Sunday, June 26, 2011

Little Firecracker

Mornin' friends!
I can't believe how fast this month is going by! I know that usually by now I am starting up Sweet November previews but I just wanted to let y'all know that Sweet November and CC Designs are taking a month off. No worries though, it's only because we are getting ready for a very special Summer CHA release that we will be debuting at the end of July and I am SO excited to share the new images that I've been working on! Soon enough it will be here... I promise. :)

So, like I said... time is flying and next weekend is the big 4th of July weekend here in the States. It is always a fun time to celebrate, there are picnics, swimming, fireworks displays and plenty of good times to be had! I just had to make a card in honor of the holiday and I went with this new Firecracker Pure Innocence girl for my main image. I really liked the idea of this stamp but I wasn't quite sold on the big dress she was wearing so I wiped away the skirt and drew in a pair of denim shorts for her to wear instead. I guess it's because all of my childhood 4th of July memories consist of shorts and a t-shirt on a hot evening, running around my grandparents yard with all my cousins, brothers and sisters waving around sparklers and lighting off our own firework display. Boy did Grandma's grass take a beating that night, LOL! But I promise that there were no dresses in sight... thus the alteration.Then I just relied on some good ol' Doodlebug paper and goodies to quickly pull this card together. :)


And look who had to come and make himself comfy on my lightbox while I was trying to take pics of my card. Good ol' Oreo posing for the camera... such a crazy kitty he has turned out to be but I loves him. :)
Ok, I'm a working girl again today so I'll see ya later with something fun and kinda different for me!

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper/stickers- Doodlebug
stamps- My Favorite Things (Pure Innocence My Little Firecracker and sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox warm red
The Twinery twine
brads
Kaiser Craft rub on stitches
Ranger Stickles
Copic markers:
skin- E00, E21, E13, R20
hair- YR30, YR20, Y21, Y26, E35
clothes- B32, B34, B37, B39, R24, R29, E19, C5, C7, C9, E40, 0, BG000

15 comments:

Chelsea said... 1

Love her"

RiNNE said... 2

That is one amazing fourth of July card! I love that patterned paper! Really cute and patriotic creation, Amy! Oreo is so cute too! And I see a peek of your craft room...I'd love to see more :).

Nancy Thomas said... 3

Ahhhhhh...love your alteration of the P.I. - perfect for a 4th of July celebration. I love it. Pretty kitty too and framed in the background with some fabulous Copics!

Allison Rankin said... 4

So cute and fun! I love her shorts! Great layout...off to add it here: http://sharethemojo.blogspot.com/

Hlora said... 5

Very nice card! But your cat is the best!!

Tasha said... 6

Amy your card is a firecracker...its so awesome! Love how you colour denim shorts...they look so real! Great paper and layout
love tasha xx

gobeagirl said... 7

lol....I am glad to see that Oreo joined you today. He is just a beautiful cat with those wonderful white whiskers and even the one's above his eyes. WOW. Love cats with their own look and personality. Great pic! As for your card I love it. I think you did the right thing with the shorts, and it I didn't know that she was wearing a dress I would think that was how the stamp was made. I also got my email from the cats meow and I have to say congrats. Can't wait to see what you do with their stamps. Hope you have a sunny good Sunday my friend. Hugs, Lisa

Holly AKA KopyKat said... 8

love the shorts! That's fabulous

Dotty Jo said... 9

Gorgeous card! And what a sweet kitty, Jo x

Saskia said... 10

Lovely card! :)

And a cute cat!

Leanne said... 11

Woo hoo!! Love the alteration. I can relate to shorts and tshirts in the summer, especially during 4th of July. Love ur card Amy, so much fun and brings back tons of memories. hehehe Oreo is a cutie. Haven't seen him in a while so glad to know he's still wanting to be in the spotlight. Wish you were going to CHA, I'm going to make sure that I get over to the booth to drool. hehehe. Hugs!

donna mikasa said... 12

Super cute patriotic card, Amy! Giving her shorts was a great idea--always love your altering! And Oreo is one cool cat!

Unknown said... 13

This is way cute! I think I already told you you are queen of alteration! LOL

Lisa Hjulberg said... 14

A perfect 4th of July card... and good memories! And I love your kitty! ;)

Juls said... 15

just fab! Hugs Juls