Greetings, friends!
Here in "west" Florida, we are breathing a big sigh of RELIEF with Hurricane Dorian staying away. What a miracle! Thanks to my friends in the NorthWest who have sent their cold front our way. Now the weathermen are saying the hurricane might just go back out into the Atlantic and spare everyone!
Here in "west" Florida, we are breathing a big sigh of RELIEF with Hurricane Dorian staying away. What a miracle! Thanks to my friends in the NorthWest who have sent their cold front our way. Now the weathermen are saying the hurricane might just go back out into the Atlantic and spare everyone!
It's time for a new Challenge at Two Crafty Critter Crazies
where we celebrate any project with a critter on it! Critters include mythical creatures, animal toys and everything alive (except humans and flora)!
Our very generous sponsor this month is:
QKR Stampede from Stamp On It
My crazy card features QKR's Hippo Digital Stamp. I've used papers from my stash, some very old lace, woven satin ribbon through the lace, and played with my old Martha Stewart punch. Everything on the card is "old" except the image!
SIGH...
I just love playing with my "old stuff".
In this case, the old stuff was cool, but my resulting card is rather icky crazy!
(giggling despite myself!)
My hippo was colored with Copic Markers, Worn Lipstick Distress Ink and Black Memento Ink.
AND -- my fumble fingers MANUALLY wove the satin ribbon through the lace.
(so proud of myself!)
SIGH...
I just love playing with my "old stuff".
In this case, the old stuff was cool, but my resulting card is rather icky crazy!
(giggling despite myself!)
My hippo was colored with Copic Markers, Worn Lipstick Distress Ink and Black Memento Ink.
AND -- my fumble fingers MANUALLY wove the satin ribbon through the lace.
(so proud of myself!)
Wishing you all a lovely week, and I hope Dorian stays in the Atlantic and away from land.
Products:
Dies: SB Decorative Elements Teardrop Circles, SW double pierced Circles
Dies: SB Decorative Elements Teardrop Circles, SW double pierced Circles
Image: Hippo Digital Stamp, Sentiment from a Jan's Digi Shop Botanical Orchids stamp set
Challenges I'd like to play in please:
Hippo Hugs to you!
Challenges I'd like to play in please:
- A Bit More Time to Craft #99 Anything Goes 10/15
- Crafts Galore Encore #67 Anything Goes 10/1
- Crafty Animals #30 Anything Goes 10/1
- Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper September Challenge 10/1
- Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog #44 Ribbon and/or Bow (I wove ribbon through the lace) 10-1
- The Library Craft Challenge #41 Reader's Choice (I am inspired by Disney's Fantasia written by John Culhane - the episode of the dancing Hippo where she feels so lovely and enticing) 10/1 sep post
Hippo Hugs to you!
very cute and beautiful card Donna
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What a real fun card Donna, pretty soft colours and Butterflies and such a good idea adding the lace as it compliments the Hippo's attire perfectly.
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Fabulous card Donna, love the image and gorgeous lace. So very pleased to hear you are safe.
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Linda xxx
Amazing and funny card, Donna! And what a great color combination! Kisses, my friend. I am back from vacation.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the hurricane has turned, Donna. It looks like a scary one. SO glad you are safe, my friend!! This is absolutely adorable!! She's so darn cute!! I love the papers you used and the gorgeous design!! The lace is a perfect touch!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Adorable and so pretty, love the touch of lace, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the news and that you are safe from harms way. This little hippo is so precious - I love how you've replicated her tutu with the lace and punch touches. The color combination is also awesome! Wonderful work, my friend!
ReplyDeleteEeeek, too cute, Donna! I love the coloring on your hippo and that lace is magnificent. Great job weaving the satin ribbon through it. Wonderful dp choice with the butterflies and that border is a wonderful reflection of the die shape on the image. I love everything about this card! :-D
ReplyDeletePS Superb news about Dorian possibly staying over the Atlantic. So glad but do keep us posted, won't you?
How cute!!!! And so fun, to! :D Love this card!!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna this is a stunning card. I love it. The image is fantastic and I love all the detail you have added. I hope you are okay. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card. Love the hippo image, the lace and the beautiful dies. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to hear that the hurricane has passed you, how terrifying that must have been, but you're safe now.
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet card Donna, what a terrific hippo image and beautifully coloured too. Hope you are having a lovely Sunday, Kate x
Donna, your card makes me smile all over! SO pretty and cute at the same time. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're safe from that hurricane.
