Saturday, September 20, 2008

prepare to die(cut)

i know, i know, that is the WORST, the most far-fetched, and the most diabolical of all my bad, far-fetched and diabolical pun-based blog post titles, EVER. i feel a certain amount of pride about that, actually.*

ok, so being as it's the 20th of the month, you will know it is a CAARDVARKS challenge day...and being as said title fairly well belabors the theme, you'll have guessed that this time we are making cards which include......wait for iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit......ok, fine: DIECUTS!!!!!

i made two cards for this challenge, and i will tell you frankly that it is because i don't really like the first one. i very nearly didn't even POST it. but then i thought to myself, "you know what, sometimes we are all just a little too hard on ourselves!" and i reconsidered. ok, it's not the best card ever, but there is nothing really wrong with it...the diecuts are adorable... (i love the rulers, especially) ...and the general sewing theme is cool...in fact, i like ALL the ingredients, but somehow i just feel it didn't quite gel together as a whole. ah well. it's still a HANDMADE CARD for pete's sake!


(patterned paper: basic grey, mustard moon; diecuts & pearls: k&co; flowers: prima; eyelets: making memories; rub-on stitches: oriental trading co; other: buttons, colorbox inks, foam tape)

and now the second card i made, which i really DO love...although, i must confess, it has fewer...and less noticeable...diecuts. but it HAS some, so it counts!

(patterned paper: basic grey; rub-ons & chipboard frame (used as a template): fancy pants; cardstock diecuts, faux stitches & gems: k&co; flowers: prima; inks: colorbox; other: foam tape, white cardstock from staples)

you may have noticed that my last few cards have been 6x6" squares...a rather odd shape and size for me. plus, i will tell you confidentially, my *NEXT FEW* cards are also 6x6" squares. i blame basic grey for this. having recently re-discovered my 6x6 sultry and blush paper pads i have been WORKIN' those babies like there is no tomorrow! what can i say? "pointless addiction" is my middle name! :)

*other possibilities i considered for this honor: "THIS'LL BE THE DAY THAT I DIE(CUT)" and "CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO DIE(CUT)" and of course, "LIVE AND LET DIE(CUT)" which very nearly won!

7 comments:

  1. I personally really like BOTH cards. The first one is not your usual style, but it is just as beautiful as your other cards. I feel the same way as you when I do something outside of my "usual".

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  2. Both are Lauren-fabu-licious ... great combinations of colors and textures that keep my eyes interested for a very long time (not wanting to miss any tiny wonderful detail). Love them ... love your titles.

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  3. I do like the second card more than the first, but they are both lovely. I can't wait to do this challenge.

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  4. I'm totally DROOLING over that sewing machine!

    Wow that's seriously to DIE for. hehe.

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  5. Those cards are totally GORGEOUS! WOw.

    ..and you are so hilarious - making me laugh out loud here!! :D

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  6. Amazing! Both cards are so beautiful.

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  7. This challenge had your witty puns written all over it! Love the cards as always. xo

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