I am soooo thrilled to see my good friend and Punchkateer pal, Heather aka Isaiah40:31, crowned Queen. Thankfully, that crown is out of Pamzi's hands and we're all much safer now. LOL
I hope my Canadian friend isn't frozen as I noticed she said it is -22 degrees F-before wind chill-in her part of the world. OOhh, I can't even stand to think about that. The lowest I've had is -11 F before wind chill. Yes, in the south. That was in 1985.
I chose this gorgeous card of Heather's to case: CAS93 Christmas Wreath by Isaiah40:31 at Splitcoaststampers I tried to keep the sketch the same, but used a railroad track instead of holly and ribbon, and a train instead of a wreath. The train is stamped on checked paper and cut out 3 times, the bottom layer is put on with Scor-Tape and the others popped on. Then, I went a little bonkers and added what I called a sun, using a button and die cut. Of course, I had to have hearts and then went wild with my sentiment. I also made my matching brads. Carol aka carol_PA925 is always making these cute, faux brads that look real. I have been meaning to try it. They are easy for mailing. I just punched out a circle with my cropodile and put glossy accents on them. Of course, the mailing part won't help me because I have three layers of train and that track is another thing to make the post office charge me more. Ugh~~~~
This card is for my two year grandson and had to be a cutie card. I have to make another just like it for the other two year old grandson. Then, one for my 5 month old princess. What fun!!!
Heather, have a blast being Queen this week!!
Date: Monday, January 31, 2011 GMT Views: 863
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Stamps: Stampabilities Cutesy Train, Stampabilities I Heart You
Paper: PTI white cardstock, green check is from LSS and unknown
Ink: StazOn jet black
Accessories: SU ticket corner punch, Sun is a die cut button blossom from Sassafras, Train track is a Reminisce sticker called Signature Series Trains, Fiskars heart graffiti punch for smoking hearts
Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Wed, Feb 02, 2011 @ 9:07 AM
Benzi this is just so darn cute. That paper pieced train is delightful. I am sure your little grandsons are going to love this. It's sweet and adorable at the same time.
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Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 14120
Wed, Feb 02, 2011 @ 6:10 PM
Benzi-riffic!! Totally cute! I love your little train - and having the hearts fly out of the smokestack is precious. So cute for your grandson. Thanks so much for CASEing a card my sweet Prez Pal. Pamzi has had a tough week dealing with having to give the crown to Peggy and losing her status as Queen but she can rest assured she's still a Fruitflake! (She did stretch the crown with her big head and there isn't a jewel left on it but don't tell her I told you.) It has been great fun going through the gallery - what with being away all weekend and trying to catch up around home, it has taken me longer to comment on all the cards. Of course, I have to read each comment too - warm fuzzies on a cold day. But, we did break the freezing mark today and it looks like we have a temporary reprieve from the bitter cold. With the days getting longer, and January over, I can feel hopeful that spring will prevail! Hugs to you and thanks for playing along with this incredibly cute choo-choo!
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Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Thu, Feb 03, 2011 @ 7:20 AM
Such a sweet card Benzi!!
My grandson always loved trains and of course, Thomas was his favorite!! Adore the way you paper pierced the train, and those
puffs of smoke like hearts, plus the way you made your SUN, very creative.
I know Heather will have a huge smile when she sees what you've done with her wreath card layout, BUT I guarantee you, she will LOVE your "choo-choo" card - WOO WOOOO - here comes the Love!!
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Registered: May 23, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 5680
Thu, Feb 03, 2011 @ 9:05 PM
So cute and creative! Heather's beautiful wreath card inspired you to make this wonderful train card... just amazing! Love how you made those train tracks and the sun. I wish I could be just as creative.
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