Ok, I think I might be losing my mind. I really thought the challenge today was to use a poem, but it seems you need to use a quote AND list the source. Both of these things I did not do. So I am totally lame! I will try to read the challenges more closely! But I did have fun with my poem today. When I was thinking it was to be a poem, I went straight to google. I love google. It totally rocks. I found this Children's nursery rhyme that I wanted to use. This card is for ~Amy~. She loves owls, and honestly I couldn't stop thinking of her when I was making this. She is such a sweet gal!
For my card base I used a Shortcuts Acrylic pre-cut sheet and then cut another card insert out of the heart paper (by Sassafras Lass). I then added an eclectic collection of stamps. All my favorite designers/companies are accounted for on this baby. I used one background stamp for all of my paper piercing (screen shadow by Hero Arts) in all different colors and then stamped the other images in black over it. I like how it kind of ties it all together and off sets the big print of the hearts. And here is what the poem says:
The original rhyme ends "Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?" but it just did work for me so I changed the last line. I still wonder if maybe a person might find it offensive in some way. Like I am saying they are old, or worse yet, that they don't talk much. But I thought this might be a good card to send to a friend that always lends a listening ear and gives wise advise. I might make up another sentiment for the inside along these lines when I do indeed send it. So that is it for the challenge today. Only two days left until I leave and I am SO behind! I had it figured that I needed to make 3 cards a night to be sure I had enough posts and all my responsibilities covered while I am away. But I have missed the last two nights, so I might be in trouble! I hope to find time during the day today to catch up a bit, but don't worry, I will still be around with something fun to share for the rest of Shortcuts Week and for at least a week while I am gone! I will not let you down!
Hope all is well for you today.
Take Care~
k
Deets:
Stamps: Pink Paislee Fancy Frames, PTI Wise Old Owl, Kim Hughes Welcome Summer, Hero Arts Screen Shadow
Ink: PTI New Leaf, Summer Sun. SU! Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Close To Cocoa, Summer Sun, Hero Arts Soft Pool
Paper: PTI Stampers White, Sassafras Lass Hog Heaven (heart and scallop) Shortcuts Acrylic Card Base
Accessories: Lots 'o Pop Dots, Twine, SU! Earth Elements Markers, Sentiment Computer Generated
9 comments:
Oh! It's fabulous, I love owls too. I have some perfect stamps I need to dig out for this.
You are so talented, everything is just put together so beautifully. x
He looks like the tootsie pop owl lol very cute!! I love the poem! That was a great idea! I think you will be getting the rebel crown for the day even though yours was an accident. lol. Your cards are always great but I especially love this little guy!
Gorgeous card. Love the way you used the background stamp to unify the elements. And I don't think this is insulting in any way. Just very pretty.
Haha Alicia's right... he DOES look like the tootsie pop owl! What a great, fun card. Love the colours, love the poem, and I love the dimension that the acrylic adds.
woot woot!!! I love it Kristie...it even has some sassy on it!!!!! excellent job sista!!!
Kristie this is wonderful and using that background stamp and stamping it in different colours was a fantastic idea. I am with Amy I adore owls. I have the whole set of Kaisercraft owl paper but won't use it because I just like to look at it. . .how tragic is that? lol
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Michelle M
Fabbie! I love it! And you are NOT lame. It did say POEM. I write the challenges down for the week/month and then never check them again so if they get changed...I am lame too. I also did a poem. LOL
beautiful !! love the paper piecing and colors. great work!!
This card is fabulous! I love it! Thank you for sharing your talent.
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