Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Laura's Sketch #17: Owl Together Now

Happy Tuesday! Hope your week is off to a great start! We've been doing some mid-year testing of all the students in grades 2 - 8 in reading and math. They have a lot of practice TAKs (standardized state tests) tests to take this week, so I'll be glad when that's all over and we can start back up with the teaching. I guess we need to see how stressed we need to be! lol!

I stayed up way too late making this card for Laura's Sketch #17 over at 2 Sketches 4 You. It was one of those great times when you see the sketch and you immediately have an idea and have to start working on it...love those times! The little flap on top opens to hold a Starbucks gift card:



Then I made the inside with lots of room for co-workers to sign the card, since it's from "owl of all us":


Can you tell I'm loving my Janome Sew Mini?! I did the zig-zag stitch on this card. I cannot get over how perfectly and easily that things sews on cardstock! Totally awesome!

Okay, guess I better dry my hair and get dressed before dh starts getting after me! hee! hee! Hope you have an awesome Tuesday! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Recipe:
Stamps: Owl Together Now
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Sweet Always DSP.
Ink: Staz-On Brown.
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Pure Color Pencils, Dimensionals, Janome Sew Mini.

27 comments:

  1. Oh this is a clever idea you have! It looks really cute with all that stitching. Love the owl image and sentiment. Fun!

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  2. wow Angie, this is a very sweet idea. Love the owls and the colors... great job! Always... Have a beautiful day...Hugs from Silke

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  3. Hi Angie! Love your interpretation of the sketch! That gift card cover is fabulous!

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  4. Cute card...so, I see that you went to the movie on Sunday...Glad your tummy was feeling better....

    Lor

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  5. I really love this card! De details are so beautifull!

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  6. Too cute!!! I love that the gift card is on the outside. You cleaver girl! Hey...when inspiration strikes you go with it...no matter the costs!! :)

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  7. Oh wow Angie! Really your work is just stunning!
    Thanks for playing!
    Laura

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  8. This is awesome Angie! I just love the owls, and the way you did the giftcard holder is so clever! What a fun card this would be to receive! Great job with the sketch!

    ~Lea

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  9. OMGoodness! This is such a cute and incredibly clever take on the sketch! Love this card!

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  10. I love the gift card idea! I looked at this sketch and got nothing...Glad you had better luck with it! :D

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  11. This is completely adorable! You have been a sewing maniac! I love it.

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  12. This is absolutely adorable - I love those owls and NEED to order them!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  13. This an adorable card and unique to boot - love your version of the gift card holder!! My son has been doing benchmarks this week too and I'll be glad when that's all over with too - oh and a science fair project he's got due tomorrow - ack!!

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  14. So cute! The colors remind me of a cute little knicker and vest outfit my mom made me in the third grade. :-)

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  15. fabulous take on Laura's sketch, love those owls!!

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  16. Oh my!!! I absolutey LOVE your card!! It is sooo cute!!! What a cute sentiment, too!!!

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  17. Swweeet! Generous! And of course i heart the dots!

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  18. Super card - I love how you made it into a gift card holder!

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  19. Cute cute cute!! LOVE your card, lady!

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  20. You do the BEST stuff, Angie! LOVE this! The colors are awesome, and love the Starbux holder! Clever!

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  21. that is soo cute! love the way you made it a GC holder!
    kris

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  22. So gorgeous!!! Great take on Laura's sketch!

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  23. This is getting flagged in the great ideas favorites folder. LOL. I just love EVERYTHING about it!

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  24. Fabulous card, love all the owls and great idea for the gift card.

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