Sundays With Crissy Challenge #26--Birthdays

Hi Everyone!! Welcome to my blog--so glad you stopped in today!! It's challenge time at Sundays With Crissy and this month it's all about BIRTHDAYS!! I recently stocked up on some of Crissy's rubber images (Whimsy Stamps) and here is the first one I had the opportunity to ink!! The image is called "Tippy By The Tail"!!

I am currently in the process of making 20 cards for a school fundraiser and this is card #1 of the bunch--only 19 more to go!! The goal is to use all Crissy Armstrong (Whimsy) images--both rubber and digi, so over the coming months you will get to see what I did!! This is a boy birthday card, hence, the lack of flowers and bling LOL!! I just love Crissy's tigers (my faves actually) they are such fun to colour!!!

This was my first attempt at doing clouds with copics and I like the way it turned out!! I just used B0000 and C2 with the colourless blender. I love the way the clouds add depth and dimension to the image. Sorry my photos aren't great--the image looks way better in real life!!

Well that's it for me!! I'd love to see you play along with our challenge too. All you have to do is make a card or project(incorporating stamps) with a birthday theme and upload it to our blog--GO HERE for upload instructions!! You could win 5 free Crissy Armstrong digis of your choice too, if you are picked in our random draw at the end of the month!! If you use one of Crissy's images, digital or rubber, from any of the companies she has drawn for, you will be entered twice in our draw!! Although we'd love it if you used one of Crissy's images, it is not necessary to do so in order to play along!! We only ask that you limit your entries to three and that you keep your cards family friendly (i.e. no pin ups or suggestive images).

Thanks for taking a look!! Have a great day!!

Blessings,

Sarah ☺

The Recipe:

Stamp & Sentiment--Whimsy Stamps (Tippy By The Tail)

Stamped On--Neenah Paper

Ink: Memento--Tuxedo Black

Designer Paper--Pebbles (New Arrival-Little Angel)

Cardstock--Bazzill Papers

Media--Copics, Multiliner, Sharpie Ultrafine Marker,

Ribbon--Michael's

Metal Clips--Dollarama

Brads--American Traditions

Punch--Whale of a Punch--Deckle Edge Tag

Chalk--Colorbox Fluid Chalk--Chestnut Roan & Dark Moss 

Sundays With Crissy--Challenge #20

Well hello there!! As you can see I have been taking a bit of a break from posting--needed to decompress from a busy school year. As always, my great intentions for having a summer packed with crafting have flown the coop :<> Oh well there is still the fall right??

My baby in now officially a "Minor-Niner"!! Ahhhh the High School years.....! I am OKAY, really...

O_O

But seriously, she is SO ready to go and I am looking forward to the change!! Maybe I will actually get some more cards and scrapbook layouts done with a lot less demand on me for parental involvement!! Here's hoping!! ☺

!!!!!!NEWS FLASH!!!!!!

Our DT Call at Sundays With Crissy in now finished!! We have 10 new DT members who will be introducing themselves all throughout the month of August!! We wanted to create the element of surprise and not totally overload our readers and followers with 10 introductions all in one post. This way too, they will all get their own little bit of the spotlight so you can get to know them better. Crissy also chose 10 guest designers who will we will be showcasing throughout the next 5 months for one post only. Thanks to everyone who took the time and effort not only to make a card(s)but to all of you who took the time to enter our DT CALL!!

Now onto this month's challenge over at Sundays With Crissy. This month the theme is K.I.S.S--Keep It Simple Stamper. That means your cards/projects have to be just that--SIMPLE. Here are some ideas for you out there that are not use to simple---> use just one or one type of embellishment, only one designer paper, or just a clean and simple layout.

So here's what I did using a merged image of Crissy's digi stamps "Whatzup Dog" & "Party Time Accessories".


Now it's up to you to K.I.S.S us back (hee hee)! Let's see those simple cards!! Go HERE to upload your card or project!!

There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! Those who use one of Crissy's images, either from her rubber or digital collections will be entered twice in the draw. But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

Thanks for stopping in today!!

Blessings,
Sarah ☺

The Deets:
Images: Whimsy Stamps--Crissy Armstrong Digi Collection, Printed on Neenah Paper, Cardstock--Bazzill Papers, Designer Paper--Doodlebug, Media--Copic Markers(B0000, B00, B02, B04, G20, YG03, YG23, Y11, Y02, Y04, Y08, E33, E35, E50, E51 & E53, C00, C02),Flowers--Prima, Brads--Doodlebug, Ribbon--Michael's & Sentiment--Stampin'Up--For A Friend Set.

