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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

First Day of School

My little niece will be starting school in September - I can't believe how fast she's grown.  I decided to make her this card to celebrate the occasion.

 
I wanted to try a new technique that I saw over at MFP Speedy TV.  It's called "Block it Off," and a tutorial is provided.  I must say I am pleased with the result.  I started with this adorable little pre-coloured digi from Free Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps (thank you, Mary Ellen), and then I "blocked it off" using a black Sharpie, following the tutorial.  I'm really not much of a doodler, but it turned out okay, and I think it sort of looks like a blackboard behind the mouse.
 
I covered a white card base with black cardstock and affixed the crayon DP.  I rounded the corners and mounted the image on a black rounded-corner panel and attached to the card with foam tape.   I printed the sentiment (courtesy of Doodle Pantry, thank you) on yellow cardstock, die cut into a scallop rectangle, and affixed to the card with foam tape.  Lastly I embellished with three black gems.  Here are the supplies used:
  • Digistamp and sentiment:  Described above
  • Black markers:  Sharpie and Staedtler
  • Die:  Spellbinders Large Scalloped Rectangles
  • Corner Rounder Punch:  Creative Memories
  • DP:  Glitter Max
  • Cardstock:  Recollections 
  • White Card Base:  Domtar
  • Gems:  Dollarama
I would like to enter the following challenges:
2 Sisters #156 Favourite Embellishment (mine is gems) UE
Aud Sentiments #87 Anything but a Birthday Card 5E #2
Baffies Creative #23 Dog, Cat, Mouse UE
Can You Digi It #42 Lift Me Up (encouragement for first day of school) UE
Card and Scrap #59 Anything Goes UE
Craftin' Desert Diva Linky Party #12 Back to School UE
Crafty Boots Die Cuts UE
Crafty Sentiments Designs Dies and Punches (used both) 3E #2
Creative Inspirations Paint Inspired by:  Back to School UE
Digi Darla's #15 Fins, Feathers, Fur (I went with fur) UE
DL.ART Challenges August's Anything Goes UE
Hobbycutz Card for a Child 3E #2
Just B Creative Crazy Anything Goes UE
Just Inspirational Challenges Photo Inspiration (see below - I was inspired by the vertical stripes)
LEJ Designs #66 Furry Friends 3E #3
MFP Speedy TV Tutorial Block It Off 5E #1
One Stitch at a Time #176 Use a Digi 3E #3
Paper Pretties School Rules UE
Papertake Weekly Occasion-aly (any occasion - I chose first day of school) 5E #2
Party Time Tuesday #133 Back to School 3E #1
Red Carpet Studio #49 School of Rock (Back to School) 3E #1
Rhedd and Rosie's #13 Use Red 3E #1
Scrapbook Stamp Society #14 Anything Goes UE
Simon Says Stamp Monday Make the Cut - Use dies and punches (used both) 5E #1
Sister Act Card Challenges Cards Only #19 Anything Goes UE
The Paper Nest Dolls #10 Back to School 2E #1
The Scrapbooking Queen #26 Anything Goes with Digi 3E #2
The Squirrel and the Fox #50 Whimsical 2E #2
Word Art Wednesday #93 Anything Goes with Uplifting Sentiment 5E #2
Word Play Saturday Childhood 4E #1
 
Just Inspirational Challenges
Photo Inspiration
Thank you for looking at my card - I appreciate your comments!  Have a wonderful day!
 

43 comments:

  1. Marianne's CraftroomAugust 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Very cute card, thanks for playing at PTW

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  2. Gunn`s KortAugust 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    So nice card for your niece:)
    Thanks for joining us at Card and Scrap.
    Hugs from Gunn:)

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  3. SueAugust 14, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    This is gorgeous. I love the cute image and fabulous colours
    Thank you for taking part in the Papertake Weekly Challenge
    Sue xx

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  4. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesAugust 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Mary Ellen's stamps are just so sweet aren't they? And she is such a generous soul! You've done a fabulous job with one of her latest ones. Great layout and cool DP.

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  5. HeidiAugust 14, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I love the little mouse holding the pencil. Cute background paper too!

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  6. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    This is so cute and lovely colours fab image. Thanks for joining over at LEJ Designs challenge LEJ DT

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  7. Dee's Craft RoomAugust 14, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Fab card, that little mouse is such a cutie and the bright colours work so well on this card.

    Thank you for playing along with us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  8. Beverly SteeleAugust 14, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    love this image...thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Nest Dolls

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  9. DanAugust 15, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    What a great card, so fun and colourful - I'm sure your niece will love it! Thanks for joining us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  10. LageneAugust 15, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Super CUTE! Thanks for joining us on TTSTV http://youtu.be/L35ncJHDaGg this week!

