Rocket man
Thursday’s Way to use it challenge was fun! It was called “It’s in the Notes”. We were to be inspired by Music. While doing my morning chores I was thinking what sets I have and what would work for that challenge. Then the Rocket from Pun Fun popped into my mind along with Elton Johns’ “Rocket Man”. I was singing that song in my head all day Thursday.
I started by deciding what Designer paper I wanted to use with the stamp.
I picked the striped paper from the Western Sky Designer paper and picked my colors from that paper.
The Rocket was stamped in Black StazOn on a 2″ x 2 1/4″ piece of Watercolor Paper.
I colored it in with Aqua Painter and Classic inks (River Rock, Blue Bayou, Ruby Red and Soft Sky).
I layered the watercolor paper on a 1/4″ bigger sponged piece of Blue Bayou cardstock and paper pierced the edges.
My card base was a 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of textures Soft Sky cardstock. I cut 1″ off the front of the card and layered the inside of it with a 4″ square of Ruby Red. I liked how the red of the inside peeked out.
The top of the card front was layered with a 3″ x 4″ piece of the Western Sky Designer paper. I added a 1/4″ x 4″ strip of paper pierced white cardstock on the lower part of it and tied Double Stitched Blue Bayou ribbon over it.
For my accents I punched three small stars out of Ruby Red cardstock. I sponged all three, layered them with 1/4″ River Rock circles and added a black brad in each center.
The top right corner looked a little empty so I added a double Photo corner out of sponged Blue Bayou and sponged Ruby Red cardstock. The photo corner were topped with three black brads.
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Way too cute! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pat (Just4Fun2 on SCS) | March 1st, 2008 08:35
I love it! The layout is great, the colors fabulous and, as a new baby boy has just joined the family this week, I’m really in the market for fun color combos for the little boy birthday cards, etc. that are now in my future. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Debbie | March 1st, 2008 08:51
This is a gorgeous card!!! And I always sing Rocket Man when I use this set as well! I even used it as a page title for a scrapbook layout about my son and his toy rocket!
I am so inspired that I am going to have to take my Pun Fun set back out!!
Posted by: Jamie Sears | March 1st, 2008 08:53
This is sooo fun! I love the layout and the colors, so happy and cheerful. Great accents with the stars and your coloring is beautiful! Have a super weekend.
Denise
Posted by: Denise | March 1st, 2008 09:08
I love how you accented the stars with the circle and brad–so simple, but what a great detail!
Posted by: Karen | March 1st, 2008 09:12
You’ve made me want this set now and I thought it was one I didn’t need!!! LOL Try as I might at just can’t get the beautiful watercolored results you do with the aqua painter and I really want to be able to do that!
I can get nice results with the Prisma color pencils but the painting with our inks just seems to be beyond me. I need to do a search and see if you have a tutorial on watercoloring. As always your work is beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Diane
Posted by: Diane McCornack | March 1st, 2008 09:28
ooohhh this is neat!! just perfect for boy!! now I have to get set! LOL
Thanks for showing all of your awesome cards!!
Posted by: Jenifer Benner | March 1st, 2008 09:50
Oh I LOVE this, Beate! What a fabulous card! I’ll have to check out this challenge. It sounds right up my alley with the music!
Posted by: Charmaine | March 1st, 2008 09:54
I’ve just ordered Pun Fun and the star punch so I can’t wait for them to come. You and Corrine have had such cute samples with this set. I’d love to see more for inspiration. I can’t wait to start playing!
Posted by: Susan G | March 1st, 2008 10:07
Love this card, perfect for a little boy :)!
Hugs,
catherine
http://www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com
Posted by: Catherine | March 1st, 2008 10:25
Oh my…. this is stinkin cute and I wasn’t even a fan of that set. When I get a little of your talent I wil send you some cards but for now they would just be a let down. I don’t have the talent you do. What I think amazes me the most is your watercoloring skills. Mine never come out as good, any tips you can share with use on what you do? Love ya!
Posted by: Shar | March 1st, 2008 10:37
I love this card. I can’t wait until I’m home from the hospital so I can try some different things with my cards. My husband thinks I have enough things here already! Love your ideas. Thanks for sharing them.
Alicia Weiman
http://www.happystamp.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Alicia Weiman | March 1st, 2008 10:41
Hi, Beate! Just wandering what envelop size you use for these cute square cards that are 4 1/4? I love all of your square card designs.
Posted by: Elizabeth Knehans | March 1st, 2008 11:13
So fantastic! Love these colors and that rocket is super cute! Your watercoloring looks great too!!
Posted by: Maren | March 1st, 2008 11:13
This is awesome Beate!
Posted by: Melissa | March 1st, 2008 11:19
Love that card! Those colors rock!
Posted by: Jackie | March 1st, 2008 11:26
wowwwwwww,gorgeous!!! I love all your layers…
Posted by: Silli | March 1st, 2008 11:54
How totally cute Beate!! I love this - and I was struggling with what to use this rocket for, sheesh!! This card is darling! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | March 1st, 2008 11:58
Gooosh, that is great, love your details, like the stars, brads, and photocorner in your card !!
Posted by: Antje | March 1st, 2008 12:23
How cute is this!!!! There you go with the Pun Fun again!
Man I need that set! Your watercoloring is fab as well! So, so cute! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend Beate! 
