Tonight I have a card to share, but even more importantly, I have a very special request. Have you seen the Christmas in July post on the Cosmo Cricket blog? Cosmo Cricket is giving $1 per comment posted, up to $1000, to a local food bank. I would love to see 1000 signatures on that post; how about yours? If you wait, you may be too late. I think Julie has already left that post up longer than she had intended!
For this card I chose PaperTrey Ink's Tea for Two set, one of my favorites from back in April, and some Cosmo Cricket Early Bird papers (Cherry Pie and Farmers Market). The teapot is paper-pieced using the little miniature version on the cover sheet of the Early Bird Collection; I love using the cover sheets for small things like this. Because I wanted to simple shadows to help with the illusion of dimensionality, I chose a Copic T1 marker to add shadows, softening the edges with a o clear blender marker.
The background behind the teapot is cut and embossed with a Spellbinders Labels 4 die template, and then airbrushed while still in the die with Copic BG13 and T1 markers. I cut the same shape for the sentiment on the inside of the card since I was making a z-fold card. Buttons are PaperTrey Ink Lemon Zest Vintage Buttons, and ribbon is 1-1/2" wide ivory silk from Sharon Johnson's Stamp Simply Store. Inside sentiments are stamped in PaperTrey's Aqua Mist and Pure Poppy Inks.
If you haven't signed that Cosmo Cricket Christmas in July post yet, would you consider doing so? Thanks so much for visiting!
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P.S. Don't forget about the Spellbinders Blog Frenzy drawings; the next few reveals are on these blogs:
7/11 Karen Hunsaker
7/12 Kazan Clark
7/13 Linda Duke
This is SO cute! I love the Z fold cards and really should do them more often!
Posted by: Christyne | July 11, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Your creations are always such a pleasure, and this one is no exception! LOVE those papers (well, actually just about anything Cosmo Cricket), and love how you worked the two Labels dies to stack like that.
Thanks for passing along the CC donation info --that's so generous of her...makes me love their company even more (if that were possible -lol)!
Posted by: stampmonkey | July 11, 2009 at 09:23 PM
I just used that set last night to make a "pick me up" for a friend who had surgery---it's just perfect for things like that. That paper is DIVINE!!! I still don't have it---YOU are the reason I am now Cosmo obsessed, I'll tell ya!!!! I do love their papers...my son and I already went to the Food bank on Friday---it's a good thing!! (boy, I'm chatty tonight~~)
Posted by: Kathleen | July 11, 2009 at 09:26 PM
What a fabulous card and I LOVE that paper -- darling teapot, too! Off to post my comment on Cosmo --
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | July 11, 2009 at 09:26 PM
cute card, the paper is yummy as well. Cute use of the buttons. Jackie M
Posted by: jackie M. - Oregon | July 11, 2009 at 09:27 PM
Oh man, I just love everything about this card! That paper is just delish! Thanks for the link to the Cosmo blog.
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | July 11, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Your card is beautiful! Thank you for telling us about Cosmo Cricket.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | July 11, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Lovely card Debbie!!
Posted by: Geny | July 11, 2009 at 10:24 PM
This is beautiful! Love the fold, cherry paper, pretty buttons and bow!
Thanks for the link!
Posted by: Lynn | July 11, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Gorgeous as always! I hope Cosmo Cricket makes it to 1000! I know I already did my thing there! :)
Posted by: jen shears | July 11, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Love that Cosmo Cricket DP! and what a most worthy cause!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 11, 2009 at 10:30 PM
This is gorgeous Debbie!! Seriously amazing!
~Lea
Posted by: Lea Lawson | July 11, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I just love this card!!
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | July 11, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Oh, dear me, this is just exactly the look I love so much. And you always do it so well. (sigh) It's heavenly. The bit of shading and the blue air brushing are such beautiful touches.
What a great cause Cosmo Cricket is supporting. Makes me love them even more than I already do.
Hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | July 11, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Wow I love this card! Such fun! I just commented on the Cosmo Cricket site - I couldn't tell where they were at, but sure hope it's past 1000!
Posted by: Libby | July 11, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Love the card! Isn't it amazing how I can leave a comment at a blog and help feed someone in another country!! I already left a comment there, up to almost 700!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | July 12, 2009 at 12:12 AM
I love visiting with you, and getting the inspiration, most times I only change the colour and make my card, and I have always got a wow from my hubby! Thank you for sharing your talent! Thanks so much! I shall now leave a comment at CC!
Posted by: Germaine | July 12, 2009 at 03:59 AM
I enjoy seeing your beautiful creations. Love this paper and card. :)
Posted by: Dottie K | July 12, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Beautiful card. Love the z fold, buttons, bow and how you used the mini part from the front cover. I just posted on Cosmo, thanks for pointing us in that direction.
Posted by: chriss blagrave | July 12, 2009 at 07:14 AM
love the paper pieced teapot Debbie! what great DP on this and a fun fold too!
Posted by: Julia Aston | July 12, 2009 at 07:33 AM
cute, like the buttons, neat fold!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 12, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Wow! THis is fabulous! I love the paper, the buttons, how you paper pieced the teapot, and the fold. What a great card!
Posted by: Amy Johnson | July 12, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Gorgeous card, Debbie!! I love your Z-fold card. The buttons and bows really look so nice with your paper, and the teapot is perfect with the sentiment. I also use those little pieces of sample DP paper on the covers of designer paper, too. They're just too pretty to toss and so perfect for a lot of things.
