Friday, August 12, 2011

Say Cheese!

I wasn't going to join in with Unity's Friends With Flair this week since we've got family in town, but at the last minute, I decided to whip up a card. I've been so inspired by how my blogging buddy Lynnda Hosni splatters and inks her scrapbook backgrounds--so chic! Here's my take on splatter inking:



I carefully inked the glasses from the One of a Kind (my fave Unity set). If you've seen this stamp, there is text very above and below the glasses. I tried masking, but couldn't get a full impression of the glasses, so instead I used a brush pen. It worked great! I splattered the Distress ink after stamping the glasses, which produced a cool water-spotted effect on the glasses:


Yes, the glasses are distressed...I'm not that bad of a stamper--LOL! The sentiment is from Samantha Walker's Retro Road Trip. I did make a boo-boo and cut a little too much off the bottom when I was done. [The paper cutter is in time-out right now.]

Anyhoo, I also wanted to let you know that I'm going to give some birthday blog candy over the next few weeks. To enter, just: 1) follow me on Google (click on the "Join This Site" to the right) and 2) leave a comment. The more comments over the next few weeks, the more entries you'll receive. I'll be drawing on Sept. 3rd. Want to see some of the blog candy?



Thanks for all of your super sweet comments this week! It means so much to me! Have a great weekend.

41 comments:

Linda said...

lol that to cool we need those sunglass in this weather.....

Jen said...

It turned out great! Lve those glasses!

Amber S said...

I love that splattering! I hope the paper cutter doesn't have to be in time out too long :)

Karen B. said...

First, that is one cool and hip card. I love that the glasses are distressed too! Second, congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN over at CAS-ual Fridays! So happy for you. Loved the sun and the gluber. Lastly, I would love to win these unity stamps, that is one line that is seriously lacking in my little crafty closet. I love following your blog~

Marsha said...

Cute ! Love the splatters. What great candy you are offering. WOW.

Anne Tussing said...

Super cute card! I love the splatters:) I'll be following once blogger gets back to business!!

StampinCathy said...

What a fun and inspiring card. I just love those glasses.

Jennifer said...

This is so CUTE!!! LOVE those fun glasses!!! Thanks for commenting on my blog today!! (=

Roslyn said...

I love how those glasses look!

Ruby said...

THis is such a cute card.

Jen W. said...

Love the spatter with those glasses - very retro cool. And congrats on your CAS-ual Fridays win!!! I was so psyched to see your unmeasured sunbeams on there! ;)

sharon g said...

I LOVE the Buddy Holly glasses!

sharon g said...

I couldn't figure out how to FOLLOW you on Google. What do I do?

Kary said...

Hi Jocelyn! Awesome card!! Love the glasses and the splatter of colours.

lostinpaper said...

Super glasses and extra Uber Super Spatters (I haven't tried them yet myself, love that look.... )! Does this mean it's your birthday???

Lindsey said...

Teehee, I always feel the need to explain, too -- "I didn't mess up on my inking, it comes that way!" :D I love how this card turned out, Jocelyn... the glasses, the background (so cool) and the bright blue card base! And I would HAPPILY win any of those sets. :P

Meg Giroux said...

How cute are these glasses!!!!! Love this card!

Chunyuan said...

Love the distress look of the glasses. Splatterred paint is so chic. I have to try that. Congrats on your design team position.

~Tammy~ said...

Girl that is one cool card! Keep on rocking it!

jennifer mitten said...

Love that card, those sunglasses are so cute. Please don't enter me in drawing as I have all those sets and someone who doens't would love to win!

Danie May said...

Jocelyn this looks like such fun. I love all the bright randomness.

Danie May said...

Jocelyn this looks like such fun. I love all the bright randomness.

Tenia Nelson said...

So so cool!!!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

So cute! and I love the blog candy too, lol. I am now a follower and I also like the feedmail feature so I can keep up on who's doing what.

bosenberries said...

What a fab stamp... and fun technique!!
Robin

Heather Innusa said...

Wow this is just too awesome for words girlfriend!! It came out so stinkin cute! I love the spashes - they're SO fun!

lisa arana said...

ohmy!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the funky glasses!!! fabulous card.

Lynnda Hosni said...

HEy Girlie... you are too sweet...thanks for the SHOUT... This is one cool card! ITS a BEAUTIFUL CAS-Card...Keep on rocking it! And I always enjoy myself here[you knew that]]...hugs...xoxo

Brandi said...

What a fun retro glasses stamp! You rocked the splattered paint background! Too cute!

Emily Leiphart said...

I love this card, Jocelyn!! I've used those glasses here and there but nothing to show for it. LOL This is a great design. And HOW did you make those splatters 'cause they are beautiful. I don't see any mistakes by your paper cutter, the poor thing. :P

Erin said...

LOVE the splatter! seriously creative! I'm a new official follower but I've enjoyed your projects for weeks now :)

Glenda J said...

This is so fun! Love the splatters!

Virginia L. said...

Love the splash of colors with the glasses! This design is awesome!

Annette said...

I love this card. I love the splash of colors. Very creative...

Rachel said...

I love anything with glasses! Haha, probably because it makes me feel better that I have glasses/contacts. The color splatters are awesome too!

kasia c. said...

FABULOUS!!! I love those glasses and the effect of the spattered paint.

And a HUGE congrats on your CAS-ual Fridays win! Your card was awesome. :)

Milla said...

Gorgeous card, Jocelyn, I simply love the splattered background!

onecraftymama said...

I love the water-splotched effect the splatter had on the glasses - did you realize it would do that, or was it one of those happy crafty accidents (unlike the naughty paper cutter?)
I want to try that splattering now, but I wonder if I'll get brave enough?
And, um, holy awesome blog candy :) Woohoo!

joscelyne cutchens said...

i LOVE those glasses!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

This is some seriously good blog candy!!!!

Jaclyn Miller said...

This is awesome Jocelyn - love all of your colorful splatters. Those glasses totally rock my world too. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog on Saturday. Have a great day!