Thursday, December 22, 2011

Last Minute Christmas Preparations with Blockheads Stamps

Hi Everyone,
Wow, seems like I have been super busy getting everything ready for the Holidays!  I have been running around getting gifts, making cake pops, wrapping gifts, delivering gifts, and more...... I have a fun card for you today that illustrates my mood.  I did do lots of house cleaning too.  I know, yes, I did take some time to clean.


This fun image is another winner  from Di at Blockheads Stamps.  The image is from the Harried Housewives Set.  I also used a Background stamp from the Background and Borders Full Sheet.



Materials List:
Harried Housewives stamp set
Background and Borders Full Sheet Stamp Set
Ink: black - Memento
       Cinnamon - VersaColor Pigment 
Copic Markers
CS: Solar White - Neenah
       Pink, Red, Purple
Embossing Powder with glitter
Glitter Dome Embellishments
Purple Ribbon
Flower Punch- Martha Stewart



Stamp the Harried Housewife with Tuxedo Black dye ink and color with Copic Markers.   Layer the stamped image with purple and then pink CS.



Make a card base with Red CS and add a rectangle of purple CS.  To create the sparkly background piece stamp the background stamp twice on a piece of white CS with the pigment ink.  Heat emboss with a powder that has glitter in it.  Trim the embossed piece to the desired size and add to the card front.    Use the trimmed off piece to punch two flowers.    Wrap a piece of purple ribbon around the card and tie in a bow.  Add the Harried Housewife to the card front using Dimensional squares..



Punch a few more flowers from the red and purple CS and add to the card front.  Add the glitter dome embellishments.   I used one of the sentiments from the Harried Housewives set on the inside.



Some fun challenges for my Harried Housewife:
Simon Says Stamp: Bingo- I used ribbon, gems, and glitter
I Copic blog: last minute Holiday projects-My card depicts a last minute holiday project. LOL
Wee Memories: Anything goes
Pile It On: Bling

Hope you are having fun getting ready for Christmas!  I am just about ready.  I have to do some more wrapping and I might make some cookies.  Have a lovely day!!  Love ya.
Karen

11 comments:

  1. Hi Karen, Your card is just perfect:) Sandra H

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  2. This is such a fan card!! Thanks so much for playing the Wee Memories Challenge

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  3. OMGosh! How funny and fun too! I gotta say what a great interpretation with your whole design!! If I am not back before then, a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year to you and yours!!

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  4. Hi Karen: This image absolutely made me smile. That's just how I feel (and look) some days. I really like what you've done with this card. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work. I love being inspired by others. I would love to invite you to stop by my blog if you have time this week. I'm having a special give-away, and would LOVE to have you visit. Thanks again for sharing this card. Great job!
    Blessings,
    Karen
    karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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  5. ROFL this is such a fun card.
    Karen, I want to wish you and your DH a wonderful festive season and for 2012, a kinder year.
    I sent a card in the mail many weeks ago but starting to wonder if it never arrived at your home.
    Warmest Wishes to you
    Lynne

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  6. Thanks for making me giggle! Great card Karen! Love it! Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays!
    Debbie
    ^..^

    She kinda looks like me!

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  7. Karen this is such a fun card...wonderful colours. Wishing you and your family a terrific Christmas.

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  8. Oh my - this is me!I have been crazy cleaning for the holidays - this is the perfect card for me for sure - just love it. Thanks for sharing it with us at Pile it On, Elizabeth (DT)

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  9. How fun is this card, perfect... thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge blog

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  10. I love that housewife stamp it's fab! Great colour combinations too!

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  11. This one is hysterical! You definitely captured the harried feeling everyone has when it comes to housework....not my favourite chore at any time of the year LOL!

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