I had this idea in my head for a few weeks before I was able to start getting it out on paper. Wizard Of Oz is one of my favorites. So, when I saw this set from C. C. Designs called WOO (Wizard Of Oz), I was so excited!
I've really love making slimline cards because they are whole different canvas. The long length of the card allows for scenery creation that creates distance & depth. It worked out fabulously for my idea with this card! Let me give you some details on my thought process with this one.
I started this one by trying to decide between using black ink for a traditional stamped image look or going with the no-line technique. As I toyed with the decision, it dawned on me that since I was using the phrase from the set "it's all about the SHOES" (thanks to the suggestion of my sweet friend, Kimberly), that since Dorothy's shoes were ruby slippers why not try stamping her in red ink! I did a practice stamp with the red & immediately fell IN LOVE with the look! It's very subtle but adds a unique touch to the card, I think! I stamped her on my most favorite coloring cardstock, Sweet Sentiment! Then, as I was coloring her up, I thought "why not do some paper piecing" with her dress to add some additional texture to her.
Next, I drew in the yellow brick road. I used washi tape to mark off the horizon line & the edges of the yellow brick road. To create the yellow bricks, I first inked the road with a yellow distress oxide. To get the bricks, I used the Kraftin' Kimmie stencil, Brick Wall, to create the brick road illusion.
I, then, began working on my horizon/sky. I knew I wanted to emphasize the Emerald City in all it's shiny glory so I thought that by adding sun rays behind it, I could do just that. It worked perfectly! I began by coloring the sky blue using Copics. (Of course, I failed to write down my colors for this one.🤦♀️) For the sun rays, I used the Radiating Rays stencil from My Favorite Things & more yellow distress oxide because I wanted to be sure that it would lay on top of the blue without turning it green. Lol.
Once I had the sky to my liking, I set to work on the grassy field between Dorothy & the Emerald City. I created the "hills" & then just shaded them in with Copics. I added a few drops of red Nuvo Drops to emulate the poppies. I used some clover paper that I had from a random 6x6 pad that I had laying around to create the hillside that Dorothy is standing on. The Newton's Nook Land Border dies worked great at helping me create the look I wanted to achieve. I used the stitched hillside & the grass with some additional dark green ink to add a little more depth.
I hand drew the Emerald City based off a combination of several images I found when Googling "Emerald City". I colored it with Copics & glued it to the center of the rays at the horizon line. I stamped the phrase in the same red ink in which I stamped Dorothy & mounted it on the same red metallic paper on which I mounted the scene.
To finish off the card, I fussy cut Dorothy on the lines. I added a touch of sparkle to her ruby slippers with some Liquid Stardust from Lawn Fawn. For a final fun touch, I mounted Dorothy on a mini wobbler!
I'm super proud of this card & hope that you enjoy reading about it as much as I enjoyed making it!!
Let your creativity take flight!!
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