Friday, 19 February 2010

'Nuts' to nuts!

It's the final day of 'multi-fold' week over at The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!
O.kay, so I've only added one additional fold but I think this still counts....

I love this cute digital stamp from Squiggle Stamps and thought it would be perfect for a simple concertina card. It's called 'Squirrel Picnic' and although the image is available in rubber, I liked the idea that I could flip and re-size it, so opted for the 'digi' version.
I coloured with Promarkers and then distressed with Versacolour inks.
Love those bees!
Oh so cute...
The gorgeous bee and flower stamps are from Elzybells and have been sitting in my stash for far too long! I carried on the tea theme with yet more Elzybells stamps, and if I say it myself the Versacolour ink (Green tea) looks great against the lime green Bazzils card. The text stamp is the bottom half of a very old friendship definition stamp from Hero Arts.
I set each panel at a slight angle for a touch of whimsy. The words were printed on my PC and again added at a jaunty angle! The idea was for them to look cute, but I am a bit worried that the middle panel has the look of a ransom note! (We are holding your squirrel. Please pay.... etc etc)I really enjoyed making this card, even if it did take all morning!
I'm taking Mom to Wendy's tomorrow so that she can finally spend the voucher that I gave her for Christmas. Wendy has a sale on at the moment so why not check out her website!

Happy crafting everyone, and have a great weekend!

19 comments:

Tiffany Ervin said...

Ooh, how fun and cute is this Jo!! The image is so sweet as they share some goodies together, I love that!

Beth aka BR-T said...

I love this card I came across this image once before I love her oversized head! Your multi-fold card is awesome and really like your sentiment strips! Beth

Emma said...

Wow such a fantastic card, love the image and sentiment.
Hugs Emma x

Deirdre said...

Super fun, Love it. Amazing card.

Nikki Schmaltz said...

This is so cute Jo. I think that image is adorable too. I thought you were talking about Wendy's the restaurant in the US. Too funny!

Vicky said...

Marvellous card Jo. So so cute! Love this image. :)xx

Nicky said...

Great card - love the colours and images - and they way you have put things on a slight angle I also struggle with this my DH says its OCD for having things straight lol x

Alice said...

TOO CUTE!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the link to the super adorable stamp!! gotta get it!! =) wonderful coloring and design on the card, too! just love this one!!!!

Jill said...

This is so cute! I love the extra fold! It's perfect for your lovely design!

Virginia L. said...

I love the colors in this card. So lovely and fancy free!! Awesome card!

Elise said...

Ooooooow! Awwwww! Oooowww! Awwwwwwwww! I'm barking as if I'm watching FIREWORKS! This is one FANTASTIC multi-fold card! I love it! *SWOON!* What fun!

Sanne said...

Such a cute design Jo - love those little bies, too.

donna mikasa said...

Such a cute card! Love the image and I love the sentiments on strips! Does NOT look like a ransom note! You're so funny!

CinnamonSally said...

Such a cute card Jo, Love the two fold effect and the way you have done the sentiment. Have a great weekend.
Sallyx

Suzanne C said...

What an adorable card! Love all the detail and work you put into it! THe words look very fun and not like a ransom note at all! The words are very cute too!

Linda Brun said...

Fun and sweet card Jo.
Really love the image and the colour on the papers

Tyggereye said...

This is so pretty! I love this. I think this is one of my fav things I've seen you make. So cute!!The coloring is superb. :)

Kelly Booth said...

Dotty Jo.....this is just Wonderful....Love Love this Fun card!! Just Perfect.....

Lynne in NI said...

Ha Ha I love your super fun card Jo! Though if you were going for the ransom note look it should have read " Get me tea and buns or the Squirrel gets it!"
;o)