Smoke Signals . . . I AM BRILLIANT!!!
Funny how some things just pop into your head, and until you do something about it, it just sticks around in there, beggin' for attention. So it was with this design, which was shown in the May 4th A Muse Crew E-News . . . (if you love A Muse, and you're not on their E-News list, visit their site and send 'em an email to join--they send out a new card idea every week--the one in the May 4th E-News features the cutest "You rock!" card design by the fan-stamp-magorical Jennifer Pebbles!
Sneak Peek: Camp Fire image. All images by A Muse Art Stamps; Lime Peel Band Note Card by A Muse; Palette Hybrid Ink in Noir; Colorbox Fluid chalk Ink in Olive Pastel; Prismacolor Markers; Pigma Micron .05 for detailing above flames; Fiskars Hand-held Flower Punch; Oval Scallop Punch by Punch Bunch; Ribbon by Shindo; Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; Prisma Glitter; Foam Mounting Tape.
I was SO excited when A Muse released this camp fire image--so many possibilities, UKWIM?! I kept looking at Little Chief and thinkin' he might send "hello" smoke signals to a distant friend. As you can see, he had to chop a bit of wood, so he's got plenty of fuel for sending all the signals he wants! *chuckle*
The stack of logs was achieved by masking the flames off with a Post-It note, prior to inking the stamp, then removing the note prior to stamping. I love that little trick. If I'm careful, and there's enough of a gap, I can actually use a corner of my ink pad to ink only the portion I want--nice when you need to use a bleed-proof ink, because brush-tip markers tend to be water-based, and are NOT bleed-proof, so using markers to ink certain portions of an image is not always the way to go, UKWIM? But, if I want to take extra care not to get ink elsewhere, those Post It notes are a handy thing to have around. I keep gobs of 'em handy in my studio.
After getting the tree branches (done by stamping only the top of Leafy Tree), camp fire, Little Chief, and log stack stamped into position, I sat here puzzling about how to translate the smoke signals in my head onto paper and then I remembered my tiny flower punch, and the scallop oval punch. BOOYAH!!!
Yep! (Arms wrapped around self, chortling!) Gotta love those moments, eh?!
So, now this has me thinkin' even more (dangerous, I know! *insert rolling eyeballs*) . . . I have hinted to Linda that Little Chief needs a Pocahontas; after all . . . Billy the Kid has Calamity Jane . . . *more chuckling*
Am I right, or am I right? *wink*
U made a beautiful card! Love the color and it's clean. Suggestion...mask the chief so he's not half green...or stamp another, cut him out and layer over. Beautiful, beautiful card. TFS.
Posted by: Cherie - Los Angeles | May 13, 2007 at 10:41 PM
how cute!!! I look forward to stamping with my new A*Muse stamps I got when we visited the store last week (courtesy of public transportation just $3 round trip!) I was awestruck when I got in that LITTLE store with all those jewels! I told them YOU & SCS sent me! The gal chuckled. I spent over $80 without batting an eyelash & DH let me! Woohoo! Thanks for sharing your brilliance!
Posted by: Donna Baker | May 12, 2007 at 09:52 AM
Too cute and I love the little flowers - you are brilliant. Thought of another sentiment for this set
"I come in Peace". Yes I agree a little Squaw is definitely a must. Thanks Julie.
grace from chicago
Posted by: grace from chicago | May 11, 2007 at 04:38 AM
beautiful!!
Bety :)
Posted by: iralamija | May 10, 2007 at 09:22 AM
hee hee, you crack me up! this is truly an adorable card! such a clever girl ;)
Posted by: tammy b | May 10, 2007 at 09:16 AM
You are just too darn creative. He needs a woman! Here my ROAR!!! LOL
Cute card. Chris
Posted by: cHRIS | May 10, 2007 at 08:06 AM
Maybe to follow your theme, it should say "How, friend!" Have you tried to invert an image by stamping it on waxed paper, flipping it over, placing it where you want it on your CS, and rubbing your hand across? That way, your little pile of wood would not be exactly like the campfire! (This was taught to me for reflection images, but works to the side as well.)
I love how you made your smoke signal made! You are so smart!
Posted by: kathynruss | May 10, 2007 at 07:54 AM
so so cute--i love it! and yes, there must be a pocohontas!
Posted by: lexi | May 10, 2007 at 07:24 AM
When you're right, you're right! He definitely needs a woman. And the smoke signals -- such possibilities!!! Truly an inspired card from a brilliant mind. You know, I'm thinking you would be a fun gal to hang out with. Ever get to Oklahoma?! :)
Posted by: Carole (TruCarMa) | May 10, 2007 at 07:06 AM
This is one of the cutest cards I have EVER seen - I love everything about it! You are amazing! *said while bowing to the queen of rubber*
jessjean on SCS
Posted by: Jessica | May 10, 2007 at 06:33 AM
Wonderful card, Julie!
Posted by: Beate | May 10, 2007 at 05:56 AM
So clever and cute. Every man needs a woman.
Posted by: lacyquilter | May 10, 2007 at 05:16 AM
Dang! That's cute!
Posted by: mj | May 10, 2007 at 04:36 AM
How clever! I see um smoke signals from here. You deserve everu chuckle and grin you can muster. Love this!
Posted by: twinks | May 10, 2007 at 12:57 AM
You are amazing! This one is over the top! Great job.
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa Chapman | May 09, 2007 at 07:14 PM
Don't you think the "love bus" needs a little hippie too?
Posted by: Amanda Beers | May 09, 2007 at 06:52 PM
Love the canopy of trees. How cute!
Posted by: Bethany Paull | May 09, 2007 at 06:24 PM
Full on brilliant! I am in love!
Posted by: kim | May 09, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Your mind scares me sometimes (that being that you're so freakin brilliant and creative)! Pure genious Julie!
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | May 09, 2007 at 04:05 PM
YES, you're absolutely right, he needs Pocahontas!!! This card is so KAUTE, you did a marvelous job. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | May 09, 2007 at 03:23 PM
YES, you are indeed brilliant! Love the flower and scalloped punches as smoke signals--marvelous!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | May 09, 2007 at 01:38 PM
You are so stinkin' funny! =)
Posted by: Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy) | May 09, 2007 at 12:57 PM
You are brilliant, indeed. Saw this in the newsletter and, of course, it made me want a small scallop punch and the little chief, too.
Posted by: Elena | May 09, 2007 at 12:43 PM
So cute! TFS!!!
Posted by: Mary | May 09, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Well, hello back, friend! This is super cute, and genious with the smoke signals!
Posted by: jenn | May 09, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Way cute and totally clever use of the punches! Yes, he needs a little Pocahontas!
Posted by: Novell | May 09, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Genius!!!!! And yes, he needs a Pocahontas!
Posted by: Emily | May 09, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Yes Julie, you are BRILLIANT! This is so CUTE, I love it! And, I must agree ~ Chief does indeed need a Pocahontas!
Posted by: dotty | May 09, 2007 at 09:44 AM
Oh you are sooo right Julie! We need Pocahontas! Love how you did the trees and the smoke!
Posted by: scoopy (Emily) | May 09, 2007 at 09:34 AM
Waaaay too cute Jules.
Posted by: Lisa Strahl | May 09, 2007 at 08:49 AM
oooooh...I get to be the first comment!!! YAY!!!
I love this card, and I think Chief might need a women, but I am worried about how it might look with him holding that axe... :):):):):)LOL!!!
((((hugs))))
Posted by: Jennifer Pebbles | May 09, 2007 at 08:44 AM