June 16, 2010

Funky spooky-ish card



Hello all! This post is scheduled because I'm on the road headed to a 10 hour re-accreditation training today for work. Part of my job involves inspecting large loads of agricultural products that the US exports overseas. I have to be up on the regulations of ALL other countries in the world in order to let our shipments go, so I need to get refresher training every so often because countries are always changing their regs! 

This is for Sasya's Sketch #15! Want to play along? Prizes for the best works, random winners, and guest designers are all up for grabs if you do!
Here's the sketch for this week. You have until Tuesday to create a project and link it up at Sasya's Sketches.
I don't remember the stamps I used except for the sentiment, which is from Verve's set, Seeing Stars. The large wordy BG stamp and the tree stamp are wood mounted and I can let anyone who asks know the manufacturer tomorrow. PP from Basic Grey, black leafy stem from Prima, CS from PTI.

Our Kindergardener "graduated" today. I find these ceremonies a bit silly, but I couldn't not take part, so here's a few photos of the happy boy in his new graduation t-shirt and construction paper cap! (he's the smallest kid in school by far...still wears 2T shorts!)

He's a charmer though, and was very proud of his ceremony today.


Thanks for stopping by today, hope you play along with us at Sasya's Sketches!

26 comments:

Simbia said...

Soooooo gorgeous!!!!!colors are great!!!

~amy~ said...

Love your funky spooky-ish card:)

Such a cutie pie boy!

Laurie said...

I love your card! Lots of fun details! And your little one? SO cute! He is one happy dude for sure!

Mariah said...

Very pretty *spooky* card...and your little guy is so cute. Tell him congrats on the big step up to first grade!

Keva said...

The card is really cool. I love the black flowers. My daughter would love this! She's into all things goth - like and *spooky*..lol. Your son is adorable. All of the graduation ceremonies that thy have before high school are silly, but in a cute way..lol

Sasya said...

Dana, everybody loved your card!!! i adore it!! :)

photos are so funny~!! ^^

Amy Kolling said...

What a fun and spooky card!!! I have a friend who totally does Spooky/Halloween all year round....she would love this!

As for that cute little guy?? He is so proud of himself! Our school doesn't even do kindergarten graduation....would like it though if they did!

Anika said...

Fun sketch, awesome card! Your little man looks pretty excited about graduation! Too cute!

Lindsay said...

Wow this is a fun card! I love all of those colors and the papers and the sentiment and the...wait, I love everything!

Sara Mac said...

Stunning card Dana! You included so many great elements.
Your little boy is adorable! 2T shorts? Wow, he must be a tiny Kindergartener. Makes him even cuter.

Lorraine said...

Ooh, I love your card! Very cool. And congrats to your son for graduating from kindergarten! Love his smile!

Diane Jaquay said...

You know I love this card Dana, and did you see all the compliments you got over at Sasya's, the contestants love it too! Your little boy is as cute as can be :)

Melissa said...

First off--how cute is your little guy! LOVE his smile. He must be tiny...my almost 3 year old is wearing 2T and she's the smallest in her preschool class!

Your card is awesome! Love how the tree extends off the focal image and the black berry/vines are so cool!

Ayana Posadas said...

Ok... now, of course, your card is awesome! BUT my main reason for commenting on this post is because of that gorgeous little boy you have! What a super happy and fun little guy! He is so cute! :)

Karen B. said...

Wow, I can look at that card for hours! Nice elements. And congrats to your little guy!

B said...

Oh this is fab! Love the fun black embellie thing on the side and the out of the box tree! Fab! And yay for your little one! He's so cute!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Like the sketch and the patterns/textures you have used on this card. Love the red shoes on your little guy! So cute!

Sue Ann said...

BEAUTIFUL~~ everything works so well together!! Now for that little honey of yours ..........OMG I want to kiss him! I feel your pain ..... Anton will be 4 in 3 months his waist is 2t also ....... and that boy does not but eat ...... why oh why cant I have have gene ??

Кудрявая said...

Dana, I have said, but I repeat ... very pleased with this card right in the heart sunk!

Mary Maruscak said...

These little moments are so important to kids, and the grin on his little face is proof!

Give him an extra hug from me, OK?

Alyssa S said...

What a cool card! I absolutely love it!
Your little guy is too cute all proud of himself! I can't believe he still wears 2T shorts! My boy is 2yrs 8 months and he is wearing a lot of 4T already!

Kara said...

Cool card!
Kara

Karinn said...

Oh my gosh, your son is just too handsome! What a cutie! The proud smile in that 3rd picture just melts my heart :)

Alice said...

gorgeous card, Dana! i love the colors and the details! amazing!

IamDerby said...

oh my your son is so cute Dana!

Jessica said...

Oh my god, i love this card! This is the most unique card i've seen in awhile. Wow, Dana. i can't stop looking at it!