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  11. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    AWE, she is going to love this, Kitty, what a wonderful card, love and hugs xxx

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  12. Ingrid MasonAugust 15, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    I think your niece will feel very special starting school and receiving this very cute card to send her on her way. Good luck in our challenge. Ingrid xx (OSAAT Team )

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  13. KaijaAugust 15, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Your card is fabulous!Thank for joining us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge.Hope to see again next week.Greetings Kaija DT-member

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  14. Angeline ChooAugust 15, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    OH! Such a fun card for back to school

    Thanks for joining us at Sister Act Card challenge this week

    -Angeline DT

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  15. Pat August 15, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    This is absolutely Adorable. My Favorite. Thanks for joining Tutorial Time on Speedy TV.

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  16. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I LOVE what you have done with the little school mousie! Bright, bold and fun. Thank you for sharing with me.
    m.e.

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  17. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    how cute! Thank you for linking up with us for Tara's linky party at Craftin Desert Diva's We hope that you will join us again for the next linky party!

    Robin
    Cut One Designs by Robin

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  18. JaneAugust 15, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    What a really cute, fun, and creative card!!!
    Thanks for playing this week at TTSTV.

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  19. ZoeAugust 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Lovely card. Thank you for joining in Rhedd and Rosie's challenge, good luck Hun, Zoe DT xxx

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  20. BeccaliteAugust 15, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    What a lovely striking card. Love it.

    Thanks so much for coming over and joining in with our 13th Challenge 'Use Red' at Rhedd and Rosies Challenge Blog.

    Great Big Huge Hugs

    Becca xxx

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  21. Mynn xxAugust 15, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Absolutely darling! LOVE the image and the fun colors! Thanks for joining us at CYDI! :)

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  22. sianAugust 15, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    awww so cute. thanks for playing along with JIC (Sian DT)

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  23. ~ginnyAugust 15, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I like that technique! I will have to go check out the tutorial. Love the bright colors! Thanks for sharing your project in the “Anything but a Birthday Card” Challenge at Aud Sentiments.
    ~ginny
    Aud Sentiments Design Team
    RubberMAD at GettyCollection.com

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  24. NicoleDesignsAugust 15, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Love the crayons and the mouse! Thanks for sharing! xo Nikki

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  25. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Cute! I like the blocked it off look! I am not much of a doodler but your right...the mouse has his own chalkboard. Thank you for joining us for the Whimisical theme challenge here at The Squirrel and The Fox.

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  26. StephanieAugust 16, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    This is so cute!! I really like the blocked off section - it does look like a blackboard. This is a perfect back-to-school card. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Word Art Wednesday.

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  27. magsAugust 16, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    A lovely creation. Thanks for sharing with us at Hobbycutz Challenges and good luck.
    Mags
    x

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  28. UnknownAugust 17, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Back with my DT hat on, Kitty, LOL, to thank you for sharing with us at LEJ Designs, this week, good luck hun xxx

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  29. UnknownAugust 17, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Great card for such a big milestone! wish her well and I hope she has a great day! Many thanks for entering the Rhedd and Rosie's Challenge and good luck! Melissa (DT) xxxx

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  30. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Love that mouse, great card.

    Thank you for joining us at Rhedd & Rosie Challenge Blog.
    Hope we see your work again.

    Moira DT xx

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  31. KellyAugust 17, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    So Sweet! Thank you for playing along at JIC this time x

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  32. AliAugust 17, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    So cute! Great image and I love those crayons! :)

    Thanks for joining in with our Use a Digi challenge at OSAAT this week.

    Ali

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  33. Crafting VickyAugust 18, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    That's a really fabulous card for your niece!!! I'm sure she will love it!!!

    Thanks for joining us at Digi Darla’s Challenge this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky

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  34. Denise PustelniakAugust 18, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    This card is so cheerful and your niece will love it!
    Thanks for joining us at Digi Darla’s

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  35. Cindye WileAugust 18, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Adorable :) Thanks for playing along with us at JIC!
    Cindye(DT)

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  36. HjørdisAugust 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Sweet first day of school Card ! Thank you for sharing it with us at Card and scrap !

    Hjørdis DT

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  37. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)August 19, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Super cute creation and adorable little image. Thanks so much for playing at Crafty Sentiments this week:)

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  38. Aunty SueAugust 19, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Lovely card and very colourful, thanks for sharing with s at Crafty Sentiments this week

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  39. JackieAugust 21, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    This is such a bright and fun card! Thank you for joining us this week at the Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge! I hope you play along with us again soon!

    Jackie, Crafty Sentiments Designs DT

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  40. SandraAugust 21, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks for joining in at Aud Sentiments with this lovely bright card
    xxx

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  41. unni's scrappebobleAugust 21, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Åååå, dette var kjempestilig :)
    Tusen takk for at du deltar på utfordringen vår :)

    Unni
    Card and Scrap

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  42. morentin1326August 25, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    What an awesome creation, so adorable...
    Thanks for playing with us at The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Digi Challenge...
    Yvonne DT...

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  43. EllibelleSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    So cute! Loving the image and crayons paper in the back!
    Thanks so much for playing along in my "childhood" wordplay challenge at My Creative Moments. Sorry it took me so long to stop by!

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