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | March 1st, 2008 12:46
This is such a cool card! It would be perfect for a male. I love it, you used fantastic paper and the focal point is unbelievablly awesome. The entire design is “to the moon and beyond”. Hope you have a great weekend. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | March 1st, 2008 13:09
Perfect boy’s card! I love the colors and adding the stars for the space theme.
Posted by: Jana Emmert | March 1st, 2008 13:26
To stick to your Theme, This card Rocks!! LOL! really it does. I just have to get this set for this rocket and the little skunk. I love your stars (those punches are on their way to me) and the layout is soooo cute.
Posted by: lisa henke | March 1st, 2008 13:41
Great Card Beate! I love the colors you choose and the stamp looks the best I have seen it! Now I have to go listen to Elton!
Posted by: Julie Dinn | March 1st, 2008 13:56
you know…..you are really bad! I just placed an order last night and ALMOST ordered this set…..and of course, DIDN’T! Now I will have to! Love the whale too! BRAT!
Posted by: Joan Hajek | March 1st, 2008 14:17
Love, love, love it! The rocket is probably my favorite image from that set and it goes very well with the DP. TFS, of course!
Posted by: Pushpa | March 1st, 2008 14:24
Oh My Gosh, Beate !! This is so adorable !!!! This layout is fantastic and the colors are perfect ! This card is a blast …hehehe
Posted by: Corinne | March 1st, 2008 15:23
Love those colors! Love Elton too:)
Posted by: Emily N. | March 1st, 2008 15:52
OOOOH! super sweet!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | March 1st, 2008 16:22
Beate, this is super cute girl! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your watercolouring! It’s fabulous! Love the layout and that DP is wonderful too!
Posted by: Dawn E. | March 1st, 2008 17:23
How cute is this one? Love it Beate! Now I have that tune in my head! LOL! You are the SU! Queen! Hugs, Deb
Posted by: Deborah | March 1st, 2008 18:05
Such a cure card Beate…..I love the colors….this card Rocks out of of this world!
Posted by: Laura Jean | March 1st, 2008 18:10
What a way to think outside the box on this challenge! Nice work Beate! :)Julie
Posted by: Julie | March 1st, 2008 19:12
I love all your cards, but this one has that WOW factor!!!
Posted by: Farnell | March 1st, 2008 19:24
This card is absolutely awesome! You are my stamping hero!
Posted by: Jill | March 1st, 2008 19:52
this is too cute..i just got this set and can’t wait to start playing with it =)
thanks for the INKspiration as always =)
Posted by: Catherine | March 1st, 2008 19:56
I am so in love with this card Beate. Love it! Thanks for the inspiration. Enjoy your day:)
Posted by: mj albright | March 2nd, 2008 07:54
Love everythign about this card! that little rocket is too cute!
Posted by: Melanie | March 2nd, 2008 09:47
This card is so dang cute!!!! I’m casing for sure. Thanks Beate!
Posted by: Rhonda | March 2nd, 2008 11:30
The card is so cute and the colors are stunning! Very eye-catching!
These colors should be a Color Challenge, if they haven’t been already! They go so well together! Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne nielsen | March 2nd, 2008 14:08
I love getting your feeds, Beate, and when I got this today, I had to laugh out loud! On Saturday, my husband finally installed a new power-point so I could plug the stereo system in, and my girls and I were listening to Rocket Man on the radio! My DD3 singing Rocket Man at the top of her lungs was way too cute…. Love this card!!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | March 2nd, 2008 15:09
Adorable! What a great boy card! Love the layout!
Posted by: Diane G | March 2nd, 2008 17:50
This is super cute!!! Your coloring looks great too!
Posted by: amy | March 2nd, 2008 20:13
Beate, this is absolutely gorgeous! As a mom of three boys, it’s right up my alley. I always love seeing what color combinations you come up with, as that is one of my biggest challenges. Thank you for the constant inspiration.
http://micheleforce.blogspot.com
Posted by: Michele Force | March 2nd, 2008 23:38
I love this card. The colors, choice of paper and accents, everything goes super together. Great job! I’ve added this set to my wish list.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Karen Witter | March 3rd, 2008 07:04
I love this card! The layout is great so is your coloring and the color combo you used..love it!
Posted by: Danielle | March 3rd, 2008 10:04
Wow….this is awesome! I love that cute rocket and your fun colors and papers! Fabulous coloring too!! (Now you have me thinking “Rocket Man” too! Love Elton!)
Posted by: Rose Ann | March 3rd, 2008 14:33
What a great boy card, Beate! I love your layout, colors, embellishments–everything!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | March 4th, 2008 14:51
Gorgeous card Beate! I just love it! I have been eyeing this stamp set, especially the rocket and you just pushed me over the edge to get it!
Posted by: kathleenh | March 5th, 2008 13:12
Beate I adore this card - it’s just fab! I am of course now singing Rocket Man to myself lol. I was lucky enough to see Elton John live in concert a couple of years ago and that song had everyone on their feet singing along.
Pootle x
Posted by: Pootle | March 6th, 2008 04:19
Fantastic card… LOVE your color combo.
Posted by: Heather P. | March 12th, 2008 17:32
Congratulations, Beate! Another appearance on Stampers’ Showcase with this gorgeous card!
Posted by: Vera | May 27th, 2008 04:56