In Rosie's Book: Rick St Dennis

Why Rosie's Book?

While growing up, I had a dear friend, Renee, that lived next door and with whom I spent much of my childhood. We grew, in different directions, and went on our merry way. Many years later, I ran into her parents and they kindly reminded me of the laughs they still have over my book. “What book?” I wondered with a puzzled look. "I don't remember a book." Hardy laughter accompanied their response. At some time during our childhood, I tried to convince Renee about something that her parents didn’t agree with. I told her that proof of its truth could be found “in my book.” Naturally she went home and tried to convince her parents of the same thing but they weren’t falling for it. She needed an edge and told them emphatically, “It’s in Rosie’s book!” After they caught their breaths from reborn laughter, they let me know how “Rosie’s book” has been cited for many other things throughout the years. They’ve also mentioned that they’d like to see “Rosie’s book” one day. I can’t remember all of the things that I said were in “my book” but I’m sure my dear friend’s parents can recall much more than I ever knew about – LOL!!! So, here it is . . . my version of things you might find In Rosie’s Book . . .

Monday, January 21, 2013

Card Art with Copics: Rick St Dennis Corazon

I find Rick St Dennis' digital image named Corazon a bit intriguing and so I've used her again to display on a round side step card.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . . It's unfortunate that the amazing sparkle of the Copic atyou Spica Pink over the hearts and trimming doesn't show in this photo. In real life, it truly does make you say "Wow!"

I've die cut and matted my image using Lifestyle Crafts Large Ovals.

My EK Success Round Curvy Cutter provided the perfect size 6" card base of Bazzill Gray and a 5 1/2" pattern of Kaiser Craft's Love Notes Collection Love Song. A Memory Box Heart Chain Border lies at the base of my card. Part of a Cheery Lynn Designs Heartland America Large die and Sizzlits Funky Heart #1 and #2 set behind my Target Seasonal Printed Ribbon bow. A Prima Gillian Raspberry Flower and Petaloo Dazzlers glitter flowers add a bit of bling to my hearts cluster. Prima's Say It In Crystals and Zva Creative rhinestone swirls add a bit of movement throughout.

You can find my previous post showing Corazon on a more vintage-looking twisted easel card here.

I'm entering this round side step card into the following challenges:

Sparkle and Glitter with Rick St Dennis "Anything But A Square" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Flower Power" (here)
Sweet Stamps "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Inspirations "One for the Girls" (here)
Divas by Designs "Make it Girlie" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Diamonds are Forever" (here)
Craft Us Crazy "Celebrate Love or Color Red" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Something Girly" (here)
All Sorts "Flower Power" (here)
Sweet Stampin' "Frillies" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, C35, E47
gown, hat, feathers, shoe - C1, C3, C5, atyou Spica Pink
grounding shadow - W5, W3, W1, 0
airbrushed background - RV11, RV19

As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Card Art with Copics: Rick St Dennis Corazon

On the first Saturday of each month, Rick St Dennis posts a digital image for his fans to use on crafty projects. The image doesn't stay there very long, in fact it seems to disappear as though it was never there at all! LOL!!! I was lucky enough to visit at just the right moment so I'm able to show you Rick's January image named Corazon.

At first glance, I thought Corazon might be a zombie of sorts. The way her hands are posed is a bit creepy to me. My attempts at prettying her up still make me think she walks with the dead. Hmmm. The results of my google search on Corazon suggest that the word means heart or can be a Spanish term of endearment for Darling. Ahhh, perfect!

I masked Corazon then used Tsukineko Brilliance Rocket Red ink to stamp an Inkadinkado script background. I also added a Tattered Angels Vintage Seasons Timeless Romance cancelation stamp on the right and the word love barely shows. I tried to heat emboss the dazzling ink with clear embossing powder but the effect is minimal. Here's a closer view of my very softly, Copic-filled image as printed on Kraft cardstock . . .

I've die cut my image using a Spellbinders Classic Oval Large and matted her with a Spellbinders Scalloped Oval.

American Crafts Love Many Splendored patterned paper, layered with Bazzill red and kraft cardstock forms my twisted easel card. Martha Stewart's Punch Around the Page Eyelet Lace provides a delicate border. Dots of Stickles Xmas Red add some bling between the Fiskars handheld heart punches. A Martha Stewart Lace Heart edge punch adds a grounding border to rest my image. A 3/8" Jo-Ann's holiday metallic red ribbon bow adds beautiful sheen to a My Mind's Eye Dilly Dally "Best" pin and Jolee's boutique dimensional stickers rose flower cluster. The word Darling is from a My Mind's Eye 2010 Lost and Found Madison Avenue "Pretty" stamps set.

QuicKutz love letter, locket and key die cuts provide a loving accent cluster. My handy Dymo label maker adds an appropriate sentiment. McGill pine branches add the perfect vintage filler.

Here's a view of my twisted easel card, open and ready for display, showing how I've used Rick St Dennis' Corazon to share vintage-looking, loving wishes . . .

I'm entering this twisted easel card into the following challenges:

Sparkle and Glitter with Rick St Dennis "New Beginnings" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Monochrome" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Something New" (here)
Craft Us Crazy "Something New or photo inspiration" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Something New" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Sparkle and Shine" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Vintage/Shabby Chic" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Sparkle and Shine/Glitter!" (here)
Tuesday Throwdown "Shiny and New" (here)
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Embrace the Old" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
glistening green eyes - atyou Spica Mint
hair - E31, C35, E47
gown and hat - R0000, R00, R02, atyou Spica Lipstick

As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose