This is a bit late and by the time Harry (Mr Yabbadodo) recieves this, I hope Harry and our own teapotter, Faith (yabbadodo) are back in the forest searching for the perfect wood for carving.
We learnt from Faith that her husband Harry loves wood work and makes beautiful knives. I cannot imagine a more dangerous hobby to have, knives and I have quite a history. I remember once when I was trying to cut pumpkin with a huge knife. The knife got stuck half way in the pumpkin and as I tried to pull it out, the knife and the pumpkin lifted off the kitchen bench and thumped me in the forehead. There was no blood and only a mild concussion.
On another occassion I was using a very sharp knife to cut packing tape from a box. I placed the box on my desk....long story short, the box slipped but the knife kept coming. I got six stitches, but it was ok because it was in the exact same place as my appendix scar. I have so many more knife stories LOL....There is a bit of a joke amongst family & friends, when I offer to help in their kitchens everyone jumps up and says...No Knives!! OK enough about me, now about the card.
This started out as a 4" x 8" tall card, unfortunately I mucked up some stamping near the top so I decided to lop the top portion off and use the coloured panel as a layer on a 5" x 6" card.
The coloured background was done with the smack and squirt technique (smack ink pad onto foil, squirt on water, then sponge onto card using a foam blending tool) I sponged on Mowed Grass (bright green) distress ink followed by some Peeled Paint (green) in a few spots. I then used Spiced Marmalade (orange) followed by Festive Berries (warm red). I then went over each coloured layer with the foam blending tools and undiluted ink. To tone it down a bit I scrubbed on undiluted Walnut Stain and spritzed on a tiny bit of water.
When the card was nice and dry, I stamped on two different garden scenes using Archival ink. The little owls were stamped onto smooth white cardstock then fussy cut. I then I went to my reject backgrounds box, chose a few bright backgrounds, stamped the owls again, fussy cut their clothes, hats and boots, then paper pieced then to the owls. I adhered the owls to the coloured background and gave them some googly eyes.
The kraft background is a very thick (app 320gsm) cardstock. I embossed it with a woodgrain EF, then spritzed with water and dragged my Gathered Twigs distress ink pad over the raised area.
Thank you for looking and have a lovely week everyone.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 GMT Views: 1772
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92544
Thu, Feb 19, 2015 @ 4:31 PM
Your card is adorable, artistic and uniquely yours, Susie. Your pumpkin story really had me smiling....as did your card. Your use of color, technique, and design ALWAYS make your cards stand-outs.
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90626
Thu, Feb 19, 2015 @ 6:36 PM
Oh Susie, I know I should not be laughing, you really got hurt on those two stories I am sure glad you are ok now but I think I am with your family no knives for you. Good thing us crafters don't use knives too often in our craft rooms Careful with those paper cutting blades, I have cut through a thumb with one. Your card for Harry is so darling. And your wood grain paper is super!
Registered: March 6, 2004 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 28932
Thu, Feb 19, 2015 @ 6:45 PM
Great stories about knives, though I am sure they were not so great at the time. Also - a great rescue of potential disaster on your card!
Those owls are adorable - no scissors' adventures?
Registered: August 13, 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 5508
Thu, Feb 19, 2015 @ 7:34 PM
Ha, ha, ha! Susie, your misadventures are so entertaining. Every week I look forward to one of your episodes. I absolutely love this card, everything is just perfect and I know Harry is going to get a chuckle out of the goggly eyes. Thank you so much for coming to the teaparty and sharing your talents. TFS
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Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 6272
Thu, Feb 19, 2015 @ 9:28 PM
Guess we need to keep knives away from you---LOL love your sweet images as are adorable. Nice background--smiling here as Harry will be too--great story.
Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Thu, Feb 19, 2015 @ 11:03 PM
What a HOOT..(Not pun intended) This card gave me such a giggle. (the googly eye treatment...brilliant) What a great card to pick some one up and give them a HUGE smile! Your background is your usual AWESOME creation. Your white gel pen highlights totally ROCKS on this amazing card. He will LOVE it!
Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Fri, Feb 20, 2015 @ 10:05 AM
LOL...girl you rock...:0).....and just like my MIL....we would tell her the same thing...." stay away from the knives "....glad you were OK though. I had my appendix out too zero fun hey..;0)...but I am sure they got it all out...dont try to redo that surgery..this card is so warm and amazing. LOVE the colors and silhouetted bg, adn their googly eyes with the great woodsy bg...TFS my freind you have a great week as well....HUGS...:0)
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
Registered: March 7, 2009 Location: Where the corn is knee high by the 4th of July Posts: 17498
Sat, Feb 21, 2015 @ 1:31 AM
What a special card you have made for Harry and Faith! Love the bkgrd and stamping. Your owls are simply adorable, love the pieced clothes and goggle eyes. I'm sure they they will treasure it as a keepsake.
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sat, Feb 21, 2015 @ 8:43 AM
Oh, sis, this is adorable with this little owl couple! Just LOVE the eyes! And wow, what stories about you and knives! Yes, I'd say, "stay away from them!" LOL! My mom had some problems with them too, and that's why I am particularly careful with them, especially putting them into a kitchen sink! Love this card and know that it will put a big smile on someone's face! Hugs, sis!!
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Sat, Feb 21, 2015 @ 8:50 AM
Another tripple wow card, Susie. The wood bg is such a perfect frame for your main pAnel. The paper pieced clothes on the owl couple look sensational. The bright white accents look fantastic, and those googlie eyes are to die for. You always use such gorgeous colors. Faved for this week.
Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Sat, Feb 21, 2015 @ 3:09 PM
As always, I'm loving your beautiful background. I tried to duplicate it - even used the same colors - but it looks like mud. I love your little owls in their hats, coats and shoes - adorable!
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