Saturday, October 4, 2008

Celebrating World Card Making Day!!!

Is everyone else as excited for World Card Making Day as I am? On World Card Making Day there is SOOO much inspiration to be found on blogs and message boards all around the WWW! Everywhere you go people are sharing their talent and love for card making, LOVE IT! Plus, have ya'll SEEN the INSANE amount of blog candy happening today? IT's EVERYWHERE! You know where else it is? RIGHT HERE! And on every other Unity DT blog, check em out for your shot at lots of candy!

AJ Otto
Anne-Marie: October Guest Designer!!
Brooke Lien
Christi Snow
Heather Brown
Heather Mellstrom
Heidi Sonboul
Jeanne Streiff
Jen Erickson
Jennifer Buck
Jimmi Mayo
Laura Williams
Linsey Rickett
Maren Benedict
Natalie Dever
Niki Meiners
Patter Cross
Robyn Weatherspoon
Sarah Martinez
Unity Stamp Co.

Wanna know what you can win right here? Just by leaving me a comment?
Ladies and Gentleman, introducing... Mr. FLUFFY the Owl!

Isn't he CA-UTE????? I love him! If you want to win this super cute lil owl, just leave a comment for me on this blog post by midnight tonite! I'll pick a winner Sunday Morning and announce her right here!

Here's a sample I made with Mr. Fluffy today, using Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge and the Inspiration Challenge on SCS today!


You can't really see it, but I stamped by Distressed Dots background stamp in versamark on the black background and embossed it with clear ep! Isn't Fluffy adorable? I love him:)

Mr. Fluffy is from the kit called "Keeper of my Heart" and this WHOLE kit is really fun! As you can see from my Mr. Fluffy image above, I compared the size to a penny. These images are not small, there big and beautiful and PERFECT for the main images on your cards! Here is another card I made with Tweety Dove from the kit! The sketch is from the Wednesday Unity Challenge!


I stamped the bird on a piece of So Saffron dp and cut it out so the pattern could be repeated, love how it turned out:) That sentiment is from AJ Otto's new kit called "Simply Said" and it has THE best sentiments in it! It's a brand new release, check it out!

Okay, next card is seriously bright, pull out your sunglasses (and blame AJ, Maren, and Jennifer B for these colors...)







I don't really remember what got us started on horrible color combos, but we were talking about what our Monday challenge was going to be this week and one of the girls mentioned Yo Yo Yellow. Then we started getting hot heads and talking about adding Orchid Opulance and Green Galore (I take no blame for this people, it HAD to be one of them!) and the challenge was born, even though we didn't really realize it! Obviously it's not our Monday challenge, but Maren, superstar that she is, said she was going to do this color combo cause she's the illest, so I said..."Oh yeah? Well so am I!" Cause I wanna be Maren when I grow up. So here is the bright, not as disgusting as I thought it was going to be card, lol! The stamps are all from Flirty Flowers! I actually had fun making this card, it really was a true challenge cause I LOATHE these colors, bwhahahah!

Last card for today (I know, do I have a life outside my stampin' room? Yes, I do, it's just not as fun, heehee) is for Lauren Meader's Saturday Sketch Challenge!

Mmmm...doesn't it make your mouth drool for ice cream? My mouth is watering! LOL! I used the "Delectable Delights" kit for this card, it's PERFECT for the sketch! I colored the images in with my Copics and added some white high-lights with my gel pen (I'm just learning to do this, so it might not be perfect, lol!) I got the color combo from that ribbon! I have had it laying around for ever and wanted to use it! This is not a new color combo for me though, as I'm sure you know. Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red have been fave's of mine for awhile! I got a couple people asking me how do I attach my dew drops. I just use a drop of my Mono Multi and those babies stick forevah! I hope it'll work for you! If you don't have Mono Multi, try Cryal Effects or some other type of liquid glue. I also use the Mini Glue Dots by SU! They all work!

