Friday, February 17, 2012

Fabulous Friday challenges at The Outlawz and The Octopode Factory!

I can't believe Friday is here already!  This week has just flown by!! 
So, as it is Friday it must be another fantastic Copics/Promarkers challenge over at The Outlawz and this week we're looking for projects inspired by a movie, song or book - plenty of scope there :)

For my card I used a digi from The Octopode Factory - I'm very happy to be doing a Guest Design spot over at the challenge site TOFF  where the theme this week is "Fancy Dress".   I just love the Pirates of the Caribbean films (and Johnny Depp!!) and you have to admit, he's a pretty fancy pirate so I had to get this image.  I coloured him with my trusty Copics and made the background by printing a basic clipart map, adding one of Captain Jack's speeches and heavily distressing the edges.  I then went to town on it with Distress Stains, various inks, rub-ons, brads and a metal key.  I will admit to being pretty pleased with the end result and I do love doing the messy stuff!


Why don't you pop over to The Octopode Factory challenge site and check out the other designers' amazing projects?

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Thanks so much for stopping by - have a fantastic Friday :)



12 comments:

Carla S. said...

Had to say again what a great card this is, Dawn! Terrific background and fun image!

Maria said...

Wonderful card! I love it!
Hugs,

Maria B.

Linda Palmer said...

What a fabulous card. I love your pirate and the map is awesome, love the distressing. Great job on this. I love it.

Lynne Armstrong said...

Love your background on this fantastic card Dawn. Wish I could do the messy stuff, I'm not very good at it :( I'm going to start practising and see if I can master some of these techniques! He really does look like Johnny Depp lol :)
Hugs xx

Jo said...

The background is perfect Dawn. While he isn't Johnny Depp he is pretty cool looking great job.

Tracy said...

JOHNNY!!! LOL This is fabulous! What a great image! The pirate paper is the perfect backdrop. I just can't stop smiling over this one Dawn. Love it! :-)

nwilliams6 said...

Amazing! I love that image and your coloring so brings him to life. I love it!!!!

gina g said...

What a great card this is i love the image. Thanks for sharing with us at Crafts and Me this week. luv gina xx

Katherine K :) said...

Wow! Your cards and your coloring is totally Awesome! I love all the inspiration I have found here. Found you on the Outlawz and am a new follower!
Hugs,
Katherine
http://cropnkathy.blogspot.com

Katie said...

Oh My! I LOVE this card! That background is simply amazing- adding all the elements like the text make it so cool!! Awesome coloring too :) Hugs, Katie

Jacki Daniels said...

I am loving this card brilliant image is perfect
Jacki xx

Alica said...

heehee - this is so cool - love it! Great coloring and the map in the background is perfect!
Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

Hugs, Alica ;)