Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger - A Plate of Pretty Poppies

 
Hi!  Another busy week for me!  Why couldn't the 4th of July be on the weekend?  Or at least on Friday!  It would have been nice to make a long week end of it.!  Although my neighborhood still had a lot of sparks in the air it was nothing compared to previous years.  Maybe everyone else has the same idea and will stretch it out into this weekend.  We put off any fireworks ourselves until my son, Roger, makes it back from his backpacking adventure in New Mexico.

Today I'm playing along with the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger Challenge.  When I saw that gorgeous plate of poppies I couldn't resist. I am crazy about color and the red in this one really spoke to me. I started by mimicking that gorgeous porcelain plate - I thought my Waltzingmouse wild rose stamp looked a lot like a poppy so I started there.  I colored it twice and fussy cut it so I could pop up the center.  Here's a close up...

I copied the red and white scalloped design on the tag as well as the big flap on the card.  I embossed it to add the elegance of the china, and topped it with a big bow with a pretty brad like the poppies in the photo.

To get the effect of the cloth under the plate in the inspiration photo I took a foam pop dot and stuck it on the end of a wood skewer (for grilling), and randomly inked it with different colored ink pads.  Don't forget to clean it off in between colors!!!  And there you have it....

Thanks for stopping by and having a look - this was a really fun challenge and a great escape for me last night!  I stayed up into the wee hours but didn't even know it until I was done!  Hugs and have a great weekend!

Jeanne

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Roses In Bloom, Eat Cake, Vintage Labels 18
Dies:  Memory Box Lorelai Leaf, Spellbinders Labels 18, rand Scalloped Circles, Tags Trio
Markers:  Copic
Ink Momento Rose bud, Angel Pink, Dandelion, Bahama Blue, Rich Cocoa, Stampin Up Real Red
Paper:  Papertrey Ink Poppy Red, Simply Chartreuse, Stampers Select White
Extras:  Brad K&Co., 1" Red Organza Ribbon, Twinery Maraschino Twine,

Happy 4th of July!!

Just a quick post to wish everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July!   Our neighborhood is always like a giant cloud of smoke from all the fireworks and I expect this year will be no exception.   I've been making the most of the holiday and the hot weather.  We are grilling and taking it easy.  I've been swimming in the pool and trying to get the puppy to jump in voluntarily.  She seems ok with being carried into the pool and she can make it out on her own with the ladder - but she won't jump in on her own.   One step at a time right?    It is so nice to be home and have no obligations!

I made these sweet little tags for treats for friends that stop by for the holiday.  I stamped a sweet Liberty Kitty and an Uncle Sam Puppy ton white card stock, colored with Copics, and  topped with a pretty bow with an embossed star to attach to some cookies.  Such an easy way to dress up some home made treats!

Be safe, ENJOY! and have a fantastic day!

Jeanne

Supplies:

Stamps:  Serendipity Patriotic Kitty & Puppy.  Stars

Spellnbinders Classic Ovals, Big Scalloped Ovals

Twinery Maraschino, Carribean Twine

Paperrey Ink Solid Paper Hawiaan Sores, Popppy Red, Stampers Select White

Markers: Copic

Ribbon:  1 1/2" Navy Blue by Pure Color. 1 1/2" Red & White Stripe by Ribbon Boutique (Hobby Lobby) 

Just Us Girls, Stars and Sparkle Challenge

Wow!  What a week and it is only Monday.  My good blog friend Marybeth just pointed out to me that I am loosing my mind so I am going to try harder to slow things down and think before I write!!!

I got up early with Roger to make sure he had everything he needed for his trip - we made a quick run to Walmart for an inexpensive watch and a pack of chewing gum!  I just got back from dropping him off for his 16 day trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.  He should be boarding his Amtrack train from Union Staion in Chicago any minute now!  It's a 21 hour train ride!    His group  were excited getting into their white stretch limo for the ride to the train station - I wish them a safe and memorable trip.  Even Binker went to wave goodbye!  The boys loved her!

I've been working through my set of month stamps and made this one for the Just Us Girls challenge.  As it is the week of 4th of July they are having a wild card challenge .  The inspiration is Stars and Sparkle and you are able to interpret this as you like.  I made a patriotic card with lots of gems to add some (sparkle) fireworks into the mix.

Jeanne

Supplies Used:  Finished Size:  5" x 7"
Stamps:  Serendipity Large Oval Month, Celebrate Small
Paper:  Jolees Boutique French General Collection
Solid Paper:  Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Stamper Select
Dies:   Marianne Creatables LR0154, Spellbinders Labels & Tags
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Majestic Blue
Markers:  Copic
Ribbon 1/2" Satin
Gems:  Recollections
Flowers:  Gardenias Irene's Garden