So this morning in between my shower and drying my hair, I quickly check to see what the challenge was for today or what I thought was the challenge. I even went to the gallery, which was rather full and it still didn't register in my head. The dates were all wrong on the cards, plus I even saw a card I had already posted. I just figured SCS had the hick-ups again. BUT still, it didn't dawn on me that I was looking at the wrong challenge for today until I had finished the front of my card.
I went back in and found out I had in fact done the wrong challenge, but I am going to tweak the story a little so it works for today's -what's the weather- challenge. I am also putting this in the CAS challenge by putting a brad on it. If I am going down, I want to go down big time. Challenge Police, come and get me! LOL
So, in my "head" the weather would be dark as it is night time and I am camping in the Sierra's where there are some rather large stars, not snow flakes, in the sky. How's that for a tweak of the story?......briefly.....
I was inspired to do this scene from an advertisement for REI. This tent worked perfectly. Stamped it, colored with re-inkers then masked it.
Stamped the trees with the mountains in the bg, colored with re-inkers and masked.
Stamped and clear ep the large "stars". The white dots were eb with white.
Added the raccoon because you never know what is lurking outside your tent or house for that matter. DH is having problems with some potted plants. A large varmint keeps digging in them. Driving him crazy!
Sponged black soot and slate around images. Added the stamped ribbon on the edges of a white card then put my image on top after I put the brad on the tent. Well, sorry to go on and on. Hope you like my card of many challenges.....TFL :0)
Hi Sis!
Just re-read the instructions. I didn't even see the 2-2-2 part. What a disaster this is. I apologize to the Challenge Police. I promise to do better. Really!
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Fri, Oct 30, 2009 @ 10:11 PM
Police! Police! Help- Mut is busting out all the rules! Lol- you nut, this is gorgeous! I love this scene (and your story) and those beautiful snowflakes. Awesome job! no cops! Hugs. Buttnik
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Fri, Oct 30, 2009 @ 10:40 PM
this is AWESOME. I would be in a motor home next to your tent safe and sound from the varmints. your night sky is sooooo beautiful. I am wondering with Annie Jo what in the heck is painting with soot though. so if you are reading this tonight, jot this down as something we will talk about tomorrow morning. love the raccoon too. I am glad you cheated and made this card. It is so creative and one of a kind again. tfs,
hugs, sis.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131950
Sat, Oct 31, 2009 @ 4:31 AM
What on earth challenge did this conform to before you re-wrote the script! It's a lovely little night scene that says COLD to me - which is our forecast from tomorrow on. Today I have seen people in shorts and short sleeves. Hello, this is Ireland!!
DH had a great trip through your gallery last night, but because we were listening to an audio book it was a bit awkward to leave comments. Anyway there were so many that he wanted to click on for a closer look, I'd have been there all night and I was wiped out as it was.
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Sat, Oct 31, 2009 @ 6:22 AM
I LOVE how you made this into a night scene--awesome job! Very cute snowflake/stars. Great tent and raccoon, too. Outstanding card, all around!!!
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Sat, Oct 31, 2009 @ 9:16 AM
So, did you party too hard last night Mutnik???? Whether you did or not, you sure pumped out a dynamite card as always. Aahhh, who cares about the challenge details when you come up with a card like this one. WOW, I'm fruitless . . . LOL!!! Fruitcake
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Sat, Oct 31, 2009 @ 8:21 PM
Love that fabulous sky!!! I just finished watching Into the Wild and this totally reminds me of that!!! I'm sure the challenge police won't mind what you've done
Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Sun, Nov 01, 2009 @ 9:41 AM
MutNut, this is so creative and stunning. You always bring smiles plus lots of oohs and ahhhs with your creations! The raccoon gave me a chuckle because yesterday morning there was evidence of a hungry raccoon on my deck the night before. It got the tight fitting lid off the metal bin of dog food and had a feast! Guess the dog food is going to live in the house for the winter ...
Great card, Cathy!
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Mon, Nov 02, 2009 @ 3:29 AM
That sky is awesome! I love your story - I was rolling on the floor because I am so guilty of things like this - especially the last few weeks. I admire your bravery!
This really is a great card - so many cool things going on!
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Registered: December 18, 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 31148
Mon, Nov 02, 2009 @ 7:11 AM
This is soooooooo cool Cathy. I love the night look and how your tent stands out. This is fantastic. Sorry about your cold. Hope you are getting better. Hugs. Lisa
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Sat, Nov 07, 2009 @ 6:50 PM
Hey Cathy...This card is a BLAST...I Had to tell you
my Sister-in-law would be outside of the tent LOOKING 4
Yes...UFO's!!!
Big Smile, I Love the Sky...This is a TWO THUMBS-UP
And like I said before, SPOOKY!!!!!
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