Sweet Sarah--Mom's 82nd Birthday Card

Just a quick post to show you the card I made for my mom's birthday!! She celebrated #82 yesterday!! So a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Mom!! Thanks for always being there for me, for your wisdom and wit over the years and for being an awesome mother!!

I wanted to make a card that had a bit of vintage look to it. I used Sweet Sarah from Whimsy Stamps. I love this new image Crissy has drawn--partly because it's just so adorable and partly because she named it in honour of me!! It actually looks a little like me when I was a wee one!! I joked with Crissy that I would have looked this neat and tidy for all of about 10 minutes after my mom dressed me. Then the hair bow would have been missing, my hair would have been disheveled, my dress would have been dirty, and both my knees would have been skinned. LOL!! That's what happens when you're the last of 6 and the only girl. No girly-girl for me...I would have never survived!!

The inside...

Anywhoo, thanks for poppin' in to take a looksee!! Don't forget the challenge going on over at Sundays With Crissy!!! It's all about stitching this month and the DT members will be posting all month long for your inspiration!! If you want to see Crissy's latest digi and rubber stamps they are also on the blog--click--->here!!

Have a great day!!

Sarah ☺

Recipe: Printed On--Neenah Paper, Cardstock--Bazzil Papers, Designer Papers--Three Bugs In A Rug--"Paris Stripe" & American Crafts--"Letterbox Collection", Coloured with Copic Markers, Border Punch--Martha Stewart, Die Cut Flower--Quickutz, Pearls--Michaels, Brads--Stash--Die Cut Oval--Spellbinders

Cards for Canadian Soldiers--Round #3

We take for granted so many things these days. One of those things is being able to pop into a greeting card store to buy a card for someone we love. Yes, I admit it, I still buy the occasional card (usually for those people I know will throw them out anyway--still nice but I didn't sit for hours making it only for it to end up in landfill--LOL--is that awful??). Time is precious and so are handmade cards--let Hallmark make the throw-aways. Which brings me to my original point. What if you couldn't get to a card store or what if there simply weren't any?? That's what soldiers serving abroad run into when they are in remote locations. So when they have a box of handmade cards to go through and can pick out a card for someone back home, it means a lot!!

If you are a Canadian and have some extra time and would like to brighten the day of a soldier and his loved ones, Cards For Canadian Soldiers is accepting A2 size greeting cards!! It's a great size and quick to whip up!! Click on the link for more info. Here's some of my latest cards I sent off to Afghanistan.

Thanks for stopping by to take a look!! May your day be blessed and full of sunshine!!

Hugs,

Sarah ☺

The Deets:

All images printed on Neenah Paper and coloured with Copic Markers
Cardstock used is Bazzil and Designer Papers are various scraps I had in my stash

Elephant Card--Baby Elephant--Squigglefly

Rose Cards--Freebie--Making Our Mark

Tiger Card--Toby's Gift--Wags'n Whiskers

Dragon Card--Stunt Dragon--High Hopes Stamps

Sundays With Crissy--Challenge #13--Ribbons

Good morning all!! It's time once again to post this month's challenge card I did for Sundays With Crissy. The theme this month is Ribbons!! This month I felt like doing a birthday card so I used Crissy's sweet image "Party Snail" from Whimsy Stamps.

I popped up the balloon & the gift as well as adding some Stickles to the party hat which sorry to say you can't really see in the photo. Here's the inside...

If you want some inspiration, go check out what my other team members have come up with this month!! There is still time to enter your card or project using ribbons for this month's challenge too!! Please go here , (Crissy's post on January 1st), scroll to the bottom and click on the little blue froggie to enter your card.

There will be five free digi's given to one lucky challenge participant who will be chosen by Random.org at the end of the month! You may now use images from any company and still be included in the draw for the blog candy prize! But please respect the rule of no more than three entries per month. Otherwise your entries could be deleted.

Here's where you can find Crissy's digi stamps: Squigglefly, Wags 'n Whiskers, or Whimsy Stamps.

I'll be back on February 1st next month for the Sundays With Crissy Challenge. I have taken over as the blog coordinator there and will be posting on the 1st of the month from now on. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements and some new faces!! Also, don't forget to stop by and check out Patricia's card in the next few days!!

Thanks for stopping by today!! Be Blessed!!!

