Feb 27 2008
Three Peeps, a Chick and a Crack
Happy (wacky) Wednesday! I thought it would be fun to once in a while have a day of being wacky…using stamps in a way that maybe they weren’t intended. I’ve had a couple of goofy ideas using stamps from My Favorite Things. (I know that comes as a shock to some of you. lol.) They’re just so much fun!
Three Peeps
This first card uses the new sets Eggstra Special Easter and Twisted Sentiments. I thought it would be cute to have the egg tipping just a bit too far with the little peep looking up awaiting his fate. Hopefully the balancer is more talented than it appears and all will be well.
Along the bottom I used two of the tiny running chicks from Hoppy Easter. I colored the image with Copic markers and added the white dots with a gel pen.
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white), SU Apricot Appeal Patterned Paper: Imaginisce “For Peep’s Sake” Stamps: MFT Eggstra Special Easter, Twisted Sentiments, Hoppy Easter Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, SU Groovy Guava Accessories: Copic markers, white taffeta, mat pack/needle, white gel pen, pop dots. Card size 5” x 5”.
I often look at things and see something other than it’s intended purpose…you knew that, right? Well…
The Expected…A Chick
I didn’t spend much time on this card, but I wanted to show what the original image looks like (in case you didn’t already know). The stamps are part of the Serenity Now set by My Favorite Things. The first time I used this image I paper-pieced, as I did here.
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white), SU Chocolate Chip Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Pheobe Paper Pad Stamps: Serenity Now by My Favorite Things Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, American Crafts Chestnut mini brads, pop dots. Card size 4 ¼” x 4 ¼”.
The UNexpected…A Crack
But somehow, amid all of my cutting and putting back together, I saw a butt. It’s the same image as above, but instead of cleavage, there’s a crack. I simply drew in a couple leg lines and there it was. Go figure!
I thought it would be funny to make a “belt” on the card (since it is obviously missing from the pants) and in doing so, I actually learned something new. I didn’t know how to put eyelets on ribbon without the ribbon pulling in on each side, but I figured it out. I marked the spot where I wanted the eyelet, then I folded the ribbon in half one way, cut a small incision with my scissors, opened the ribbon and folded it the other way, cutting another small incision across the first one (like a little x). By doing this, a small hole is created, just big enough for the eyelet to fit and there are no loose threads pulling across the back to pull in the sides of the ribbon. (I’m certain I’m not the first to discover this, but it was kind of a “happy duh” moment for me.)
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white), SU Chocolate Chip Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Pheobe Paper Pad Stamps: Serenity Now by My Favorite Things, A Good Egg by Stampin’ Up! Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, WeR Memory Keepers Copper hardware, glue dots. Card size 3 ½” x 2 1/4”.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I have a similar post for tomorrow (but not rude). :) Have a great day!
Ackkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL You AMAZE me!!!!! These are so funny!!!! I’m loving them all! Sooooo creative! You rock!!!!
Ok. You are just the most clever person ever! Love that last card! LOL!
Hysterical! Thanks for the creative wacky Wed post!
And of course…..how could I forget?!!! Happy, happy Birthday my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love all three cards…but that last one is just over the top creative!! LOVE it!!
You are AWESOME!!!!!!!! I don’t know how you do it, but please keep on doin’ it!!! Happy birthday — have a fantastic day!!
Okay–before seeing the post–this just CRACKED me up!! (oh, yes, pun intended!)
I just love those little chicks and that BIG egg!! (I really feel for the one on the right–especially if the egg is hard boiled–OUCH!)
Awesomely done and wonderfully creative cards. You helped me start my day with a smile!!
Anyone that can make up a belly button card does not surprise me to make a “butt” card. You are toooo funny. Hope you have a very Happy Birthday. I sent your card on Monday so it may be a day or two late.
Too funny with the crack! Also love the Easter card!
….laughed out loud when I saw that card! Thanks for a lift on a Wednesday morning!
Love your chick card, but the creativity and inventiveness of “your crack me up” is fantastic, love it.
Awesome cards!!! Happy Birthday!!!!
I just LOVE the way your mind works!!!!! Wonderful cards!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
These are great cards, the one with the crack is just hysterical!!! Happy Birthday too!
Love your vision! Great cards! Thanks for the giggle!
All of these are GREAT!
You’re so awesome!
Thanks for the tip about the eyelet and ribbon! I would never have thought of that and generally stay away from putting holes in my ribbon for that very reason. I must try this!
I love that ribbon tip–thanks for sharing! And your “crack” card is so clever. All 3 cards today are terrific–as always!
Oh these are great! You are so creative! And funny! My DH is a plumber and you know the crack card would be just perfect for him!!! What a great idea, TFS!!
Happy Birthday, Michele!! Your cards are so cute, and so creative! You totally rock, girl!
I hope you have a fantabulous day!! Hugs!!
Wonderful cards, as usual, but I’m especially thankful for you sharing your duh moment. I’m slapping myself in the forehead because I wish I could have figured this out myself. LOL! Thanks for the tip.
Happy Wacky Wednesday - Regina
What a HOOT! I’ll never look at that stamp the same again! Fantastic creativity!
Love your cards……especially the last one…..too funny and very, very clever!
Thanks for the tip.
OMW those are hilarious. *YOU* crack me up.
What a good eye, that butt card is too funny,
and adding ‘you crack me up’ was inspired.
thanks for tye eyelet tip.
Oh my gosh! Love these…hahaha! The last one would be a perfect card for my husband!!!
Too funny! Love the cards. Hope you had a GREAT birthday!
OMG!! that is way too funny! i love how you see things differently!! happy birthday!
Too cute & hilarious, Michele — these chicks are adorable and into lots of trouble! Love your Serenity card — the paper choices are perfect! And the butt crack card is the BOMB — I love how your mind thinks!!
I couldn’t stop laughing! Such a talent you are! Deb
so cute, Michele! I especially love the three peeps!
Michelle these cards are all so cute! I love the little chicks trying so hard to balance that egg! Cute. And the belt card… well just too funny!
OMG. That crack card cracked me up. You are super clever.
Michele, these are wonderful! I love the egg card so cute and creative:) The crack card is a hoot!!! Only you my friend!:) I hope you marked your calendar since you actually got my package on your birthday:) That is historic it may never happen again in our lifetime:) Big Hugs, Dee
ROTFLMAO! you’re amazing. Nuff said!
Michele these are all Fabulous, so creative on the “you crack me up”
totallly funny and a great idea