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January 31, 2011 •

Wish big

Hello Friends, As this posts I will be in sunny L.A. at CHA! Attending CHA was always a dream of mine and to be here is such an honor and something that I don’t take for granted. CHA also brings back memories of being at trade shows. I used to go to the furniture markets to buy accessories and things to fill your home with warmth & love. I was the buyer and manager for a  retail store called “The Class Act”. That was years ago but, I will always be sales girl at heart.  Ok….that’s enough about me 🙂

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This Valentine stamp from Penny Black doubles as a Birthday stamp. My daughter loves to buy her brother boxers for every occasion and since his Birthday is around the corner  this card should be perfect for him.

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The background was created with distress inks and you can see the layering of colors below. Most of you know that I have a post with layering colors but, just in case you don’t here here is that link again. The texture on the boxers was created by wetting a towel with some nap to it with Copic’s blending solution and holding the towel on the boxer for a quick second. (First color the boxers with Copic markers and cut a small corner from a towel.)

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I wrapped the string around his little leg that’s attached to the balloon but, it’s hard to see in this photo. Thanks for visiting  me and have a great week. Hugs, Kathy
Oh I almost forgot to say thanks to Jennifer McGuire for the inspiration!!  I watched her braid a dog collar for a card this fall and filed that awesome idea away for today. Thanks Jennifer 🙂

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Comments

  1. Shirl says

    January 31, 2011 at 4:21 am

    Just tooo adorable! 😀

  2. pinky says

    January 31, 2011 at 4:42 am

    This is so bright, bold and gorgeous Kathy…love it. Have a good time today:)

  3. Merry says

    January 31, 2011 at 4:48 am

    I love all the detail on this card and the story that goes with it. I am sure you are having a ball at CHA….something that is on my to do list.

  4. Yenni Natalia says

    January 31, 2011 at 5:33 am

    what a cutie things!!! 🙂 love it..it just made me giggle! 🙂

  5. Dawn says

    January 31, 2011 at 5:44 am

    Way too cute Kathy…. love the card and I am sure your son will too.

  6. Isha says

    January 31, 2011 at 6:02 am

    Cute cute cute…TFS Kathy:))

  7. Julye says

    January 31, 2011 at 6:40 am

    Fab card and sure it will bring a smile to your son.

  8. Whisper says

    January 31, 2011 at 6:50 am

    Superb hun and enjoy CHA, i’m sure it will be great fun, Luv Sam x

  9. Wendy ten Hove says

    January 31, 2011 at 7:33 am

    Hi Kathy!

    Hope you are enjoying CHA! This looks just wonderful! Love the colors and when you know the occasion you will use it for, it’s even more fun! Great!

    Hugs, Wendy

  10. ~ Ali ~ says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:34 am

    Oh Kathy this is brilliant…..made me smile….I’m so jealous your are going to CHA maybe one day i will get to visit USA and CHA.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a lovely comment.

    Enjoy

    Ali x

  11. Debbi says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:50 am

    So cute! Love the tiny clothespins, and the images are adorable.
    *smiles*

  12. Marie-Anne says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:29 am

    What a cute card!

    Marie-Anne

  13. Lin says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Is this cute or what? And I loved hearing about your “history”, too! Have a great time at CHA, Kathy!

  14. deana says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I “wish” I was at CHA with you again! Going to try to make Chicago happen…hopefully you’ll be there again! Love ya lots, Kathy! Have FUN!

  15. Diane Jaquay says

    January 31, 2011 at 10:25 am

    OMG, this card is just TOO CUTE!!!

  16. Barb says

    January 31, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Hope you’re having a wonderful time at CHA, Kathy! Please share some photos when you get home! Love this fabulously cute card! Hugs! 🙂

  17. Sarpreet says

    January 31, 2011 at 11:00 am

    such a gorgeous card – and a sweet idea

  18. Eve says

    January 31, 2011 at 11:11 am

    this is ADORABLE!!! it’s funny to hear about your kids & the inspiration on this card! 🙂 CHA is my dream too. Glad to hear that your deam finally came true!:-)I luv those Shows, as you said. I did lots of work, being an interpreter for many companies, in different industries but it was Looong time ago also! LOL! I luv the enthusiam that the companies put into, and bring to the show! And of course, you see New things, and those inspire us! 🙂

  19. Kelly Massman says

    January 31, 2011 at 11:32 am

    What a darling card!

  20. NatQuebec says

    January 31, 2011 at 11:54 am

    A really cute card !

  21. CinnamonSally says

    January 31, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Wow Kathy this is such a fun card, I love it, and lucky, lucky you going to CHA. Hope you have a fabulous time.
    Sallyx

  22. Nancy says

    January 31, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    So, so cute! I love PB stamps and I love hedgehogs! Great job!@

  23. lynzw21 says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    lol that card literally made me laugh out loud, its just so cute!!

    I hope you are having a fab time at CHA and soaking it all in, I so wish I could go and have it as one of my goals to go one day 🙂

  24. Deirdre says

    February 1, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Kathy, this made me smile BIG…. so fun.

  25. Julie says

    February 1, 2011 at 8:56 am

    This card is really fun – I love the idea of the little hedgehog and all his little boxers on the line!!

  26. Kiehn says

    February 1, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Very cute card…the clothes pins add that personal touch….

    ~Tina~

  27. thecardcorner says

    February 1, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    This is just soooooo cute!!!

  28. Virginia L. says

    February 1, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    So stinky cute! Miss you , BC! Hope you are having FUN at CHA! I’m sure you are 🙂

  29. Cheryl Valadez says

    February 3, 2011 at 1:57 am

    LOL! So adorable Kathy! Love the bright colors. Makes me think of Summer ;D Hugz, Cheryl

  30. Elizabeth Allan says

    February 3, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Laundry day never looked so fun! Very cute.

  31. Sharon D from Canada says

    February 3, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Hee – super cute card! I love all the colourful boxers on your fun laundry line!

  32. Calypso says

    February 4, 2011 at 12:19 am

    I wish I had known you would be at CHA, I live 30 mins from there, we could have set-up a lunch or dinner date. Hope you had a blast!!

    Hugs,
    Calypso

  33. Lorraine A says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Gorgeous card Kathy 😉 The image is just soo cute and the way you re-stamped all the boxers is a brilliant idea !! I am sure he loves this card 🙂

    It was soo nice to meet you at the CHA ,, I will email you VERY soon 🙂
    luv
    Lols x x x

  34. Лисёна says

    February 5, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Wow Kathy this is such a fun card!!! =)

  35. Brook says

    February 5, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    Oh, I just LOVE what you did on this card. The laundry line of boxers is so cute!!!

  36. Desirée~ScrapDees says

    February 6, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    oh this is really sweet, how nice is it!

  37. Trina says

    February 14, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    I’m late but wanted to tell you that this is so cute!

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