Saturday, October 15, 2011

The Waiting Game

It's a beautiful Saturday morning here and I've got a list a mile long of things to do today, so I'll be quick! I'm a firm believer in the waiting game, as good things do come to those who wait.

I have some exciting happenings on my blog the next few days, as my birthday and The Bald Dragonfly's anniversary occur on the same day. Look out for a giveaway!


I wanted to throw my hat in for Market Street Stamps Special Edition Block Party. Congratulations to them for turning a year old! There are some fabulous entries so far, I was a bit intimidated to enter this one, but I couldn't resist, I love their stamps and I think I added some cute personal touches. This snail from Slow Movin' is so cute, it is a large size so it can hold its own on a card. I added my own touches by replacing the stamped shell with dyed rolled ribbon and the antenae with knotted string. The grass is from Homegrown. I added a touch of pink ink for the cheeks-too cute! and softened everything up a bit with some creamy brown ink on the edges.

Supplies:
Cardstock: (Kraft) PTI
Patterned Paper: (Stella & Rose) My Mind's Eye
Stamps: (Slow Movin', Homegrown) Market Street Stamps
Ink: (Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger, (Sabd Beige, Petal Pink) Versacolor
Fiber: (Ivory Silk, Natural Burlap String) May Arts
Other: (Medallion Chalk Mist) Tattered Angels
Tools: (Corner Chomper) WR Memory Keepers

50 comments:

  1. Love what you've done with the snail's shell. Great texture (hint hint, Moxie fab). And the patterned paper is great, almost looks like one of your misting/distressed backgrounds.

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  2. This is gorgeous and he totally does hold his own. The shell is brilliant!

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  3. Omg so cute Karen and love how you used the ribbon!!!!

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  4. You most definitely added some unique and gorgeous touches! Love the twine and the ribbon. Adorable and classy at the same time!

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  5. Adorable card! LOVE what you have done with your snail!

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  6. This really is adorable! I love how you used the ribbon for the shell! Great job!

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  7. Une merveilleuse idée cette coquille d'escargot ! J'aime ta carte !

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  8. I agree that is some fabulous entries... and your is one of them... This card is amazing..love what you did with that ribbon ..very cute..

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  9. Very cute. I love the ribbon shell.

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  10. Oh this is darling, right up my alley (a lover of all things flowered!)

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  11. This is cutest card ever!!!!!!!

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  12. OMG, this is super fabulous. I love the texture the ribbon gives that super cute snail.

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  13. So cute! What a great & creative way to use ribbon.

    Have a wonderful day! (We have some beautiful weather down here today. I hope it is nice by you too.)

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  14. GREAT idea for the shell- looks fabulous!

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  15. This is adorable and I love your creative take with the snail's back. I would have neve thought of doing that! Brilliant.

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  16. Hi Karen! I wanted to come by and thank you for your recent comments on my blog. I'm so glad I've found yours, and I'm looking forward to visiting you more. Darling card - love the way you used the ribbon on the snail! So clever! :)

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  17. ADORABLE!! So clever to use the ribbon for the shell!! And the sentiment is PERFECT too!!! LOVE this card, Karen!!!

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  18. So so love this card dearie!!! You are just sooooo awesome !!!!

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  19. You are just too creative for words, Karen! The ribbon "shell" absolutely makes this darling card. Good luck in the Market Street challenge!

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  20. This is so creative. Love what you have done with the snail shell and antenna. The misting is gorgeous.

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  21. Well, by adding your own 'touches' to this stamp, you have made a fabulous card! This is so clever and so adorable :)

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  22. love love love your snail, Karen! that rolled ribbon shell is genius. i adore this fab card, girl! hope you have a beautiful weekend!

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  24. Darling Karen!!!! I hope you have a good weekend!

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  25. this is so fun! I adore his ribbon shell & twine antennae!!! :D

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  26. This is so UNIQUE, I love it, Karen!!!

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  27. What a darling card! Love the flower bud snail!

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  28. So gorgeous Karen! I really love that snail and the rolled ribbon shell is genius!

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  29. So cute and creative, Karen! Love this!

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  30. Love your snail and just cruised down your blog to catch up as I was away for almost 4 weeks....wonderful projects as always. Have a nice Sunday!

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  31. what a lovely...snail! never thought i'd write that! and i didn't realize your bday and blog day were the same day--how cool!

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  32. This is adorable! I love the ribbon shell.

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  33. Well, how clever is that! Love your creativity with this snail image! Thanks for coming to the MSS Block Party!

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  34. This is just fabulous and I love your clever idea to use the rolled ribbon for his shell! Too cool!

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  35. Oh Karen! This is soooo sweet! I love what you did to dress up the snail shell-its so creative! Glad you came to the Market Street Block Party :)

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  36. Super-cute snail and wonderful card! I'll be entering this challenge, too! (And yes, also even though I feel a little intimidated. You certainly shouldn't!)

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  37. This sure is a CUTIE, Karen!! Your snail can not be more DARLING! I love the use of ribbons!SO creative!!

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  38. This card is sooo cute Karen! LOVE that little snail and his rolled ribbon back!

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  39. Oh my goodness! LOVE this, Karen! The way you used the ribbon for the shell is genious! So FUN!

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  40. The ribbon shell is so perfect! I love it!! The colors you used (including the sweet pink cheeks) are so pretty together. You're so amazing!

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  41. Oh my!!! LOVE this card with the snail and ribbon! Great sentiment also! It's perfect...LOVE IT!!!

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  42. Ok, this is entirely too cute!!! I love it so much - you nailed it!!! What a fun idea!!

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  43. Karen, saw this ADORABLE snail over at MSS gallery. Had to tell you how cute it is! Very touchable.

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  44. That's such a cool way to make a snail shell, super sweet :)
    Jenny x

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  45. Loved this Karen! I cased it, it was perfect for what I needed, hope you don't mind! It's going on my blog tomorrow if you want to have a looksie. :-)

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  46. Awww, I love how you used the ribbon for the snail!

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  47. This is SOOOO darling!! I love the addition of the ribbon on the snail! Thank you so much for the sweet wishes, we LOVE seeing what you create with our stamps, Karen!!! <3

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