Sarah :o)

The Recipe: Digi Image--Party Snail--Whimsy Stamps, Printed On--Neenah Paper, Cardstock--Bazzil Papers, Designer Paper--Bella Press--Daisy Vines, Media--Copic Markers, Ribbon--Micheal's, Metal Charms--My Stash, Stickles--Cotton Candy, Flower Dies--Quickutz, Inside Sentiment--Studio G

High Hopes Has Another New Artist--Can You Guess Who??

If you've been by my blog or the High Hopes blog in the last couple of days you will have noticed all the excitement around Dustin Pike's new release!! Judging by your responses Dustin did not disappoint!! His new images are fantastic and we had so much fun showing them off to you!! Thanks to everyone who joined in the hop and left so many nice comments!!

Before we get on to our new artist--I have been chosen as one of the DT members who gets to pick a winner of 2 new Dustin Pike stamps!! Using Random Interger.com it picked #59 for me so that means Legojenta is the winner from my blog!! Thanks Legojenta for playing along and please contact Nikki @ nichola.fairbairn@googlemail.com with your mailing info & choice of stamps!!

Now...are you ready for round two??? High Hopes has signed another fabulous artist who brings with her a flare for the feminine!! Her name is Melissa Jenkins and you're going to love her art!!

Starting today & continuing tomorrow the High Hopes DT will be giving you some sneak peeks at Melissa's wonderful images!! On Friday, we will be having another blog hop with some really cool giveaways!!

Here's my first sneak peek!! I used Melissa's sweet image called "Cheesy Mouse"!

I chose to do a easel card this time round...






I bought this sentiment stamp in the US about 3 years ago and thought it was humurous!! I didn't really have a image to go with it at the time so it's been sitting, simmering in my drawer, wating for the perfect occasion. When I saw Melissa's "Cheesy Mouse" I knew I had a match!!

That's it for me today~thanks for stopping by!! Pop in again tomorrow for another sneak peek!! Check out the rest of other DT sneak peeks on the High Hopes blog as well!! Hope you'll be able to join us for the hop on Friday!

Oh, I almost forgot... anyone interested in a chance to win Melissa's entire release?? Then pop on over to the High Hopes blog--grab the blinkie like the one on my sidebar, leave a comment and let everyone you know in blogland in on our secret!! You just might get a Cheesy Mouse of your own :O)

Have a blessed day!!!

Sarah☺

Stamps: High Hopes, Cheese--Judith & Heather
Sentiment: Whipper Snapper Designs
Stamped On: Neenah Paper
Ink: Memento--Tuxedo Black, London Fog (chalked edges)
Media: Copic & Prismacolor Markers
Cardstock: Bazzil Papers
DP: October Afternoon--Near Mint (Thrift Shop)
Brads: Doodlebug
Die Cut Flower: Quickutz

RELEASE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoooo Hooooo! It's RELEASE DAY over at High Hopes Stamps and all Dustin Pike's new images are ready to go!!! If you are following our hop today then you should have arrived here from Lacey's Blog . If you have lost your way and you want to follow the trail then hop over to the High Hopes Blog and that will help you get back on track!!

Now on to my post!!! I used "Monty" (the Monster) and the "Wild Party" stamps for this one!! I just love Monty--he reminds me of Sully from Monsters Inc. which is by far my favourite Pixar cartoon!! Isn't he adorable!!

As soon as I saw this stamp, I knew immediately that my first time using him for a card would involve a door of some sort. Jules and I were out shopping for a "door" and she found this funky Cuttlebug folder which reminded us of the doors in Monsters Inc.


I rigged up a paper hinge and then used fun foam for the doorjamb. I used my retangular nestabilities to make the frame, "bolted" it all together with some brads, recessed a magnet piece in the foam and then added another magnet to the actual door so it would stay closed.


I popped Monty up on a 3-D spring I made out of paper so he'd pop out when you open the door.




Here's a look at the wild party going on inside the card!


And a closer look at the art...

NOW--some info about the hop!! There is some awesome blog candy up for grabs!!! 4 random blogs will be giving away 2 free stamps of the winner's choice. All you have to do now is to leave a comment on my post and then hop on over to Danielle's Blog and check out her wonderful creation!!! This blog hop will remain open until Wednesday, June 16 at 7 am (12 GMT).

There is also a chance to win the ENTIRE RELEASE!!! Leave a comment on the original post announcing the release on the High Hopes Blog and you could be the winner!! That's over 30 new images + sentiments!!! Contest ends 8 pm EST (12 GMT) on Tuesday, June 15th!!

