Tuesday, June 5, 2012

lawnscaping challenge #35



First off, thanks to everyone who left sweet comments about my Gallery Idol card.  And, if you haven't voted yet, would you vote for me?  I would love to have the chance to compete again next week!

Click on my "girl on fire" card over at the right ------------------------------------------------>

Voting ends on Thursday!

I thought I'd join in the fun over at the Lawnscaping blog - where we're asked to use patterned paper.





The patterned paper treatment on my card was inspired by *this card* of Nichole Heady's.  I adhered 2 different patterned papers, wrong sides together and flipped the one over to reveal a fun little scene.

I used "critters in the forest," "gnome sweet gnome," and the grass from "critters in the 'burbs" to create the scene.

I may be absent for a few days again - we're taking our son for minor ear surgery in the morning.  His daddy took him out for a late-night happy meal at McD's (since he won't be able to eat or drink starting at midnight all the way until it's all done and over with) - which means that right now, Thomas is happy as a clam :)

Thanks for peeking!

25 comments:

  1. Holy smokes, this is awesome! I saw the little thumbnail pop up in my email and I had to come to your blog right away! this is amazing (and way better than Nichol's in my opinion)! Love the papers you chose, the critters, the whole thing! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! I totally must try this!!!! LOVE IT! Thank you for playing along with Lawnscaping for this challenge. You knocked it out of the park!

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    1. but do you like it? lol. Thanks so much, Laurel!

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  2. So cute!! I love this folded paper technique! Good luck with Thomas' surgery! Lots of prayers for all of you. <3

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  3. this is too adorable for words!!!

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  4. Very cute. And, I hope your son's surgery goes well tomorrow. I'll be awaiting an update. Hugs to you all.

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  5. This is so adorable. Love the folded paper! - irma

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  6. swoon. again. you took this whole concept to a new level with the peeking-through scene business.

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  7. OMG!!! I am blown away by your talent!!! This card is out of control!!!!! Wow, BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! I need to steal your idea and create a card folded back like that!!! Wow!!!! I can't get over!!! *gapsing* O:

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  8. Ohh! And praying for your son!!! All will go well! GOD is with him!!! ♥ XOXOXO

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  9. wow! what an awesome card design. so creative!
    thinking of your lil guy. best wishes from the east coast xo

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  10. Good luck to little Thomas! May he have an easy recovery :)

    I love this card, it's adorable... and the turned up corner is *perfect*!

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  11. I kid you not - I was also inspired by Nicole's card on PTI's video this week and I was going to do something like this where the patterned paper was exposed like this!! Great minds - but I went a different direction!! Love it!!

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  12. This is super cute, I love your take on her sketch!! And I love your Girl on Fire card, it's pretty awesome!!

    Good luck to your son tomorrow.

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  13. This is so cool! What a creative way to stamp the scene, tucked behind the PP. Really love it!

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  14. Wow, this is great! I love that the banner patterned paper shows from underneath and the adorable images peek out :) Good luck during your son's surgery we will miss you around here!

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  15. Super sweet card, Elena!
    I hope your son's surgery goes well for all of you!

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  16. Oh my this is adorable Elena and so clever too!! I love the idea of peeking under the paper to see what's underneath :0)
    Jenny x

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  17. How FUN, Elena!! Love your use of pattern paper with this creative layout! Thanks so much for playing Lawnscaping with us! Good luck on your GI entry and congrats on making to Top 20!

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  18. That is the sweetest card! I'm still trying to figure out if you stamped on the pp, paper pieced, or some other type of magic, lol! The button is the perfect detail!

    Hope you're doing well today:)

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  19. So sweet! I love the soft colors and the cute scene behind the patterned paper!

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  20. I love love love this card!!! Thanks for playing with us at Lawnscaping :)

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  21. do I see Queen of Green in your future?! Wow! I love this innovative layout and wonderful card! Lovely colors, so well balanced!

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  22. I gotta confess, I'm the one who steered Laurel over here to see this card. SO DARLING! I thought I had left a comment at that time, but I don't see it, so I must have forgotten in all my excitement. Absolutely love this. You've inspired me to give this a try. Thank you so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping!

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  23. Such a gorgeous card! I love the colours you use in all your cards. That really soft, pastel look. Your blog and creations are inspiring!

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