This is exactly the card that I needed to make for a dear friend who has more going on than any human being should - troubles with her kids, her elderly parents and her own health. She likes cute and pastels and she definitely needs hugs. I say this because it obviously isn't exactly the sketch simply because it isn't square. But once I saw how it was coming together for my friend, I didn't care!
This is an old Penny Black die called Hedgehog Scene. There are two dies in the set. One has the hedgehog. The second die is the same size with a sun, ground and a tree. It's probably intended to layer but I wanted some color so just snipped the pieces that I needed in different colors. I had the whole square done before I went looking for paper so luckily found this scrap with the right color scheme. (I usually pick paper first so I have a direction for colors.) The dsp gave me the idea of adding colorful dots to the center of the flowers which ended up being just the right cheerful touch.
We had an interesting time this past weekend in our area and especially in our house. According to my son, it was the second time in history that the same town had two game 7s on the same day. So what's a sports-addicted family to do? Move the dining room table and set up dueling TVs!!
The team on the left, the Denver Nuggets, won! Then very surprisingly, and against all Vegas odds, they just won the first game of the next series. The team on the bigger TV, the Colorado Avalanche, which is clearly the one we cared most about given the bigger TV, lost. It was very traumatic because they had pulled ahead and just let it go at the end.
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Stamps: Mama Elephant In My Heart
Dies: Penny Black Hedgehog Scene
Paper: Stampin' Up Sunshine & Rainbows, cardstock in Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green
Oh, Kim, I think Linda's sketch is perfectly suited for your darling square! It couldn't be cuter!
ReplyDeleteI don't know whether to congratulate you or send condolences on those games!! lol
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This is such a sweet card! I always love the thought you put into personalizing your cards. We live in the Dallas area, and my son got to go to game 2 of the Stars-Avalanche series, which went into OT. It was a great series, though I know it didn't turn out how you were hoping. Hopefully, the Nuggets will go all the way!
ReplyDeleteDualing games! Such fun!! Love your adorable card and the square take is perfect. I'm sure your friend will love it!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friend's troubles, Kim. I agree though, the card came out perfectly! I think I might go cross-eyed trying to watch both of the games at the same time LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable and it's neat to see how the sketch could fit a square card. Your friend will love it. Chuckled at the dueling TV's.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable and very sweet card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love your color choices and that little hedgehog is sure to make someone smile.
ReplyDeleteYour sweet hedgehog is the perfect messenger to show you care! Adorable card! We’ve had two different games going in two different rooms but never in the same room! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful scene card you've created. Your friend is sure to love this and the thought and love behind it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your friend will appreciate such a cute, cheery card that's bound to make her forget her troubles, even for a little while. And that's quite a game setup! I can only imagine the cheering that went on. Sorry for your team's loss...
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card, Kim! Lovely pastel colors
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card Kim. I liked how you used all the elements from the sketch to create such a sweet little scene. Thanks for inspiring.
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