Guest Designer Lisa Strahl - week 2

Today we have more of Lisa Strahl's fabulous designs and if you are a fan of Twilight, you are in for a treat!  As you may know, the next movie in the Twilight Saga (Eclipse) comes out at the end of the month, so Lisa created some very clever "Ode to Twilight" designs!  But first, we thought you'd like to get to know Lisa a little better, so here are some of her thoughts in response to our word association questionaire:

• Name - Lisa (but mostly known as Mona to stamping friends) Strahl
• Stamping - Technique Focused. Hello, my name is Lisa and I am a junkie. A mad scientist. A tester. I love to take one stamp and apply 20 techniques to it, just to see how it will turn out.
• Style - Eclectic. I am comfortable up to my elbows in ink, paint, embossing powder, wax, art mediums and anything else that will help get what is in my head, onto the paper or canvas. I love the grungiest mixed media project but also bask in the clean, beautiful and simple world of A Muse. And pretty much everything else in between. I often stamp based on mood or inspiration. As you will see from at least half of my Guest Design projects, I have been *slightly* amused by The Twilight Saga and sketched over 30 ideas originally just on that subject.
• Inspiration - Everywhere. Home decor, movies, nature, the cosmetics section at Walmart.
• Color - Changing. In the past 9 months my color horizons have really expanded. But if I had to pick a color family I would describe it as earthy. My students would answer: the combination of Bronze, Espresso and Stream from the Adirondack Alcohol Ink Collection.

I'll share a little more about Lisa each week, but now... the cards!

Edward Saves Bella

Soo clever! This was inspired by a scene in the first Twilight story, where Edward saves Bella from a run-in with a vehicle on an icy day.  Lisa used lots of Copics on this design - just look at the texture on the truck!  And if you could see it in person, you'd see that there is clear Spica glitter pen on Edward's skin to make him *sparkle* (since Twilight Vampires sparkle in the sun).  Lisa used a fun twilighty font to computer generate her own sentiment - which fits perfectly!  And did you notice the clouds?  She trimmed them out of our Cloud paper! 

 

I {heart} Forks

Gah - so simple, yet stunning!  Inspired by the "I love New York" logo, here Lisa used our Apple Red Shimmer Couture paper along with the Classic Alpha clear set and just the fork from the Flatware stamp!  (If you aren't familiar with the Twilight series, Forks is a town near Seattle where much of the story takes place.)

 

Sparkles & Sunshine

Lisa used a fun Copic technique on this design to color the wool texture in Edward's suit.  First she colored his suit a dark grey, then used lighter shades of grey to dapple and remove color!  To create the sunlight, Lisa masked off the area where she wanted the light and then airbrushed yellow.  Lisa also added details to the sun using Glossy Accents for dimension and clear Spica glitter pen for sparkle.  And of course since Edward is standing in sunlight - he also sparkles with Spica glitter pen!  And how perfect is this sentiment?!  Sooo clever!

Here is a closeup of Edward's suit so you can see the wool texture effect:

 

Phasing

As a fan of the Twilight Saga myself, you know I am totally loving Lisa's whole set of cards (and there are still more to come!).  But I think this one is my favorite of this group!  I love her Copic coloring on the wolf - he really looks furry!  And her computer generated sentiment is *perfect*!  If you are familiar with the series, then you know that when Jacob phases from a wolf back into a human, he is - um... well... in the buff!  LOL! 

See - didn't I tell ya they were fabulous?  Stay tuned for more of Lisa's beautiful work coming on Friday!  If you missed her first set of designs, be sure to check them out --> here!  And remember to leave a comment here for Lisa (one only please, per guest designer article) to enter your name into the drawing for a chance to win!

 

Comments

[Debby Watkins]

Am I really the first comment? I dont think that's ever happened before! I LOVE these cards and I love the Twilight series. These cards are so fun!!!!

[Raquel]

Your cards are very creative! I love the twilight theme!:)

[Karen M]

All I can say is "WOW!" Those are super cards. The techniques are awesome, especially the way you textured with the Copics. And the sentiments tell me you have a great sense of humor.

[lisa wakabayashi]

Really awesome job!

[Antonella]

Love the sparkles & sunshine card; very clever use of airbrushing!

[Julie in Edmonds]

Those are great! What a fun set of cards.

[snw]

cute cards

[Janet D]

Great cards!

[Marcia Butler]

Absolutely dynamite!

[Sarah/WAstamper]

WOW!! Fantastic cards.:) LOVE Twilight and love a muse so I will definitely be CASing!!

[Erika M]

Love your cards!

