Monday, May 21, 2012

Calorie Burners!!

Hi everyone & Happy Monday to you all!  I am recovering from my weekend in Baltimore at the OutLawz Retreat that I taught at….I had a blast and it was so much fun to meet so many of the girls.  We had lots of laughs, lots of good food and a few frosty drinks (hahaha…well I only had 1/2 of one cuz I’m good like that)…I lacked in sleep but it was so worth it.  And for all those that flew in from all over including Canada, I hope you have safe travels home and that you had a good time!  I’m running around like a mad woman today (I know, I know what else is new right)…I leave Wednesday morning for NY to go to my grandmothers house for 2 days (she’ll be 91 next month and still can outdo me with energy most days) then heading up to Montreal to teach for the weekend.  Let’s hope the border patrol is very “kind” to me on my way over…even though I KNOW I’m not a terrorist they sure make me feel like one.  It makes me SOOOO nervous that sweat drips off my scalp and I never sweat…and its all so silly but I love that the first 2 questions they always ask me are “Do you have a gun?” and “Do you have liquor in the car?” to which my smart-ass self says (cuz’ I can NEVER help myself) “Do I NEED to have that to go to Canada?” hahahahahhaha…like I’m gonna say YES, YES I do have a gun and a case of beer in the back…REALLY? LOL!  But I always get INTO Canada easier than I can get out of it….what’s up with that?  I mean I’m an American citizen and the Americans give me MORE crap about coming back into the States…ummm I do live here and have for 38 years…I’m pretty sure I am not cooking up terrorist/takeover plans while I’m in Montreal with fellow crafters LMBO!  So pray for me on Friday that all goes smoothly….you can envision Suzanne sweating at the border patrol and then trying to figure out the speed limit in kilometers so I don’t get my butt arrested while I’m on the other side LOL.  But I’m looking forward to the trip, it will be good to see my grandmother and my son is coming with me…he’ll stay in with her while I go teach…he loves it up there and I don’t worry about him so its all good.  We usually go in the summer but this year he will be in Redskins Football camp and the high school football starts July 29th and they have to be there everyday.  So it was either now or he wouldn’t be able to go and with my grandmother’s age I wanted him to get up there again…cuz’ you never know.  And I’ve always wanted to go to Montreal so that will be fun….my French is very rusty but I know some basics and I’ll have an interpreter in my classes to help out LOL.  So yep watch out Canada cuz I’m coming….and then again in August…..and then again in November hahahaha!



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Feelin’ Sporty!!?


Today the Magnolia-licious DT has a fun sporty Blog Hop for you titled “Sports Day” and we all used sporty Magnolia stamps or stamps that could be sporty LOL! Make sure to visit the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog for details on the hop and how you can join in on the fun.  I decided to use an Edwin stamps…I always feel sorry for him as he can be a bit neglected in all our Magnolia fun LOL. So I created a fun-shaped Boy’s Tennis Card for the hop today!

I'm entering this into the following challenges as well:

 


This cutie is called “Tennis Edwin” and he’s from the sports themed “Winner Takes All Collection” which has such fabulous images in there…perfect for sporty themed projects…and you could match him up with cute Tennis Tilda!!  (he comes in mini size too here)  And YES I used my new Silhouette Cameo to cut the large tennis ball shape out (and the fun Tennis font/title was cut with it too).  I used a CB folder to emboss the tennis ball and give it some texture….I was going to cover it with lime-green flock but of course I have allllll the colors BUT that one LOL. (and yes I did order some…cuz you never know when you may need it right ahhahaha).  In the white cut-outs I added Stickles for sparkle…yeah even my boys cards must sparkle in some way Winking smile.  For the “Tennis” title I studded it with black pearls to bling it out a bit but in a more boyish-fun way and a few more at the top to bring some of the black up there as well.


Edwin got colored with Copics: C9,C7,C5,C3,C1,C00 / YG03,G20/ E11,E00,R20.  I added Diamond Glaze to his shoes and racket for some shine.  I cut the tennis ball out and popped it up with dimensionals on his racquet instead of next of him.  Such a sporty lil’ dude.  I played tennis all thru high school and loved it but sadly I haven’t played in a long while…I always mean to and then I just run outta time…boyo how does that happen ‘eh? LOL!

Ok so now you need to hop on over to Patti Jo’s Blog!!
She’s sure to have something fabulous to inspire you!!

46 comments:

  1. Isn't this a cute shape Edwin card. Love the texture of the background shape. Very bright and awesome Edwin project :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  2. Love your awesome tennis- card, Suzanne! It's wonderful! Good luck on crossing the border:o) Hugs, Elizabeth

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  3. Super, Suzanne!! Love the shaped, tennis ball card!!
    Safe travels!

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  4. Glad you and the other Outlawz had a great time!

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  5. Hi Suzanne! This card is fantastic! What a "way cool" idea to make the card a Tennis ball and have Edwin playing tennis on the front. Fabulous job on the coloring and design! Hugs...Barb <><

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  6. LOVE your tennis ball and it's so good to see a Edwin!!

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  7. Oh what a fun card - I love it Suzanne. Sorry you haven't seen me around lately, we didn't have the internet for a while. I've been catching up on all your posts I've missed - what absolutely beatiful cards WOW YOU'RE GOOD. Anyway take care my friend, I'll be thinking of you and praying for you on friday - hope all goes well xxx

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  8. Suzanne this is adorable!!! You are making great use of your cutter and being so creative!!! Fantastic work as always!!!! Have fun on your trip and wishing all goes well for you!!!

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  9. Beautiful card Suzanne. Your colouring is wonderful.

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  10. So gorgeous Suzanne.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  11. Hi Suzanne, what a neat idea for your card. Love the tennis ball, your very creative.
    Blessings Doreen

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  12. Super cute card Suzanne!!
    The tennis ball shaped card is such a great idea!!!
    Love, love, love your fabulous coloring.
    Hoping you have a safe and stress-free trip across the border!!!
    Hugs,
    Trish

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  13. This card is so awesome! I love everything about it!

    ♥ Laura C.

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  14. Well...I just love this card!! Inspired!!

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  15. This is just ACE! Love the shape, perfect for Tennis Edwin. hugs Shelley

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  16. Terrific idea to make the tennis ball. Love the green shade of it. Edwin must love his card. LOL! Thanks for joining us at THE ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE!

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  17. I love all the elements you used on this fab card. Thank you for joining us at OSAAT, Jennie DT

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  18. That tennis ball is fabulous. The embossing on it is fabulous. Your image is colored beautifuly. Thanks for joining us at CCCC, and hope to see you back.
    Hugz,
    Christine Dt at CCCC

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  19. Long time since I posted a comment for you, hon...sorry about that! I absolutely love, LOVE {ya hear?} your Edwin tennis card!!! Love the textures, colors, and of course, your wonderful colouring! I guess I'll never meet you in person, so's I'm wondering if I can get some on-line Copic lessons from ya!
    Safe crossing back and forth {or is it forth and back?} across the border, sweetie! Hugz2u!

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  20. What an awesome card for our Anything Goes challenge! Thanks for sharing it with us at Send a Smile 4 Kids! Good luck in the drawings!

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  21. This is very cool! Card-ball! Wonderful idea.

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  22. Love this card, the embossing goes so well with it, great details and colouring, thanks for playing with us at SAS4Kids, blessings Hilde

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  23. Beautiful card and lovely image, thanks for joining us at Robyns Fetish anything goes challenge, good luck, cheers Sue N x

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  24. