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Thanks so much for welcoming my May release with me :)
So sorry that I didn't make it back to make a "regular" post. First my camera went wonky, then my computer...I spent the day with my kids and never made it back to post.
This card uses "The Landing Pad, U R A Hoot and Birthday Centers" stamp sets by Cornish Heritage Farms. SEI paper, die cut and ribbon, Srazon Timber Brown Ink, Prosmacolor colored pencils and a Sakura glitter pen. Textured cream Core'dinations cardstock was used for the owl and hat.
*Tip color in some of the stripes in the patterned paper to match the colors used in coloring in the stamped image...it helps everything coordinate better*
*Tip 2 I drew some brown squggles on the die cut journal square to add more interest*
*Tip 3 instead of stitching around a card, hand draw a frame with a pen and ruler*
*FF The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television were Fred and Wilma Flintstone* (too bad their bed was made of stone)
*Publishing Tip - Every publication that I know of send you at least 1 copy of the issues that your projects are published in. These magazines send goodies (product) for payment: Scrapbook & Cards Today, CARDS, Scrapbook Trends, Paper Trends and Bead Trends. These magazines pay with a check: Paper Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Simple Scrapbooks, CardMaker, Crafts N Things, Paper Creations, Scrapbooking & Beyond. Memory Makers (not idea books, only monthly issues) and BHG Scrapbooks Etc. These publications send you a copy of the publication that you are featured in...you must mail them your creations...and you wll find out what was used if/when a magazine arrives in your mailbox: The Stamper's Sampler, Take 10 and Scrap & Stamp. I hope I didnt miss anyone* :)
Have a great weekend
I LOVE your bird theme stamps.. they are droolified! ;)
Posted by: Jen Hoover | May 10, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Absolutely adorable!! Your owls rock, Kim! lol!!
Posted by: ~Carla~ | May 10, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Sorry you're having computer/camera problems... that's never fun. CUTE card... love that owl!
Posted by: Gretchen | May 10, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Ooh love that cool paper, it looks so good with brown! I always enjoy your little tips too, you have an eye for the little details that make a difference... :-)
Today I received a book I had ordered on Amazon after reading a good review on Craft Critique, it's called "Card makers'Sketchbook"... I just browsed very quickly through it but a name caught my eye on page 91...it was "Kim Hughes".
How cool! :-)
Posted by: Bee | May 10, 2008 at 06:44 PM
P.S: Julia Stainton just made the cutest card with your new set, she paper pieced the birdie: http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/05/06/a-sheltering-tree/
And her black board project with the other new set is too cute too: http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/05/09/making-the-grade/
Posted by: Bee | May 10, 2008 at 06:49 PM
LOL!! I just posted an owl card on my blog too Kim......I really love this set and I can't stop using it....hee hee hee!! I love your card and I always love your tips too!!! TFS!!
Posted by: DeeDee | May 10, 2008 at 07:40 PM
ADORABLE Kim! Love it---Happy Mother's Day.
Melis
Posted by: Melissa | May 10, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Adorable card Kim ~ love your new releases!!
Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by: Rae | May 11, 2008 at 04:58 AM
LOVE that card...your style speaks to so many of us stampers/paper crafters. I love to see what is new each month and people always ask me about the birds when I make cards for them, they love the birds/owls too!!!
Posted by: Michaelann | May 11, 2008 at 03:30 PM