Lynn
Squee!! This is what my first thought in my head was when I seen this Donna!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the frilly delicate details of this card and it is so very fitting with this image which all makes me smile from ear to ear!! The papers, the lace and elegant die-cutting all work together nicely and I agree with you about being able to use some "old stuff"! I sure have plenty if you want some!! LOL!! We've been watching the weather and happy to see that appear to not be in direct path of it, but still thinking of you, your neighbors and the safety of it. P.S. So happy to be back with my DT friends!! HUGS
ReplyDeleteThe hippo is adorable. Your choice of colors on the card give it a feminine look which matches the darling hippo. You are the best at adding just the right touch of layers such as the ribbon and lace with the delicate punch. Adorable card.
ReplyDeleteDonna, I love this card. The image is fab.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a nice weekend. Sue
So glad to hear that you are safe Donna. Your card is just adorable. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteA super card Donna, such a fun image and lovely papers - pretty colours and your little lace detail is perfect.
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Hello, Donna! So cute and fun! Awesome job on weaving the ribbon and lace! That's good news about the hurricane. So relieved you are safe.
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Kitty
Absolutely love your crazy hippo card. Such an adorable image and love how you've coloured it. Great ribbon and lace too Donna x.
ReplyDeleteSo glad about Hurricane Dorian ....stay safe x.
ReplyDeleteLove your card and cute image and layout you did a great job as always. So glad you are safe
ReplyDeleteYour card might be quirky but it works oh so well. . I love the combination of elements and the colourway is superb. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteIcky Crazy? That's a new one. How wonderful to see your post in my email. You have been on my mind. So happy you were spared Dorian's "Gray"!!! I happen to think that hippo is cuuuuuute and I am digging the old skool punch too. I actually used a pair of my old deco scissors recently! xoxox
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you were spared Dorian.Fabulous card and love the cute hippo and the lace border
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Oh, thank goodness! I always think of my Florida friends when there's a hurricane heading your way. I haven't watched the news yet today, so I didn't hear this good news. Now, Donna, there's nothing icky about your card. This paper combo looks like something this darling girly hippo would pick out for herself, so it's perfect! She looks lovely with the lace and ribbon, too. It's really a cute QKR! Love her tiny parasol. So adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable, like all the frill you added to this sweet hippo card. Glad to hear you are safe from the hurricane Donna.
ReplyDeleteOh Donna so good t hear that the storm may not impact as bad as first thought, praying it goes way out and away from land, seeing what it has done in the Bahamas is so sad.
ReplyDeleteYour card is just too cute, I so love the little tutu she is wearing, great use of all your oldies but goodies, and wonderful job with the threading of the ribbon through the lace :)
This is just the cutest I love your happy colors!
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DIANA L.
DL.ART
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
OMGoodness! That Hippo is hilarious and sweet! Love the way you colored here! She almost looks dainty lol Your Designer Papers are beautiful as is that bit of lacy ribbon, need to break some of mine out! Great design too...as always! This is just lovely and FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteDonna your hippo is very lovely and so is your card! Love that butterfly paper! The colors are scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cute design Donna and the papers are divine
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This is so gorgeous Donna. I am so relieved the hurricane missed you sweetie.
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Cathy
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Cute as can be, Donna! Wish I could look that cute in a tu-tu! Lol...so glad I'm not the only one who likes using my 'old' stuff on my creations! Great card, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh My she is adorable and such a lady. Love this digi and your card turned out so cute. Love the lace with the ribbon through it too. Awesome make. Sooooooo glad you were spared the havoc of the storm. Sounded so very serious and I hope it continues out into the ocean away from land.
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Sue
Great card. Thanks for playing along with us at Crafty Animals. Lisa DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Donna!! If you've got it, flaunt it, I say!! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful to here you are safe and well Donna.
ReplyDeleteLove this fabulous card, what a great image.
Hugs Pam x
A cute card and the image is colored wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteLove love love this card, your cutest of cute stamping and colours on this hippo...she is rather sexy looking and quiet shy... good on you with the lace threading, it can be difficult with sore fingers...
ReplyDeleteNot been around much as weather has been too nice to be indoors.xx
Beautiful!
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Lovely with that touch of lace, no wonders she's having a twirl! CarolG
ReplyDeleteYou've used patterned paper and die-cuts so beautifully and the hippo is funny and cute. Thanks for joining The Library.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute tattoo and that lace looks so lovely. CUTE - in one word.
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Monica
Very cute Love the hippo ….Lis
ReplyDeleteA sweet little hippo, Donna, on a fabulous background. I love your use of border punches/dies and have made a note to myself to use them more in my projects! xx
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