Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Life is a Carnival!

Howdy!

Welcome back to day two of the July sneak peeks at the The Craft's Meow! Once again I am joining the fun with Lisa and her team as a Friend of TCM. :)
There are four fantastic new stamp sets that will be released on July 1st at The Craft's Meow and today we are showcasing Life is a Carnival. This set is sure to take you for a ride with all of it's whimsical carnival inspired images and sentiments!

I have so enjoyed working with each of the new sets but I gotta tell ya... this one is my absolute fave of the bunch! As soon as I opened up my package from Lisa and saw this Carnival set the ideas just kept coming and I can't wait to get them all out of my head and onto some cards. :)
For my card today I chose to use the super cute cotton candy stand and I colored it up with Copic markers. Then I grabbed a cotton ball and tore off a few bits off fluff, spritzed them with my little hand squeeze air brush that I got from QVC yeeeears ago... one pink and one blue. Both classic cotton candy flavors if ya ask me... ;)
Once they were dry, I simply glued the colored fluff onto the cones of the stamped image to give it some fun dimension and texture. And I didn't stop there, I also took an extra strand of pink that I had left over and glued it to the top of the little heated pan that they spin the sugar in. Tsk, tsk Mr. Cotton Candy vendor... he really should clean his equipment better, LOL!

I also used my Distress Inks to create the cloudy sky background again and since I have been getting asked quite often how I create that look, I've now got a quick video on YouTube that you can check out and see just how easy it is to do. Hope you enjoy it!

Now what would new release festivities be without chances to win prizes? Yep, Lisa will draw THREE of you to win Life is a Carnival... one from each of three of the design team and friends blogs. For a complete list of who's got sneak peeks just check out the TCM blog. You'll have until 10:00 pm Pacific tonight to make the rounds and leave comments and Lisa will announce the winners in tomorrow's post!

Later gators. :)
Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and PTI
paper- The Girls' Paperie (Jubilee)
stamps- The Craft's Meow (Life is a Carnival set)
ink- Memento tuxedo black, Colorbox creamy brown and Tim Holtz tumbled glass distress
Kaiser Craft pearls
cotton ball
Sakura stardust glitter pen
Copic markers:
C00, C0, C1, RV11, RV32, RV34, Y11, Y15, Y17, E30, E31, B00, B01, RV00, RV10, E41, E42, E43
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58 comments:

  1. SaskiaJune 28, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Great, happy card! :)

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  2. RobinJune 28, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Really love the way you used the papers and how clever is that cotton candy... wow!!
    Robin

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  3. UjjwalJune 28, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Such a wonderful use of patterns! love the fabulously colored cotton candy stand against the cloud background!

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  4. Elin LarssonJune 28, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    This card gives the real feeling of candy and fun! Great job!

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  5. 1LuvnMamaJune 28, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    You clever girl! Luv the airbrushed cottonball for the cotton candy! :) So much fun, I could just eat it right off the computer screen! :) Great job here Amy!

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  6. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    What an adorable card and your colors captured the essence of cotton candy and how the carnival comes alive!

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  7. KaryJune 28, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Oh my, Amy, your card is so Adorable!! Love it!! The patterned papers are beautiful, and I love the clouds background and the cotton candies. Gorgeous!!

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  8. farmhouse-storyJune 28, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    such a pretty card, amy! love how you colored the image!

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  9. Lau WJune 28, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    HMmm cotton candy !! Superb card, so fun !
    xxx

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  10. Handmade Cards by ArchanaJune 28, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    such a sweet card.love the way you used the patterned papers and specially the fluffy cotton candy.love the set.

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  11. ChelseaJune 28, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Yum! I love this!

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  12. MiesjeJune 28, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I love this. Such a perfect layout for thee images. Love the cloud background, am going to watch the video.

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  13. Isha GuptaJune 28, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Fun and Happy. Love all the details of your card.

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  14. Nancy ThomasJune 28, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Very clever to create your own cotton candy - love your paper choices too.

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  15. ~amy~June 28, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    genius with the cotton candy!!! You rock the colors and patterns...

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  16. Joanne GJune 28, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    So Cute! I love this set already!Pink is my Fav. color!

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  17. Renee VJune 28, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    That is such a cool idea (cotton balls)!! And I've wondered about the sky too - can't wait to watch the video, thanks so much!!!

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  18. Sue DJune 28, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Great card--I like how you made the cotton candy.

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  19. Amy KollingJune 28, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Oh wow! This is fantastic! Thank you sooo much for doing that tutorial on the clouds! I have the perfect card to go try that with today! eeekkk!

