12 July 2017

MFT New Release Day - July 2017

Now, I don't know about you but sometimes when I see a stamp set I immediately have an idea pop in to my head for a card design...........sometimes it works and on other occasions it goes horribly wrong!

But thankfully this time my goofy idea.........well you tell me.......


In my head the little birdie needed help to take off with a cupcake in tow.  He's a smart little chap and tied himself to some helium balloons for extra lift!

Thankfully, with post-it tape and a Misti I was able to remove the top cupcake from the tower on the cake plate and then stamped the single cake underneath the naughty feathered thief, adding a cherry that hopefully looks like it has just fallen off the stolen cupcake in mid flight.

I know that the stamp set is called Happy Hippos, but as we know hippos have rather short legs so the the poor little girl can merely look on helplessly as the pesky burglar floats off with part of her tea!  As with the cake, I masked off most of the hippo so that only the top part of her head peers over the table.



Rather than cheating whilst colouring the balloons I followed a piece of advice that I always give to my Copic students......."Google don't guess".  What do I mean?  Well, I went online for images of real balloons so that I could replicate the shine accurately.


As you can see it has more than one point of shine!  That's something I would have missed had I not researched my subject first and the shadow placement was equally as important to ensure I ended up with realistic looking balloons.

Now, for this particular card none of the sentiments felt appropriate or the right size for the scene I had created.......then I spied the new PI Happy Cake Day stamp and there it was "You Take the Cake" - perfect!!

As always I have created a little cheat sheet for anyone wanting to have a go at replicating this card with all the Copic colours - why not give it a go - I'd especially love to see your balloon colouring - and remember if you have any questions......just ask 😀


The time you have been waiting for has finally arrived......
HERE

Have fun shopping and I really look forward to seeing your amazing creations!


SUPPLIES:
Happy Hippos
Pure Innocence Happy Cake Day
MFT Hybrid ink - Cement Gray
MFT Premium Dye ink - Cement Gray
MFT card - Pink Lemonade, Bubblegum
Stitched Rectangles Stax
Blueprint 24
Sakura white Gel pen
Misti
Scor-Buddy
Post-it tape



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98 comments:

  1. Constance.hildebrand56@gmail.com12 July 2017 at 02:28

    The coloring on your card is beautiful! Thanks.

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  2. mzjluv12 July 2017 at 02:40

    Your coloring in absolutely breathtaking. Love the little hippo peeking over the table. Super cute!!

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  3. swldebbie12 July 2017 at 03:04

    Oh my heavens, Jane - this is simply adorable. Your no-line coloring is FABULOUS!!!

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  4. Janeen12 July 2017 at 03:09

    this is the most adorable scene ever. thank you for explaining how it came to be.

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  5. Marjorie DUMONTIER 12 July 2017 at 03:11

    Oh my gosh !! You blew my mind with this card !! We can't even see that you actually used some stamps, it looks painted ! Absolute delight !! Congratulations !

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  6. creatingincolors12 July 2017 at 03:19

    Omigosh what a gorgeous card!

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  7. FD9135412 July 2017 at 03:22

    Oh, that is just too cute a card! How creative you are

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  8. Natalie12 July 2017 at 03:27

    Awesome job on your card it is so adorable!
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  9. karenb12 July 2017 at 03:38

    What a cute scene!

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  10. Unknown12 July 2017 at 04:12

    Wow, your card is magnificent!!! Thank you for all the info about how you put it together, the colouring is amazing!

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  11. Kerys12 July 2017 at 04:36

    Wow! This is just adorable! Such a great idea to create the scene. The hippo is just super cute and the bird thief is awesome! I love it!! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win! xxx

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  12. Jody Thompson12 July 2017 at 04:50

    Wow, your card is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. n56leiker12 July 2017 at 05:04

    The coloring you did on your"hippo birdie" card is so 3d! Thanks for inspiring me!

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  14. Jess12 July 2017 at 05:18

    Omg your card is Stunning. I love it

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  15. Sheri12 July 2017 at 05:46

    Wow! I first saw this on the MFT blog and just oooed! So adorable.

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  16. PaperDoll12 July 2017 at 05:50

    Jane, you have remarkable talent, & you should be illustrating children's books!

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  17. Raluca Vezeteu12 July 2017 at 06:07

    Your coloring is amazing! And the whole design it's beautiful! Hugs xx

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  18. C Aguirre12 July 2017 at 06:26

    Beautiful card! And great advice on coloring the balloons! Thank you!

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  19. C Aguirre12 July 2017 at 06:26

    Beautiful card! And great advice on coloring the balloons! Thank you!

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  20. karenelr12 July 2017 at 06:44

    What an utterly clever and gorgeously detailed and colored card! I love it!

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  21. Tammy H12 July 2017 at 07:15

    Oh my heavens. This is just stunning. So impressive.

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  22. Linda M12 July 2017 at 07:21

    This card brought a big smile to my face! It's absolutely adorable!

