First, allow me to give credit where credit is due...I found this Altoids can design here http://kbatsel.blogspot.com/2014/08/...ore-snark.html and I loved it so much that I'm making these for gifts! They are TOO cute!! The card, on the other hand, is all my fault. DANG, I hate layers!!! I get more and more stressed out as I go. I really don't know why this is...knowing my personality, you'd think I'd LOVE getting all' cray-cray' and throwing everything but the kitchen sink at a card and having a blast!
The thing is, I think my anxiety comes from personal knowledge of what chaos I AM capable of, and being afraid to let the crazy out to wreak havoc on my cards. You'd see some insanity, allright. Trust.
So, I made this a pair for some 'LUCKY' (HAH!) teapotter. If you receive this, you can make a magnet out of the can by getting some of that cheap magnetic strip and adhering it to the back. I thought about doing that but wanted to leave it up to whomever receives this treasure trove of mediocrity.
It has been a week since I got back from vacay, and I haven't done diddly-squat in the craft room. I have no idea why, unless it's the whole "I need a vacay after my vacay" thing. All I know is that I can barely keep my eyes open and want to sleep constantly.
It's so bad that when my husband requested a conjugal visit, I simply said "Fine. Just don't wake me up."
Anyway, we got back from vacay last Sat and school started Monday. So, perhaps that's the reason I'm so tired. I have lots of broken sleep. It takes at least 30 minutes of hard faking sleep when my husband is getting all the kids up and ready for school. After all this time, you'd think he'd figure out that I have NO intention of getting out of bed, no matter how hard he stomps and how many lights he turns on. To be fair, I spent decades rolling out of bed at 3 and 4am for work, so I feel entitled to sleep in the morning as much as I can.
Well, it's about that time...I came into the craft room to upload these pics and write this and I'm exhausted. I'm off to bed, but will see y'all bright and early in the morning.
Unless my husband wakes me up. Then I could very well be calling one of you for bail money.
MWAAAAH!
Date: Friday, August 29, 2014 GMT Views: 1675
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Fri, Aug 29, 2014 @ 4:46 PM
I love both of these creations!! They are awesome!! I love the retro stuff. I hope you catch up on your sleep soon. Allergies mess with a good night's sleep too.
Registered: December 24, 2007 Location: Posts: 12163
Fri, Aug 29, 2014 @ 4:47 PM
Oh Wow...Awesome card...and I love the layers!! excellent job...love the images!!
I need to add a PS....NOW I know where all them pies are coming from that have lined the table on the next card....(Salome000 's card) Now farmer George would just LOVE your kitchen...yup...but he's still in the garden....poor fellow he's missin' the hoedown....He got a lil mixed up...lol
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Aug 29, 2014 @ 7:10 PM
Fantastic! Love the vintage images you chose AND you included a matching card! Mediocrity does not describe your art at ALL! I have NO clue where you got that cute copper pot but love it! And of course, I'm still laughing!
Registered: April 9, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 714
Sat, Aug 30, 2014 @ 12:13 AM
What a great card and a matching tin to boot. The layers work wonderfully together and your story is just too funny. Maybe you should make more cards when you need sleep, because this one is just too perfect. Really cute.
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Sat, Aug 30, 2014 @ 9:08 AM
Oh, Carmen, I've missed you! Welcome back!
I think your card is fantastic - terrific idea and wonderful layers! The Altoids tin is too cute!
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Sat, Aug 30, 2014 @ 10:16 AM
what a lovely vintage look and yummmmmm....the cake looks so good, a great addition to the dance. yummy bg pie-papers too...perfect...saweet...can't wait to see you at the hoe-down...:0)...TFS.
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Registered: March 12, 2008 Location: stamping or writing Posts: 9974
Sat, Aug 30, 2014 @ 1:28 PM
Oh Carmen, this is great. Love the vintage-y, very 1950s happy housewife. All your layers look good to me -- the recipe card at a slight angle, the doily-type circle behind Betty Crocker there, the lace, and wooden spoon and fork, all add so much to this card.
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Aug 30, 2014 @ 7:52 PM
You are toooooo funny, I nearly wet my pants and the 'don't wake me bit'. Miss Carmen you never fail to brighten my day, both with your words and cards. I love the tin too. P.S. I will help organise the bail money if necessary. xx
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132012
Sun, Aug 31, 2014 @ 6:59 AM
I was getting excited while I was doing the draw because there were only three people left to send cards and I still hadn't been drawn to receive yet - but in view of the fact that your lucky recipient is getting the altoid tin it's probably just as well that the draw swung for you to send in the States. I totally love this, though - not that I, in the days I worked as a cook, ever looked that smart - or clean. But I do still love being in the kitchen. The little copper pan charm in the tin is the sweetest!
I'm sorry that after you had to suppress your mojo while you were away it took a fit of the vapours and hasn't come back yet, according to you. I see no signs here of it being missing .