Morning and time for the mid month(already!) inspiration for the Cute Critters/ATG challenge at Stamping Sensations-which is sadly our last challenge.
I used the Giraffe stamp and sentiment from Pink Ink, coloured with promarkers, sentiment die from Tonic, stencils from Creative Expressions and My Favourite Things. Circle and scallop die from The Works. B, paper was an oddment in stash and I added glossy accents onto the sunglasses. Pretty straightforward you might think-WRONG-this pretty simple card took me a full and I mean full after-noon-I cut an aperture in a card then realised I needed the p, paper, so added paper to another card and cut another aperture, stamped the image onto the offcut-slightly off so stamped another then die-cut. Stamped and cut out glasses, added glossy accents and left to dry, caught them with my sleeve, so another pair stamped and cut-when I finished the card thought they were dry-wrong -so another pair stamped and cut then left to dry all night! Fluffed the colouring on the giraffes eye lashes, but by this time and as the image was already stuck down thought it will pass. I also cut the giraffes lower face and ears from the first image and put them on 3-D foam.
Please note if any challenges have digi images for prizes I am just playing for fun and support as I don't have a printer
Challenges-----
passion for promarkers-masculine--------------TOP 5
I love promarkers-special occasions
CRAFT-birthday
creative fingers-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
allsorts-monochrome/ATG
fabnfunky-monochrome
GCFAOS-ATG+paper
mix it up-ATG
crafty animals-ATG
613 Avenue create-ATG-------------TOP ROCKER
creative moments-ATG
we love stamping-all creatures great and small
Dragonfly dreams-use die-cuts
a cut above-ATG
the paper funday-ATG
crafters cafe blog-time for a laugh
Allys Angels-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
love to craft-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
path of positivity-ATG-positive/5 layers
creative artiste-ATG
stamplorations-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us for one last time.
Carol x x x
Your card made me smile,well worth all the problems you had
ReplyDeleteLove it Carol gave me a big smile this morning…such a great stamp…
ReplyDeleteSun is shining maybe the washing will get out and I will be crafting later….take care xxxx
beautiful card Carol............gr karin
ReplyDeleteLove this fun card Carol, it was worth the messing about you had, love it.
ReplyDeleteHope your doing ok. xx
Fun card Carol - it made me smile. Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Craft
ReplyDeleteVery nice!!!
ReplyDeleteA super fun card Carol. I think we all have moments of frustration sometimes - I know I do.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just hate it when you have to do something two or three times over?! Still, your perseverance paid off as it's a lovely card. xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love this! The aperture is perfect for the giraffe and the sentiment is too cute!
ReplyDeleteDespite all the mishaps it turned out fabulous Carol! Great design and I love the giraffe, lovely colour choice too.
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Thank you for joining in at Fab'n' Funky and Crafty Catz.
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thank you for sharing with creative crafter
ReplyDeleteOh Carol this is such a fun card. Thank you so much for entering our birthday blog hop at CRAFT Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sheryl CRAFT DT xx
How fun and beautifully made! Thanks so much for sharing at Allsorts challenge!
ReplyDeleteA fun card, Carol and worth all the little mishaps to complete it. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLiz x
Verry pretty and cute card Carol , let's celebrate
ReplyDeleteNice day today Epie......
Wat een leuke grappige kaart Carol.
ReplyDeleteAl was het veel werk .
Leuk gedaan.
Groetjes Elle-Jeanne
Sounds exhausting Carol, like all my projects lol. I do love this upside down giraffe and I love your circle apertures! Brilliant card.
ReplyDeleteFun card,, great image. Anesha
ReplyDeleteA superb card, love the image and design and well worth all the trouble it caused you. Thanks for sharing it in my 'Masculine' challenge at Passion For Markers this week.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Hi Carol. WE all have those moments - small or large - it doesn't matter in the scheme of things. The result is what matters - a great card with your sleepy giraffe.
ReplyDeleteYes, sad to see another site close.
CarolG
It happens to us all Carol and you got there in the end and it is a fun and fabulous card, I love the giraffe and the eyelashes and card design..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
A really fun card. Thanks for playing along with The Paper Funday Challenges.
ReplyDeleteHehe this made me smile what a fabulous design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge! Jane (DT) Paper, Pencils & Pretty Things xxx
Such an adorable giraffe, Carol - love the 3D elements!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card - it turned out so good inside and out in the end. Love the giraffe upside down, thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThank you for making it clear I'm not the only one who has that kind of stamping adventure! In the end it's adorable and I see nothing wrong with it, not even the eyelashes. I love this pretty giraffe and the fun card design!
ReplyDeleteFun card and design! Glad you joined in at Allsorts Challenge!
ReplyDeleteA great card Carol, that giraffe is such fun and definitely worth all the effort
ReplyDeleteAvril x
So, so cute! Wonderful outcome for all of your trials and tribulations in the process. The extra dimension from the previous stamped giraffe image is perfect. Lots of fun details that all came together for this fabulous design. Thanks for sharing with the May Challenge at A Cut Above.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out fab i love this image Carol great work as always
ReplyDeleteThis card is so. much. fun. Love it! Whoever receives this one is going to be in awe of your cardmaking skills.
ReplyDeletea lovely fun card with your giraffe, thank you for sharing at Crafty Catz challenge, Tilly
ReplyDeleteWow, so much work, but he is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteSo Wonderful! Love the Giraffe! So Cute! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Love to Scrap and Mix it Up Challenge Blogs - Sabra & Holly Gerdes, The Crafting Duo!
ReplyDeleteVery fun with that adorable giraffe peeking in! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Path of Positivity. Katrina
ReplyDeleteOmygosh, this is adorable. Love the cute girafffe.
ReplyDeleteYour upside down giraffe is absolutely delightful, and I enjoy how the layered apertures, the soft stencilling, and the bright coloring all come together to frame that playful face so well, with the glossy sunglasses and the popped up features adding such fun dimension that makes the whole design feel lively and full of personality.
ReplyDeleteToo cute Carol! If this card doesn't make u smile nothing will! I love the little sunglasses too! Great design & fun card! Thank you for sharing with us @ 613 Avenue Create.
ReplyDeleteOh, it’s one of those cards. I can never truly appreciate mine when the process is so troubling. However, this is not my card so I can appreciate it and think it’s a fun one..
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love giraffes!!! Thanks so much for participating in our PAPER ROCKS SCISSORS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
ReplyDeleteLove this fun card, Carol. You mishaps with the glossy accents makes me feel better. I am always having incidents with that stuff. Thanks so much for helping us celebrate over at CRAFT Challenge!
ReplyDeleteyour giraffe is so totally adorable, it really makes me smile xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is so wonderful Carol (my adult Daughter & I love Giraffes!) We always go straight to the Giraffe paddock as soon as we visit our local zoo! I do mean to leave you a comment on your other posts, please excuse the delay! Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafting from the Art “Anything Goes” Challenge. Good luck and I hope to see you again next time! Hugs Zowie x
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is that I would have abandoned that project a long time before you! Thrown it against the wall I think... So first of all kudos for your patience, second what a lovely character this giraffe! Thanks for playing with us at STAMPLorations this month.
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