Thursday, January 22, 2009

No Matter...

My friend and SCS swaps hostess extraordinaire, Joni, has a challenge on her *new* blog called Super Challenge Saturday. Since Joni is so cool and sweet, I just had to play along!


This week's challenge was to create a card inspired by a kids' tv, book, or cartoon character. The character should not appear on the card, but the card should reflect the character's colors, personality and/or patterns. After lots of thought, I finally settled on good ole Eeyore.



I used the blues to represent his coloring, and the pink bow matches the one on his tail. I often see him pictured with butterflies, so I stamped this one from Verve's "Fluttering By." The sentiment is meant to be a little ironic: "Always look on the bright side of life," which is pretty much the opposite of Eeyore's views on the world. Ahhh, but I love him anyway!

Stamps: Fluttering By (Verve)
Paper: Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Brocade Blue, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, ribbon (Michael's), dimensionals

20 comments:

B said...

Lovely! And cute how you popped the butterfly wings

Lyn S said...

You did a great job with the challenge Ann, the colours are just perfect!

I have another fun challenge for you over at my blog :)

Angie Tieman said...

Very cute! Love the big pink bow!

Jacquel said...

This is really pretty! great job!!!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

What a fun idea and a cute card.

Anonymous said...

So cute and sweet! I just love Eeyore. Right now I need to keep reminding myself to Always look on the Bright side of life. But it is very hard to do. Feeling more and more like Eeyore Hohummmmm ....

Becky Sorensen said...

This is totally cute, I love it.
hugs,

Elena said...

Wow! It is a very pretty card! I think you did a fantastic job on this challenge, Ann!

Shirley said...

Wow! Your card is stunning and beautiful too! Love that butterfly, Ann.

Covered In Crafts said...

Oh my goodness that is adorable!

Stamp and Smile said...

Such great colors and the ribbon is just full of cuteness! (I love the wide ribbons lately!) Plus the 3-D effect on your butterfly is FABULOUS!! TFS Ann!!! :)

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

Lovely card, Ann, just the colors!

Becky said...

These colors look great. I love this ribbon and that cute butterfly.

Kerry said...

What a cute Eeyore inspired card! Love the pink bow and the sentiment (even though it is opposite of Eeyore it does seem to reflect this particular picture! :)

itsallrosi said...

this came out great. you are a good bow tie-er

Heather Gerus said...

Okay, I want bow tieing lessons from you. Love these colors!!!!They remind me of my 14 year old DD' nursery. I happen to love eyeore!

Kathi said...

That's gorgeous. I also want bow-tying lessons from you.

Virginia Killmore said...

What a cute little butterfly!The card is really nice

Pat (mspfd) said...

So pretty Ann. I think you captured Eeyore on your card!

Cheryl Walker said...

This is soooo pretty!!!!