Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Reason 101 Why I Love My Husband...

...well not really reason 101...but I do love him for so many things.   Today's happiness is the 26 footballs that have been cut out of cardboard in preparation for Jonathon's football team's homecoming float.  That's a lot of footballs.  He didn't bat an eye when I told him "we're signed up to help with decorations...would you mind cutting out footballs?"  Just one of 101 reasons why I love that man...not a complaint...and he's going to spray paint them tomorrow...even better!

Now...onto some crafting...I think it is safe to say that I love challenges...yes, I love challenges.  I loved the colors in this week's Play Date Cafe challenge, but wasn't happy with my first card.  And, guess what...I found another challenge to play along with...One Layer Wednesday.  Their challenge this week was a card with a tree on it...so...I had to try again for Play Date...and needed to meet the criteria of the OLW challenge.

Here is my first attempt:
And them my second attempt for OLW and Play Date:
Pure happiness with this second card...SU Melon Mambo and More Mustard...and lots of clear embossing powder.  I'll also be entering this for this week's Card Challenge

Ingredients:   SU Crumb Cake Paper; More Mustard and Melon Mambo Ink; Ranger Distress Ink; PTI Fancy Flourishes; Hero Arts Text Stamps; PTI Stamps; Scor Pal; Clear Embossing Powder; Versamark; Making Memories Buttons

14 comments:

Emily Leiphart said...

How awesome of your husband to help you cut out so many footballs!

What's not to like about the first card? It's gorgeous! I love the vintage look of the text behind the flourish. Your second card is a stunning CAS!

Suzanne C said...

Both are beautiful! Wonderful use of the colors. Love the second cards clean lines. Thanks for joining us at the PDCC this week.

Andrea Ewen said...

Hi Lynn, it's me again stalking your blog :) Wanted to tell you that your PDCC card is beautiful! I love how you were able to make 2 different colors of leaves in the tree...what a great effect! Thanks for playing along with us at the Play Date Cafe!

Maureen said...

love these colours!!! Yummy and love the CAS look :) Yes, your dh sounds so wonderful...I love hearing about all these amazing men we have in our lives :) What a blessing your boys have in his good example. Thanks for the wishes on my blog :) It was a busy, busy day, but good. I have a fabulous new staff :) And the kids were sweet...but I get my class tomorrow :)

Lisa Somerville said...

Both are wonderful uses of this weeks colors! Love the CAS design of the sympathy card. Thanks for playing at the PDCC.

Karen B. said...

Beautiful cards. Love the old time feel of the first and the simplicity of the second.

Anonymous said...

Pretty cards! Really love your second one - great colours on the leaves and the embossed lines are the perfect touch!
Sharon D. from Canada

Diane Jaquay said...

BOTH of these cards are really fantastic Lynn! I love how you tucked the buttons behind the label on the first card, and the simple beauty of the second card is just tops!

Aimes said...

What a super guy you have! Just as super as these cards (love the CAS second card especially!)
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Sarah Anderson said...

There's nothing wrong with the first one, but I love, love, love the second one! Thanks for playing twice lol :)

Kathy Martin said...

Very pretty cards!!!! :)

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OH MY--these are beautiful creations! I just love the script and flourish with the distressed edges--LOVE IT! I also just LOOOOOOOOVE that fall card--what a beautiful card! FAB:) Thanks for playing along and joining us in the fun over at the PDCC:)

Ida said...

Both cards are really nice. Of course since Fall is one of my favorite seasons I was really drawn to the gorgeous tree you created.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty cards