Monday, April 23, 2012

{TCP Release Hop} Baby's Wish

Release day is finally here at The Cat's Pajamas! We are pairing up our release day hop with a fun new TCPTUES207 challenge. This week Julie is our hostess with the mostest, and she is challenging us to use homemade flowers on our projects! Shouldn't be to hard with all the fabby TCP Cutups! I used the newest Cutup on the block, the PomPom Cutup and paired it with the cute little bunny from Wish. You should have arrived here from the crazy-talented Leigh O'Brien's blog, and if you didn't and want to start at the top of the hop, then head back to square one at our lovely hostess Julie's blog.

This little 'card' was supposed to be a framed bit of wall art for my little niece, who is a stubborn little one, and has yet to make her appearance, even though my SIL's due date was last week!! I can't tell you baby's name, but if my sis is keeping with her plan (and she is a planner;) then I am hoping I have the right initial;) If not, then I can change it up! No problemo!
Anyway, the frame was all going fine, till I went to spray on a coat of clear varnish, and guess what? It came out BLACK!!! I guess I should have tested it out first, cuz after I sprayed it in the trashcan, it did finally spray clear, but the damage was done:( But, I'm not a kitty that cries over spilled milk, so I will just buy at new one at Michaels next time I'm in town and start over! So here is my 'project' unframed....excuse the rounded corners on the white...that was just so the card would fit in the frame properly!


I relplaced the star at the end of Bunny's fishing line (which I also replaced with some wire twine) with an 'E' (cut from an SU alpha die)....
Bunny is coloured with copics, with clear spica added to the nose, tail and underpads of the paws. I coated the moon with a conservative layer of crystal effects and a very light sprinkle of diamond glitter. The 'I' in WISH is dotted with a crystal rhinstone and that circle panel was debossed with a EF.
Black machine stitching and silver brads add some interest!

 

  The button us a wood Maya Road button that I painted teal, then a few coats of white acrylic paint. I then sanded it a bit, so that the teal would show through, and tied it with a black rustic twine double bow. It was hotglued to the centre of the felt PomPom cutup rolled flower. Check out the TCP site for a how-to video that Alma is working on for this new Cutup...not sure when that will be going up, but keep your eye's peeled:)


Okay, up next on the hop is Miss Nancy! I'm sure she has something to delight you!

And we want you to play along with us this week! You never know, it could land you in the hotseat of Swanky Stamper of the Month, and next release, YOU could be playing along with us!! A big thanks to our Swanky Guests this release: Noelle, Christine & Wendy! They all did a bang-up job all week!! Thanks Ladies!! You are all amazing!!

Supplies- DP- MME; CS-SU!; Ink- memento, versafine; stamps- TCP-Wish; Felt- PTI; twine/ribbon/wire twine- Ribbon Carousel; button- Maya Road; brads- MM; rhinestone- TE; embossing folder- Cuttlebug; diamond glitter/ CE- SU!; dies- TCP- PomPom Cutup, spellbinder circles, E- SU!; Copics, spica, dimensionals, Bigshot, gluegun, sewing machine

Sketch- The Deconstructed Sketch #48


16 comments:

Alma de la Rosa said...

SWEET!Love the buttons on the flowers and the bold elements of this card

Nancy Thomas said...

I always love your bold color schemes Jenny and this is no exception. I like the dangling initial too.

Unknown said...

Well, of course you custom-painted your button, you crafty Cat, you! I just love this, and I'm sure your SIL will, too, as soon as she's done being miserably overdue! These kids, I tell ya! ;) i love the sparkly moon! Such a cool idea. Have had so much fun playing with you girls this week! **hugs**

wendy said...

so cute even without the frame....what a gorgeous gift for your new niece, whenever she decides to make an entrance..congrat's Auntie

Cindy Major said...

WOW! LOVE the sparkly moon and the hanging letter! What a creative take on this set. Just gorgeous!

Brenda said...

Just love those bunnies and this one is super cute! Love the "bling" on the moon.

ChristineCreations said...

This will be such a pretty keepsake for whenever she arrives :) Love the little E (2 out of 3 of our kids' names start with E). Even the glitter took on all the right tones of the paper too!

Amy Sheffer said...

How adorable! Love the "E" personalization and all the glitter. What a sweet gift this will be for your niece!

Lori said...

Jenny, this is fabulous! Love the color scheme and the sparkly glitter on the moon. It'll be perfect for a little girl's room!

Lisa said...

Adorable! I love everything about this card! Great coloring and the moon is really shining! Love it!
Big hugs!

Jen Shults said...

WOW!!! This is just amazing! I love the colors and papers you used! That glittery moon is fabulous and I adore the black stitching! Thanks for using this week's Deconstructed Sketch!

Lynne in NI said...

Aww what a sweet wall hanging, it will look fab on her wall. Hope your niece doesn't keep you all waiting too much longer before introducing herself!

Michele Boyer said...

You know I love everything you create, right? This is FABULOUS! LOVE that sparkly moon, the hanging E, EVERYthing!

Teresa Zuehls said...

Super cute card and take on the sketch! Love all the details especially the glittery moon and all the stitching. TFS.

Anonymous said...

Oh shut up!!! I love the purple nose, serioulsy the cutest thing ever!!!

Unknown said...

This is fabulous Jenny , your blog is full of fantastic creations and so i am following . Your work is great !!
Hugs Elaine