Friday, July 4, 2008

Happy 4th of July!!!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!


Ok, I tried something a little different on today's card. I wanted to use one of my new Penny Black stamps, but couldn't find the perfect pattern paper to go with it, then remembered the quilt squares I purchase a while back. This one seemed just perfect. So no pattern paper, just pretty fabric! I sewed down the square onto a black piece of card stock, and the placed that onto the red card base. I then matted the image and the sentiment "What's Moo?", from Cornish Heritage Stamps, with the same red and black. I did a blanket stitch around each of them. Ok, the sentiment was tough! But I still have all my fingertips. After attaching them with glue dots, had to make sure something would stick good to the fabric. I found three velour flowers to place on the bottom left corner. (Oh and I forgot to mention the image is colored in with my Copics - but you probably already knew that)


I spent so much time playing with this card, I didn't get to the card I had planned for Cute Card Thursday Blog. The theme this week is The Great Outdoors... then I figured, hey I don't know anyone that keeps their cows inside, they are always in the great outdoors so this one sort of fits.... I am going with that alright? But do check out their site and see some really great outdoor cards!


Ok it is bold and kind of bright, but I love how it turned out! My Sister who collects black and white cows will love this one!


Well gotta run right now... but I haven't forgotten the Blog Candy! This afternoon I will put the numbers to the Random.org site and get the winners and be back to post here! Still a little bit of time to get in to the drawing.... hurry.....


HUGS and-

24 comments:

me said...

Cute card :)

Heidi said...

WOW - this is so great. The images is so beautiful colored and it really makes me smile. A great card. You are so talented!

Hugs from
Heidi

Melanie said...

Okay you were right... I love this card. Is this the Penny Black we have the option to buy at LSS or are you just flaunting it? Very cute card. Love the fabric. Great Job as usual!!!!

Anonymous said...

Amazing! I love your card.Great idea to use fabric on a card instead of paper.

Anonymous said...

I love your card!! The stamp of cows and the colours are beautiful!! What a good idea to use fabric and velour flowers!!
Hugs, Christelle.
ps: I write in englih but I'm french. That's the reason why I perhaps do spelling mistakes!

Richelle said...

Wow this is gorgeous!! I love the use of fabric.

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Wow Michelle, you never fail to amaze me and I just love every card you make. Great idea to use the gorgeous bright fabric and I just love the cute and funny image, Have a great weekend, Hugs, Nikki x

Debbie said...

Wow Michelle another fantastic card I would never have thought to use fabric on a card, you are such a talented lady Keep up the fab work.
hugs Debbie x

Andrea, said...

Fabulous card I love the image and your colouring is wonderful.
Thanks for joining in the CCT challenge

Karen Brooks said...

This card is fabulous!!! I so want this stamp!!! I too, like your sister, am a collector of all things cow!!! Great work!!!

Becca said...

This is adorable...I love the colours, the designs, the image. You made such a wonderful card. Very talented.
~~~Bela~~~

Colleen said...

I LOVE the cows on this card. You are so talented with your cards.

Janet said...

YAY, a card after my own heart! I am such a cow lover, even my e-mail address is cow-related. Thanks for the cute card.

tracie said...

wow this is so great Michelle, your new PB stamp is adorable and your colouring fabulous. It gave me a little chuckle, love it. Have a great weekend :)x

debby4000 said...

Yes is bold and bright but its brilliant too. I love the bright colours really suits the image which is so cute.

Annie said...

wow this is fab! I have a friend that milks black and white cows for a living! love how you used the fabric on the card - I have a bit box of fabric up in the loft .. .. wonder if DH would go and get it down for me! have a good weekend, we are stuck in doors with the dreadful wet and windy weather, but the dogs still want to go out in it! annie x

jjcreations said...

Oh goodness, these cows are cute. Joan

Suzanne said...

Bold Bright and Beautiful I love it and so much work!!! Hope you have a good holiday weekend. Sue :o)

Anonymous said...

wow, this card is gorgeous, so many lovely details, wonderful

Patsy said...

What a cute card! I love that image and the coloring is fabulous.

Jilli said...

Yet another fab creation. I love all your cards and this is no exception. The colouring is fantastic, the stamp is cute but funny and the papers are just perfect!

Ila said...

I love this card Michelle!! Super Cute!!..love the colors and Cows!!

Pauline C said...

This is fabulous! Cute and so vibrant - love it! Pauline x

Deb said...

fantastic card, love those cows! thank you for joining in the CCT challenge