Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Keith Keystone


Get ready for the Dude Time Doodles New Release Blog Hop.  There are some really fun images that will be in the DTD store by 10am.  Meet Keith Keystone, a cop for all times.  When I first saw him, it reminded me of those old Keystone Cops silent movies (granted it was WAY before my time, but still fun to see in re-runs).  When my friend from England saw him, she said it reminded her of the way the "coppers" dress over there.  So whatever Keith reminds you of, he's definitely a keeper.

I found a Keystones Cops image that I printed and distressed with Distress Inks.  I colored Keith Keystone with Copic markers, fussy cut him out, and pop dotted him in front of my background.  I adhered this layer to some Lost and Found paper by Tim Holtz, added some Film Strip Ribbon, a page from an old book (my recycled item), and a bit of Stampendous Mica Fragments to complete the silent movie genre look.  All of this is adhered to my Kraft card base, that was lightly distressed with Distress Inks.

You should have come from Dude Time Doodles, but no worries if you didn't.  The blog hop is a circular blog hop, meaning there is no correct beginning.  Just keep going around until you have visited all of the Dude/Dudettes.  Be sure to leave a comment with each of us, as one of us is the Mystery Host.  The winner will be chosen from comments left with that Mystery Host.   Your next stop will be Ruth and here's the list of everyone, just in case.

Anne (me)

I'm also entering this into the following challenges: Stampendous (recycle); Cards for Men (texture); Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge (for the boys).
Copics used: E00, E02, E04, BV20    B34, B37, B39    C7, C9    E35, E37, E5, E89 
Distress Inks: Old Paper, Vintage Photo, Wild Honey, Tea Dye

18 comments:

Sarah said...

Great card and great image!

rachel said...

Fab new stamp Anne - love what you've done with him too! Hugs Rachel xx

Dawn said...

Anne, love what you've done with Keith! He really looks the part!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Sharon said...

OMG Anne this is a fantastic new image - think I need this one!!!! Love your creation!! Great new release blog hop!

CG said...

This is wonderful! Love how you've colored him; he's so bright! The background complements him so well. Love all the embellishments! Best, CG

Linda Simpson said...

WOW Anne I am so loving this card!! The new image is fabulous and loving the backing paper you have used too.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Tammy said...

Anne your card is absolutely fabulous! Love the silent movie theme and the film strip is a wonderful touch!

CraftyGirl said...

Love him and the way his billy club looks like it is coming off the page at you. Great design.

TTFN,

CraftyGirl

NanaConnie said...

Oh, Anne, Keith is definitely joining my stash of Boni's digis. Too funny, and I love your coloring! Great background.

Crafting Vicky said...

wow that's an amazing digi! what fun.

Bonnie said...

Great card, love the background & filmstrip

jimlynn said...

FABULOUS! Love the film strip ribbon and the image is just colored perfect! Of course the background is awesome too! Wonderful card!
Lynn

Michelle B. said...

Anne, your card is amazing! LOVE the colors and all those textures, so very creative! So glad you joined us at Cards for Men!

Charlene Mitchell said...

Wonderful card Anne. The background is perfect and I'm happy to see the filmstrip ribbon as I just saw it at Michael's but it was in a container and you couldn't see what it looked like. Awesome card and congrats on your new post!

Tenia Nelson said...

Super cuteness!!! Thanks for playing in the April Stampendous! Challenge!!!

Jingle said...

Totally fun! Thanks so much for playing along with us for the Stampendous! Challenge!

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love the colors and the imagery in your card. Blessings!

Mandy said...

Fabulous card,love the image,your colours and design are lovely....Thanks for joining in with us at Cards for Men,hope to see you next time....
Mandy x