Thursday, October 6, 2011

Thanks snow much

Good morning friends! I know, I know it has been sometime since I posted last and I'll tell ya why.  It seems like every time I sit down to craft it is such a struggle to come up with even a mediocre card (today's is an example).  I think some people would call it losing their mojo...I would call it frustrating.

Anyway, this image is so cute...is it not?  It features the image and sentiment from the Doodle Pantry set called Snowbirdie.  The COLORED image is so fun with its pattered colors!  I couldn't decide which patterned papers I wanted to use so I thought I'd try the green and blue and I love it together!  I kept trying different things to dress this card up a bit and nothing really worked.  I added faux stitching and some stitching around the main image as well as (even though you can't see it) smooch in some of the snow and the pom pom on top of the birdie's hat.  The layout for this card is from this week's CPS sketch

Make sure you check out Doodle Pantry's digital challenge running until the 24th at 8pm CST.  All you have to do is use a Doodle Pantry image (not just sentiment), link it up to the blog and you will not only receive the Quirky Penguin set for free but you'll be in the running for one of two $15 gift certificates to Doodle Pantry!  No matter what you get the cute Quirky Penguin set for free!

I'm working on more cards so I will for sure be back on Saturday for the Sweet Stop Sketch.  Hopefully I'll see ya tomorrow too.  Have a wonderful Thursday!

Thought of the day:  Sometimes in the wind of change we find our direction.

16 comments:

Patti J said...

Wow, love today's thought, Lorie. Your card is perfect! That sketch is awesome, and this image works so well with it. I understand your frustration, I think we all experience that at times, especially when facing deadlines. However, with this card, I'm glad you stopped where you did. Sometimes less is more, and this card looks perfect! I do love that image, and need to find time to create with it! Thanks for sharing - have a good weekend.

Lorianna said...

LOVE this image!!
So cute!
I hear ya about the mojo sometimes
I call them, mini brain farts! LOL
Sometimes even the BEST intensions don't come together so well!!
BIG HUG!!
LOVE your card!

auntbeespickles said...

Lorie girl you are too hard on yourself. I think this card is just adorable. Funny, when I can't seem to get a card to work right for me I just keep adding stuff to the card. My thought - junk it up then no one notices. LOL! It happens to all of us but I really think your card is adorable! =)
Hugs, Sarah

Pat (mspfd) said...

Lorie, this card is perfect just the way it is. I love it. The colors and your design rock!

Glenda Atkins said...

I adore the card and think is just great the way it is. We all lose the ability to think creatively sometimes but this card certainly does not reflect any such thing. Love it!

Karen Howard said...

I love snowmen images and your card is very stunning! I love this layout too!!!

Sue from Oregon said...

Ya haven't lost a thing girl...this is amazing. Love the green and blue together!

Donna said...

Your coloring is great and love that little birdy!! Too too too cute!!!

Amy Johnson said...

Well if you lost your mojo, you certainly got it back. This is fabulous!

Ida said...

Oh goodness what is not to love about this sweet card. Super cute image, great coloring and a fun layout.

Georgia Ehrmann said...

Lori,
Your card is adorable! I wouldn't say that you have lost your mojo...it is alive and well! Great embellishments too with the pompom and smooch and stitching!
~Hugs~

Kristine said...

AWESOME card Lorie!! Love this image so much, and yoru sketch is awesome... and the Nestie too! It's ALL good *Ü*

Kristine said...

Say WHAT?!!! I just had to go back and read your post, not just look at your card, lol. And I am seriously dumbfounded that you think this card is mediocre! It's so SOOOO CaUTE! I love everything about it and loss of mojo is NOT a problem IMO! Chin up gf!! You may not bee feelin' so great, but your cards are still comin' out sweet!! *Ü*

Dawn Frost said...

Lori I think your card is amazing! I LOVE the blue and green together, its a fantastic thank you card!

Patti P. said...

Our own worst critics, your card is beautiful in my eyes. Love the design, papers and the image you have used. The stitiching is just the perfect addition.

Kathy W. said...

So adorable Lorie..love this image and you did a great job with it. The sketch and design papers are perfect. I love it *Ü*