Sunday, September 12, 2010

Grumpy Georgia

Mornin'... hope this weekend is treating you well.

I have to admit that I got sucked into a pretty lazy day yesterday. I watched a couple movies that I hadn't seen yet, played round with a new 'toy'... but all of that put me a bit behind on the things I still need to get done before going back to work tomorrow. So I'm hoping to get myself in gear today and really , truly tackle that to-do list. Wish me luck! ;)

So some of you may remember this little gal from the first time I used a sketch of her on one of my cards a few months back. Well now Georgia is here and available as a digi stamp in the ATS store beginning tomorrow!
She may be a bit of a grump with more than her fair share of attitude but heck, don't we all have those days? I know I sure do, LOL! So since I had already played up Georgia's twisty side on my first card, I thought it would be fun to use her on a rather non-traditional Christmas card this time around. She certainly looks like she's getting nothing but coal in her stocking this year! :)

Oh and just FYI on the papers I used... they are the new Crate Paper 'Snowy Days' line and I ordered the 6x6 pad. Now don't get me wrong, I think the papers are super cute BUT they did not scale down the patterns for the smaller paper pack like Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket and Sassafras all do. They just took 12x12 sheets, cut them into four pieces and packaged them up, which was extremely disappointing considering that it meant the tree top had been chopped off and I had to cut into two sheets and piece it back together for my card. Needless to say I won't be buying anymore of their 6x6 paper pads unless they start actually scaling down the patterns too, hey Sassafras ran into the same problem with their first mini paper pad and it didn't take them long to realize their mistake so I'm hoping Crate follows suit. Until then just consider this my crafty PSA letting you all know that you are better off just getting the 12x12 size if you like these new papers. ;)

Ok, now I know Traci has her own fun take on miss Georgia today so head on over to her blog to check it out... you're gonna love it!

Later dudes!
Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and PTI
paper- Crate (Snowy Days)
digi stamp- Sweet November (Grumpy Georgia)
stamp- Technique Tuesday (Christmas sentiment)
Colorbox black pigment and dark brown chalk ink
Kaiser Craft pearls
Sakura clear glaze pen
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R20
eyes- E55, E57, E59
hair- E50, E30, E51, E53, 0
clothes- R24, R27, R29, E40, E41, 0, V05, V06, YG03, YG95, YG99, Y35, YR24, T5, T7, T9

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great card. Too funny....Reminds me of my daughter...LOl

SemSee said...

Fab card and awesome new image, Amy! Thanks so much for the heads up re the 6x6 Crate paper pads. I love their 12x12 paper and so was really excited to hear they had produced 6x6 pads but ... I'll stick to the 12x12 now until they sort them out!!! Thanks!!! Hugs, Sem x

JLJ Designs said...

Cute card! I love the naughty check. The image is perfect for this card.

Jennifer

Mette said...

Here you are again Amy tempting us with your gorgeous images and inspiring us with your gorgeous cards. You are gonna bankrupt hehe.

Hugs, Mette

Carisa said...

very cute! i'm sooo getting her. she reminds me so much of my daughter that i have no choice! LOL

Nancy Thomas said...

I loved this little girl before she was a stamp so I will definitely be getting her now that she is one. Funny about the CP 6x6 pad - coincidently I actually have a bunch of cards to share on my blog next week using that pad also. I did notice that it wasn't scaled down but honestly it really hasn't bothered me that much. (Nonetheless, I will go back and edit my blog post to mention that). Most of the patterns are small enough that they don't overhwhelm the card. I used that tree on one as well but lazy me just let it hang right off the card as is!

Jacilynn said...

she is adorable. love it amy!

Emma and Susan said...

This is soooo sweet!!!! The image is Fab and the papers are gorgeous!!!!
Love and hugs
Emma and Susan
xxx

Sudha said...

Wow,How can u use images and sentiment on cards so smartly? I saw unity in each n every element of ur card n it also gives amazing rhythm in ur card.I really admire u for this.

