Thursday, August 31, 2017

Brain Ping

You know how sometimes, when you see a sketch your brain just goes, "PING?!!" Well that's exactly what my brain did the second I saw the sketch at C(ASE) This Sketch. It went right to the card you'll see in a moment. And it took so little time to make. Love that combination; a ping and a fast make, too.


Okay... Maybe it's a little goofy, but had to go with the brain's ping.


Yep. A bowtie. There was no way around it. Can't fight my brain... But it does make me grin. Thought of using red, or blue, but couldn't go anywhere near anything clown. Just couldn't.  I used a scrap of some gray and white polkie dotted patterned paper and cut it with a ME die. The sunburst stamp is from an old AE set, and the sentiment (sooo tiny!) is from SSS. The sequins are courtesy of Ardyth! I did pop up the bowtie. Need your opinion - manly or not? I'm leaning toward not... Anyway, I've got to run; DH is calling... 


19 comments:

Barb said...

A very clever idea for the sketch Bev. It's a lovely card. Barbxx

Bobby said...

I'm glad you got a ping, Bev, because I just stared and said 'Huh?'. This is such a cute idea and it's masculine to me. My grandson would definitely wear a bow tie like that.

Jacquie Southas said...

Oh, my, this is so awesome, Bev! Love it all - design & colors!

lostinpaper said...

I think instead of Ping my brain goes Clunk (at least that's what it's feeling like after working last night duty and it's about 24 hours since I've had any sleep....) lol. what a fabulous CAS design and perfectly pinged for the sketch!

Lynn said...

Ahh...this makes me grin too! Fabulous!

~amy~ said...

This is perfect, love the bow!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Such a cute take on the sketch, Bev! I love it! Hideko

Tracey McNeely said...

Your brain PING is absolutely not goofy but brilliant! Sometimes those are the best cards, when your reader can clearly see what that PING was. Well done!

wienerhoneymooners said...

Very FUN and clever, clever, clever!!!!!!!!

Hannelie said...

Oh believe me I also played with the idea of a bow... but mine didn't look as amazing as yours do!
Great idea and beautifully done too!So good to see you at CTS :)
Thanks for popping in and for the birthday wishes. I had a wonderful day!
Hugs

sandie said...

What a fab idea...wish I had thought of it! It has given me an idea for a future DT card...hope you are o.k if I CASE it!
I think you can use this for a guy-I would use it for either gal or guy. I want to thank you for your lovely comment on my blog today. I read it this morning and it has already made mt day x

I Card Everyone said...

If cute little bugger doesn't spin, Bev, you better make another!!! Such a cute card - totally see that bow-tie in our Sketch NOW!!! xx
=]

Darnell said...

Aw, I remember you used to use "pings" to describe your ideas a long while back and it's such a perfect word for it, Bevie! And you're right, you can't not make a card when it happens! It's a darling bowtie with it's itty-bitty sediment and it's a perfect make for the sketch! I think any gender would love it. Hope things are copaseptic! Miss you!! Sending hugs, Darnell

Anita in France said...

A brilliant ping, Bev ... those cool polka dots on your fun bow tie are delicious ... and the sunburst background is perfect! Love it ... it's manly and girlie in equal proportions! I can see this design in lots of different colour combo's ... whole sets of smile-y-ness if you will! Thinking of you, mon amie ... and missing you! Big hugs across the miles, Anita :)

Leigh Penner said...

Super sweet take on the sketch!

Loll said...

I love the way your mind works, Bev!! THIS CARD IS FANTASTIC!! (yes, shouting --- sorry about that). :) LOVE the design. Definitely think this could be a masculine card ... really, it could be for anyone. xx

Susanne Vargas said...

Don't you love it when it "pings"? I'm glad you listened to your brain - this is a great take on the sketch! Even better that it came together quickly! Not sure if it is a masculine card - the colors yes, but some guys couldn't take the polka dots, I guess. So it depends on the guy...

Marilyn said...

Love your brain ping ... and, the card. So darn clever. Hugs!

Kylie said...

If you had gone clown themed, you could have used an action wobbler. Too fun! As it is, your card is so great and I love that sunburst stamp!!