Sci-Fi inspiration

The inner geek has been unleashed on the Daring Cardmakers blog this week as Svenja has set us a dare inspired by not only her turning 42 today (Happy Birthday Svenja!) - a number of great significance in the Sci-Fi world, but also the upcoming event known as Towel Day.

Basically the challenge is to go with a science fiction theme for your card - aliens, sci-fi heroes, the whole she-bang.

I am somewhat of a Sci-Fi geek for certain shows - you already know my current addiction to Arrow, but the first big obsession right from the get go was The X-Files.

I've been rather awol of late due to work, and crafting time has been zilch, so my original idea for an X-Files card take on the I Want to Believe poster sadly came to nothing, but I did take inspiration from recent upcoming shows that will be added to my TV diary this autumn and in 2016 - namely Supergirl (who definitely has a Felicity Smoak wardrobe look and vibe to her when not flying around):

And the new Legends of Tomorrow spin-off from the Flarrow (Flash and Arrow) universe.

So yes, my viewing habits are going a bit comic-booky! :D

And so is my card for this week!

Paper: Basic Grey
Stamps: Mama Elephant
Dies: Mama Elephant, PTI
Enamel dots and stars: Basic Grey, Gossamer Blue
Other: 3D foam, Distress Inks, Copics

I have to admit, I am getting better at the fussy cutting! But I really wish I had coloured Superboy in using more subtle colours or pencils, to match the look of the background including the waterfront (courtesy of my Distress Inks and blending tool!). I can't seem to stop using the skyline die in conjunction with the heroes stamp set, they are just too perfect together! And it's no coincidence that I didn't hid those birds in the background paper - is it a bird, is it a plane....??? ;)

Anyway, be sure to check out the fantastic projects on the DCM blog - seriously, those geeky girls outdid themselves! ;)

Basic Grey - What's Up? - Friendly skies paper	Mama Elephant - Tiny Heroes stamp set	Mama Elephant - Cityscape Creative Cuts die set	Distress Ink pad - Tumbled Glass
Distress ink pad - Chipped Sapphire	Distress ink pad - Faded Jeans	Basic Grey - Candy Buttons - Yellow/pink enamel dots	Gossamer Blue - On My Desk - Enamel Stars

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Comments

[Dawn]

Cute card and think I could be watching a bit of super girl too! x

[Svenja]

Your card is so cute! And thanks also for the birthday wishes.
You've got me started on Arrow, too btw. I started binge-watching but then Toby wanted to join in and slowed me down to one or two episodes a day...