There are a couple of challenges this week that have to do with carnivals. So I inked up my Carousel Horse again.
I grew up in a really small town and the annual carnival was something special. I still remember the smells and sounds and the fun of riding on the carousel. (We called it the merry-go-round.) I remember how exciting it was to go fishing for a cheap little toy that we treasured. What wonderful memories!
I've tried coloring this image in the past and it wasn't pretty. So I left it as a sketch and added some color with ribbons to imitate the banners and bright colors.
CARNIVAL
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted
Card Recipe
Stamps: Carousel Horse (Inkadinkado), Morning Meadow (Hostess set)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), SU Markers (Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie)
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black
Other: Snippets of ribbons
I hope you're having a great weekend. Thanks for spending some time with me.
Enjoy!
20 comments:
Beautiful image, it looks perfect uncoloured.
Such a fun card, love the happy feel perfect for a carnival. Love that the merry go round horse and card are black/white with just touches of color.
Love the carousel image Bonnie, its so detailed. The colourful sentiment and ribbons give the perfect carnival feel :) Cathy x
I remember the Merry Go Round too! What fun all that was!!!
LOVE this one Bonnie. That image is just awesome and you've added the right amount of color. Love the little ribbon banners and the letters on the sentiment colored in different colors.
Lynn
Gorgeous image! Love it as is! Have a great weekend!!
Adorable stamp Bonnie, perfect for the challenge. Thank you so much for joining us at the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!
The image is fabulous left with no color. The ribbon/banners took care of the color. Fabulous card, Bonnie.
Oh, it's almost time for the fair to come to our city (Sept.) and I haven't been since my boys were little. But, I remember the fun.
That is a fabulous image and I love the splash of colour from the banners. Thanks so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
Your cards motivate me and I'm anxious to make your card with a little elephant. Thanks for sharing your special cards. The no color effect and colorful ribbons is great!
This is fabulous, Bonnie!! Love the B & W image and the pops of colour with the banners. Thanks for joining us at The Curtain Call.
really cute!
Lovely card, Bonnie! That carousel horse looks fabulous in black and white (I always called it a merry-go-round too.) I really like that you chose to add your colors in the ribbon banners. What a great graphic design! Thank you for joining the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! ~Michelle
What a fabulous little card! I adore how you used the bright colored banners with an elegant black and white image. The whole thing is very eye-catching and beautifully done. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us here at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog.
I do love that carousel horse image! It looks so gay with the bright coloured banners below and the sentiment inked in different colours - a fabulous card!
Love what you did with this stamp. It's one I have as well, and have never done it this way before. After seeing how pretty it is, with the bright banner trims, hmmm...idea time. Lovely, and I remember those same local carnivals, the cheap toys that we were always so proud to take home. Must have been small town America. TFS a beautiful card and a sweet memory too. Hugs
Very pretty Bonnie. Love the black image and the touch of colors on the greeting and banner. Great take on the challenge. Thank you for joining us at The Curtain Call.
What a fun card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Curtain Call Challenge!
It's a beautiful stamp and you have used it just perfectly by keeping it black and white and adding bright colors in the little banners!! I'm so glad you are playing along with Curtain Call!
I love your card, and I think the image looks great, just as it is! Thanks for playing along at Seize The Birthday :)
Love this image, it really does evoke happy memories! Some stamps just look better uncolored, Love it!!
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