Friday, January 16, 2009

*inkin' of you*

Have you visited the Design Studio over at the A Muse Lounge yet? You're in for a real treat! You'll find loads of inspiration there! I ran across this card by the Stampin' Queen herself, Miss Julie, and it inspired me to dig out my sadly neglected octopus stamp. I bought this cute submarine stamp from Just Johanna's Odd Bird Planet months ago and just HAD to color it orange and pink! {wink} I was also able to use one of my new Martha Stewart punches to create some funky multi-colored seaweed. And as an added bonus... it just so happens that my card qualifies for Heather's Share Your Spark Fridays challenge to create something using an image or sentiment you've cut out!

I'm beginning to feel like I'm living on an iceberg. We haven't seen above zero temperatures here in Iowa for days, and the kids are on their third consecutive *snow day*! Of course, they're lovin' it, but I'm nearly frozen half to death and can't wait for a bit milder weather! If you're hearing a strange noise, just ignore it. It's probably just my teeth chattering.
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Submarine by Just Johanna's Odd Bird Planet. Notecard, papers, sentiment, octopus, and bird by A Muse. Stazon timber brown ink. Stampin' Up sanding block, markers, blender pen, and pop dots. Decorative scissors (Michaels). Pink gingham ribbon (Walmart).


12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh my heavens! This is just the cutest thing ever, Becky! You are such a pro with those soft pastel colors!

So, so cute!

Dawn said...

I don't know what to say, Becky! I love the details on your card.

Novell said...

Oh, this is so cute Becky!!! Being frozen sure agrees with your creativity!! LOL

Anonymous said...

WOW!! This is SO cute! I love everything about it!! The whole scene is just perfect!! :)

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! Love this :) Gotta get me that sub and I have a friend who is terrified of octopuses... would be the perfect card for her! LOL! Ok, and did you color those Martha Stewart leaves or are there some new ones I haven't seen yet?

Anonymous said...

Ok, would probably help if I had read FIRST that it was a punch :)

Anonymous said...

Love the colors you used, the "seaweed" came out really cute. Great card!

Beth Thomas said...

OMGoodness! You've done it again! This is just too, too cute and clever! Guess we should stop whining about the temps being in the 'teens her in Alabama, huh? Sending warm thoughts your way!

Anonymous said...

another beautiful card!! and i love how you used the frond punch!

Anonymous said...

I love the octopus so cute !

Amy said...

This is very cute! Love the octopus!

Debbie Olson said...

This card is darling, Becky--so very soft and dreamy!