...to go camping that is. When I read "tent card" as the challenge for today my mind just went into overdrive with ideas. I love camping, love the great outdoors. Don't do it as much now that I have gotten older and seem to be working harder. Something definitely is wrong with this picture. hehe Anyway here's my card and the how to's.......
Instead of cutting two 6 x 6 pieces I just made a 5 1/2" folded card out of white cs. On the front panel I stamped and clear ep it with SU sanded. Then I rubbed my sandal ink pad over top.
Tried my hand at sewing with a machine around the edges. Should have used a colored thread. Oh well. Cut out my window with a square coluzzle, did faux stitching around it. Made a window screen for it and tied it up with ribbon ties.
Stamped, clear eb, colored with copics then cut out all the things you might use or see while camping.
Hung a lantern in my tent. Boy, it sure lights up the place. Put some grass on the bottom outside. Used a wooden skewer to keep my tent up. Wal-la done. Wish I was there with all of you.
So I hope you like my little camping scene. Don't worry about the bear. He's a young-in' and quite friendly. Has a thing about toilet paper tho. That's why I have so much! hehe..........TFL :0)
Hi Sis! Let's go camping!
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Registered: February 4, 2008 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 21251
Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 2:57 PM
Oh Boy...Camping...I Loved Camping!!!!
Cathy, I Knew this was Your Card the Second I Spotted it
Two Thumbs-Up 4 camping and the Ducks...Hee-Hee
Big Fat Bertie Hugs xo
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Registered: April 16, 2010 Location: Southwestern Arizona Posts: 603
Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 3:05 PM
So cute! Love the sleeping bags hanging from the tent pole and the lantern! Great job!
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Registered: February 22, 2006 Location: Casselberry, Florida Posts: 46530
Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 3:11 PM
You really made a TENT CARD -- Hooray for you!!! This is so cute with all the camping equipment lying around, and the lantern hanging from the opening.
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92405
Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 3:17 PM
Your card with the tent window is TOO cute! I got a chuckle out of all the TP(I'm assuming that's what it is and not paper towels) What a fun and detailed card!...as yours always are.
Registered: January 19, 2009 Location: iowa Posts: 37114
Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 3:24 PM
I thought the same thing, but then I read the rest of the story. I'm glad you ran with the camping theme~it is so cute and totally creative! Love it, Cathy! TFS
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 5:30 PM
Oh GF, I'm so glad that you remember to bring the toilet paper!!!! cannot do without that!! Heehee! Love your card, Cathy! Great imagination!!!!
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Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 6:21 PM
You are a nut, Muttnut Nutmeg Mutnik Cathy! A bear who uses toilet paper, huh? You are a clever nut, that's for sure. Love your window screen tent flap; what a hysterically cute idea for the tent card challenge. Thanks for the giggles.