Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Melon Pockets

I have to admit, I’m on a Kraft kick lately. For the longest time, I really just couldn’t see what all the excitement was about with Kraft CS. Now, I am hooked. There are so many times it is the perfect base for a card!

I finally decided to break out some of those new SU In-Colors. When I ordered my IC’s I only ordered re-inkers with the intention of ordering the pads later. Then there were issued with the Bermuda Bay pads, so I held off. Well, here we are months later, and I still haven’t ordered my ink pads. So, I made my own ink pad for tonight, using a reinker on a baby wipe and it worked well.

I used Melon Mambo ink and cs with Razzleberry Lemonade DP. My button was part of a gift and I’m not sure what company it’s from (PTI maybe?), but it was the PERFECT match. I don't usually use buttons because I think I am button challenged, but I knew without a doubt that I needed a button on this card. I used SU’s Pocket Silhouettes and my sentiment is from Upsy Daisy.

As an aside, for all of you who took the time to comment on Andrew’s card here, you have created a MONSTER! A true and total monster! LOL! All these wonderful comments have gone straight to his head. Now I fear he may try to take over my craft area, and we know that I can’t let that happen!

Seriously, Andrew thanks each and every one of you for your kind, wonderful words! He is talking about another mom/son card combo soon.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!



Stamps: SU Pocket Silhouettes, Upsy Daisy

CS and DP: SU Kraft, Melon Mambo, Razzleberry Lemonade DP

Inks, markers and coloring tools: Melon Mambo

Extra goodies: button, hemp twine
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25 comments:

Vicki said...

Beautiful card, Michelle! Love the color combo! Don't you love it when it comes together so well?!?! Blessings to you!

TannyP said...

Great card - I think that color combo works perfectly! I, too, am 'button challenged', but you've rocked this wee button =)
Can't wait for your next duel!

Becky said...

Good for you :). This is beautiful.

Marie (MarieStamps.com) said...

Really nice! I like the different color combo. I always seem to see this set in earth colors, so it's a nice change.

Amy J said...

I just love the colors you used! This is so cute!

Sande said...

Fantastic card and the colors are gorgeous.

Unknown said...

oh yes, I cant seem to let go of kraft paper too ;)
great card.

Unknown said...

oh yes, I cant seem to let go of kraft paper too ;)
great card.

Jacquel said...

Great card Michelle and nice layout!

loretta said...

I love the combo, it is an interesting concept! I hope your Airforce kid is doing well. Mine is a bit stubborn but well!

Take care Hugs from one Airforce mom to another!

Anonymous said...

Great colour combo....I think I quite like the Kraft look too. I recently acquired a small sample of the American in colours...I loooove that pink one...so bright and cheerful.

THe buttons...I reckon I am button challenged too...not that you would know it ...I have the hugest container full....just in case!

specialcraftmom4 said...

Love this card! The Kraft paper is a lot of fun (:

paige said...

This card uses so many of my favorites; stamps, colors! Kraft cs - yes! I love to use it too and sometimes forget about it.

Mandy Schneider 97 said...

O so pretty! gosh I seriously need to get out my kraft cardstock..it's looking so cool to play with..tfs!
Mandy

Danderella said...

Love the Kraft paper. Beautiful card.

Kirstin said...

I love kraft cs! I need to use it more often myself...

This is a great card! The razzleberry sets off your melon mambo and button like they were all made for each other!

JazzyH said...

I really like the kraft paper now. Very nice!

Christyne said...

This is such a pretty card! One of my fave stamp sets (Pocket Silhouettes) and my favourite of the In Colours (Melon Mambo) - great combination!

Cathleen said...

Your card is beautiful Michelle! I love kraft paper too!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Terrific card. Love the pop of the colors against the kraft base.

Pat (mspfd) said...

Terrific card. Love the pop of the colors against the kraft base.

Michelle said...

beautiful card michelle...using the ne in colors was the ideal choice for this bright happy card

TFS!
michelle

Unknown said...

Lovely card! Great color combo. I might have to case this one. TFS.

Kristin said...

wow! nothing else I can say... what a fab color of blue... too bad that is retired!

Unknown said...

Lovely color combinations....
I love this wonderful card..

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Michell
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