May 13, 2008

BON APPETIT!

Okay, I can honestly say without a doubt that this is my VERY FAVORITE stamp set - the VOILA fat chef and accessories, just love this guy!! It was on my very first order as a demonstrator and he is a much loved and used little guy! This is a swap card I made for a recent swap I participated in. The base of this card is Close to Cocoa card stock, which is layered with a piece of Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper. The image is stamped on Mellow Moss card stock in black stazon. I used my corner rounder on all the edges to match the "roundness" of my chef - teehee!! I also stamped my image on a piece of the Fall Flowers Designer Series Paper, cut out his jacket and chef's hat, and paper pieced my little guy together! The pants and collar are colored in using my Stampin' Write Markers and a blender pen as is the spaghetti from the Voila Accessories stamp set and the platter. I lightly sponged around the Mellow Moss card stock in the same color and then added a piece of River Rock Double Stitched ribbon. The sentiment is stamped in black stazon ink directly on to the card. This is a simple card but I love the way it turned out! I hope you like it too!! Now, off to finish cleaning up from my crop - I hate putting everything away again after packing it all up - sheesh!!

31 comments:

Courtney said...

Ok, so cute. Love the paper piecing you did for his coat. :)

Nikki Bond said...

i have to agree....this chef is tooo cute/funny! He's great for those scrapbook pages that I do where the kids have food all over their faces....I seem to have alot of those pictures! LOL Great card Alex! {SMILES}

Manna said...

This is great, Alex! Love the ginger paper piecing. Cool colour scheme :)

Dawn Easton said...

Fantastic Alex! I've had this set on my list for some time now and I think he's the last thing I want out of the catty....lol
Love your paper pieced outfit!!

Marlou McAlees said...

this is sooooo cute Alex!!! a fab , fun stamp!!! hugzz xx

Misty said...

Mr.Chef is gettin' stylish these days. What a great card! Hope you're all doing well out there. We go to CA in June for camping on the beach, a whole week of relaxation! Can't wait.
Take care.
Misty

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

He is adorable. Love his designer outfit! Ü

ScrapMomOf2 said...

I love him too! Oh, so many stamp sets, so little time (and money!!) Totally cute card!

Lauren said...

Great swap - the double stitched ribbon is the perfect touch!

Dawn♥ said...

OMG that stamp is simply to cute! NO wonder you love it! Fabulous card! :)

Natalie said...

This is fab, great paper piecing. x

Dottie K. said...

This is so adorable and love the paper piecing on him. Great idea for a swap. Lucky ladies! :)

Dottie K. said...

This is so adorable and love the paper piecing on him. Great idea for a swap. Lucky ladies! :)

Ila said...

He is Super Cute and your card is Fabulous!!

Alhambra Club said...

What a great card, I love this guy, I have a chef stamp but my chef is skinny, love this fat guy

Alhambra Club said...

What a great card, I love this guy, I have a chef stamp but my chef is skinny, love this fat guy

Sharon said...

Great card, Alex! I have always loved this set but for some reason I didn't order it. The chef is too cute! Take care!!

Latisha said...

Hey girl...I did a watermark >"< for Chris, now I just need to figure out how to send it to her lol.
I always have looked at this set, that chef is really cute and bubbly looking, very happy >"< great card.

Erin... said...

.....add some paper piecing with dsp and voila, this guy is cuter than ever!!!

Louise F NZ said...

Very cool card!
I love the paper peicing too!

Anonymous said...

Alex, I still don't know why I haven't ordered this stamp set cause I love him. i tend to forget about him until I see a card with him on it! Sweet!

Tracy.H said...

Great card, Alex! Love the paper piecing too!! :0)

pescbrico said...

VEry lovely! Wow!

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Another fab card Alex! Love the paper piecing. Great stamp for that technique too. He is fun! :)

Risa said...

Very creative Alex!
The paper piercing makes this guy pop ...you did an awesome job and your card is very cool!
malieta:)

Chris said...

i do love this set too. i debate it all the time....great card!! did you get my swaps? >"<

Anonymous said...

And he's so perfect for paper piecing! This is one happy and adorable guy. Love your card and your enthusiasm!

Diane said...

He is so cute! You did a great job,as usual! That is one awesome set,wish I had it,will have to put it on my wish list!
Have a wonderful day!

Anonymous said...

Yeah, you know I love this cute chef with the spaghetti!
I can't believe how fast you whip these guys out! You're amazing!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

So cute! LOVE his striped shirt!

Rose Ann said...

He is sooo cute, Alex!! I love your paper piecing too!!