I had so much fun last weekend participating in Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge I had to give it a go this weekend. Here is her the Sketch:
Simple enough! However, you know me, can it keep it simple? Even when I try I can not.
But, I decided that is okay, I have to just be me, do my thing and I love the results!
I decided I was going to use this sketch to make a Thank you card that I needed to make for a friend, but do you ever make one of those cards that you like so much you do not want to give it away. That is weird, I know, especially as I sit here and type I can see tubs and baskets full of cards!
This is my first creation with my new set Pun Fun! I figured I could get away with Pink and Brown as I have not used it in long time. Those that know me, know, I LOVE PINK AND BROWN!
Do you love the Cuttlebugged pieces! I used the new brayered technique, not sure of the proper name for this technique, but you brayer in on the "negative" side of the embossing folder before inserting your paper and running it through your cuttle bug. Then the background is inked and the embossed part is not! Doesn't it make the swirls POP! It's the greatest Cuttle bug idea!
My other obsessions right now are Polka Dots and my White Gel Pen! So, I used the Pretty in Pink Prints Paper from the Hostess Prints Pack, using the polka dot pattern. And, I added doodled polka dots with my White Gel Pen around the border of my card. Lastly, I inked my Pretties Flower with Pretty in Pink ink, directly to my stamp pad. When it dried I stamped it with the Polka Dot stamp from the Three for you Punch box with Timber Brown StazOn ink. Tell me that is not the cutest little flower. Okay, I get a little excited over my creations. And, who else am I going to share it with, my husband looks at me with that, how old are you look. But I know you all understand.
One other new love, my Stamp-a-ma-Jig. So, I have been a demonstrator for a while now and never thought I needed this thing to help me stamp straight. Then, this winter I got it for the Super Sized Snowflake stamp. I have not used it much till lately. Seriously, that thing just ROCKS! Look at my word "thanks" on my card, it is so nice and straight and I stamped it with an ALPHABET, me stamping words that are straight. Do you hear the choir singing?! Oh, that is just in my head! If you are a skeptic TRY IT! And, if you do not have it, you will love it, just as I do!
Last little note on this card, I stamped the mug on watercolor paper with Jet Black StazOn and watercolored it with my markers and aqua painter, as mentioned in my Bloomin' Watercolor post. I am really enjoying this technique! I also added some Liquid Applique for "foam", cute! And some white gel pen Polka Dots!
Do you think one could type any more about a card! I know I have a serious addiction! Just one more tiny little comment, if you are like me and the sponges are getting dusty, pull them out, it adds such a nice shading effect. An old favorite, sponging, is making it's way back into my stamping!
I really do have other things I need to do today, I am going to stamp birthday invites with a friend tonight! Fun! Hope to have another fun project up for you tomorrow, I found another challenge I have to play with!
Coming Soon! My Tart and Tangy Technique Swap! I can not show it till the swap is over on the 26th, but I just finished them and LOVE them. So, I thought I would throw out a little teaser!
Happy Stampin'
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mmhmm- ok, once again, LOOOOOOVE IT!! :-D super job chica!
Posted by: tienalei | April 19, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Gorgeous card, Carrie!
Love the colors, the CB background and all those dots.
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | April 19, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Carrie, I just found your blog today. It is amazing!!! You have such great ideas.
Posted by: Pam W | April 19, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Super cute card! I love your idea of coloring and stamping the flower. So far, I've only used the skunk from this set--now I'll have to try the coffee cup! Thanks for the inspiration. :)
Posted by: dtstampz | April 19, 2008 at 08:04 AM
Love the pink and brown! Great card!
Posted by: courtney | April 18, 2008 at 05:06 PM
I liked the first card- the Latte- loved it actually and thought oh- let me go down to the next post- yep Loved that one to and all the rest. S I added you to my favorites!
Posted by: Samantha M Esqueda | April 18, 2008 at 03:29 PM
I love your card! It is beautiful! So much fun. I agree about the negative cuttlebug effect. It is so cool looking. And the flower is so great too! I was shocked that you had not bought it with polka dots on it! It is also so nice to hear someone who is so enthusiastic about a card they are pleased with. Husbands just don't get it.
Posted by: Kelli P. | April 18, 2008 at 03:15 PM