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  23. Kathy @ Stamping Still12 July 2017 at 08:45

    Wonderful card! And thanks for the Copic colours too!

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  24. Christa12 July 2017 at 08:58

    Oh your coloring is stunning! Love this scenery.

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  25. Arianna Barbara12 July 2017 at 09:07

    Awww!!! Too sweet and cute!!!

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  26. Oliev12 July 2017 at 09:37

    Stunning card!

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  27. Jenny Colacicco12 July 2017 at 11:21

    Such a clever scene and wow your colouring!! I saw it at MFt blog and had to stop over. Simply stunning.

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  28. Unknown12 July 2017 at 12:28

    What a stunning card.

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  29. Unknown12 July 2017 at 12:42

    You're so creative! Wow!

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  30. Annette Snyder12 July 2017 at 12:46

    Wow! This card is amazing!

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  31. Andrea MacTrinh12 July 2017 at 12:52

    Your scene is fantastic, as is your colouring - great inspiration.

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  32. Unknown12 July 2017 at 12:59

    Just love how the whole thing turned out! As always your coloring is absolutly fantastic.

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  33. FeM12 July 2017 at 13:11

    Wow your card is amazing.

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  34. Tracie12 July 2017 at 13:28

    Beautiful and fun card. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Unknown12 July 2017 at 13:42

    You created such a cute scene. The coloring is amazing. Beautiful card.

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  36. Nana Griffin12 July 2017 at 13:42

    Aaah, it is adorable.

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  37. Becca Yahrling12 July 2017 at 14:12

    Wow, this is fabulous and fun and so adorable! I love that the sweet birdie gets a cupcake all to himself (that would be my birdie, he's always trying to sneak something he's not allowed! lol). AWE mazing coloring.

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  38. Kleri12 July 2017 at 14:17

    How cute!This is beautiful,Jane!Thank you for sharing!

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  39. Angel12 July 2017 at 14:26

    What a CUTE idea! So fabulous!

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  40. Natasha12 July 2017 at 14:51

    This is such a work of art! Truly looks like something out of a beautifully illustrated children's story book!

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  41. Jill Lipscomb12 July 2017 at 15:25

    WOW! Just wow! Amazing and beautiful card.

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  42. Tracy B.12 July 2017 at 15:30

    What a lovely card. You are such a talented colorist.

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  43. Tracy B.12 July 2017 at 15:30

    What a lovely card. You are such a talented colorist.

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  44. Rosemary12 July 2017 at 15:47

    your card is absolutely amazing... oh to have coloring skills like you!

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  45. Janice W.12 July 2017 at 16:03

    Jane this is so darn cute! Amazing talent!! Loved reading how this card came to be!

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  46. Dee Earnshaw12 July 2017 at 16:32

    wow this card is amazing - love h0w you colored the balloons and cute little scene:)

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  47. Amy Vitriani12 July 2017 at 16:40

    Wow!! Your card is just stunning!! I love the scene that you created.

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  48. Linda Carson12 July 2017 at 16:52

    Cutest card ever! It just makes me smile and draws me in! Sheer perfection of colors/coloring!

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  49. Elise Smith12 July 2017 at 16:54

    Wow! This is too cute for words! And your coloring is perfection :)
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  50. Laurie12 July 2017 at 17:35

    Your no-line coloring is unbelievable! I am speechless!

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  51. Craftyfield12 July 2017 at 18:14

    Your clever stamping is well worth the effort! It's humoristic and so cute...

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  52. Cynthia Cole12 July 2017 at 18:25

    Oh wow, love your creative card!

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  53. Karen Gerek12 July 2017 at 18:31

    I love how you built a scene for your card without adding any bulk. It's SO adorable!

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  54. NanW12 July 2017 at 18:36

    Fantastic scene! This card made me smile!

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  55. Kirsty Vittetoe12 July 2017 at 18:54

    OH wow, I can't take my eyes off this, so sweet, so cute, so so unique!

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  56. Joy Meadows12 July 2017 at 19:10

    Such a sweet design! I don't have any Copics, but maybe I could do something similar with my watercolors.

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  57. Barb Ghig12 July 2017 at 19:13

    Such a darling card and your no-line coloring is just beautiful!

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  58. Unknown12 July 2017 at 19:42

    Absolutely adorable. I love how you used the stamps to create a scene. The hippo is precious peeking over the table.

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  59. Good Kardma by Jules12 July 2017 at 20:32

    Wow! This is a stunner! Love your creativity and thank you for the tip to Google images. I always have trouble with shading round things but never once thought to Google it for a reference picture. Your coloring is amazing!

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  60. Brenda Fernandez 12 July 2017 at 20:59

    Wow!!!!!
    Awesome copic coloring... I love this card.
    Thanks for share the inspiration

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  61. Felicia - Scrapper in the Making12 July 2017 at 21:11

    OMG, your no line coloring is exquisite!

