February 21, 2008

In trouble again!

The color combo for today's card was inspired by my friend and blogging buddy, Bobbie, when she created THIS card for the Verve Visual Honored Guest Sketch Challange (Whew, that's a mouthful!) Although I didn't use the same colors, they were close enough that the "feel" was there. Again, I used stamps from VivaLasVegas Stamps. My three year old LOVEs this stamp, and always makes the same face when he sees it, saying,"He's in trouble Mommy."I didn't have matching brads, so I used some Alcohol Inks to color them, hence the color variations if you look closely. The face stamp is MUCH more vibrant when done with black ink, but I wanted to use my blue chalk ink that matched the paper anyway. The rust CS was stamped with a backgrounder from CHF, Houndstooth, with Versamark. I added some white gel pen dots (my pen is dying, can you tell?), and distressed the edges of the rust CS as well.
I LOVE this sentiment, and it fits well with the shocked look on the boy's face too!

Today is the two year anniversary of the day our kids moved in with us. Feb 21, 2006. Crumbgrabber was 6, Stickyfingers was 15 months. WOW! So much has happend in just those two years. I'm so happy we are a family now!

13 comments:

Alhambra Club said...

What a great card, love that image, will have to check out those stamps.

Janine said...

Fabulous card. I use Identipens or Sharpies too on brads if I don't have the right color.

My Paper World said...

What a fun stamp! I love how you coloured your brads, and the gel pen dots!

InspiredByInk said...

Aweee.... I feel so honored! woo hoo! I love the card, so funny! How many cookies was it anyways?

Your CS is on it's way! Enjoy!

Bobbie :)

Jennie Skaggs said...

what a fantastic card...I love it. I love Las Vegas stamps...they are always so fun. Your son is right too about the look on his face. Congrats ont he kids anniversary. Jennie

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! Definitely a day to celebrate...love the names you chose for them ROFL!

Wonderful card, the image reminds me of Home Alone! Love your dots and the brads, and your post "banners"..way cool!!!

Risa said...

Happy anniversary Dana, I can tell that you and your husband are wonder parents and the boys are so lucky to have you two. I love this card...it is so cool!
malieta:)

Marlou McAlees said...

Dana, what a wonderful card, that stamp is just amazing!!!! love the white dots, nice finishing touch to your card xx

Corie said...

Great card -- love it.

BTW--I just read your "About Me". Would you believe I know what a PPQ officer is? I started my career with APHIS at headquarters in DC -- small world huh?

Heidi Blankenship said...

This image just cracks me up!! What a fun card!! Happy two year anniversary to you all!!
Smiles!
Heidi

Anonymous said...

ROFLOL!!!!!!!! Dana, this is the BEST!!!! Those images and sentiment are to die for!!! LOL!! I just love your work!

Anonymous said...

ROFLOL!!!!!!!! Dana, this is the BEST!!!! Those images and sentiment are to die for!!! LOL!! I just love your work!

Jessica said...

Love this card, as well as the one in the previous post! i really miss being able to log in everyday and see your new work... i think my creativity is suffering for not having as much inspiration! Hope you have an awesome weekend!