Bonjour Garden

Hi!

I created this card for the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing Wild Card Spot. And this is what you had to do for the challenge:

Who is your very best friend?Create a card for that person (or pet!) that you rely on most and show us how much he or she means to you. Friendship is your challenge theme and your card must follow these requirements:
~a NEW, never before published (in print or online) card
I came up with this design on my own. I really wanted to get a chance to use my "scary scissors" and was able to use my Martha Stewart colored pencils (those things really scare me).
~feature the theme of Friendship
I created this card for my sweet dog Sammie. She's my best friend. She sits with me when I cry and is so happy to see me anytime of the day. And she barks the loudest to protect me.

Isn't she adorable?

~use at least 1 Taylored Expressions stamp
I used the FREE digis that Taylored Expressions provided for the contestants
~use 2 or more patterned papers
I got the cloud paper while I was at CKC San Marcos. And the flowers and grass our from a retired Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper packet. 
~use ribbon
I used some Stampin' Up ribbon for the flower stems.
~please include a full supply list (item and manufacturer) with your entry
Below you will see the supplies I used.
~Your card will be judged by our Celebrity Judges on overall appearance, creativity, execution, and conformity to theme.
Wish me luck. I'd really love to have a chance to compete in this.

Stamps: Taylored Expressions free digis

Paper: Good Day Sunshine by Deena Rutter , SU! Berry Bouquet

Ink: Martha Stewart Colored Pencil Pickle, Light Honey, Starfish, Turquoise

Accessories: SU! Taffeta Ribbon Mellow Moss, Spellbinders Nestabilites Scalloped Circles Large, Shapeabilities Nested Pennants

Also don't forget that this week is National Dog Week. Have you hugged your dog today?

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

One last card standing

Hi!

OK, so my card isn't really standing it's more laying down. But it's mostly so my cards actually look good for my pics. My DH gave me the idea.

Stamps: Taylored Expressions digis, Stampabilities Luke 1:37

Ink: Palette Noir Black

Accessories: Regency Baker's Twine, EK Success Butterfly Punch, CM Meadow Micro Maker, We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy Neutral Baker's Twine

Most of my pics that I take standing usually look all funny. My hubby says that's because you can see they're open and it makes it look that way.

So Thursday was the last day to turn in your submissions for the tryout round of Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing. They will announce on Monday who goes onto the next round. I sure wish I could be one of the lucky ones picked.

Well, today I'm going to CKC San Marcos. Yeehaw! I can't wait to see all the goodies and do the make-n-takes. I didn't sign up for any classes but will definitely make sure my phone is fully charged so I can take pics of the class examples. And maybe if DH is being nice I can borrow the camera.

I'll try to take some pics if I can.

Hope y'all have a great weekend and maybe I'll see you at CKC. I'm only going today, Friday, and DH and I will be visiting my folks tomorrow, Saturday.

Happy crafting,
M.E.

Butterflies

Hi!

I made one last card for the Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing contest.

I wanted to try something different for me which is to NOT color on my card. I've seen this technique done all over the blogosphere and even in magazines but this is my first attempt at it.

 Stamps: Taylored Expressions digis

What do you think? Have you tried this technique?

Hope you're having a great evening.

Happy crafting,
M.E.

Last Card Standing

Hi!

I wanted to share with y'all this fun card that I created for Taylored Expressions Last Card Standing contest over on SCS.

Stamps: Taylored Expressions digis

Ink: Bic Markits, Staxon Cherry Pink , Cotton White

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Scalloped Cirles, Shapeabilities Nested Pennants

It's like a card making version of AGT, which is one of my hubby and my fave shows. Can you believe how awesome those Alote dogs act was!?! Personally we feel that Todd Oliver, the ventriloquist with the Boston Terrier should have been in the top 6.

Although, I don't actually own any of Taylored Expressions stamps. They were super nice and provided digi stamps over on SCS. You can view more of the wonderful cards created for this fun competition over at SCS by searching for "TELASTCARD".

The prize package for the winner is an amazing prize package that includes a 3 month subscription to the Key Ingredients kit club, plus 2 full size stamp sets of the winners choice and a coveted Guest Designer spot for the November/December release!

Happy crafting,
M.E.