Friday, 13 November 2009

Gilbert ~ My New Beau

This is probably my favourite card made using my new (my first!) digistamp, Gilbert the Ghost. I had this image in my head for a while, wishing it could be made into a stamp, and then I thought, "You dosy mare! You could draw that!" So I did, and Gilbert was born.

If anyone would like a copy of him, please leave me a comment, and I'll do a draw a week from today (Friday), evening time, GMT. (If you have left a comment for me in the past four weeks, you can have a copy without going in the draw.. just let me have your email address if I haven't got it already.) After the draw, I will make him available on sale.

There are three stamps.. Gilbert on his own, Gilbert with the text stamp underneath, and finally just the text stamp.

What do you think of my new fella?

The Kraft CS is from Elzybells, as is the white ink (Sugar Candy). It's brill! I've used it here to highlight the bumps after embossing the CS with Cuttlebug's Snowflakes folder. The ink is VERY juicy, so I smudged it a bit, but I quite like that effect.

16 comments:

Fliss said...

Chris, he's just gorgeous-such a cute little fellow in his red hat. Looks like you might have a new job on the way!
Hugs, Fliss xx

Daisy Chain said...

Cool Chris, you didn't tell me you could draw. So unusual but fun too. Reminds me of Casper The Friendly Ghost because he's so likeable.

Hugs Debbie xx

Leah l'Orange said...

oh Chris, he's just TOO CUTE! i love the idea, you clever girl!! :)

Carol said...

I love this card Christine, very "Christmas Carol"

Carol x

Kath Stewart said...

oh this is one super cute ghost and how clever are you....hugs kath xxxxx

Unknown said...

Gilbert is going to be Famous so cute!!!!!Great work.
bye bye,Lean.

Anonymous said...

I love how you've highlighted the embossed background. I've got my eye on a few folders myself, so I'll have to try it :)
Love the snowflake embellishment too!!

Elizabeth xx

brenda said...

Hi Chris

Gilbert looks a really happy chappie and love the snowflake embellishment and cord - reminds me I need to mail you about that !

B x

Allison said...

Ooh he's sooo sweet I do love ghosties, clever you
AllisonX

Linda W said...

What a wicked card! Love his santa hat. I like the idea of digi-stamps but haven't tried them yet. LindaX

Dawn said...

Awww Chris - Lovin' Gilbert you have done a great job... and so different for Xmas...

Hugs
Dawn
xx

Lesley Edmonds said...

Well I must say that Gilbert is very cute indeed!!! Well done you.

There's a little something for you over on my blog!
Lesley x

Lexxie said...

Oh Chris I love your new fella!! He really is a cutie. Wanna see more!
Love Sarita xx
PS: In answer to your question re the sentimemt stamps...er..I lost the wrapper so I don't know who makes them...I know, I'm a numptie!

Jenni said...

A very cute ghost - and not for Halloween either!
Jenni x

Suzi B said...

Gilbert is very lovable xx
Sue B x

Glittertastic said...

What a clever idea and such a cute drawing. I hope this is the start of a doodling career!