Posted by: Cindy H. | July 12, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Debbie, thanks so much for making us aware of Cosmo Cricket's donation--so generous and kind of them to do so!
LOVE this card--you certainly are selling me on this teapot! I don't even drink tea very often...LOL!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen | July 12, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Amazing. Gorgeous. Perfect. LOVE the colors, the way you put it all together, you are just beyond belief! What an awesome card...you just do everything SOOOOO beautifully!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | July 12, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Too cute! Hey, I'm just seeing this post today, Sunday. Just want to let people know that the food drive comments are still being taken over on Cosmo Cricket...as of this morning (10 Pacific) there were 850 comments, so...room to grow still! Thanks for the link, Deb! ~Betsy
Posted by: Betsy Z | July 12, 2009 at 12:18 PM
This card is beautiful! I too always hold onto every scrap from the cover of paper packs! Thanks for directing my the CC blog, what a wonderful thing for them to do!
Posted by: Melissa | July 12, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Great card! I was happy to visit Cosmo Cricket's blog and leave a comment!
Tori
Posted by: Tori H. | July 12, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Hi, Debbie! I read your blog faithfully and am constantly amazed at your talent and creativity.
I have a question for you - and if you don't get a chance to answer, it's okay. How do you get such clear impressions from your acrylic stamps? Do you do something special before stamping? Is it the stamps? Is it the inks? Any feedback you could provide would be excellent and much appreciated.
Posted by: Mary Lasse | July 12, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Simply beautiful. I love that cherry paper. I looked and looked at the teapot cause I know my paper is much larger. Than I read that you used the cover sheet. What a fantastic idea. I donated to a local church food pantry as soon as Julie put the post up. Nice of you to spread the word.
Posted by: karen q | July 12, 2009 at 07:08 PM
love you blog. love all the cards. very creative.
Posted by: Hena Tayeb | July 12, 2009 at 07:14 PM
What a pretty card. I love the whole concept. The paper piecing of the teapot, the miniature print and the Z fold and ribbon. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Patty M | July 12, 2009 at 07:33 PM
So cheerful, so warm and loving I have a friend that will love this card.
Thanks Debbie!
Posted by: Shirl Martin | July 12, 2009 at 07:47 PM
I am blown away by your card! From the cheery paper to the beautiful bow and perfect button embellishments. I think you have also enabled me to get this stamp set!
Posted by: PAT(mspfd) | July 12, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Very creative! Love the patterns!!! Right into my idea book. :o)
Posted by: Lori West | July 12, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Fabulous card Debbie! Thanks for the inspiration! Passed and commented on the Comso Cricket blog too.. CONGRATULATIONS on being on the CC DT - say I did congratulate you eons ago right? lol! Have a great day!
Posted by: Lilian | July 13, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Thanks for letting us know about Cosmo Cricket's endeavor. I truly feel we all need to do what we can and count our blessings as well as share them.
Posted by: Debby | July 13, 2009 at 06:21 AM
How beautiful. . . the colors are great. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Connie Good | July 13, 2009 at 07:58 AM
This is so cute! I love the combo of paper and stamps! Great design as always! Your creations always bring a smile to my face!
Posted by: Kelly Lunceford | July 13, 2009 at 09:06 AM
cute, cute card! I left a comment too there on the july post for the donation. I also saw you were a designer there! YEAH!
Posted by: Leslie | July 13, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Oh yes, I LOVE this card....and FINALLY have managed to purchase some of the Early Bird paper I have lusted for since you started using it! Eh Gah! Thanks so much for a great idea for a get well card. Have to get some in my stash quickly....and one in the mail!
Posted by: Kari D | July 13, 2009 at 11:21 AM
In response to question number 29:
Mary, this is one of the best questions that I've gotten in a long time! I usually use a white rubber eraser to scuff my more solid acrylic stamps well. It leaves them looking dull on the stamping parts, but they seem to hold ink better after that. (I saw Mercy Kerin show this on her blog not long ago if you need a step-by-stop--her blog name is Lord Have Mercy, and it was within the last week or so.)
Also, I have to say that my absolute favorite inks to use with acrylics are Versamagic chalk inks. I don't work for Tsukineko, but I might as well, for as much as I like them! To be fair, the Palette inks, while the stamp with a splotchy look, almost always dry evenly given a few minutes. But the Versamagic inks look solid right away.
Hope this helps!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Olson | July 13, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Your artwork is always so creative & inspirational & enabling.....
Posted by: Linda C. | July 13, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Thanks, Debbie! I will definitely be trying the white eraser trick and I'll be digging out my VersaMagic Dew Drops! I really appreciate your taking the time to answer my question with such a kind and informed response. Blessings!
Posted by: Mary Lasse | July 14, 2009 at 12:09 AM
This is such a beautiful card - I love your style! I'm curious as to what the dimensions are on this card -I'd love to make something using this fold for an upcoming card I'm working on! I really appreciate your clear pictures and descriptions!
Posted by: Donelle Underwood | July 14, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Thank you, Donelle! It's a normal A-2 sized card--5-1/2" x 4-1/4" folded. You start with a 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" base, and score at both 2-1/8" and 4-1/4", then Z-fold. Hope this helps!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Olson | July 14, 2009 at 11:47 AM
really can't get any cuter!!!
Posted by: joslyn | July 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Absolutely brilliant! I love this card.
Posted by: Nancy J | July 25, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Beautiful!! Hugs Nilla
Posted by: Nilla | August 22, 2009 at 07:15 PM