Jun 28, 2011

TCM Preview: Life is a Carnival


Good morning!

I'm so excited about this next The Craft's Meow stamp set that we're previewing today.  It's called Life is a Carnival and is designed by Nina Brackett.  It's a HUGE stamp set filled with fun images and sentiments all about the carnival and fair!  So much fun to play with!

I used a couple of different images from the stamp set as well as the Just Sayin' stamp set to create my birthday card for today's preview.  After stamping all the images in black Versafine ink on patterned paper (my ink of choice when stamping on patterned paper because it's so crisp and black), I let it dry a bit and then did a bit of shading with my Copic markers before assembling it all together.

Contest now closed....

Now, for the fun part: Your chance to win this stamp set!  Check out all the designer's blog links on The Craft's Meow blog and leave comments along the way for your chance to be entered into the drawing to win the stamp set being showcased today!  Lisa will draw three names from all the comments entered by 10pm Pacific time tonight!  The winners will be announced on The Craft's Meow blog tomorrow night!


Have a great day!
Jessica


Card Details
Stamps: Life is a Carnival and Just Sayin' (TCM)
Ink: Versafine black
Card stock: Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe dp
Other: Sewing machine; copic markers; SU button

41 comments:

kiwimeskreations said...

Wonderful cheerful card - has me wanting to know what the rest of the set contains :-)
Blessings
Maxine

Elin Larsson said...

This makes me real happy! Love the stamps and colours :)

Ujjwal said...

How fun is this cards! Love the use of patterns in a way that enhances the image :)

Anonymous said...

What a bright and cheerful birthday card! Anyone would be thrilled to have this creation arrive in their mailbox-TFS

Kary said...

Hi Jessica! Wow, your card is so fun!! Love the happy colours, the tickets and your fabulous sewing. Great job!

Miesje said...

Love it Jessica! Your sewing on the card is wonderful! Great layout!

Isha Gupta said...

Your card has so many lovely details with stitching, stamping on PP ...love love this creative creation. TFS

~amy~ said...

**sigh** I love it.

Sue D said...

Great card--I like the stamping on patterned paper and all the tickets.

Sarah said...

Great colors! And I just love the border you made with the ticket stamps.

Nan G said...

What a wonderfully cheerful card! Love all of the dots n spots! what die did you use to cut the tickets? And are the words on the tickets part of the new stamp set? Love your work! Hugs Nan G

Amy Kolling said...

Oh my! The stitching totally makes this card! I love it paired with this new image!

Carol W. said...

Beautiful card, love the stamp set and the stitching is great, TFS

Renee V said...

Gorgeous!! Love the stitching and stamp work. Thanks for sharing the tip on using Versafine black ink on pp!

Lagene said...

WOW! This is eye popping! Love the fabric covered button in the center!

Anne B. said...

Such a fun and beautiful card. Love the energy the colors give to the card.

purplestamper316 said...

Your cards are always amazing and this one is no exception to the rule :) LOVE the color combo and detail! Way to go :)

Unknown said...

This is a wonderful and cute card. I love how you used this stamp set.

Gina Lideros said...

This is so cute Jessica. I love how you added the twine and the stitching.

{VICKI} said...

this line is such fun--
realy enjoying seeing everyone's creations
they're great!

Chunyuan said...

Love the fun card you created.

Anne Tussing said...

Love all the bold details! Your zigzag stitching is perfect:)

*Alison* said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors you used, this is simply beautiful.. and the word bubble rocks.. off to the next blog..HUGS

MiamiKel said...

Wow, such a wonderful card with it's colors and brightness - very fun and showcases the stamp beautifully - TFS!

Tanya said...

wow, I love this, so fun! I love the bright colors and those tickets! LOVE IT!

Anonymous said...

Love this new set! Gorgeous!
~Judy

Heather said...

Love it, those tickets look great :)

Lillian Child said...

That cordoroy button in the center? Great idea! Sweet card!

Anonymous said...

Really love your color/paper choices. Great card!

Thanks for sharing.

Dorothy C.

fairie said...

I'm diggin' the fun colors here, awesome card :)

Julia Aston said...

Love this ferris wheel card Jessica! what great dotted paper - and the row of tickets is so fun!

Scrapcollectr said...

I can't begin to say all the things I love about this card! The striking blue against the red, the tickets along the bottom, the ride stamped right over the patterned paper..... so great!
*smile*

Helen L said...

I love the bold bright colors you used: it looks so fun and festive, perfect for a birthday!

Ren-Yi said...

Gorgeous stitching and great layers. I love the ticket border that you created!

Emily Keaton said...

What a fun layout! I love how you combined sets. :)

Jennifer Rzasa said...

Super bright and bold, and so much fun!

papertrails leaver said...

Now this is seriously fun card! Love the polka dot background with the carnival ride! Those tix look great along the bottom. Fun fun fun!

Evelene S said...

I love the theme carnival for a birthday card!
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Betty Neville said...

Fantastic card Jessica! Love your ticket border and how you stamped directly onto the dp!

Kryssi said...

such a fun set!! LOVE!

Unknown said...

This is such an awesome card!

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