The Dragon Leaves Wealth & Prosperity in his Path

December 31st 2011


The new challenge at So Artful is "Dragon" or "New Year" and Carla has two great photo inspirations for you! I have chosen to make a "Dragon" themed card for this challenge - my FIRST challenge as a So Artful DT Member!!!! I hope you can join us by linking up with your creation this fortnight!


My card uses a metallic gold base card with some real Japanese paper glued to it (a relative of mine recently returned from having spent a year over there and I have the most amazing collection of Japanese papers/stickers/fibre/beads etc. to use on my creations!!!!). The "Asian Square - Sakura" Digital Design is from Chris at CS Designs and was perfect for my card - the image has been coloured with Copics and I sponged Gold Lumiere paint around the edge. I found the free dragon clipart here - it was just what I was looking for and I used a "Karate" Font to make the "Best Wishes" sentiment. To finish off I added a Japanese bead and some fibres to the spine.

13 comments:

Sabrina said...

This is beautiful!!

Gayle Page-Robak said...

Love your artwork, Sharon! So uniquely beautiful and fascinating. Gorgeous. Wishing you a wonderful 2012! Hugs, Gayle (in Canada)

Willy said...

What a beauty, Sharon!

Netty said...

Terrific card Sharon. Wishing you a Happy 2012, hugs Annette x

Marjie Kemper said...

Beautiful! Love that soft torn edge on the specialty paper. It sets off the gold so well. Happy New Year and best wishes for 2012!

Anonymous said...

Sharon
I would imagine it is 2012 in your part of the world, or at least it will be very soon so HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!
It has been such fun viewing your art in 2011 - creating unique art that many times has me LOL.
If this piece is anything to go by then I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us.
Fabulous!!!
Thank you for your support of my blog - it means so much to me.
Wishes
Lynne

Beverly G said...

Big Congrats on your new DT spot--you have led me to some great challenges and this looks like another one. Your dragon card is wonderful, coloring skin is always tricky, but you have aced it on this one.

Jenn Borjeson said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Michele said...

gorgeous creation! happy new year dear Sharon! xo

Pamela Joy Purses said...

Your card is gorgeous girl!!! Happy 2012 may your talent spread all over us yaaay!

Ellis said...

Gorgeous card, love what you've made with it and congrat on the new DT position! =)
Hugs, Elenor

Gerri Herbst said...

I love this! the dragon is just the right touch!

Linda said...

I just came back to see if I commented on this and I didn't. I LOVE it. Her face is amazing and I love the dragon.Soooooo cool! congratulations on the DT positions!

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