Great challenge today! Before I left for work, I had pretty much done all you see here except the doodles and gluing. I had planned to do more, but I had a freak accident at one of my pools. So, here I sit, in pain, with my arm wrapped in ice from a burn, hoping it doesn't turn into something serious! Good thing it's my left arm or I wouldn't be typing this! LOL......here's the details....about the card....
Wanted to try out a new bg, was inspired by a movie my DH and I watched. This guy took leaves, laid them on his rifle and spray painted over them making a camouflage look. Hmmmmm I thought to myself as to not disturb my DH, who already thinks I'm a little crazy with this card making stuff. This would be a neat thing to try on a card...So I did.
I used a leaf from my monster trumpet vine that is attacking our house as I speak....or should I say type...did I say I was in pain?!..*Sis, I need a card!* Placed the leaf on my cs, and sponged around it....moved it and sponged some more, changing colors. Kind of a neat look, don't you think?
The flower pots were stamped and colored with re-inkers. I cut the edges using a Stampin Up tearing ruler. Doodled the edges and added dew drops to help it out. Popped it up on my bg dp and that's it.
Sorry, it is a little plain, but it still has a look to it!....TFL :0)
Hi Sis!....I need a card! I'm in pain here!
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008 GMT Views: 667
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Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 @ 4:24 PM
Anne will you please send my sister a card. Can your people help me. I am still suffering from a headache when my sister called me today and said she had an accident at work. She was trying to repair a pump that was hot and hit the top and it blew up and boiling water went down her arm, fingers and leg. She is in California and I am in Colorado and I freaked out!!! She is my only relative besides her kids and mine and I would be a mess without her. Here is the real klinker.....she finished the job. She fixed the part, kept her arm in cold water, locked all 5 gates to get out of their yard and drove home. Wow!!
Your card is awesome. I love the leaves. You should make this into paper and put in on the computer so I can print some copies. Don't let this wonderful background only be used once. It is beautiful. Love the pots. I am truly amazed you were able to finish this card but knowing you, I would expect nothing less. You are a real trooper. You had better not cook dinner tonight. Rest and recoup so you can make more cards......
take card sis - luf ya - I mean take care....I mean luv ya...
cj (sputnik)
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Registered: February 1, 2008 Location: Caledonia, NY Posts: 1862
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 @ 4:26 PM
Oh My Cathy!
I hope you are okay! Burns are so painful!
Your pain hasn't gotten the better of your creativity!
I love your background! How very clever!
My sister has a trumpet vine at her house ...it is so pretty!
I hope she sees this card..it is really awesome!
Hope you feel better soon.... and that you get that card from your sis!
Hugs,
Barb
Registered: December 8, 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 73009
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 @ 4:57 PM
That background is soooo cool! Great card!
------------------------------ Paula "The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don’t always soften the bad things, but vice versa the bad things don’t always spoil the good things, or make them unimportant. - The Eleventh Doctor
Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 @ 5:48 PM
OMGosh! Another one of these super creative cards! I totally love the leafy background! The colors are awesome and so is the effect! The sweet and simple image is perfect! I hope your arm is OK! Yikes!
Registered: July 4, 2004 Location: Benton Harbor Michigan Posts: 9706
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 @ 6:10 PM
This background is totally awesome!!! What a creative mind you have Cathy!!! The colors are so pretty..... You just keep coming up with them!
Your arm!! Holy carp! I hope you are all right... Can't believe you finished the pump... Take care of yourself and DON'T cook like you sister said She definitely needs to send you a card!!!!