I stepped outside for a moment yesterday morning and noticed that I didn't get the usual "oven blast" effect that I normally do. So I took that as a good sign to hurry up and mow the lawn before either the sun came out from behind the clouds or said clouds opened up and dumped water on me. As I was mowing, I looked up as saw this...
So I ran in the house to get the camera. I finished the mowing just in time.
After my yard work was done, I sat down and finished my card. This is actually a good representation of my favorite style of papercrafting. I love piecing together scenes using die-cuts, punches and some good old fashioned hand cutting. I did a lot of this in my scrapbooking days. I know it really isn't the "trend" anymore, but some old habits die hard.
This card is for my sister-in-law and frequent patio companion. I've included my favorite Mojito recipe (husband's recipe actually) and will give this in conjunction with the drink fixin's. I am even including Mojito glasses and a mint plant. If I can find one of those cool ice cube trays, I will include that too.
A side view to show the layers. The song Kokomo by The Beach Boys was playing in my head the whole time I was making this. Yes, that's two whole days of the same song...
I tried to make it look like I wrote Happy Birthday in the sand...
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♥ Laura C.
Challenges I would like to enter:
Challenges I would like to enter:
Simon Says Stamp (fruity)
Stamps: Jam Tilda (Yummy For Your Tummy 2009) Magnolia Sweden
Inks: Copic Markers, Distress Inks by Tim Holtz, Computer (PC Swayin)
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Recollections
Dies: QuicKutz (Wood Slats, Palm Leaves, Bottle, Flower, Fruit Slices, Straw and Ice), Spellbinders (Labels Eight), Cricut (Opposites Attract Alpha)
Punches: Marvy (circle/coconut), Family Treasures (rectangle/Mojito Glass)
Misc: Hemp Thread, Starfish
24 comments:
Your creation is very nice. Thanks for joining IAMC.
Hugs Ineke
If by "cool ice cube trays" you mean the ones that make perfectly "cubed" cubes, try Crate and Barrel. I bought mine from there. It's silicone and makes about 12 cubes.
Oh, and the card is um-cute! That's not news though, I always love your cards!!! :)
How creative, Laura. This is so cute. Tilda makes a great bar tender...or is she enjoying her Pina Colada? Either way, she is adorable. Awesome photo of those clouds.
Hugz,
Cathy Lee
OMG!! This is just too stinkin' adorable!!!! Tilda looks perfect sitting there sipping her piña colada. And love the sentiment in the sand, looks perfect! Great job on this card.
Your card is gorgeous! The pic of the clouds is really something....it looks like it is in 3-d!
OMG Laura, I love the layout and how darn cute is this idea. Fabulous card and receipe is a great idea for the inside. You really got a great cloud picture of the storm nearby. We just had those clouds last night here with hail and a inch of rain. They are beautiful even though they bring destruction.
This is the CUTEST little scene!!! Absolutely LOVE it! Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!
Your card is adorable! Love all the details especially that drink board! The background is nicely done.....
Karen
I love the scene you've created, just beautiful. Love the palm leaves,just the perfect touch
Hugs Julie P
This is truly one of the cutest cards I've ever seen! I LOVE it!
Hugs,
Leslie
http://leslieturner58.blogspot.com
This is just too darn cute! I love it! I love all the details you put together to create this FUN scene! So creative!
Love the pic Laura, those clouds look awesome and your card is absolutely amazing. Just love this little scene you've created.
This card makes me want to run away to the beach! I love the textures and piecing together of the punches. I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
i love it. Love paper piecing scenes.
Your design is delightful. I love all of the details and the awning you created adds just the right touch.
Laura, those are some awesome clouds!!!
I luvvv your card. I am such an addict of dies and punches. You did a fabulous job here. Love the scene you've created. Tilda is adorable and beautifully coloured.
Hugs,
Norma
What a terrific scene! Just love all the details you've put into this card! Fantastic job and very creative Laura!!!
So very sweet and you did excellent on this card design.
Love all the details.
Blessings Doreen
Laura, this is such a cute and darling card. Love the dimension and the design :o)
Hugs,
Cabio
LOVE your card! Lots of FABULOUS details and you took an awesome picture of those scarry clouds. Great work!!!
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn
oh my gosh..this is adorable!!!!!!! Love the scene and all of the little things that you have added...
hugs........
okay I have done the verify thing 4 times now and can't get it...but going to try it again... You really need to remove that from your comments so that you will get more of them..
hugs again........
AWEsome card. Love the scene you created!!!!
Hugs.....Pam:)
Hello Laura, it was so hot in Montreal today, I would have loved whatever Tilda would have served me. Beautiful and very creative card! I love all your elements. Hugs.
This is absolutely adorable! I love the scene you've created! I'm sure your sister will love it - with a mojito, of course! Great job!
XO,
Chris
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