Unity Stamp Co. is also hosting a Cards for the Troops drive! If you'd like to be a part of this, please see THIS thread for the details. Basically, you send in gobs of cards (they can be new ones or you can even clean out your stash!) and send them to Unity for distrobution to the troops! There is a HUGE prize for the person who sends in the most cards (they MUST have envelopes to qualify), a one time 50% off shopping spree! It includes everything in the Unity store with the exception of the handles! This drive is for a really good cause, one close to my heart as my dear sweet hubby is over there right now too! He's been gone for 3 months and has 3 months to go! I know how much these guys appreciate getting mail and what better way to support them than to send them cards for them to send home to their loved ones! Remember, these cards are not addressed to the troops, they are for the troops to send home so please don't write in them! Thanks sOOO much for any cards you can send in:)

Okay, that's all I have for today but I'm sure I'll be back tomorrow with my WCMD challenge cards from SCS! Don't forget to leave a comment (by midnite tonite!) to win Mr. Fluffy, he wants to move in with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

68 comments:

lalalla said...

this is fantastic! have a great day!

Unknown said...

Awesome cards! I love the pink one with the ice cream and popsicles! Adorable!

Ryann said...

Love your ice cream card - too cute!!

Kristen Carll said...

aww Mr. Fluffy is so cute! Happy world card making day! yay! I love your card that you used delectible delights on! So cute and girly! :)

Theresa Momber said...

OMGosh, your cards are fabulous! I especially love the Delectable Delights card. Just gorgeous!

Vicki Burns said...

Great cards, Amber! I NEED that stamp with the sweet treats! Off I go to look at it!

Mandy said...

What a funny little owl! So cute! Love your cards...

Anonymous said...

I love your "colorful" card -- not disgusting at all!

Tracey said...

I think Mr Fluffy would find a lovely home with me!!!

Jessica said...

Oh my gosh! you were really busy making cards! they're all great! love Mr. Fluffy!!! he's super cute!

StampinCathy said...

Lovin all your creative cards. Whooo Hooo it's Fluffy!!! Count me in. Happy WCMD! Thanks for a chance.

joslyn said...

great cards!! i need that mr. fluffy he is too cute.

Jenn said...

Wow, love those cards! The pink one is so yummy!

Paula Laird said...

Oh snap! I love your cards!!! Especially the pink one!!!! And Mr. Fluffy is WAY too cute! Happy WCMD!

Elaine said...

Awesome cards...thank you for this oppty!

cathy said...

Mr. Fluffy is adorable and so are all your cards!

Ravengirl said...

I have room for Mr. Fluffy!! He can move in right next to some of my other Unity stamps! Wonderful projects posted today. Can't wait to see what you post tomorrow!

JenMarie said...

FABULOUS cards! Lovin' that owl!!

Jessy said...

WOW Amber, 4 beautiful cards. You go girl!! Love them all, especially Mr. Owl one and the Delectible Delights, that card does look yummy!! Absolutely Beautiful work, as always!! :)

Ashley Newell said...

CUTE cards Amber! I LOVE what you did for Lauren's sketch! I might just have to CASE you!

Lori A. said...

Cute!! I don't have any owl stamps (gasp!)

Tami Grandi said...

The cards are adorable! Love the sweets card!

Stephanie Niavez said...

Your cards are way cute!

Bunny B said...

Cute cards!! :)) Happy WCMD! :)

bunnybx at gmail . com

Janet said...

Happy WCMD! I love all of your cards and would also LOVE to win the cute owl stamp. Thanks for the chance!

dannyscotland said...

I love your card with the treats on it--they look so realistic! And Mr. Fluffy would make a perfect gift for my owl-obsessed friend.

Jenn said...

Fluffy is definitely cute!

Lynn Ghahary said...

AWESOME cards! That last one with all the treats made my mouth water! Thanks for the inspiration.

laurlynn said...

How cool - WCMD is on my wedding anniversary!

Lee said...

Amazing cards!!! And adorable fluffy owl!!! Oh I am soooo addicted to ribbon and bling!!!

Lori said...

Fantastic cards! I'm loving the color combos (but not the yellow/orchid/green combo so much . . ) you used here. Happy WCMD!

Anonymous said...

Mr. Fluffy is seriously cute! Happy WCMD...

Anonymous said...

Fantastic cards!!
The owl is soooooo cute.
I used to have a cat named Fluffy.Thanks for the chance to win him.
Stampin' Moo

Kim said...

