Saturday, August 22, 2009
Autumn Harvest
I know you are all use to seeing Andrew mentioned here, but today is about my wonderful 11 year old, Shane.
Have you ever colored an image on watercolor paper (or any paper for that matter) and had your card stock warp? Try as you might, you can't get it to flatten out. I've done this before and one night while struggling with an image, fussing about and getting frustrated I gave up. I re-did the entire image only to have the paper warp again. Too much water right? Yeah, I know.
Shane saw me fussing over this and getting frustrated. He came up with the idea to run my image through my "green bug" as he called it. I tried explaining how to use the machine and how I didn't think that would help when he looked at me all exasperated and told me. . . 'No, Mom, just put the picture in there are on the piece of paper, then run it through the machine.' DUH! It was pretty clear to him! HMMMMM? Could he be onto something? Nah! He's 11 and calls it the "green bug".
Well, maybe. It's worth a try, right? Can't hurt, right?
So, I tried it - A Plate, B Plate, mounted image, C Plate and TA DA! perfectly flat!
I swear my kid is a genius I tell ya! That'll teach me to doubt him Well, I used that same technique on this image and you could never even tell it was warped before I started.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!
Stamps: SU Autumn Harvest, Lovely as a Tree
CS and DP: SU Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry
Inks, markers and coloring tools: SU Markers
Extra goodies: Versamark, EP,
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19 comments:
Oh Michelle, this card is gorgeous! Great colors and detailing! You are truly blessed with those sons! How wonderful they share and are ready to help! Great tip, too, Thanks Shane! Blessings to you all!
Very pretty, love those pumpkins
Aewsome. So pretty. I love your card. It is just right!
Turned out beautifully =) Guess it just goes to show that sometimes we just need to think a little more kiddish. Genius!
Love the new look!
Beautiful images! The card is altogether stunning! So it is true, our kids really are smarter than us!
Love your card Michelle and tfs the story about your son! It made my day!!
I just love fall and the colors.
hi there, love this card and our kids can amaze us!!! I'm in here from blog over at SCS but admire your work over on STV also... :))
Linda
Great idea from your son! Love the coloring on those pumpkins.
I love that Shane calls it the green bug!! He is a genius!!
This is absolutely beautiful!!
Lovely scene you created. Nice colors. How clever your son is to come up with a solution to your problem. And what a great use of the bug.
Beautiful card!
Wow! This is fantastic, I love the pumpkins and love the water coloring...kids are so smart!
love the card...you did a great job with the colors..
i left you something on my blog...to go pick up
Smart kid and a lovely card! I love the way you coloured it!
Your card is beautiful! Also, thanks for sharing your son's tip! I will have to try that one!
surrounded by those smart sons!! ha, what's a girl to do but keep on finding neat stamping things for them to try :-)... awesome card ;-)
Great story....kids often see the clear course and it is good to listen to them...even my hubby knows the cuttlebug machine!
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