Friday, January 28, 2011

All Dressed Up In Nothing at All!

There are a group of you out there who I consider my best PSFs (Pretend Stamping Friends). You have hung out a long time here, seen my foibles as mother and wife, watched me progress as a crafter and cheered me on whenever I needed it (I hope you know who you are!). One gal in that group is Chris of Mudmaven Designs. She knows me and my family so well that when she saw this digital stamp she insisted on buying it and sending it to me. Long-time followers will not need an explanation but for those who are new to the antics of my gal Charlotte (the five-year old), you will need to know that she has a predilection for going about in just panties (and when she was a toddler, nothing at all!).


To have a little fun, I suggested to Chris that we both make a card with this image and then post it today so that both we and you could compare the fun outcome. I made a first card but then I decided I didn't like it so I made a second...

Here's the first...my sewing ain't straight which irritated me so I tried another.

A close color combo to the earlier one. I do like the rolled flowers I made out of some dollar store felt but I should have grounded the image. Someone smack me!


I really need to take a remedial class in stimulating my mojo...I haven't been happy about my creations lately and I am perplexed with my embellishments in particular (What do I use? Where do I put them? Is it too much or not enough?). Ugh...you'd think this would get easier with time...ha!

Anyway, don't forget to go visit Chris and see how she made out...I'm curious too!

Positive note of the day: Started drinking Earl Grey green tea to start moving away from the black tea. It tastes good and while it costs more, it will save me loads in guilt!

Fun Thing I Found on the Web:

14 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

Awww...when these cards first popped up in google reader, I thought of little C first off...too funny that I was right on track. What a fun challenge. Will have to go peek over at Chris's blog when she puts her post up!

Joan B said...

Yup, that's Charlotte! What a hoot.

Susie said...

When I saw the Title line in Google Reader I knew it would be about C. What a fun thing for Chris to do for you - cute stamp and cards, too.

Crystal said...

Oh my goodness HOW CUTE!!!!!!!!!!

Rita said...

OMGosh this image is a double to the pics you posted of C...it's soooo her image!!! Great job on the cards too, I luv it! Makes me LOL! What does C of it?

Rita said...

What does C Think of it? I forgot the think...fingers goes faster than brain!!!

Ida said...

Hee, Hee...first thing I thought of before I read your entry was this has to be a "C" related card. What a fun image. Loved both your cards but I'm drawn to the first one for some reason.
Off to check out your friends card.

*Vicki* said...

LOL!! This image makes me smile!! :) I love the added stitching along the side Allison!! Hope you have a great weekend!!HUGS

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Oh how funny!! I just love it!! It sure makes you smile!

Merry said...

I think these are both wonderful creations...so love the image.

Cindy Haffner said...

Ohhh to PRECIOUS!!

Tina said...

Heheehehe, oh my word! Cute as can be!

Rose Ann said...

I love 'em both, Allison! Super cute image, and that was so sweet of Chris!! (I can't stitch straight for the life of me, so I just don't do it. I guess I need to pull out my machine and keep trying if I want to improve, huh?)

Jana Weaver said...

So totally C! The cards are adorable, but I love the rolled flowers on the second!