That owl is so cute!! You've been busy!! Have great day!! Hope I get time to create myself....

Anonymous said...

oh wow, wow, your cards are beautiful :), love the owl.

Have a very nice saturday

MJ

Dawn M said...

that Delectible delights card looks good enough to eat!

Jillisgram said...

Cute cards! Thanks for the inspiration.

Nancy L. said...

your cards today were, WOW very nice!! thanks for the chance to win mr fluffy the owl!

Susan Says (Stupid Stuff) said...

Mr Fluffy is just uber-cute! And I LOVE your Sunshine card, the colours sound like they'd be a nightmare together, but you've done a fabulous job of making them look co-ordinated :)
Susan :)

Gina said...

Great cards and that stamp is just too cute!

Jenn said...

I love Mr. Fluffy Owl. He would make a great addition to the owls that are in my collection now.

Lindsay Spencer said...

Wow, that was quite the novel. LOL! But the cards are very cute, even if you loathe the color. I think they're cute. I love Mr. Fluffy.

Anonymous said...

Amber, your cards are gorgeous as always! I think I need to go buy some icecream now... :) lol. That owl is SOO cute! I love the owl and the set! Thanks for the opportunity! Happy WCMD! :)
~Chelsea
http://hapemome.blogspot.com

Amber said...

Super cute! I love the ice cream card and the Mr. Fluffy card - awesome inspiration!

Cindy Vernon said...

How fun. I would love to win!

Christi said...

Wow Amber you have a whole lot of inspiration in this post! Thanks for all the good ideas and I love Mr. Fluffy owl

Anonymous said...

cute cards and I love Mr Fluffy the owl!
j.k.snyder@verizon.net

pammy jo said...

your ice cream card is so sweet! and mr. fluffy is too cute - thanks for the chance! happy card making :)

Tiffmc said...

Amber, what beautiful cards you made and how busy you have been. I just love the Dove and Popsicle ones. May your hubby stay safe overseas and thank him for us for fighting for world peace. God bless you all.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Amazing cards...he is cute!

Christy Lynn said...

Dude, am I the only stamper who actually *likes* Orchid Opulence?? I like the other colors too...maybe not all together, but I think they all have their place in the color pantheon! And Amber, that pink and red card is making me want ice cream for breakfast!! If I end up going to the shoppette to buy some Ben & Jerry's, I'm blaming you! :D

Shannon Niziolek said...

Lovin that ice cream card!!! =)

-Shannon

Sherry Campbell said...

Wow, Amber!! All of your cards are GORGEOUS!!!! Thanks for the sunglass warning on the one- It's beautiful and bright!

Debra said...

He is adorable! And, he's calling my name! You are too sweet to offer such a great stamp!
debra~

DawnW said...

Mr Fluffy is adorable Miss Amber!
I just got home from our big World Card Making day extravaganza and I am tired! But I want to make some of those cards....love that really really bright one you made....isn't it funny how we hate certain colors but they work anyway?

iteach said...

What a cut stamp! Whoooo wouldn't want one of their own?

Nancy

SusanR said...

Mr. Fluffy is so cute and I am just drooling over that pink card! Delicious!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Super cute cards!! Mr. Fluffy is adorable! Thanks for the chance! :)

Scrapycandy said...

You always make the best cards! I think you must have a great stash of paper! It's the paper that really makes your cards pop. Thanks for sharing...love that OWL.

Jodi said...

Beautiful cards - I love the "sweet" one!!

Melanie said...

Oh wow! What a card bonanza this post is!!! Love your beautiful cards, especially the lovely and bold Mr Fluffy the Owl card!! TFS!!!

Anonymous said...

Could your cards be any cuter? Seriously??

Jess said...

LOVE your cards, Amber!! the delectable delight one looks good enough to eat!

Kim Ross said...

Happy WCMD! Your pink ice cream & dessert card is ADORABLE... and so is Mr. Fluffy. I promise to give him a good home. :)

Anonymous said...

Your pink card makes me think of strawberry ice cream.

Swedie

AJ said...

holy crap I can't believe you did a card with those colors AND posted it!!
you two rock!!!

Brenda said...

Love all those cards, Amazing.

Anonymous said...

Cute owl!