Ok, I apparently wasn't done with the silliness because this card is completely silly too! First of all, I used a Deadbeat Designs image that completely cracks me up! Well, sort of anyway - I pulled this one out because I'm feeling like a bit of a (transplanted) Texas relic. I'll be "celebrating" my first annual 39th birthday this Sunday, and I am none too pleased about it. The clock has begun ticking - only one year left to become 40 and fabulous! ACK! Or not, if I just start celebrating my 39th birthday annually...
As for the sketch for this card - I used Maria's Mojo Monday idea but took it in my own somewhat silly direction:
Check out the historical marker, does it kinda sorta look stonelike? I tried the technique where you pour a little Copic colorless blender solution onto a rag and smoosh it onto the image you've colored. It gives it a fun look. Of course, I think all the historical markers I've seen have been metal not stone. WHATEVER!
Since I mentioned cranking up some Lyle, I feel it's my civic duty to provide some Lyle to crank. Here's a favorite, since... that's right... I'm not from Texas...
And be sure to check out my fellow Texas crafters - Mark, Betty, Tina and a new member of our merry little group, Karen. I believe a few of my other Texas friends are taking this week off - but Jennifer may have a post a little later. And of course if you ever want to join us with your own Texas-inspired creations, you're welcome to!
Until next time - Happy Stamping!
- Stamps: J-242 Historic B-Day from Deadbeat Designs, S5215 Clouds from Hero Arts
- Paper: Cardstock from Stampin' Up, DP from American Crafts
- Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up Tempting Turquoise, Copic markers & Copic colorless blender solution
- Accessories: Cork, grass die from My Favorite Things, scallop die from PTI, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Spellbinders oval nestabilities, ribbon, brads
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Guess I won;t be getting that card any time soon LOL.
ReplyDeleteI adore Lyle...thanks for the link :-)
love it! The mterial you used is great on this card!
ReplyDeletex Anouk
Such a fun, creative TX card! And you know I always love me some Lyle... :)
ReplyDeleteI saw your card in my reader this morning and it TOTALLY cracked me up! Love it! You're so creative!
ReplyDeleteLOVE. it. How fun!
ReplyDeleteCondolences on your upcoming birthday.... ;)
Very creative! I love it! One note on age - my 40's were awesome, much better than my 30's!
ReplyDeleteThe jury is still out on the 50's as I have only been 50 for 3 months! Keep creating, it keeps you young!
Love it! So fun! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card Libby. Love the historical marker. I've seen a few historical markers that are on a stone.
ReplyDeleteLyle sure has a face that only a mother could love, doesn't he? Like the song though.
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind. The Taylored Expressions badge was centered on your sidebar and shouldn't have been. The badge code included some html code for centering so I removed it. :D Just keeping your blog beautiful...
ReplyDeleteThis is such a funny birthday card Libby! Love your design and the sentiment is brilliant. Thanks for the tip about applying Copic colourless blender solution with a rag – great effect! Hope you have fun on Sunday celebrating your first annual 39th birthday!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I have a few Texas stamps but I have to have the one you used on this card. I love the colors you used, and especially the cork.
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