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  20. Nan GJune 28, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    an adorable card! love love the cotton candy! a favorite of mine in my younger days. lol

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  21. Carol W.June 28, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful card, love the cloud tutorial, TFS

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  22. Carol W.June 28, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful card, love the cloud tutorial, TFS

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  23. gobeagirlJune 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Amy this is so adorable! I love your clouds and how they make your card look so sweet. I hope that you are having a great week. I hurt my finger yesterday, so typing is slow. lol. I didn't even get a card made. :O( Can you believe that? lol Hugs, Lisa

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  24. Dotty JoJune 28, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Love the way you've put the papers together Amy and that candy floss/cotton candy is wonderful! Love it, Jo x

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  25. Rhonda MillerJune 28, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Soo cute.

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  26. purplestamper316June 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    what a fun card! and a great use of scraps :) thanks for the cotton candy idea! a *sweet* card indeedeedoo!

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  27. LageneJune 28, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Totally CUTE! Love the variety of BG papers and your colors & cool clouds!

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  28. Anne B.June 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Just the right colors for this stamp. Fun details!

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  29. {VICKI}June 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Ca't think of anything more fun than a carnival

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  30. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is such a wonderful card. I love all the DP you used. Your focal image is just wonderful. I love all the details you added to this. Great use of the stamp set, it's just too cute.

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  31. Gina LiderosJune 28, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Wow, love what you did with this card Amy. The cotton candy looks scrumptious :)

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  32. ChunyuanJune 28, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    You created such a fun and cute card. Love the cotton candy.

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  33. ♥Rach♥June 28, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    This is so fun and cute and different (for you)! Love the happy and light colors and the cotton candy looks just yummy ;0)

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  34. Anne TussingJune 28, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    What a phenomenal card! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the cotton candy:)

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  35. *Alison*June 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    adorable.. I LOVE the colors you used, the cotton candy looks amazing.. your card is just simply stunning.. off to the next blog..HUGS

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  36. MiamiKelJune 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Absolutely delightful! What a creative touch to have lil cotton candy - gorgeous! Love the soft hues to this, everything matches so beautifully - TFS!

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  37. TanyaJune 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love this! And how cute is that cotton candy, so clever! I had to bring up a close up to really check it out, love this idea!

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  38. HeatherJune 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Such a gorgeous card, love the colour scheme :)

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  39. JessicaJune 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    This card is toooo stinkin' cute!! I love the idea of using cotton - so clever of you!! TFS!!

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  40. Helen LJune 28, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Cute card! I love your pieced background and the COTTON candy: so clever!!

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  41. Lillian ChildJune 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Your cotton candy looks good enough to eat! Fabulous creativity!!!

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  42. krisJune 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    mmmm, my favorite treat at the fair! nothing like a good sugar rush and this sweetness is fulfilling just that!! Love it!

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  43. Julia AstonJune 28, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    This is SO fun! love your spun cotton candy!!

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  44. RiNNEJune 28, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Amy, you amaze me! I just love how things start clicking in your head when you've got ideas inspiring you!! I get those too but not nearly as often, hehe! Absolutely fabulous! The cotton candies are genius!! I LOVE them!! Pretty card!

    P.S. I just got some Copics & I hope you don't mind but your color combos inspired which new ones I ordered! Thanks!

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  45. fairieJune 28, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh Amy, I love the soft colors and the cottan candy, hehehe so stinkin' cute :)

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  46. ScrapcollectrJune 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Oh my, you had me at the cotton candy! Great memories.... beautiful quilted paper look...
    *smile*

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  47. KendraJune 28, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    This cotton candy looks good enough to eat! Such a cute card!!

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  48. Beth aka BR-TJune 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    MMMM....I love cotton candy!

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  49. Ren-YiJune 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I love love the cotton candy truck. Is that little fuzz - amazing :) And the paper is fun & cheery. Such a great design!

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  50. Emily KeatonJune 28, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    How fun! Love the cotton candy stand. :)

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  51. Jennifer RzasaJune 28, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Your cotton candy is soooo clever!

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  52. papertrails leaverJune 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Oh yummy cotton candy and love how you did yours for this! Looks so real! What a sweet card! :-)

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  53. Evelene SJune 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Such a sweet adorable card and I love the use of cotton balls colored to make cotton candy.

    esterling9 at aol dot com

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  54. donna mikasaJune 28, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Cotton candy cuteness! Such a fun card, Amy! And your cloud backgrounds are always awesome! Off to YouTube! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  55. KellieJune 28, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    WOW this is gorgeous and as always your use of colours is amazing!

    Hugs Kellie

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  56. JulsJune 29, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    this is fabby!!! Love how you have pieced all your background DP's together! Hugs Juls

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  57. LeanneJune 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Love your kaleidoscope of pretty papers and the coloring on that cart is wonderful. Especially the clouds in the bg. And your ingenious use of the cotton to make th cotton candy!! I love it!! A very very fun card Amy!!

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  58. TashaJune 30, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Stunning card hun! Love the fab use of paper - all those colours are gorgoeus. Super cute image too - love how you created the candy floss!
    love tasha xx

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