The Great Lion

Hi!  Today is a new challenge at Frilly and Funkie and I am hosting the challenge called Author Author.   The  challenge is to create a vintage, shabby chic project inspired by an author or book.  I have been thinking about what I will create for the challenge.   As I was pondering that I was lucky enough to receive a new Snowflakes background stamp and a gorgeous Lion stamp from the Wild Africa Release from Darkroom Door.  The new lion stamp had me thinking of Aslan and Narnia and the C.S. Lewis books of Narnia.  

I decided to create a card inspired by the opening scene in the movie.   I spent many hours enjoying reading the Narnia books and was so sad when I finished them.  

This card was just for fun and I have another author inspired post coming for next Wednesday!

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzz

In Like a Lion

 Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  is based on the expression that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb and the challenge is to be inspired by animals.  I literally took the word lion because I have the Stampendous lion crown stamp which I love and who doesn't get enough ink time.

I decided to create a card that I can use for one of the men in my family. I am thinking of putting a sentiment inside stating "Have a Royal Birthday" or Celebration.

The background was created previously with some leftover ink from the Ranger Distress Stain Spray - Vintage Photo   and Ranger Distress Stain Spray - Iced Spruce.

I then layered in a few strips of Idea-Ology Tissue Tape - Symphony over the background.  I stamped the lion using Ranger Archival Ink - Black.   I colored the image with colored pencils and a waterbrush.

I died some burlap using the distress stain sprays.  I added twine and Stampendous Luxe to the background.

I added a few charms (junkyard findings, Prima Flowers Washer Sunrise Sunset, Heart Locks) to the front and put it on a brown cardstock.

The ever generous Simon Says Stamp is offering a gift voucher to a randomly selected participant in the challenge, so come join in on the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!


Suzz