well over 10 years old, and is still perfectly flat and works superbly. Probably only twice a year it gets a good scrubbing to become almost white again.
Why I take multiple photos - I cannot capture the details on a single photo. Notice how different the two fairies' wings look even though they were created exactly the same. It's that little bit of difference in the lighting. You can really see the difference if you click on the photo to enlarge it:
after the main images were inked, I distressed the backgrounds while the dies were still in place. Then applied a stencil, and inked some more.
For the two background shapes, I used the "inlay" technique. The blue halo around the fairy and hare were done with Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Color Pencils and Gamsol.
After stenciling, the ground and circle were masked and inked more:
The glitter in the circle is adhered with a Quickie glue pen and loose periwinkle colored glitter:
Thanks for stopping by today!
Lavinia World Products:
Products Used:
- Stamps: Lavinia World Stars Mini LAV152, Toadstool Mini LAV216, Slender Mushrooms Mini LAV151, Forest Mushroom LAV565, Spellbound Fairy LAV434, Whimsical Hares LAV482, Fairy Dust is like Love LAV024
- Inks: Fantasia Purple VersaFine Clair, Distress Oxide in Worn Lipstick, Distress Inks in Spun Sugar, Chipped Sapphire, Wilted Violet
- Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Color Pencils and Gamsol
- Uniball Pen in White
- Dies: Taylored Expressions Banner Stacklets 1, SB Grand Labels One, SB Grand Big Scallop Circle,
- Glitter: Periwinkle Purple
- Embossing Powder: Purple with lavender, purple and clear glitter in it.
Challenges I would like to support:
- The Fairy and Unicorn Challenge (March) Anything Fantasy Goes 4/4
- **New** A Bit More Time To Craft Extra #March Anything Goes 4/1
- Classic Design Challenge #3 AG 4/1
- Pammie's Ink Pinkies #2010 AG 3/16
- Make My Monday #17 In The Pink (2nd card) 3/16
Fairy Magic being sent your way,
Hi Donna, these are so gorgeous, xxxx
ReplyDeletegorgeous Donna great tutorial and yes I your blog is big anough for my pc.
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna this a stunning pair of card. They are just so pretty. I love those stamps. I can read your blog fine. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, it's so pretty, the sparkle and fairy wings just glisten. The colors add so much detail and dimension, just stunning, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Donna, I love the way you have built up the background with the inlay technique and your Fairy and whimsical Hare are fabulous. Yes, the fonts on your blog are large enough for my computer, I don't use a tablet.
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Oh, I was just getting into the story Donna....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, it's a wonderful design and lovely palette. The stamps are of course gorgeous and so much fabulous sparkle!
Your font is a really good size for me, thanks!
xx
Stunning cards, love the beautiful scenes you have created. Wonderful sparkle too.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
What wonderful fairy scenes Donna, and I love your colours and designs. I love the hares, there is always something magical about them, Kate x
ReplyDeleteDonna, That is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good week and looking forward to the weekend. Sue
Your cards are just stunning and the colors are brilliant and so magical Donna!! I love the way you've done your inlaid die and pretty sparkle surrounding your characters too! Your stories are too cute and I love them! You have a nice sized font too!! Sending hugs
ReplyDeleteThese fairy cards look magical. I know the techniques you’ve mentioned, but I like how you explained the whole process step by step, I find that very useful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards with wonderful scene making and the prettiest of colours and shine x. The font is good for me Donna x. I always love your fun story at the beginning of your posts x.
ReplyDeleteThe font you used is perfect. Easy to read and no straining at all to view. As to the cards both are so awesome. Great colors, pretty fairy and a hare that looks so attentive to the fairy. I love the touch of glitter too. Thanks so much for sharing and I wish your little tale had gone further as you were off to a great start. Your opening line got my attention!
ReplyDeleteDonna, these are beautiful! The colors, the inlaid technique, outside the box, and a wonderful sentiment! It’s a winner! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are precious! The subjects are adorable! I especially love the blue shading around your characters. Beautiful job with just the right amount of fairy dust - I mean glitter!! The font is just right!
ReplyDeleteAwww that image is very sweet, love the sparkle in her wings, great shading for it too. Love the glitter circle in the other one , such a neat touch!
ReplyDeleteYes the font looks great on my laptop and desktop computer, that is all I use to view blogs.
These two cards make me so happy. I would have loved to see how you did the stencil backgrounds..that is so pretty. Love the circle around the one fairy card. Just love sitting back and reading. Thank you, Donna!
ReplyDeleteThese are both fabulous! I love all the step by step photos you take. Great color choices too :-)
ReplyDeleteYour stepped out tutorials are always amazing! As are your cards 💔 And I am not a good person to give an opinion on your font size as I currently have my pc set to show *everything* at 110%. I had corrective vision surgery years ago and while my distance is better, my close to mid-range now sucks. Then factor in my age and myopia, and basically I can't read *anyone's* fonts! LOL
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic cards Donna and I love how you show the process along the way. Amazing inking too xx
ReplyDeleteYour font is fine on my computer-I don't use a tablet.
