First of all I want to address the big upset regarding Google Reader -
I did a bit of research on Google Friend Connect, which is how I follow most of my blogs. from what I can gather per the Google Discussion Forum, I will still be getting those feeds in my dashboard as usual once Google Reader goes away. nothing is changing there. for any blogs I haven't been able to follow through GFC, I have always opted to follow by email where available. it's nice having the posts go straight into my mailbox. this means one less place for me to have to check each day - a good thing for me, but it might not work for other people.
the bottom line is this, folks. do what works best for YOU. :)
now for my card -
Top Tip Tuesday Challenges is looking for ROFL projects. I'm using a great image from QKR Stampede and one of my fave ever sentiments from Create with TLC.
papers are some digital ones I printed out. I'll be back to post the collection as soon as I find it in my files. the sentiment was printed directly onto a journaling card. buttons are from my vintage stash. I took a mug, dipped the rim into cold coffee, and then stamped that directly onto my card in several places. goofy me forgot that this is NOT the wisest thing to do with digitally printed papers, as they tend to run..... oh well. it adds to the flavor of the card, that is for sure! the journaling card was sprayed with my SU! ink squirty tool and an early espresso marker. isn't that an appropriate color for this card?! grins! chevron dies are from MFT.
Tip - a great way to add texture for animal fur is to stipple a darker color of ink over the area. you can even add a light coat of stippled white or ivory ink over the top once that is done. this helps give added dimension to the animal's fur.
Challenges:
Created with Love - button up
Love to Create - anything goes
Ooh La La - it's a man thing
Pause Dream Enjoy - anything goes
There She Goes - anything goes
Sentimental Sundays - anything goes w/a sentiment
One Stop Craft - anything goes
Crafty Catz - make us laugh
Creative Corner - fasteners (buttons and clip)
Delightful Challenges - here's one for the boys
A lovely card, the sentiment suits you well. Elaine
ReplyDeleteexcellent...love the sentiment:)
ReplyDeleteSeriously cute and love the sentiment, especially as I'm addicted to coffee too!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your bear and the sentiment is sooo perfect. I am sitting here with my morning/afternoon coffee. Great card. Thanks for sharing with us at Created with love Challenges.
ReplyDeleteLinda K.
What an adorable card!!! Thanks for participating in our LOVE TO CREATE challenge!! Hope to see you again next week!
ReplyDelete~DEANNE~
Beautiful card Jennifer!! Love the image,very cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs,Sandra
Love the creative use of the cold coffee!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card for our challenge this week at Love to Create, so cute. xxx
ReplyDeletethis is soooo adorable. love that little clothespin!
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely adorable and I love your design, nice detail with the clothespin and the buttons.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your creativity with us this week at Love to Create.
Best of luck and we'd love to have you visit again!
Mian
Love to Create Design Team Member
http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com
Really adorable, Jennifer! Love that sweet bear, your coloring, your papers, distressing, design & fun embellies! :^)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Penny
Such an adorable card! I love how you dipped the cup into coffee to stamp! Thanks so much for joining us at Pause Dream Enjoy challenges!
ReplyDeleteStacey
Adorable card. awesome idea of dipping the cup. Thanks for sharing with us at CreatedWithLoveChallengs
ReplyDeleteLisa O
fun card! I love the clothespin! I didn't even think of that as a fastener but it works great with your buttons. Thanks for joining our Fastener challenge at Creative Corner Challenges this week.
ReplyDeleteTammy DT
Fabulous card. It made me smile as soon as I saw it. Well done. Thank you for joining us over at Crafty Catz. Hugs Nina
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful sleepy fellow! I think we all have those wonderful comforts in the morning, whether it's coffee or snuggles from little boys! Have a great day Jen!
ReplyDeleteJennifer I have to say thank you for the wonderful easter card you sent and all the goodies. I tried to do it on facebook but was told you aren't on facebook so I find you here on our challenges yeah!!! Think about an account on facebook as the Crafter's Cafe and Crafters Retreat are on there. This is the only way I know to get ahold of you other then to send you snail mail. Have a great day. Linda from Crafters Cafe/Crafter's Retreat. www.ladybugstampers.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! Love your adorable image! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Delightful Challenges!
ReplyDeleteDenise
Awwwwwwwwwww! super cute card hunny! xx
ReplyDeleteWow what a pretty card love the papers
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
Wendi
such a sweetie of a card thanks for joining us at OLL
ReplyDeletehugs