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  62. Wendy L.12 July 2017 at 21:26

    Very nice. Wow on the coloring.

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  63. Karen Weingartner12 July 2017 at 22:02

    This scene is stunning! Wow! Love it!

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  64. Shirley N12 July 2017 at 22:15

    Love the scene you created. Your coloring is amazing!

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  65. Vicki12 July 2017 at 22:35

    I am always amazed at your card designs. Your attention to detail is perfect. Yes, I think you achieved the story. I love the hippo with short legs watching his cupcake fly away. So cute!

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  66. Betty Sue13 July 2017 at 00:18

    Your talent is phenomenal!! I've never been to your blog and this blows me away! The scene is so unique and the images don't even look like they were stamped. Video please!!!

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  67. ♥♥RubyM:)♥♥13 July 2017 at 01:02

    LOVE it to pieces 😍♥️

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  68. Connie G13 July 2017 at 01:02

    This is amazing!! I love this little scene.

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  69. Debbie Olson13 July 2017 at 01:40

    Jane, I am speechless-this is truly lovely!

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  70. Abby13 July 2017 at 01:49

    Very cute!

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  71. Angela Walters13 July 2017 at 02:02

    I don't think it's a goofy idea! I think this is cute!!

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  72. Debbie B13 July 2017 at 02:20

    Wow..wonderful card. Love uour composition! Those eyes! Would love to see a video on how you do those! Awesome release! So much talent!

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  73. Debbie B13 July 2017 at 02:22

    Wow..wonderful card. Love uour composition! Those eyes! Would love to see a video on how you do those! Awesome release! So much talent!

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  74. Marsha S13 July 2017 at 02:32

    What a great idea with the cupcake and your coloring is fabulous!! Thanks for sharing!

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  75. D.Ann C13 July 2017 at 02:43

    Gaaaa! Nothing could be cuter that this scene you've created and that adorable hippo peeping over the table!!

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  76. Mary Holshouser13 July 2017 at 02:45

    Darling card.
    So delicate and cute.
    thanks for sharing.

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  77. Laraine R13 July 2017 at 02:56

    Sweet card! Awesome release!

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  78. craftymochi13 July 2017 at 04:00

    How cute is this? Love your creativity!

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  79. Sladjana Perisic13 July 2017 at 04:20

    Your coloring is absolutely stunning! I just adore that little hippo and will definately be adding it to my wish list.

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  80. JoAnn13 July 2017 at 04:21

    Very pretty and creative. Love your coloring.

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  81. Amy C.13 July 2017 at 04:45

    Wow, I can't get over how amazing your card is...so stunning!

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  82. Lisa13 July 2017 at 05:10

    This is the best thing I've seen all day I would say... so very awesome! Love that hippo peeking up over the table... gorgeous coloring... gorgeous card!

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  83. Denise Bryant13 July 2017 at 05:27

    Fabulous card! I just love it! Awesome coloring!

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  84. Cindy Jorquez13 July 2017 at 06:58

    Love this! Your coloring is incredible!

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  85. Karenladd13 July 2017 at 07:24

    I saw your amazing card on the MFT blog and had to come over for a closer look. This is so beautifully colored and absolutely charming

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  86. PatQ's Cards13 July 2017 at 13:20

    Love all your no-line coloring. It's so realistic.

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  87. Deeps13 July 2017 at 13:28

    Your idea worked. The whole card looks like an illustration from a story book. Fabulous.

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  88. Katherine K :)13 July 2017 at 14:48

    Super adorable card!! Your scene is brilliant and brought a smile to my face reading your description! Beautifully coloured and well designed!

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  89. Carol Held13 July 2017 at 15:24

    Oh my shattered nerves, can this get any "SWEETER"? I really think your card is a WOW FACTOR card this morning. I simply adore it to pieces. Thank you for sharing this "YUMMY" card today!

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  90. bev p13 July 2017 at 17:05

    really fun card. I love the design, every one of the elements, and the coloring is amazing. I would not change a thing! Thank you.

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  91. Sue D13 July 2017 at 19:04

    Very cute and clever. I like your coloring.

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  92. Stefanie White13 July 2017 at 19:37

    Great card, beautiful coloring!

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  93. Evergreen13 July 2017 at 21:10

    this is an awesome card.

    It looks like a cover of a children's book.

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  94. Judie13 July 2017 at 21:35

    Wow!! The colouring is out of this world!!

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  95. Gail13 July 2017 at 21:49

    Awe up up and away -= love it!

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  96. Marianne13 July 2017 at 21:55

    Oh my, what an adorable scene. And perfect colouring!

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  97. Kitty14 July 2017 at 01:30

    This is ADORABLE. I rarely comment on cards but I just really love this one. Your coloring if phenomenal too!! Thanks for sharing your process.

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  98. Stacy H.14 July 2017 at 04:01

    I love your coloring!

    Stacy Stamper

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