January 20, 2009

WELL, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!

Hi all!!! Whew - another whole day with mostly no Internet!!! After I posted on Sunday, we lost connection again, and it was on and off most of yesterday, but I think it might actually be fixed now!!! I surely hope so - I hate being without my computer!!! Sooooo, since I missed Friday's posting of the Stamp Something Challenge, I decided that I would post it today! The theme is Birthday Somethings and is sponsored by Starving Artistamps! Please make sure you all pop over to the site and give the DT gals some love, they did a fabulous job this week - I just got to see them myself, lol!!! And, if you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out and YOU get a chance at winning some fabulous sets from Starving Artistamps - WOW!!! I made this birthday card for a friend who absolutely loves the Fat Chef (well, that's what I call him anyway!) stamp set - actually, it's called Voila! So, going with that theme, this is the card I came up with!! I used some of the yummy new DP from Stampin' Up! which is now available since the NEW CATTY WAS RELEASED YESTERDAY - WHOOHOO!!! (SEE MY SIDEBAR FOR THE LINK) I used it also to paper piece my favorite guy and I think he turned out pretty cute!! And, since she already received the card and told me how much she loved him, I am very happy with how it turned out! So, better late than never for my challenge card, right?! And, now I am hopefully back on track because I have some fabulous stampin' projects to show you over the next few days for upcoming classes I have going on!! I hope to get lots of blurfing in today to check out everything you have all been doing - have a FABULOUS day!!!
Card Recipe:
Paper - Riding Hood Red, Bahama Breeze, Gable Green, Pixie Pink Card Stock, Hand Drawn Designer Series Paper (hostess level III)
Inks - Black Stazon ink, Blush Blossom, Pretty In Pink, Pixie Stampin' Write Markers
Stamps - Voila
Accessories - Scalloped Edge Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Bashful Blue Brads, Pretty In Pink Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Curly Label Punch

30 comments:

Marilyn said...

Love this card Alex - this little chef is so fun to play with and your paper piecing is awesome - isn't the new catty just fantabulous!! I want just about everything new in it! Help!! Can't wait to see your projects you have in the works too! Have a great day :)

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

That is a great card. That "fat chef" has really grown on me too!

Dawn Easton said...

I've been wanting to order that set forever!!! Great paper piecing!
Sorry you are having internet troubles girl!

Dawn♥ said...

Sorry to hear that you've been having internet problems. I hate when that happens. Love the stamped pieced image. Great colors to! :)

Hugs, Dawn

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Great card Alex! Love the paper piecing on the chef and the fun papers. I'll get this added to the challenge site today! :) Happy you your computer up and running again! :)

Deb said...

fabulous card Alex, I love that fat chef, he is so cute, the paper piecing is fantastic. I hope your computer problems are over now!

ScrapMomOf2 said...

I love this Voila guy! He reminds me of the chef in Ratatouille (spelling?). Very cute! I'm glad you have your Internet back!!

Chris said...

thst chef is super cute!! one of my fave su stamps!! hope your internet conncetion is good today...i often wonder what i did b4 the internet!! LOL

Anonymous said...

Oh, AleX, the fat chef as you call him ,is SOOO cute in stripes, almost looks like pj's! What an adorable birthday card. Glad you're back, I'll be looking forward to seeing those class projects.
btw, I love the way the photo on your blog header changes - makes it so interesting to check in even before I see your fab creations!

Manna said...

What a great card, Alex! Fun paper too!

Emily said...

Great card Alex! Love that DP! Your paper pieced fat chef looks great! TFS!

Lauren said...

Super cute. Love the fun colors.

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Fabulous card Alex and love the paper piecing, the papers ad your nestie sentiment, I'm so glad to hear you have your internet connection sorted hun..I go crazy when I can't use my computer, Big Hugs, Nikki x

Lou Sims said...

Love the card Alex and I can understand why your friend loves that image.

I know what you mean about no internet - we lost ours for nearly 3 weeks ! ! I hope you don't have the same problems.

Risa said...

What a cute stamp set Alex and I love the way you paper pierced his outfit!
hugs
Risa:)

Stacy Morgan said...

Cute, I love this cheffie set! Great paper piecing!

Corie said...

Your Chef is adorable!!

Debbie Yates said...

Oh Alex he is adorable....I have him in mind for a recipe layout I am doing...thank you for the inspiration!

Courtney said...

Oh this is great! And I just saw the new catty today, it's fab!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh love your card so cute.

Kim Marie said...

Boy this chef all but jumps out of the paper! The paper piecing is perfect for him! ;)
Kim Marie

Rose Ann said...

Your paper-pieced chef is so cute, Alex!! I hope your internet doesn't give you any more trouble. Hugs!!

Angie Tieman said...

This is precious! Love the chef in his striped outfit! So sorry for your internet problems, that stinks and I go nuts when it happens! lol!

Lee said...

Ohhh I totally love that adorable chef in his pinstripes!!!!

Ana Baird said...

Fantastic card Alex! Thanks for participating on my blog candy!

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Wonderful card. Your girlfriend will love it!! Sorry I haven't been around lately; I have something up my sleeve which has prevented me from blogging, creating and reading blogs. I'm so excited about the new cattie. My first order is going to be the chick on the chair with other chick verses and matching wheel. I'm in a Stamper's 12 group so I order once a month.

Nikki Bond said...

Too cute Alex! Love the paper piecing! YOur new blog header is fantastic too! What a wonderful picture! {sMILES}

Ila said...

Fabulous card Alex!! I've always loved this chef...and again...your paper piecing looks Great!!...Hugs, Ila

Anonymous said...

This is so so cute!! I really love that chef with the papers!! TOTALLY CUTE Alex!! TFS! :) Woohoo for new cattys!! :)

Jo said...

Fantastic card Alex and that Chef is just great!