Hello! I was wondering do you tell people you meet that you like to make cards and stamp and blog as well? Or do you try to keep that private? I think for the most part, Chery and I started this blog to share our creations but wanted to keep our lives private. Ha, I guess it's kind of too late for me. Have you ever Googled your name? Too much info! I don't generally tell people that I have this big hobby. In fact, I only recently told my mom about my blog. I don't even think she understands entirely why I make cards. She just wants me to sell them. Always the entrepreneur.
Anyway, a few weeks ago our local Ben Franklin Crafts had a card contest. We could only use stamps from 3 local companies. I had my boys enter too but we all didn't win. My older boy already had something in mind to buy if he won. Such an optimist.
This was for Sister Stamps category. Love Miyoko! Usually she is holding a cupcake but I placed an apple in her hands instead.
I found a pretty good size apple for her, don't you think? I cut it out from some school themed paper. But when I initially placed it in her hands it looked weird like it didn't belong. So I had a light bulb moment. I traced the outline of the apple in black so that it looked like it was stamped as well.
This is my entry for Dandelion Designs. I had forgotten I had these cute dinos. I wanted them to look girly instead so went with rainbow colors. Then I added some googly eyes too.
It opens! It's a telescoping card. Found the instructions on Splitcoaststampers. The sentiment was heat embossed and is from Inkadinkado.
It was a fun contest! And so great to see everyone's ideas! Okay, I have a bit of a cold so I'll be stopping here. Thanks for reading!
Anyway, a few weeks ago our local Ben Franklin Crafts had a card contest. We could only use stamps from 3 local companies. I had my boys enter too but we all didn't win. My older boy already had something in mind to buy if he won. Such an optimist.
It was a fun contest! And so great to see everyone's ideas! Okay, I have a bit of a cold so I'll be stopping here. Thanks for reading!
Comments
Now your 2nd card is just too cute, those wee dino's are fun.....
TFS ~
My family & friends know what i do, but not all of them know i have a blog. they might not get it like we all do. I have gotten that why don't you sell them msg too and it's just too hard to part with them ya? lol.
hope you feel better! Get some rest!
;)
Her hair looks so flippin' awesome!! She is just too darn cute! And I love this circular fold out card, it is so fun! Both so bright and cheerful!
Love your card, the school theme, and how you added the "apple for the teacher." You are so clever. Your 2nd card is amazing too. Also, thanks for your sweet comment. That was a fun contest. Happy crafting.
Blog? What's a blog?!!
Why would you do that?
When do you find the time?
Ahh...that's just "crap-booking!"
Nope, I don't tell too many people.
:Dxx
Nope, my blog is hush hush!! only my kids and hubby know about it. Some friends and family know that I make cards, and yup... "you should sell them!"
Have a great day Eva! ;D
Your card definetly deserved an A+ for Awesome! Sorry you didn't win this time but I know the judges had a really hard time with all of the great cards that came in.
But, can you e-mail me what store you dorpped it off at? It's not on your entry form and we are returning all of the cards.
joys@mvlhawaii.com
Thanks!
joy