Hey There, Sunshine!

Had another creative evening.  Worked 13 hours yesterday and was too darn tired to do ANYTHING. But today, I just new I couldn't stay away from my lil craft room.  I have to admit, this card took me about three hours to do.  The putting together part doesn't take too long, it's the planning and sizing and laying out.  But since I like the end result, I'm going to say it was all worth it.

I have a very dear friend who is battling inoperable brain cancer.  (Hey, McQzy, if you're reading this, I love ya, girl!)  My motivation as of late has been making cards to try and cheer her up.  She is amazingly strong and her faith is unmovable.  So, along with many prayers, I am trying to let her know how often I think of her by sending her a card every few days or so.

Here is my lil sunshine card for Suzy McQzy....




There is something a little extra special about this card....You have to see the sunshine wiggle!!!

 
I got these new little Action Wobbles that I ordered from Amazon.com and they are a hoot!  I've made my own before using thin wire, but these are SO easy! It's a little plastic spiral with a sticky circle on the top and the bottom.  Genius!  This is what they look like:

 
 

I can foresee MANY a wobbly element on my cards in the future!

OK, so, this is what I used for this card (I'm trying to remember to write things down in case anyone is interested, although I'm not to the patience point of tracking cut sizes yet, lol).
  • Sun - Wild Card cartridge
  • Sunglasses - Everyday Paperdolls
  • Snail - Create A Critter
  • Background paper - Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes & More
  • Sentiment - This & That from Creative Time
  • Grass & Flowers - Rubber Stamp Tapestry
  • Ink - Colorbox Chalks and Stampin' Up!
  • Accents - Gelly Roll White
  • Stickers - Sandylion
  • Action Wobbles from AWI
I have decided to enter this lil card in a contest over at K Andrew.  You can find her here: http://www.gettingcricky.com/.  Please visit her blog.  I'm sure you will find lots and lots of ideas and inspiration there.  I also entered it in the Fantabulous Cricut: Challenge Me Monday contest.  More fantastic ideas and inspiration.  Check them out at: http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge%20Me%20Monday.

I hope you enjoy YOUR sunshine!  Til next time, I'll be keepin' my fingers inky and my Cricut chirpin'!

22 comments:

Karen said...

This is sooo cute!! : )

Bibi said...

This card is way to creative. Simply adore your work.

Unknown said...

too cute.. i just love action wobbles!!!

thanks for playing along with us at Getting Cricky's Simply Sunday Challenge.

Kathy
GCDTM
www.scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Great card!!!! Awesome sun! Thanks for joining us this week over at FCCB. :)

Anonymous said...

HI there Ro--I love your card--but even more what you are doing. I almost cried when I read you are sending her cards every few days. I'm so thankful that God put you with Suzy--and gave you a giver's heart--big hugs to you!
Thank you SO much for playing along in my Simply Sunday Challenge.

Big Cricky Hugs,
K Andrew of Getting Cricky!
www.gettingcricky.com

Crafting Misfit said...

It is so awesome of you to want to keep her in your thoughts and share your positivity with her! You are def. going to want to check out the Positive Thoughts stamp set!!! Your work is awesome.


Thanks for sharing at Getting Cricky!
Rebecca "Crafting Misfit"
craftingmisfit.blogspot.com

JulieK said...

So so so cute!! I must get some action wobbles. Both of my girls just watched your little video (that means I watched it 3 times!), and both said your card is awesome! (they've never seen action wobbles before!)
Thanks for playing along with Getting Cricky!

JulieK- Getting Cricky DTM
http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Flair Girl said...

This is just FABULOUS and you are an amazing person. She is blessed to have you!

Thank you for participating with us in Simply Sundays! It's so nice to discover your blog!

I'm your newest follower and I hope you'll be mine too! My BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER is going on RIGHT NOW with over $500 in products and prizes!

Creative blessings, Brynn
www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com

girlia said...

Love it!

Anonymous said...

Such a CUTE card!!! :-) I'm a new follower-Sam :-)

MyCuriousCrafts said...

WoW! Super cool card..you rocked it. I am your newest follower. TFS! ~Shen

Larelyn said...

Oh my gosh - I love it. This card would brighten anyone's spirit. The sunglasses? just fabulous. Thanks for sharing at FCCB.

BugBites said...

This is fantastic. Thanks for joining us at FCCB.

scrapperbecka said...

Awesome project I love how you used such bright colors and that little snail is adorable! TFS
Great job and thanks for playing with us.
Becka
Getting Cricky DTM
www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

What a great idea of sending cards to your friend every couple of days. You are truly a great person. I love how cheery you made this card with both the sun and snail smiling Great job.
Thanks for joining us on Simply Sunday at Getting Cricky.
Hugs
Brenda DTM-Coordinator
http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

Kathy said...

What a great card, love all the bright colors. Great sun! Good Luck!
Thank you for playing our Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky.
Hugs :),
Kathy - Getting Cricky DTM
http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

Squirlygirl said...

Your card is adorable, I say totally worth it as well. Some of my best projects are the ones that seem to take twice as long as normal... I'm sure your friend will LOVE this and enjoys getting a card in the mail every few days :)TFS and joining us at Getting Cricky this week!
~Hugs~
Becky- Gettting Cricky DTM
www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

Maquel said...

Great card, and hugs to your friend! This will surely keep her spirit strong!

Thanks for joining us this week at FCCB!!

Maquel
http://papermaineiac.blogspot.com

Aim said...

Not only is your card amazing and beautiful, but so is your reason behind making it -- I love that you are using your gift of talent to bring some extra sunshine to your friend. :)

Thanks so much for sharing your talent in the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge this week!! :)

So happy to be a new follower,
Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
Getting Cricky DTM
PS... If you'd like to email me your friend's address (or your address), I'd love to send a card for her too :) scrapbookingwithamy at gmail dot com

artfuldelight said...

Super cute card! I LOVE those Action Wobbles. I have made a couple cards with it. I just got the Create a Critter cartridge so I see many wobbly cards in my future. :-)

BugBites said...

super cute! Thanks for playing along with us at FCCB.

Susan said...

Congrats on Top 5 deginer at FCCB! I'm a new follower and I have to say I really think that is great what you are doing for your friend. I love how creative that sun is! I look forward to following your blog!

Susan
cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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