Vintage Owl



I used the Pink Paislee Vintage Moon pad...if you aren't familiar with it, you really should check it out. The patterns are out this world and although you can't tell in the photo, the blue panel is rich with a gorgeous sheen....I did take a close up of the pennant because that paper, although small'ish is full of detail too...it is a tone-on-tone oyster colored pattern with what I think looks like newsprint paper mache'.

I actually ended up making 2 designs for this showdown. I'll post my other one on Saturday :) I decided to go with my "gut" and enter this one. For those that know me, how could I resist an Owl card??!!!

I'd like thank Laura and Kazan again for this fabulous opportunity. I have always enjoyed the 2 Sketches 4 You blog and this is all icing on the cake for me. Thanks also to all the judges, you all have a tough decision {again}...the gallery is chock full of talented designers. What I love about it is the fact that everyone has their own style....isn't that what it is all about? Be true to yourself...your style...and have fun. Here's the thing, I was able to get a ton of projects done last Saturday. It must have been karma...that meant that I had all week to work on my Showdown card {translation...I had all week to "fret" about my Showdown card!!}. I was going to take tonight to crank out some other designs but guess what I found out this afternoon? My dd has a band concert tonight...yet again, karma for me to step away and post my "gut" card.

Thanks for taking a peek and thanks to all my peeps for all the much appreciated support...you all rock my world!!!! Wish me luck!!
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paper: pink paislee vintage moon, misc black stamps: a muse accessories: pti vintage buttons, heidi swapp distressor, fiskars shape template

Comments

KatieTurtle said…
Love it Amy! Any card with an owl has my vote! Good luck.
Ann said…
Super cute, Amy! Good luck, my friend! :)
Allison Rankin said…
Lovey this...that owl rocks!
Denise said…
CUTE!!! Love the vintage look.
Sandra MacLean said…
Love what you said about everyone having their own style and being true to that...it's so true Amy! And you are definitely doing that with this card! :D I love how those buttons replicate the eyes of the owl and well, you know I {heart} those papers!! :) Good luck Amy and I hope your daughter has a great time at her concert.
Susan said…
fun, fun, fun! love that you went with the owl, Amy! Now take a deep breath and enjoy that concert!!!
I think the owl card was a great decision! That blue paper is so shimmery! Good luck with the showdown round 2!
Elaine said…
Mr. Owl is so cute! The background moon is quite fitting, and looks very cute! Nice paper picks, girl!
Sparkplug17 said…
Your owl is just adorable!
Dora said…
Such a cute card, and love the owl and the colors you've chosen!

hugs Dora....and goodluck!
Unknown said…
Bright, bold, fabulous and adorable! I love it Amy!

(-: Heidi
Martha said…
You know I love butterflies, but owls are also my favorite, they are so adorable. Your card is gorgeous and cute at the same time!!! And the colours are great!
Good luck!!
Martha
Steph said…
He is lovely Amy and such a gorgeous card. Here's hoping you win xxx
Saskia said…
Why are owls soooo cute....? Lovely card!!!

Saskia :)
Unknown said…
Congratulations on being selected for the Top 30 and good luck in the next round! Thanks for commenting on my cards. I have a blog award for you at my blog.
Alicia xx
Kay said…
Amy, fret no longer, this card is amazing!!! You know I'm a huge Pink Paislee lover so I'm lovin' this super cute owl of a card!!! Good luck my friend and I'm STILL rootin' for ya!!!! ♥♥ Kay
Randee E said…
Amy,this card is just the cutest!!I definitely shows your style and I love that too! Good luck this week!
Laurel said…
This is another winner in my books! I so love coming to visit your blog!
Kristie Larsen said…
Super Cute! GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Kristen H said…
Great card, on to the next level!!! Good Luck, and have a super weekend, Amy!!!
Tina said…
So darling and sweet!
anja curvers said…
Lovely card like that owl.
Sankari W. said…
Congrats on the Top 30!
What a sweet owl! Lovely papers and colors! I love what you said about going with your gut and letting your own style come out - it really spoke to me - i made another card too -and couldn't decide which one - but in the end - i felt like i had to go with my gut too! love your card and also your sweet writing style!
best wishes!
Sankari
naomi said…
ok so you caught my attention on this one!! i love this card! look at that big OWL!!!!!!!!!!
im sure you thought of me when you made that...yes im just that sure about myself.

Hahahah! JK have an awesome weekend sis!
Julia Aston said…
Love this card Amy! what great papers and fun owl!
Michele Kovack said…
Congrats on making it to the top 30!!! That ROCKS!!! This card is absolutely ADORABLE!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!
cnelson said…
This is just the cutest Amy!!! I LOOOOOOOOOVE your style!!
Carla said…
Oh, I just ADORE this, Amy!! I JUST scheduled a post with a card using this exact sheet of paper! It goes live Tuesday morning. I mislabeled the paper as Rose Moka, I'm going to have to go fix it now! I was too lazy to go check. I hope you win this bad boy, baby!!
Evelin said…
Your owl is so cute! Did you piece it together or is it a design on a paper?

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

Also, I'm partial to blue :P Am gonna check out your paper link! :)
Cheryl said…
Such a cute card Amy! Hope you win!!!
Angie Tieman said…
Oooh, it's super duper cute!! Love your owl, he's so you!
Cristina said…
Beautiful card! I was very elegant.
You have a beautiful blog full of beautiful cards!
Kisses.
ivy said…
love this owl!!
bethchien said…
loving the pattern/color combo here, chicky!
Super sweet card, love the colors! Love the vintage feel too! Have a wonderful weekend!
♥ Audrey ♥ said…
You just used one of my fav papers... luv that owl and even bought an extra paper so that I can just stroke it! :) All the best!
Unknown said…
So cute Amy - I love the owl!
Good Luck
Hugs
Kazan & Laura
Latisha said…
So super cute Amy!!!
hugs
latisha
chloe said…
Love it!! All the best in the sho down!!
Carolina said…
Wooo hoo - huget congrats Amy. No surprise really you made the top 30...your card(s) rock!!!
Kim Sonksen said…
Yay - that is one of my fave paperlines. This card is so super cute!
Joke said…
Amy, your card is a beauty. Succes!
Anonymous said…
Very Cute :) Good luck!
Eva said…
This is sooo adorable!!!! Best wishes to you!!!
Amy C said…
This is so cute Amy!! I love these papers and that owl it too cute not to use on a card. Great work with the sketch!!
Pam said…
Life is good, but your card is GREAT! You know you have my vote ;)
Unknown said…
Such a great card!! I love that dp!! :)
Jana said…
I love this card. Owls are one of my most favoritist things.
claudia shadler said…
Amy your card is simply adorable! I love the cute owl as the center point! Very cute colors that totally match! For sure, Life is good :D
Jo said…
this is a gorgeous card, the owl looks fabby!

jo xx
Nancy Sanders said…
Amy, I love this card and I love your slug bug card as well, though I don't have a clue about slug bug. I hope you explain because my curiosity is peaked.
AUsome mom said…
Well, I'm a little late, but I love your card! I love owl cards too :) Good luck today!
Savitri said…
Yes yes, who can resist an owl :) The little guy is definitely cute!!
Rose Ann said…
I love your big owl, and the papers are so pretty too!!
Teri said…
Love the sketch and that owl is fabulous!