Friday, May 20, 2011

Envelope art


Hello, friends! I want to share a matching envelope and card that I created for the latest Penny Black challenge.


First, the card. I stamped Amongst the Stars and colored the images with Copics. I used Reverse Wonky Rectangles to cut the card and the frame, which was stamped with Hero Arts Graph Background. The sentiment is from this Hero Arts set.

I added some Stickles to the largest star and  a few drops on the background. 




For the envelope, I stamped Mimi partially on the corner and colored her in the same colors as the card. 




I cut a cloud template and sponged the sky, then ink distressed the edges. I'm not sure how the postal system feels about glitter, so I just dabbed a few stars with some Stickles and my matching envelope was done.

I'm going to test the postal system and mail this out to a little friend. I hope it reaches her....wish me luck!


Stamps: Penny Black, Hero Arts
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento, Ranger distress inks
Other: Copics, Nestabilities, Stickles, pop dots

29 comments:

  1. That is so cute. Love the little girl, the glittery star and that yummy HA background pattern. Let us know what the mail man says! (;

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  2. This is adorable Donna!! I love it to pieces! The colors, the image, everything is just fantastic and fun.. It's gr8 to have a matching envelope especially one that is that cute! TFS! Have a wonderful Friday and a gr8 weekend! Hugs,

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  3. Wonderful set, Donna! I especially love the cloud-effect on the envelope!

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  4. Oh, my gosh, Donna, this matching set is sooo adorable! Just love your coloring and all the sparkly stars! Have a great weekend!

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  5. Wow, so much beauty in both card and envelope! i would just be over the moon if i ever received such a precious set like this!

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  6. I'm with Kryssi! This has got to be the most beautiful envelope!!! Wow, Donna!

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  7. Super cute, Donna. You take cardmaking up a notch with your matching envelope.

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  8. hiya donna , this is toooo cute , i love it x tfs
    xmaggiex

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  9. Beautiful work, Donna! I too, like Kryssi, would be thrilled to receive something like this in the mail. A real stunner! :)

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  10. How cute is that? I love the matching envelope w/cloud background. You are making me want to buy this stamp!

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  11. Donna your artwork always makes me smile. Someone very lucky is going to receive this!! Good luck with your challenge entry.

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  12. this is so super cute! everything works so well together!

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  13. So adorable Donna! Love the framed card and the matching envelope is too cute! Have a great weekend! ;)

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  14. Oh... the little girl is so cute!!! Fabulous project, Donna!

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  15. Oh my goodness, Donna, this is a winner for sure!! It's absolutely gorgeous! I love the graph frame (I need that now 'cause of this card) and the window for the sweet image. I love your colouring and the glitter! I sure hope it reaches your friend. I'm sure it'll gain many admirers along the way!

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  16. Soooooooooooo cute! Love this D....whY fun mail!

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  17. LUV IT! :) Such a cute idea to make a matching envelope and really luv the cheery yellow! Hey, let us know what the postal says! Have a great weekend!

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  18. This is absolutely gorgeous Donna! Love both the card and envelope! I especially love the clouds you made!
    Re the glitter... if you cover the Stickles with glossy accents after it isa dry, the glitter wont come off.

    Arabella

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  19. awww.... such a sweet, sweet card, Donna! fabulous coloring and love the glittery details! the matching envelope is fabulous, too! so much work went into this! amazing work as always! have a beautiful weekend, my friend! love ya! =)

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  20. Oh my word... this is so adorable and sweet, Donna!! What a great set, I love the clouds on your envelope... so cool! Love your coloring as always, and all the sparkly stars just make it so special!

    Have a beautiful weekend, my friend! Love ya, hugs!!

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  21. your cards are always so fun and cheery!
    hope the weather is better...does hawaii need the wongs to come visit again and bring some sunshine? ;)

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  22. Fab Donna, so adorable. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  23. Such a sweet card and how clever of you to use a cloud template for the envie, that is genius! I love it Donna!

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  24. I love your Mimi, your coloring is beautiful!!!

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  25. Oh, this is DARLING! I love how you made the envelope match the card. Too cute!!!!

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  26. Wowzers! This is the cutest card & envelope set I've seen! I think this is as happy as happy mail can be! You're so inspiring Donna! :)

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