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on July 03, 2011

Hello Peeps!

I hope that you're having a great weekend so far...I'm on day 3 of my long 4 day weekend...ahhhhh....

I have a fun card for you today:

My dear friend is getting married next month...I couldn't be more thrilled for her...this card is for her. This puppy is chock full of American Crafts...all layered onto a Stampin' Up Black cardstock base. I don't tend to use black bases {95% of my cards are kraft} but really wanted the colors to POP! The SRM sentiment really rings true for me...love the tandem bicycle! Don't the American Crafts Accordion Flowers top the card off nicely? Perfect for Paige's current Cards challenge...

I couldn't stay away from Card Patterns for long...their sketch is the inspiration for today's card:

This is also for yes, Gallery Idol 2011...

I'm in the process of putting together Bridal Shower invites for her...I don't mass produce cards for just anybody. I'm so not a mass producer...I get distracted and bored but I managed to crank out 20 cards...a clean and crisp design that is USPS friendly. I'll upload them later...my friend stalks my blog. I gotta be honest, I probably won't even make my own wedding invites...I'm leaning towards letterpress. Altho if Darin has his way we'll be in Vegas getting married by an Elvis impersonator {LOL...just kidding...mostly}.

**My Boy**

Check out what my boy made me...

I know, right?! Pretty Freakin' Awesome....he made the heart out of fimo and designed the mini-terrarium with different types of moss from an area park...The vial is 1 inch tall.

Take a look at the mushroom one....

Stinkin' a-dorable...and to top it off, he took the photogs too:)

Comments

itsallrosi said…

beautiful card, and what sweet terariums!

July 3, 2011 at 2:07 AM

Linby said…

Gorgeous card and so original.
I love those vials, your OH is sooo sweet.
Linbyx

July 3, 2011 at 2:52 AM

Anonymous said…

Beautiful card and how sweet is your boy!!! Too cool.

lisa a.

July 3, 2011 at 3:22 AM

TesaB said…

Supha card! Sooo sweet with the tandem and glitter and all!!! And wowzaaa, super gorgeous thingies made by your boy!!!

July 3, 2011 at 3:49 AM

Sherry Eckblad said…

love the card patterns card you ROCKED that sketch. Your boys terrarium jars are fabulous and what a great job photographing them.

July 3, 2011 at 4:52 AM

Lynnda said…

Beautiful Card Amy.. love the those AC rosettes!!! Check your boy out eh...fabulous terrariums!!! Gotta laugh ... bout getting married in Vegas by "ELVIS"!!! hugs...xoxo

July 3, 2011 at 5:07 AM

Mona Pendleton said…

Cute card Amy! Love the fan fold embellishments and shimmery letters!

July 3, 2011 at 5:39 AM

Brandi said…

Super fun card! Those little necklaces that your boy made are adorable! So creative!

July 3, 2011 at 5:40 AM

dstandard said…

Awesome card and what a cute idea - smart kid!

July 3, 2011 at 5:46 AM

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said…

So impressive and creative - I am talking about your son, but I see that he takes after someone :>)
Another great card too! I was missing your CP creation seems like your term went so fast!

July 3, 2011 at 5:52 AM

Laurel said…

Super fun card, and I love the vials!

July 3, 2011 at 6:04 AM

Kit said…

beautiful card and I LOVE those little bottles sooo cute

July 3, 2011 at 6:14 AM

cnelson said…

Wowzers...love your boy's gift to you! So FAB! What a sweetie! Your card is so FUN! LOVE it!!

July 3, 2011 at 6:33 AM

Karen B. said…

You've got one fabulous family! Love your card too, the colors do pop off of black . I used the old letterpress from my college to make my wedding invites. Set the type with the lead letters and everything, and then proceeded to crank out 200 invites and response cards plus envelopes. I wouldn't have changed it for the world. I'm not so sure all the people appreciated the beauty of the letterpress but I sure did and really, the only person to impress is the bride, right?

July 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM

Jen W. said…

Love the bright colours on the card - especially those glitter letters.

And I think you have some competition from Darin in the creativity department! :)

July 3, 2011 at 7:25 AM

Tammy said…

Your card is so cute! And the mini terrariums...he is a keeper!

July 3, 2011 at 7:31 AM

Sylvia said…

Love your color combo on this one, Amy! This card is fabulous! I agree, those bottles are awesome! Yes, You could have knocked me over with a feather! I had to go check feedjit, the IP address and eventually went to his addrss, despite the fact that his picture was on the comment!

