Wednesday 21 March 2012

Inspired by 70s Telly!

After seeing some Paddington products on Create and Craft, I started thinking about kids TV in the 70s and early 80s.  Remember how the backgrounds in Paddington and other kids TV shows were black and white line drawings with just the characters in colour in the days of low budget children's telly?  Well, I decided to put a papercraft twist on the idea and here's what I came up with.The image is a Penny Black stamp, coloured with Promarkers, cut out and layered with foam pads for dimension onto a plain stamped image.  The floral border was stamped with an ancient See Ds stamp set with the corner flowers raised on foam pads.
It was then just a case of layering up and adding ribbon, a bow and some gems as well as a stamped sentiment.
It's actually quite a large card at 8x8 and a bit different from my usual style but it was fun to work through the thought process that led to it.  When I started it, I didn't really know what I was going to end up with even though I was using a sketch but that's how I usually work!  My cards just kinda happen!
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Passion for Promarkers - #141 - animals
Graphicat Sketches - #4 - sketch
Anything Goes Challenge - #63 - get ready for Easter
Celebrate the Occasion - #55 - welcome spring
Pollycraft - #132 - check it out

28 comments:

  1. No I don't remember because I was too young :o)
    Who am I kidding! Yes I remember that lol, your card is beautiful Wendy and it's lovely to have you back in the blogging seat, hope you are well.
    Teresa xx

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  2. I do remember the TV programmes just as you have described and I think your card reflects this brilliantly. Love your card and that cute image. Tinaxx

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  3. Gorgeous card, love the black & white background. Fab idea it works really well x
    Wendy x

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  4. What a refreshing idea. It's just great Wendy. Love it!
    And I'm old enough to remember everything black, white and grey.

    Edna x

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  5. It's beautiful Wendy...and sadly I do remember...lol...!
    Love the image and super layout too hun..

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  6. Another gorgeous card Wendy.
    Sue x

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous Wendy, adorable image coloured so beautifully and love the black & white background..fab idea.
    Wendy xx

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  8. Doesn't he look like Garfield too? Our neighbours cat is identical to this one ha ha! Fabulous card and such a fun idea to use inspiration from years gone by! Awful to think we are now in 2012 (GULP), Happy crafting, Sheila:)X

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  9. brilliant card Wendy - its a gorgeous image xx

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  10. Fabulous card,love the colours and design,great image
    Lorna xx

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  11. Great card, love the black and white. Thanks for joining us at Graphicat Sketches this week.

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  12. so stunning wendy.gorgeous colours and i love the image and fab design :D

    xx coops xx

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  13. oh these are just so so beautiful,the cards are just brilliant,with such beautiful detail,bless you for playing at anything goes,this week,hugs Cherylxxxxxxx

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  14. SUCH a cute card!! Love that image and how you popped it out! GREAT use of papers too! You made our sketch look FAB!!
    Hugs
    Cheri

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  15. Really sweet Wendy, what a pretty card, & perfect for our current Oldie But A Goodie challenge too! Love the design & image, Jx

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  16. Wow Wendy.... what a fab Easter card!! I love that image and your colouring and layout are superb!

    Thanks for joining in the challenge at Anything Goes this time, hope to see you again soon!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  17. Wendy this is a real beaut!. I love the pop of colour against the black and white it really makes an impact.

    Thanks for all your lovely comments on my blog
    Kerry x

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  18. Wendy the card is simply amazing, Love the colors and the image is too cute. Thank you for joining us at Graphicat Sketches.

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  19. Great job. Thanks for joining us at Graphicat Challenges.
    Chelle

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  20. This card is beautiful! I love the black and white background, it just makes that image pop!! Love your take on the sketch! Thanks for joining us @ Graphicat Sketches!

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  21. This is beautiful in every way. The cat is just adorable. Thanks for joining us this week at CTO

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  22. AWE super cute!! Thanks for playing along with CTO!! www.scrappyrae10.blogspot.com

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  23. Hi Wendy, what a gorgeous card. I love the cute image and your colours are perfect. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  24. What a great LO and such an adorable image, too cute! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO for your "Welcome Spring" Challenge :)

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  25. Stunning Easter creation!! Thank you for joining us at Anything Goes Challenge blog.
    Hugs
    Tamara

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  26. Sooooooooo caute! What a wonderful card and I love that kitty image! Nicely done and thanx for joining us at Graphicat Sketch Challenge. Good luck.

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  27. Gorgeous. A brilliant Easter entry. Good luck and thanks for joining us at Anything goes this fortnight. Hugs Lisa xx PS Yes I can also remember the black and white image behind the coloured one. My goodness, wasn't tv good back then..........

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