Thanks for hopping by!! Have a blessed day!!

Sarah ☺

Stamps--High Hopes
Stamped Sentiment--Studio G
Surprise Sentiment--CG
Stamped On--Neenah
Ink--Memento--Tuxedo Black
Media--Copic Markers
Cardstock--Double Mates & Bazzil Papers
DP--KaiserCraft--Uphoria
Toogle Clasp for Doorknob--Jewelry Essentials--Michael's
Brads--Doodlebug
CB Folder--Traffic Jam
Border Punch--Martha Stewart

High Hopes Stamps--Sneak Peek #2

Happy Sunday Everyone!! Today is SNEAK PEEK #2 over at High Hopes and we are super excited to show off the fun new art from our artist Dustin Pike!! This post also includes this week's challenge which is to use the colour scheme Blue, Brown/Kraft, & Cream. Here's my version of Dustin's cool new stamp "Stunt Dragon"!!


I wanted to give my dragon some spots so I used my Copic Colorless Blender to create some dots.


If you want to see more of Dustin's new images head on over to the High Hopes Blog where the rest of the DT has more sneak peeks for you!!! There's also a chance for you to win the ENTIRE release of all Dustin's new images. Just visit the blog and leave a comment on the original post announcing the release and you could be the proud owner of a big fat package of wonderful rubber!!! Stay tuned tomorrow for our blog hop and the full release!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Blessings,

Sarah ☺

Stamp--High Hopes
Sentiment--Cornish Heritage Farms--U R A Hoot
Stamped On--Neenah Paper
Ink--Memento--Tuxedo Black
Ink on Sentiment--Tombow--#512
Media--Copic Markers
Cardstock--Bazzil Papers
DP--Wallpaper
Embossing Folder--Cuttlebug
Die Cut Letters, Circle, and Tabs--Quickutz
Brads--American Crafts

Sundays With Crissy--Relish to Embellish

Howdy Folks--here's my second post of the day!! It's time to get out that bling, those buttons, that ribbon, those border punches and goooooo crazy!! Challenge #5 is in full swing over at Sundays With Crissy and the theme this time is Relish to Embellish--as always open to your interpretation!! This time I thought I would try my hand at Crissy's fabulous image Gift Horse from Whimsey Stamps. I love horses and this buckaroo was so fun to colour!!

Here's a closer look at my bling!!!

Thanks for coming by to check out my card!! I hope you'll come and play with us this challenge!! There's some really great blog candy up for grabs!! All you have to do is take one of Crissy's digi images from Squigglefly, Whimsey Stamps or Wags 'n Whiskers(Digi Stamps), make a card with it and go crazy with the bling. Upload your card to the Sundays With Crissy blog and you could be a winner!!!!

That's it for me! Hope you have a great day!!!!

Blessings,

Sarah

Digi Stamp--Whimsey Stamps--Gift Horse, Sentiment--Kraftin' Kimmie, Printed On--Neenah, Media--Copic & Prismacolor Markers, Cardstock--Bazzil & Colormate Papers, DP--Doodlebug, Embellishment--my stash, Gemstone Flourish--Zva Creative

High Hopes Challenge #78--It's a Party

Greetings!! Feel like joining the party!!?? Over at High Hopes this week Karen--my dear friend and one of my biggest creative inspirations has challenged us to make a birthday card!! The hardest thing for me was choosing a stamp!!! High Hopes has so many great ones to choose from that can be used for this theme. I was feeling a little mischievous so thought I'd use the stamp Cheeky Sean by our totally awesome artist Dustin Pike!! Isn't Sean a hoot!!??

I apologize for the lighting in my photos--still searching for a good place to take better photos with my little camera...here's my card!!



And the inside...

So there you have it party animals!! Go check out the rest of the wonderful creations our DT has come up with this week!! Make your own birthday card and upload it to the High Hopes blog and you could be the winner of this week's featured stamp!!! I can't wait to see what you all come up with!!!