July 3, 2011 at 7:44 AM

Dora said…

Such a sweet and fun card, and love the mini bottles, great that he make that!

July 3, 2011 at 7:52 AM

Julie Tucker-Wolek said…

Love love love the card! LOVING the colors and the alpha placement...and loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee what your DS did!! Those are flippin' AWESOME!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

July 3, 2011 at 7:56 AM

Anonymous said…

Lovely card Amy.. love the colours.. and the blooms :)

July 3, 2011 at 8:04 AM

Court said…

Amy!!! Thank you so much for leaving me such a sweet comment over at the My Mind's Eye blog! I'm so tickled pink by the warm welcome! You are so sweet!

July 3, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Emily Keaton said…

Amy, great post!! I LOVE that Congrats card. You've made some super ones for the Gallery Idol contest so far (you've been so prolific!!), and this is my favorite. I think it's a winner! I won't be surprised at all if I see it in the top 20 for round 1. And your son's mini terrariums are ADORABLE!!! How creative, just like Mom. :D

July 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

Jill said…

Those necklaces are SO adorable. I'm totally pinning them. :D

July 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

~jan said…

I see the apple didnt fall far from the creative tree in your family! Those micro-terrariums are beautiful and wonderfully creative!

Love your card too-those colors pop off that black base!

Enjoy the rest of your long weekend!

July 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM

Deana said…

Darling card! And I agree that the SRM sticker finishes it off perfectly! ;-). Hope you are enjoying your 4th weekend!

July 3, 2011 at 1:35 PM

Jen said…

oh my, i LOVE it! those little accoridans madk eme SO happy!! hope you have a great one!!

July 3, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Aimes said…

Oh what a super fun card, Girlie! Love those paper flowers :)
Your boy is super talented too! I adore those Vials (and the photography too!)
Hugs,
Aimes
x

July 3, 2011 at 3:25 PM

Beth aka BR-T said…

Your card is fabulous! Your son is a creative genius!

July 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM

Carla said…

That clinches it, he's totally good enough for my blog buddy Amy! Those necklaces are seriously some of the best EVER!!! I've been lusting after Tiffany's silver bottle necklace, but these are WAY sweeter!!! That card is gorgeous, too! The length, the texture and the great colors make it a winner for sure!

July 3, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Diane Jaquay said…

Amazing colors here, love it!!

July 3, 2011 at 4:43 PM

IvyandRein said…

awe amy this is so cute i love all the colors!!!!

July 3, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Trinh said…

Love your fab card, Amy! And your son's gift is so sweet and creative!

July 3, 2011 at 7:24 PM

yyam said…

Such a bright and happy card!!!! Just love the colors!

And your boy is such a sweetie!:)

July 3, 2011 at 8:25 PM

Anonymous said…

First of all, I love that kid, okaaaayyy?? Jeepers, those are the coolest, I was ooooooohhhing and ahhhhhhing for a good 10 minutes! That's like, something like, 600 seconds!!! Absolutely adore this card, awesome colors, the black is ziiiiingy, it's just perfect really.

Haven't started the new job yet; gave them some peeeeee last week, should hear next week {i.e., this week} about the background check. It's not like I'm worried about it; in fact, I have a clearance called Position of Public Trust, which was an 8month FBI investigation to work for the government. I'm just wondering if my bg check will come back more quickly. My boss wants me in the office on the 5th, but it prolly won't be until the 11th. Thank you for asking!!! *mwah*

July 3, 2011 at 8:40 PM

ivy said…

love the fun accordion flowers. just made some for 4th of july cards i made last week. made some more this am. so fun and i love my martha scor board!
your son is sooooo sweet!! nice trinkets !

July 3, 2011 at 11:41 PM

Sandy Ang said…

super sweet those little charm bottles. I'm with you on not being inclined to produce multiples of any card - just don't have the patience

July 4, 2011 at 4:36 AM

Angi Barrs said…

Fun design. Love those accordion flowers. And what a sweet gift too. :)

July 4, 2011 at 8:41 AM

Alice said…

fab card! the rosettes are the perfect touch! and awww.... those vials are so cute and sweet!

July 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

Tina said…

Oh gosh, this is amazing! Love it!

July 6, 2011 at 6:52 AM

Paige Taylor Evans said…

I loved scrolling down your blog in search of this card that you submitted to the CARDS challenge gallery - what amazing creations you have everywhere!!

July 7, 2011 at 3:33 PM