Thursday, April 1, 2010

You have to see this paper...

"...it's made out of wood!" Those were the first words out of my mouth to my dear friend Molli when I saw the paper that I used on this card. Her response, "isn't all paper made out of wood?" And my quick retaliation, "yeah, but you can tell with this paper!"
So, I'm a little rediculous! It just so happens that I'm not alone because my dear hubby thought that the paper was pretty freakin' sweet too. Then again, I was making him hang out in a scrapbook store during his 4 day Florida vacation! (This was prearranged, I did a lot of research before I finally decided to go here!) Anywho, I decided that I was not brave enough to be "trendy" alone so, I picked up a couple of sheets and brought them back to Montana. This Florida paper was sent to both coasts and I'm pretty sure I heard Laurie say "wood, really?" when she opened the envelope. Normally, for our swaps we send each other paper and embellies. I chose to send paper and a sketch. Without further ado, here's a bit about what I made for this month's swap card!
I used the wood paper to stamp the sentiment, Olivia the owl, and her branch from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps. The ink is Stampin' Up black and I used my green copic marker on the acrylic dots in the corner. I used Gamsol (I don't actually used Gamsol. I use generic odorless mineral spirits also called artist quality turpenoid. However, people generally know what Gamsol is and it's less to type!) and my trusty Crayola twist up colored pencils on Olivia and the leaves. Olivia is stamped on some Bazzill white cardstock and the leaves are stamped on the wood paper. I cut out the colored leaveds and popped them up. Inside the card says "Good for you!" and I think I know just who I'll be sending this card to! I think I'm going to try a new challenge blog too. It is April Fool's day and since I was the butt of one joke today I think I'll take advantage of the special twist in this challenge!
Do you have any tips for using wood paper? Thoughts? Ideas? (I'm not a fan of blog candy...only because I never win it but if you actually follow me and comment...I may be inclined to perform a RAK!)

10 comments:

  1. Hmm, I wonder why I haven't gotten mine yet. But I can't wait to see it! I've seen the paper and I've been itching to get my hands on some!!!! Lovely card!

    ReplyDelete
  2. uh oh's we're supposed to [post today, aren't we? i better get cracking! and you know i couldn't let family win my blog candy right (thus leaving only two people!) but no worries, i have your bday gift already! hee hee!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Love the colors you used with your "woody" paper! Get it? WOODY?! HA!! (Sorry....I'm high on chinese food tonight!) :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Love your tree and cute owl! (and yes - that IS fun wood paper!)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Cute! Thanks for joining us this week at S2G TT.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Really cute card. Thanks for joining us this week for the Twisted Thursday Challenge at Shirleys2Girls!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Such a cute image! Love the wood! Thanks for joining us at S2G this week!

    ReplyDelete
  8. nice creations here... thanks for playing along at CS!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Fun card and thanks so much for joining us for Twisted Thursday at Shirley's 2 Girls!

    Peace & Luv,
    Jeannie

    ReplyDelete
  10. Love your design. Thanks for playing this week with Shirley's 2 Girls!

    ReplyDelete