Hugs
Sudha

eva said...

she's cute even though she's grumpy! would she ever come out in rubber? thanks for the heads up on the paper.

~* steph :) *~ said...

just adorable, amy! love that there is a check list for naughty and nice. too cute. love the little ornaments on the tree. thanks for sharing!
thanks for the info on the 6x6 pads. what a bummer. hope they change that.
best wishes on tackling your to-do list. i too need to tackle a to-do list today since i didn't do too much yesterday ;p'.
have a great day, amy!
*hugs* steph :)

Maria Therese said...

Awesome card!!

Flamenco92627/ Julieta said...

Great card! I love the "Naughty"- CHECK! Too cute! Your coloring is gorgeous.

gobeagirl said...

Hi Amy. She is just so cute...This is the kind of week I had all last week. I am usually a happy person and when I do feel like this it puts me in a worse mood as I get mad that I am mad. :D Yes, I am complicated...heehee Anyway, thanks for the headup on the paper. I love crate paper, but I would be upset to see that they didn't scale down. I mean whats the point. Maybe that is why she looks purturbed..lol Adorable card! I just love it. Have a great day and wishing you lots of mojo to get your list do. Hugs, Lisa

Renkata said...

such a funny and cute card!

Shirley N said...

So fun and cute! She reminds me of my nephew's daughter who has major attitude, lol. Georgia is perfect for her!

Tasha said...

Amy you amaze me how every card bring something new and fun! You have such a fabulous flare
love tasha xx

1LuvnMama said...

Oh no! Georgia's not naughty! Christmas just can't get here any sooner, that's all! hee, hee! :)

Tracey Feeger said...

hahahahaha I love this new stamp you designed. She is so so so cute and cool and oh so grumpy - just like me LOL. Great card.
mwah
Trace

Leanne said...

Georgia is awesome!! There are not too many tough looking little girls. Love her attitude and stick eye look. Great card and thanks for the psa! Hope u get everything done on your to-do list, but still have time to relax. Enjoy the rest of your day. Hugs,

RiNNE said...

Georgia is super cute, even with her pouting and big at-ti-tuuude!!! Boo on having to cut and piece back together PP, but it sure turned out adorable...love the 3D lights! Thanks for the paper pad tip!

scrapn_momof2 said...

She is super cute and sassy!! Love her attitude! Great card.

Kim B said...

So cute!!! I love those papers, I might have to get some of those and that cute little mad digi :)
Have a great week.
Kim

Linda said...

Hey Amy - little Georgia just makes me smile everytime I see her! Can't wait to get her! Great job! xoxo, Linda

donna mikasa said...

Oh, I love me a grumpy gal! She's too cute, Amy! Bet she'll sell like hotcakes! Love her!

Nina T.T. said...

Oh, that is too adorable!! I love her grumpy little face! :)

Unknown said...

Super sweet! Love the colorful card too. Thanks for sharing. Big hugs :)

Stamping Cafe said...

Aw... she is too cute, Amy! Love that grumpy attitude, just like my little girl when she is grumpy... of course I wouldn't say she is cute when she does that! :) Another cutie on my must have list, you ROCK!!

WickedPixie said...

Thanks for the heads up on the 6x6 pad - your super cute card really makes me want that paper as well as the adorably rotten Georgia!! :-)Traci

Pam Varnell said...

Another adorable image Amy and I love the paper you paired it with. I'm the same way about scaling the 6x6 pads too. I just got this pad also and went "grrrrrr...". LOL. Amazing card anyway, even if you did have to cut in to more paper.

Alexandra Lundgren said...

She is fabulous~ Love the expression and posture!!!!

Anonymous said...

Lovely card - made me smile. had a naughty day yesterday with making a grumpy face many times.I love the little naughty -nice check boxes.

Alice said...

Georgia is cute!! love her!