Monday, September 27, 2010

Happy H{ippity} Hop!

Good morning Peeps! How is everybody doing today? I don't usually play along with the h{ippity} hop challenge, but this last one was to take any sketch you could find on SCS and make an {ippity} card with that.
WHAT???
Did Eryn create this challenge just for me??

Well, I had about a basquillion things to do this week, including that midterm and a unit test - both of which I did better than I expected in - Hurray!! - and getting asked at the last minute to come help with some card making for some of the local troops. I couldn't very well turn that down, now, could I? I mean, come on. The spousal unit has been serving for almost 24 years. 'Nuff said.

So tonight, after getting the things I could do done, I thought I'd knock out a quick card before bed, since tomorrow is a big, nasty dentist appointment and I won't be in any shape to do much of anything afterward. The only way I get through a dentist appt is valium. I wish I were kidding.

I picked SC148, in part because I'd never made a card with a single layer base. It also seemed like a good candidate for a stamped background layer. I pulled out two more {ippity} sets that hadn't been inked up yet, as I'm still on my quest to use every one of my stamps. I chose Quotes A 'La Happy for the sentiment and Bitty Pixie Paisley for the background, using both the small and large paisley stamps and Versamark ink for a subtle look. The paper is from the Prismatics line, the ribbon from Taylored Expressions and the ink is Ranger Distress Ink in Fired Brick.

That's it from me today. For a full list of participating peeps, check out the {ippity} blog. Have a fantastic day!

19 comments:

Lone Pine Designs said...

A lovely CAS card!

Morissa Sweeney (YT - ShamrockShe) said...

Love this clean and simple card, Carole!

Banu said...

ooh!!Loved this CAS card. the color combination is just ab fab.

I am also exactly the same way about Dentist appt. Cannot step foot in their office without anxit or valium.

NoraAnne said...

Very pretty CAS card! Congrats on doing well on your tests :)

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

This is a great CAS card, Carole! Love it!

Chris said...

super fun card!!

Kelly Mahany said...

Glad you found the time to play with the challenge last week!! Your card is great! Love the stamped background!

Susan B. said...

Pretty card...love how you used the paisley stamp!

Rachel B said...

You did a fabulous job with the sketch! I love this card. The colors and sentiments are great!

Elisabeth said...

Great CAS card, that's one of my favorite sentiments!

Salnclts said...

I love your card & the quote is so true!! :)

eryn hannig said...

YAY!!! so glad you liked the challenge :) ...& what a great take on that sketch!!! hey, i am still trying to ink up all my ippity too... LOL!! :)

Unknown said...

Nice creation!

farmhouse-story said...

lovely card, carole:)

Anonymous said...

love the sweet simple design.

lisa a.

Angie Blom said...

you are one wonderful person.. I just love this card and what you are doing for your troops. Makes my heart smile. XX

Ronnie said...

well I love this card! clean, simple and a work of art, hugs, ronnie

Shelly Schmidt said...

Love this- great sketch and looks like you aced the challenge! COngrats on ace'ing the test too!

Georgee said...

Love it!