Monday 11 August 2014

Grateful For Small Mercies

Hello.  Welcome.  I was working on a little something for Stampotique, where I haven't had much chance to play recently, and also for Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, cos I do like Simon.  Then The Craft Barn published their new challenge and, lo and behold, it fits perfectly.  So I will be able to link there in the first few hours, rather than the last few, as usually happens.

 
I stamped Stampotique's Birdy Up onto kraft card and masked.  I used Hero Arts Lotus Background stamp with VersaMark ink and white embossing powder.  I cut family using Sizzix movers and shapers family die.  The other words were stamped using Anita's woodblock letters.  I added some white highlights to my bird family and cut a bow from the same embossed card for the daughter of the family (first from left, in case you weren't sure)  

I used the quote 'Insanity runs in my family'  Although I was almost certain that me and my sister have said this at some point, according to brainyquotes.com the only person in the world ever to have uttered these words is Cary Grant.  Way to go Cary. 

Joining the fun at
Stampotique Designers Challenge 159 - Bows
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - In The Family 
The Craft Barn Q&L Challenge - Family/Thing
A Blog Named Hero Challenge 49 - Die a Little
WOW Embossing Powder August Challenge - Monochrome 

Thanks for your visit.  Hugs

24 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Your little birds are SO cute. The "Family" die made the layout of the card perfect. I can't possibly imagine cutting it out any other way. You did a fantastic job and made the quote really come to life.

Kay Wallace said...

Delightful little bow, Gail, and a fun-filled card! Thanks for participating in the Stampotique Designers' Challenge this week! Nice to see you here, my friend!

thassos456 said...

Love it! And I can confirm that the quote is true for my family as well :)

Jackie said...

I love that quote! And the little hair bow is just so sweet!
Thank you for joining us at stampotique designers challenge blog this week

Kaz said...

It's a fun card!! Thanks for joining us again at Stampotique this week.

Craftyfield said...

Thankfully these mad birds are on the cute side of the Stampotique family... It's a perfect page!

massofhair said...

Great when you can link up to ore than one challenge isn't it! Brilliant bow your cutie, great quote, loving the colours a lot :-) xxx

Sandra said...

What a fun card! Love the stamps! And the background is amazing! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

kaybee said...

Loving those fun birds, great quote too.

buterfliecrafter said...

such a cute page, lovely background, fantastic birdie family and a funny quote.

Elaine said...

This is great - your family look so cute!

lena-dailyscrap said...

Beautiful card! Cary Grant you said? It could have been me!(?, he, he?)

Sam & Poppy said...

Brilliant, I think a little insanity goes a long way ;)
Thanks for joining in with us at Stampotique :)

Juliz Design Post said...

Great card with lots of humour.
Julie x

Sue said...

This is fabulous Gail, I love the background and the quote is perfect, together with the bow and the highlights on Birdy Up. Thanks so much for joining in with us at Stampotique. Sue xx

Craftymoose Crafts said...

That is so cute, and the owls are perfect!

Anonymous said...

Love it!
I think there are a quite a few people who say that about their family but obviously Cary was the first lol

Scrapmate said...

LOL love this! Your family sounds like mine.

Anonymous said...

Oh yes that saying definitely describes our family!LOL. Love your birdies. A great piece and so glad you could post earlier :) I have done mine early too!

*Arwen* said...

Cool card :) Love the birds!
Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Design Challenge :)

xx Arwen

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A wonderful page, great images.

TwinkleToes2day said...

Your page is just SO much fun!! And I really like the white embossing. It looks like wallpaper. Lovely :D

Unknown said...

The stamp is excellent. The looks on the faces. I did giggle.

maggie said...

Your owl stamps are such fun and go perfectly with your quote.