8 January 2012

Recycle, Reuse and eat more cereal


Morning Peeps!

I know, you don't normally see me on a Sunday morning. But I have several cards to share between yesterday and tomorrow and I wanted to try and space them out a little.

This one is for the new, Recycle Challenge over at Squiggle Stamps. I wish I could be a little more creative when it comes to recycling stuff, but that trail of thought doesn't come naturally to a shopaholic. Gravy containers, ribbons, and empty cardboard food packaging are about my limit. The kraft looking card on this, erm, card, is the inside of a cereal packet.


I wanted to create a fairly neutral background for Monster Boy. He has to be my absolute favourite Squiggle Image and I use him often. (Oooooooh, that's recycling!)

The current Challenge at Make it Colourful is to re-colour an image you have used before. I didn't know I was going to enter MIC when I coloured Monster Boy the other day, so I didn't check back to July when I last played with him. But look, he's virtually identical colour wise! It was a useful exercise though, it's nice to see the changes in my colouring. Thank you MIC!


I would like to enter this card at:

Cards for Men - Recycle
Make it Colorful - Re-colour an image

Stash Alert!
Papers: Pink Petticoat
Image: Monster Boy; Squiggle Stamps

25 comments:

catherine said...

The card looks fantastic
x catherine

Catherine said...

This is sooooo cool Fluff ! Love the eyes and the string and your colouring is stunning ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Ali said...

Fab card - yup it is a cute image xx

Sally said...

Great colouring. Fab card and I know what you mean about the recycling thingy!!!
Have a good ay.
Hugs Sally xx

Mary J said...

Yeah, I'm rubbish at recycling for cards - I lvoe using my new stuff!

Gorgeous card, totally sweet image andlove the kraft against the black and white!

Lisa said...

Hi Faye, FAB card! Love this little monster boy. I'm rubbish at using recycled things on my cards ... the only thing I recyle is the ribbon hangers in new tops! Great idea to use the kraft card from cereal boxes ... if you don't mind I might have to borrow this idea!

Lisa x

Tracey T said...

Love your colouring, Faye! I'm bad enough at not using the new stuff I've bought, never mind recycling stuff I've already used. Just wait till SC starts nursery ... you'll be saving up kitchen roll tubes, egg boxes, you name it! xx

Donna B. said...

Love this fun card Faye!! The coloring and design are great!

Mrs A. said...

Eat more Cereal? Shouldn't be a problem with Sweet Cheeks in the house!! xxxxx Muver.

Denise said...

Fab card Faye - love this little guy and the way you have got real texture to his costume.
Hugs
Denise xx

Nannieflash said...

Gorgeous card love your design and colour choice. Thanks for joining us at CFM, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxx

Dorcas said...

I love this Faye!

Vicky said...

Fabulous Faye...!

have a lovely afternoon...hugs Vicky xx

jimlynn said...

I think it's just GREAT! Love that image and the recycling is perfect.
Lynn

Jane said...

In the words of Frank Carson...'it's a cracker!' x

An Occasional Genius said...

Well it's a good job it wasn't shepherds pie then ;-)!!

Unfortunately the cereal packets in our house are already spoken for by the local Brownie unit but I like your style & I love your card! That's fab colouring on Monster Boy there.

Hugs xx

Daniele said...

such a delightful card, love the eyes
hugs

coops said...

fantastic card faye.really love the fun image and stunning colouring and recycling hun :D

xx coops xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Fabulous card Faye, your colouring is perfect, I hope your toe is a bit better.
Kevin xx

Diane's Card Designs said...

Awww such an adorable image. Love the layout and backing papers.
Diane xx

Delphine said...

Hey! It is so nice to see you play with us! Fantastic card and image, and I love your colouring, great rendering of texture and great shading! Funny the difference a few months make;)... I love the eyes and your recycled paper too:-)! Lots of hugs Delphine xx

debby4000 said...

Love your fabulous cute card Faye.
luv
Debby

Victoria said...

so cute - you need to make an outfit for Cheeks to match this! Now that would be something!
xxx

Donna said...

Waaaaaay to cute, love this lil fella, a really bright cheery card :) Donna ♥ x

Amanda R said...

Love the texture you got on the dinosaur, looks awesome! And every little bit of recycling is a good thing, cereal box bits or not!