“Hey! Look me over! Tell me do u like what u see…” So this card has been hanging around my studio for a week or so and that’s the earworm that’s been running thru my head every time I look at it. And now it’s in your head – you’re welcome! Aren’t you glad you hopped over from Diana’s blog? Ha!
Our theme this month celebrates Fall and Back to School. Now I have to let you in on a little secret… I’m usually the gal that suggests the monthly theme for our blog hop, and I’m the one who threw ‘Back to School’ out there. So I sat down to create my card, and came to the abrupt realization that I have absolutely zero school-related stamps in my collection. In fact, I have very few sets that would even be appropriate for kids! (Doh!) I had a moment of panic until I stumbled upon my Pictogram Punches stamp set and saw the ‘You’re a Star’ sentiment. I had an embossed piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock on my desk and went searching for a patterned paper to fit the theme and turned to my Cherry on Top DSP Stack. Things were starting to gel, but the card just wasn’t doing it for me yet- it needed something else. But what… That’s when I dusted off my Owl Builder punch and made a hooty little scholar to dress things up! Some embellishing with the help of Bermuda Bay sequins and the Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers gave it the finishing touch.
Dang! I’m still humming the song – I think it’s about time to pull out the Purple Rain soundtrack. Still one of my fav’s after all these years. You’d better head over to Kathya’s blog before I start singing… ;-D
In case we get separated, here’s everyone you want to visit today:
Di http://www.stampingwithdi.com
Barb http://www.beelinestamping.com (you’re here)
Kathya http://www.stampwithkathya.com
Crystal http://www.stampinonroodfarm.blogspot.com
Ashley http://www.stampinwith4hands.typepad.com
& Susan
Mary http://www.doggandponyshow.blogspot.com
What a great card for September’s Blog Hop theme Barb! And the little owl is adorable! Great blog hop once again.
Thanks, Kathya!!
I have always loved this punch set so was really happy to see how cute it made this card! Extra creative to come up with your back to school card too!
Thanks, Mary! I really struggled with this one – surprised myself at it’s outcome…
I love the cute owl card, and must admit I am snickering a bit that you didn’t have school stuff either, thank goodness you switched it to add Fall.
Hugs, Di
I know, right?!
Great card, love the layout and colors!
Why thank you, K!
Wow…..love it!!!
Thank you, thank you!