Did you ever try to fit too many things in one card? Try to combine too many challenges? Try to make a really good card because it if for someone important? And then it all doesn't really work the way it looked in your head? If yes, Welcome to my world!
We have this darn bear from Jellystone park that won't come out of the basket.... so I brought some friends to try to "bribe" him with a cup of Hot Tea! Notice the basket weave embossing on the craft layer? You can't see the sparkles in the steam and around the "30" in the pic.
Truth be told, this card is for my employee Camille that has been with me for 7+ years. She turned 30 this week. She is always very complimentary about my cards, so I wanted to make her something nice. This is really a cup of coffee, as she is a coffee drinker.
I went on my weekly run to Michael's to try to find a bear stamp... no such luck. So instead I bought my 3 year old a bear and some friends.... Hope this works for the tea party.
Registered: June 15, 2004 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 14474
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 6:16 PM
Always need a hot cup of coffee in the evenings when it is cool. It looks like this picnic is going until dark. Like all your layers and embellishments.
Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 6:20 PM
Fabulous basketwoven background! Love your creative idea to bring your animal friends to the picnic outside your card. Camille will surely appreciate your coffee creation!
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Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 6:20 PM
Oh, yes, Maureen; I feel your pain and frustration as I have been there, done that.
Camille is going to love your wonderful coffee-themed card....so well done in the chocolate.
Sounds like you may need some special libation after a frustrating day....come on over to the bear keg. We may even have a basket left for you to fling.
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 6:32 PM
To answer your question...Yes, Yes, Yes!!
Happy Birthday to Camille!
Happy Birthday to Camille!
Happy Birthday Dear Camille!
Happy Birthday to you!
It not only works but its perfect! And you know whats cool?: You getta come to a tea party and you little toddler gets some new toys. Its a win win situation! Whoot!
Camille will just love this! You rock Maureen! Don't listen to Bertie, she drank all the bear beer in the bear beer keg!
Registered: November 27, 2004 Location: Carpal Tunnel � slowed me down. Posts: 2272
Wed, Sep 16, 2009 @ 3:10 AM
I just ordered my son some coffee for his birthday and I might just have to case your card for the package. How sweet is this! I really like the layout and the colors. And ... the ribbon tie is Manly ...