Blessings,

Sarah ☺

Stamp & Sentiment: High Hopes Stamps
Stamped On: Neenah
Ink: Memento--Tuxedo Black
Media: Copics--O, E31, E33, E35, E50, E53, W00, W0, W01, G20, YG23, YG95, R20, YO2, & Y08
Cardstock: Bazzil Papers
DP: Yellow ??/Brown--Handmade--from India I think
Die Cut Leaves: Quickutz--Bamboo
Die Cut Background--Nestabilities
Metal Beads: Michael's

Mr. Matt's Happy Birthday Card

Happy Saturday!! It's dull and rainy here in SW Ontario--not complaining though we need the rain!! Just thought I'd put up a quick post of a card I did for a couple of challenges. Over at Mo's DP2 Challenge Mo has asked us to use a "Masculine Image". I thought this tomcat would be perfect since he looks a little like my brother's cat, Matt!! It's my brother's birthday today (waving to you Rob) and I think this image is perfect for his card. The colour scheme I used also fits with Colour Create's Challenge to use burnt orange, black, & cream.

The images I used for this card are by Mo Manning from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. This set of images is called Cat's In/Out of the Bag.

Thanks for coming by today to take a look!! Hope it's sunny where you are!!

Have a great day!!!

Sarah :)

Stamps: MDP
Sentiments: HB--Kraftin' Kimmie--Everyday Sentiments, Time to Party--Studio G
Printed On: Neenah
Media: Copic Markers--E43, E47, E50, E53 & Multiliner
Cardstock: Bazzil Papers
DP: The Paper Company
Jumbo Pebble Brads: Making Memories

Birthday Card for My Best Friend

Good Morning!! Wow is it ever chilly here! It went from 27°C to about -2°C in a day! When I came downstairs this morning it was actually snowing!! Okay, where did spring go???? I was joking with Mo Manning yesterday about their cold temps in California--I think I spoke too soon :{ Mr. Sun, pleeeassssse come back!!

Anyway, I thought I'd post a birthday card I made for my best friend May who I don't get to see as often as I'd like!! She's in the military and her posting is hours away so when I do get to see her it's always special!! She's down for a visit this weekend so we'll get to do lunch & catch up!! {Waving} May!! :)

This card is for 2 challenges. The first is Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #27 in which we have to follow this sketch:


The second is for Colour Create's Challenge #42 which is to use Lilac, Grey, & White as the colour scheme for our cards. I just love that colour combination!!

Here's my card...

This digi from Mo's Digital Pencil is called Cat Love. To me it's like a black and white photograph--it doesn't need a lot of fuss and stands so nicely on it's own. May & I share a great love of cats so I am sure she will love this image!

Anyway, gotta go, hope it's warm where you are!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Blessings,

Sarah

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil

Printed On: Neenah

Cardstock--Bazzil Papers

DP: Fundamentals--Lilac Stripe, Metalic Paper--LSS

Sentiment: A Muse Stamps--Friends Forever

Flowers: Prima

Brad: Doodlebug

Spacer: Stash

Ribbon: Michael's

13th Birthday Card

Good morning & thanks for coming by today! I wanted to show you a quick card I made for my daughter's 13th birthday. YES--I OFFICIALLY HAVE A TEENAGER!!! All kidding aside she is a great kid and I consider myself very blessed to be her Mom!! Jules loves frogs, especially the silly kind, and this digi image Frog In Love from Pink Cat Studio seemed perfect for her card!

Incidentally, Jules is a paper crafter too! Check out her blog at Crafts & Crazy Cats ! I love that we have such a great pastime to share together!! We are both looking forward to summer holidays so we can craft AT WILL!! Only 74 days until school's out!! Whoo Hooo!

Come by tomorrow and see a project that has helped Jules learn to prep for tests & year end exams!!

Blessings,

Sarah :)

Stamps--Pink Cat Studio Digi
Printed On--Neenah
Media--Copic & Prismacolor Markers, Dry Chalk
Cardstock--Bazzil Papers
DP--Doodlebug
Paper Flowers--Creative Memories (Love these!!!)
Brad--Doodlebug Die Cut Flower--Quickutz
Die Cut "13"--Quickutz--Diesel Font

High Hopes Challenge #71

Ahoy and a Happy Sunday to Ye!!! This week's challenge over at High Hopes is hosted by the very talented Debby and she has challenged us to use 2 or more stamps on our creations this week--sentiments don't count!! What a fun challenge this was--I LOVE ACCESSORIES!!! Who wouldn't want a friendly parrot to help guide the way to a fabulous treasure...here's my card....

I masked On Guard Oberto with the Treasure Map & Polly. I then restamped Polly and popped her up a little with some glue dots. The Compass & the Lantern are also High Hopes stamps.

