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......
Have fun shopping and I really look forward to seeing your amazing creations!
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MFT card - Pink Lemonade, Bubblegum
98 comments:
The coloring on your card is beautiful! Thanks.
Your coloring in absolutely breathtaking. Love the little hippo peeking over the table. Super cute!!
Oh my heavens, Jane - this is simply adorable. Your no-line coloring is FABULOUS!!!
this is the most adorable scene ever. thank you for explaining how it came to be.
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 !
Omigosh what a gorgeous card!
Oh, that is just too cute a card! How creative you are
Awesome job on your card it is so adorable!
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What a cute scene!
Wow, your card is magnificent!!! Thank you for all the info about how you put it together, the colouring is amazing!
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
Wow, your card is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
The coloring you did on your"hippo birdie" card is so 3d! Thanks for inspiring me!
Omg your card is Stunning. I love it
Wow! I first saw this on the MFT blog and just oooed! So adorable.
Jane, you have remarkable talent, & you should be illustrating children's books!
Your coloring is amazing! And the whole design it's beautiful! Hugs xx
Beautiful card! And great advice on coloring the balloons! Thank you!
Beautiful card! And great advice on coloring the balloons! Thank you!
What an utterly clever and gorgeously detailed and colored card! I love it!
Oh my heavens. This is just stunning. So impressive.
This card brought a big smile to my face! It's absolutely adorable!
Wonderful card! And thanks for the Copic colours too!
Oh your coloring is stunning! Love this scenery.
Awww!!! Too sweet and cute!!!
Stunning card!
Such a clever scene and wow your colouring!! I saw it at MFt blog and had to stop over. Simply stunning.
What a stunning card.
You're so creative! Wow!
Wow! This card is amazing!
Your scene is fantastic, as is your colouring - great inspiration.
Just love how the whole thing turned out! As always your coloring is absolutly fantastic.
Wow your card is amazing.
Beautiful and fun card. Thanks for sharing.
You created such a cute scene. The coloring is amazing. Beautiful card.
Aaah, it is adorable.
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.
How cute!This is beautiful,Jane!Thank you for sharing!
What a CUTE idea! So fabulous!
This is such a work of art! Truly looks like something out of a beautifully illustrated children's story book!
WOW! Just wow! Amazing and beautiful card.
What a lovely card. You are such a talented colorist.
What a lovely card. You are such a talented colorist.
your card is absolutely amazing... oh to have coloring skills like you!
Jane this is so darn cute! Amazing talent!! Loved reading how this card came to be!
wow this card is amazing - love h0w you colored the balloons and cute little scene:)
Wow!! Your card is just stunning!! I love the scene that you created.
Cutest card ever! It just makes me smile and draws me in! Sheer perfection of colors/coloring!
Wow! This is too cute for words! And your coloring is perfection :)
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Your no-line coloring is unbelievable! I am speechless!
Your clever stamping is well worth the effort! It's humoristic and so cute...
Oh wow, love your creative card!
I love how you built a scene for your card without adding any bulk. It's SO adorable!
Fantastic scene! This card made me smile!
OH wow, I can't take my eyes off this, so sweet, so cute, so so unique!
Such a sweet design! I don't have any Copics, but maybe I could do something similar with my watercolors.
Such a darling card and your no-line coloring is just beautiful!
Absolutely adorable. I love how you used the stamps to create a scene. The hippo is precious peeking over the table.
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!
Wow!!!!!
Awesome copic coloring... I love this card.
Thanks for share the inspiration
OMG, your no line coloring is exquisite!
Very nice. Wow on the coloring.
This scene is stunning! Wow! Love it!
Love the scene you created. Your coloring is amazing!
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!
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!!!
LOVE it to pieces 😍♥️
This is amazing!! I love this little scene.
Jane, I am speechless-this is truly lovely!
Very cute!
I don't think it's a goofy idea! I think this is cute!!
Wow..wonderful card. Love uour composition! Those eyes! Would love to see a video on how you do those! Awesome release! So much talent!
Wow..wonderful card. Love uour composition! Those eyes! Would love to see a video on how you do those! Awesome release! So much talent!
What a great idea with the cupcake and your coloring is fabulous!! Thanks for sharing!
Gaaaa! Nothing could be cuter that this scene you've created and that adorable hippo peeping over the table!!
Darling card.
So delicate and cute.
thanks for sharing.
Sweet card! Awesome release!
How cute is this? Love your creativity!
Your coloring is absolutely stunning! I just adore that little hippo and will definately be adding it to my wish list.
Very pretty and creative. Love your coloring.
Wow, I can't get over how amazing your card is...so stunning!
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!
Fabulous card! I just love it! Awesome coloring!
Love this! Your coloring is incredible!
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
Love all your no-line coloring. It's so realistic.
Your idea worked. The whole card looks like an illustration from a story book. Fabulous.
Super adorable card!! Your scene is brilliant and brought a smile to my face reading your description! Beautifully coloured and well designed!
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!
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.
Very cute and clever. I like your coloring.
Great card, beautiful coloring!
this is an awesome card.
It looks like a cover of a children's book.
Wow!! The colouring is out of this world!!
Awe up up and away -= love it!
Oh my, what an adorable scene. And perfect colouring!
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.
I love your coloring!
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