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous cards love the colours,beautiful stamps and stencilling-great tip with the banner die-would never have thought of that!!!
Carol x
Both cards are stunning, Donna! Love the detailed inking and stamping inside the die and the touch of glitter in the second card makes it all the more magical! xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Donna, you made me laugh with your hare story! Then I got a good look at your beautiful cards. Such lovely detail over every inch of them. I like your extra photos, too. I use either my laptop or the desktop and your font is plenty large enough for me. Thanks for asking!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thank you so much for taking part in our "In the pink" challenge at Make My Monday. Hope to see more of your creations!
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs
Such beautiful cards as always - you did a great job thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are magical! Thanks for the step by step and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteTwo breathtaking creations Donna.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Cathy
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a fabulous card!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for playing along with us at make my Monday challenge!
hugs and kisses from germany,
Silvi xoxo
Thanks for stopping by my blog, leaving a sweet comment and following me, Donna. I just followed you and admired your truly magical cards. Such creativity and beautiful attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteYou have created a wonderful magical effect with your inking and stencilling Donna! I love the glow behind the fairy and the highlights on her and the hare really bring them to life. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteDonna this is gorgeous - you are the queen of crafty techniques! Have a very happy week, Sue xx
ReplyDeletehahahaha I've made my fortune off of Dust Bunnies lol But I must say your bunny is so cute and this is a wonderful creation!
ReplyDeleteI love both of the cards, Donna, and I absolutely adore your Hare Raising story about them! lol The glitter is perfect on the fairy wings. Love the sentiment. Of course, I adore the color combos because of the purple but they'd be wonderful even if that wasn't my favorite color. :-D
ReplyDeleteExcellent tutorial and the cards are absolutely WOOOOOWWWWW! So many details and those purple shades just fit perfectly. :)
ReplyDeleteStunning cards, Donna! I just love the colors and that sweet bunny image! Who can resist a bunny, I say? Thank you for the inspiration to dust off my Wilted Violet ink --these colors are really so fabulous! Praying for you and your health in these uncertain days that lie ahead. Hugs! Sara Emily
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation of In The Pink. Thanks for playing along with us at Make My Monday Challenge. Looking forward to seeing your creative projects in the future galleries again. And sorry for the late comment.
ReplyDeleteThese are both gorgeous, Donna! Love all the purple! Your backgrounds are so impressive! Yes, your font looks great on my PC.
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely story - keep going, I want to hear the ending. What lovely work and yes, there is that little touch of magic! CarolG
ReplyDeleteDonna, I was just getting all settled to read your fairytale and then you stopped ... I think you should write a book and illustrate it with your magical scenes. You're so very talented and this set of cards proves it, my friend. Everything about them is stunning and makes me happy. Just an FYI, if you ever decide to write a book, sign me up for your very first copy!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day. Hugs ~ Lena
Hi Donna, hope you and hubby are feeling good. Since you and I are the homebodies, I will include your hubby in my prayers for my hubby to stay well on his errands out. I keep wondering if we should wipe down everything brought home, but then that's so exhausting, do you? Oh well, enough of that horrid subject. Your cards are delightful and stunning! Of course, first off they are the perfect color. And I do love that hare, lots of people use him but I really like how you have captured him like he is really interacting with the fairy. Your inlay technique looks fab especially inked while in the dies. The dots of glitter in the ring make for the perfect fairy dust, too. XOX
ReplyDeleteHello, dearest Aimes -- I have sent a private email to you. Thank you for your kind comments! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, enchanting creations Donna, I love the colour and composition of both. Magical.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment you left on my blog.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Now at least I know who is responsible for Dust Bunnies! Thank you for the enlightenment!! lol
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. I always admire your fairy cards as you make the magic jump off the paper in them. Just gorgeous.
Hugs Monica
Another creative, unique work of art. LOVE the pink, blue and lavender colors so pretty. And the dies with the wings cut out, fabulous. Another beauty my friend, I think they are making plans for Easter!! Stay safe.
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Sue
I love both of the cards. Your cards are soo beautiful. Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.
ReplyDeleteMaritza DT
BEAUTIFUL you always make the most special cards lovely..♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for joining us at The Fairy and the Unicorn Fantasy Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that tip on cutting a two sided banner shape from a one-sided flag. I have a nested flag set and will have to try that myself. I've been hand-cutting my flags most of the time to get both sides notched but never though to use this technique. Your cards are always gorgeous, and these color combos are just magical.
ReplyDeleteDonna as always this is beautifully crafted. You are so talented. Stay safe and healthy x
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