Thanks for coming by to see my card!! Check out what the rest of the Design Team has come up with!! Join in the fun and you could win a free High Hopes stamp!!

Have a great day--hope it's sunny where you are!!!

Blessings,
Sarah :)

Stamps--All High Hopes
Stamped On: Prism--Simply Smooth
Inks: Memento--Tuxedo Black
Media: Copic, Touch, & Prismacolor Markers, White Gel Pen
Cardstock: Bazzil Papers
DP: Antique Crackle (not sure of the maker)
Die Cut Letters: Quickutz--Diesel Font
Twine--My Stash

5 New Cards for Our School's Fundraiser

Good day everyone!! Just wanted to show you what I have been working on for the past few days. These cards + 20 others will be part of an auction we have to help our school raise funds.

Card #1

And the inside...

Herbie the Bunny--Digi--Squigglefly/24 Carrot Sentiment--Whipper Snapper

Card #2

Sick Owl Digi--Dustin Pike--High Hopes/ Sentiment--Pink Cat Studio

Card #3

Stamp--Denami Design


Card #4

Stamp & Sentiment--Pink Cat Studio

Card #5

Stamp--Pink Cat Studio


Other Details:

• Stamped/Printed on Neenah Paper
• Stamped with Memento Ink--Tuxedo Black
  Cardstock--Bazzil Papers
• DP's--Various Scraps I had left over
• DP used on Bird Day & Lily Cards--Doodlebug--Limeade Serenade
• Pearls, Brads, Ribbon--My Stash
• Daisy Die Cut--Quickutz
• Die Cut Mats--Spellbinder--Nestabilities

Thanks so much for popping by!! Hope it's sunny where you are!!

Blessings,

Sarah :)

SSC Challenge #28

Here's a card I made for my mom's 81st birthday! She is such a gift to me and has always been a special part of my life. Happy Birthday Mom!!! We love you!!

This card is also for the SSC Challenge--make a card/project with a thankful heart and do it as if you are making it for God. I am so thankful and feel so blessed that God has given me the time, resources, imagination and creativity to do the craft I love. I also feel very blessed when I can use this craft to bring love, joy, and even encouragement into the lives of others.

Here's my card...

And matching envelope...

What I Used:

• Stamps: Primp--Penny Black, Open Star Dot--Judith & Heather, Birthday Presents (Masked)--Kolette Hall & Whimsical Happy Birthday--Hero Arts
• Stamped On--Neenah Paper with Memento--Tuxedo Black Ink
• Media--Copic, Prismacolor, & Touch Markers
• Cardstock--Bazzil Papers
• DP--The Paper Company--Marseille Motif
• Ribbon, Spacer, & Gems--From my Stash
  

I bought this sweet stamp at the Rubber Room where my friends Cathy, Karen & Donna are always showing me new things and inspiring me with their own creations!! I feel so blessed to have these ladies in my life!! If you get a chance, check out their blogs and their online store!! If you are in the London area drop by the (brick & mortar) store and get inspired in person!! (Click on the above link for address/directions.)

Karen's Blog

The Rubber Room Blog

Thanks for dropping in! Have a great day!

Blessings,

Sarah

High Hopes Challenge #62

Howdy folks!! This week over at High Hopes my friend and source of much inspiration, Karen has challenged us to use wire or some form of metal embellishement on our cards. I have been waiting a long time to use a particular stamp and this week it made it's debut with this challenge. When I first saw this guy I laughed right out loud in the store--incidently he also has a mirror-image backside stamp that goes with this one which is just about as flattering. Now, women, they have accessories so I thought "George" (at least that's what I call him) should have some accessories too--the canteen, compass and binos are all High Hopes stamps as well as the sentiments.

Inside sentiment...

Recipe:

• Stamps--"George" (not sure what the real stamp name is)--Art Impressions (bought him @ Mary Maxim--Port Huron, MI) & High Hopes Stamps
• DP--g.c.d.--Retrophide
• Cardstock--Bazzil Papers
• Stamped on Prism Simply Smooth with Memento--Tuxedo Black Ink
• Metal Brads--Stash
• Media--Copics--YG95, Y11, W-3,E33, E35, E50 & used a Prismacolor Pencil with mineral spirits to do the shading around George
• Colorbox--Fluid Chalk--Chestnut Roan to chalk edges

I plan to give this card to my brother Mark for his 45th birthday this weekend--he's definetly a man that will appreciate George's co-ordinating gear!! Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!!

Blessings,
Sarah