[Tracy Hargrove]

What a cool idea...love the style of these cards. And doesn't it just rock when Edward "shimmers". I think that is my fav! Great job Lisa!

[Judith Gowdy]

What a fun set of cards. My daughter would love them! Judith :)

[Susie P]

these are so super cute! thanks for sharing!

[Su C.]

Great cards! So creative and love the details -well done!

[Lori]

Very nice ! The texturing was awesome!

[Sarah]

I *heart* the forks card (and the Twilight books)!

[Jessica Davis]

LOL! They are so perfect and had me giggling, you did an awesome job of making great books into cards...I'm so impressed! :) The "forks" one is my fave!

[Alanna (al_silver2)]

Awesome cards...love the sparkly & sunshiney Edward card the best - soooo clever!!

[Ann]

Thanks for explaining the cards - I don't know anything about Twilight, so now they make sense.

They're really great cards! Love all the fancy coloring to look like different textures.

[Stephanie Jones]

incredible! thank you for sharing your fabulous designs.

[jean Heming]

I love your Bella & Edward cards!!! I just bought the stamps over the week-end & cant wait to get started,Your Forks card was so cool!!!

[Mary Ashby]

Fun! I haven't gotten into the series, but I appreciate her cleverness!

[jen shears]

While I haven't yet read the books or watched the movie (I KNOW- the horror!!!) I do know enough about the series to LOVE how clever these cards are!!! SO FUN!!!

[Steph in WA]

great tribute to Twilight! the cards are great.

[Leana Khouang]

I love these! They are awesome :D!!!

[janet]

What fun cards!!!

[EJ]

Some fun cards and great copic coloring, thanks.

[Sonja]

fabulous coloring-love the airbrushed sunlight!! TFS

[Pam Spradlin]

Love her take on the movie with the cards. The fork card is absolutely adorable.

[Jo Ann]

I love the clever movie cards, especially the sparkles!

[Scrapycandy]

I've been to Forks and I thought that card was hilarious! Great stuff!

[LaraHM]

I love these Twilight cards. Can't wait to see more.

[Danielle Barton]

Awesome! I love them all!! :-)

[PennyH]

Great cards! I have to admit...I don't know much about Twilight either, but enough to understand the cards though. These are perfect for any Twilight fan!

[Tracey]

I've been stuck trying to create with my Twilight stamps. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Kari Bell]

LOVE the edward sparkling in the sun!!

[Carol B]

Awesome cards, so fun!

Carol B
www.scraphappystudio.blogspot.com

[Tobey S.]

OH I soooo love your Twilight inspired cards, I am also enamored by the TS.....

I loved reading about your style!!!

Thanks for the inspiration...of course, now I feel obliged to get the bella and edward stamps.... *sigh*

[{vicki}]

Anthing Twilight is for me!

Go Team Edward

[Bryn]

These cards are too clever! I especially love the "I Forks"! Really a great graphic card and very creative!

[Anna]

I love the Twilight Saga, so to me these cards are absolutely fabulous.
I totally love the I love Forks card, it is so clever.

[Beth Rang]

These are so much fun! I particularly liked the sparkles one with Edward, and the phasing one with Jacob!

[anababy]

i love the forks!

[Gabriella Schmidt]

What fantastic cards to make for all of the Twi-hards out their. Love it!

[Tran]

I like the forks card for it's cleverness and it's simplicity!

[anni]

These cards are such a great tribute to Twilight!! So clever of Lisa!! I loved reading the Twilight series but have to admit that I have yet to see any of the movies..

[Dee]

Nothing like a few vamps and weres to spice up your stamping projects ;)

[Denise Bryant]

Very clever! Those look like they were a lot of fun to make!
DeniseB

[Marnie]

These are hilarious Lisa! Can't wait til June 30th for the new movie!

[Carolyn Huston]

Great ideas - wish I was into Twilight. Afraid my friends wouldn't get it:( Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[Janell Blackmer]

Lisa is very, very clever!! Love her cards!

[Jenna A]

These are SO funny, clever, cute, and well done. I am sending this link to my friend who will just adore these cards too! Edward saving Bella has to be the best one!

[SherylH]

Not being a "Twilight" follower I am sure I am not understanding all the nuances but I can really appreciate the imagination and creativity that Lisa has put into these cards.

[toni d.]

Perfect for my "Twilight" friends!!!

[AngieE]

Love your work, Lisa!

[Pam]

Great cards! Love how you used Twilight as your inspiration.

[Jennifer F.]

Fantastic cards Lisa! Very, very clever!!

[Jacilynn]

clever & cute!