Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Back.

After I got back from visiting Avery and her family last week, I came home to company. Our dd and sil were here from Phoenix for his niece's wedding. That left no time to craft...and yesterday, after they left (@5:00 a.m.) it was time to catch up on groceries, laundry, and then a granddaughter's swim meet. I did attempt to make a card before the swim meet, but mojo was a no go. Finally got back in the groove this morning. Although my mojo is somewhat limited for now....

I made a card for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. They're "going dotty" over there. Use dps, embossing; just make it dotty.

Simon Wednesday Challenge Blog

I went starry dotty:



No matter what I did, the image decided it was not going to cooperate well. I must be out of practice. But I think you get the general idea. The 'happy' was cut using my NBUS die from MFT. I smeared glue all over it, and sprinkled green glitter. While that dried, I covered the front of the base with some Doodlebug dp, cut a white mat, and a black mat from some scraps, and used my Cameo to create a little tag. The ribbon was in my last order from Ellen Hutson, and I used some KF twine. The 'Halloween' is more NBUS - a masked off sentiment from Newton's Nook stamps. Once the 'happy' was dry, I put it all together. I like how it turned out. This will be a good one to send to the college girls. Happy dances everyone.

17 comments:

Hannelie said...

So glad you are back... missed you!
beautiful colors and yummy sparkles!

Ardyth said...

Glad it wasn't any of those you know what's keeping you away! Love this - the green sparkle is fab!

Anonymous said...

Happy dancing that you're back my friend! LOVE the green sparkley happy ... it looks as though it's leaping out at me! Fab colours and a gorgeous ribbon ... yum! Anita :)

Bobby said...

I'm so glad you had great family time but it does kind of chase the mojo away, doesn't it. Looks like you're getting back in the groove, though. This is a great "older" child Halloween card.

cm said...

Yayyy...you're back! So glad to hear you had a most wonderful 'break' spending time with family and especially, the littlest member! Your card here is bright and cheery; a great Happy Halloween card. Speaking of Halloween, I need to get after creating some of those, too...Thank you again for your warm comments on my blog - you just make my day sooooo bright!!
c

Judy1223 said...

Welcome back...I LOVE this fun, classic Halloween card!

Kim Heggins said...

Welcome home!!! Nice to see a card from you and it is a fabulous one at that. I love those glitter letters, so festive.

Kylie said...

Welcome home, Bev! If only my mojo could go missing and I could still turn out a card like you have done! Love the beautiful glittered letters - soooo pretty. The black with the orange and green looks wonderful. Love your Halloween card!

Geri said...

Yay! Nice to see a happy creation gracing my computer monitor once again! Sure doesn't look like Mr. Mojo was sloughing off here - I'd say he was in fine form!

Love the orange ribbon and your PERFECTLY tied bow (I think I got the same color in my last order too - love the sheen!). The green sparkles look great and so does the h'ween tag! Yep, great card to send to the college girls!

Darnell said...

Welcome back, Bevie! I'm sorry it's taken me a couple of days to catch up with this post. For lacking mojo, you sure created a wonderful dotty Halloween card with that shiney happy Happy!! I love it!! Hugs, Darnell

Melissa Bove said...

Fabulous card!! Love your starry dots!!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

hugs...
Melissa

Kristie Goulet said...

Love the green sparkle on the happy!

Thank you for your kind comments on my blog. I appreciate them.

Judy1223 said...

Hi Bev, I know I already commented on your awesome card (STILL love it!), but I had to stop by to wish you a very happy World Card Making Day! I admire your work all year round and appreciate all your support...it means so much!

Karen Letchworth said...

What a cool Halloween card, Bev. If you'd like a couple more great challenges to enter, please check out these:
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com - Anything Goes (every week)
www.vssweetideas.com - (Halloween for October)
We would LOVE having you play along at both of these fun challenges.
Blessings to you,
Karen

Marybeth said...

Welcome home Bev...bet you missed your craft time. This card is wonderful...I love the clean and bold look! Bet you still have lots to do . Hugs

Kelly Griglione said...

Hi Bev! Such a fun Halloween card! That green-glittered "happy" sure does the trick. Having the rest of the sentiment on the tag is a great idea. Happy very-belated WCMD!

maria f. said...

This one caught my eye over in the gallery. Cool Halloween card, girlie.