Friday, August 17, 2012

~Blog Party and a Swimmy Head~






The theme this month for the Waltzingmouse Blog party is birthdays!




I created a funky birthday card here, using the awesome elements from Teeny Trees.





I love the tree elements~I off-stamped for light "veins"~almost like a crackle effect.


The splotches are my favorite to play with also.



My colors were inspired by 







I pulled out my DCWV Naturals Stack,potters clay,london fog and dandelion mementos.


My favorite technique was used on this card...making my own designer paper  with random elements!


I love it, it makes my head all swimmy. ;)



I love to staple my card together also.






What's your favorite technique?



Supplies:


Stamps: Waltzingmouse Teeny Trees
Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink potters clay,dandelion,london fog
Paper: DCWV Naturals stack,Georgia Pacific white
Other:Tim Holts Distress tool,stapler



25 comments:

Pauline said...

Yeah!! This is FUNKY! I love the colours you used, and I love the Teeny Trees used abstractly like this, such a beautiful unique card.

Jeanne J. said...

This is such a cool card - definately works for me! I love the abstract shapes, colors and that shimmery metallic frame!

Joyce said...

Super fun card. Love the graphic effect.

Renee said...

Such a mod, fun card!!
Love the way you used Teeny Trees...
and the metallic frame is fabulous!!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Love your hand made designer paper. This card is really funky and I love the colour palette. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

Maureen said...

Such a fun and funky card - love it!

Anne-Elise said...

What a fun card, Marlena! Love your hand made background!

Cathy Weber said...

I am so happy to see your card Marlena, I never knew what to do with those splotch images and now I do! I love how you created such a great pattern with Teeny Trees. Really creative card.

Jill Norwood said...

Love the funky vibe of your card! So cool! I will have to try this for my brothers birthday that is coming up soon! Thanks for a great idea!

Sharron said...

Love how you used Teeny Trees for a whole new look--very cool & funky! The metallic background is a great touch. Love your card!

Julia Aston said...

What a fun abstract design you created with the Teeny Trees! great colors too!

Peanut said...

Took me a while to recognise the Teeny Trees. Gotta love a card that makes you think! So cleverly put together. Very cool and trendy. Great work, Marlena. Definitely works for me!

B said...

Love the use of the teeny trees! Such a fun look!

Lori said...

How cool! Love your creative use of the Teeny Trees set.

Marybeth said...

So pretty , Marlena. Love the gold paper in the background. Love it!

Helen Berry said...

What a fun card Marlena - great stamping technique, very funky!

Ren-Yi said...

OOO fun use of teeny trees! those spiny twigs remind me a lil of fall and spider webs. how cool!

Vickie Z said...

Funky indeed! There are so many non- traditional ways to use stamps and this is a perfect example!! Wonderful!

~amy~ said...

This is wonderful! awesome stamping! thanks for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe!

Alicia said...

I'm especially liking that metallic border, coolness. My favorite technique?... It changes all the time, but I do like stamp and resist right now. So glad to see your beautiful work at The Play Date Cafe, keep 'em coming!

Unknown said...

Oh wow, you are rocking the mod vibe here Marlene!!! A cracking card!! Thank you so much for partying along with us at WMS!!!

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Wow, amazing card!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

Lynn said...

I like all the different stamps you used in the background! Thanks for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

What a fun card--it just looks cool!

Chris L.

Angi Barrs said...

Super artistic and creative. Thank you for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe!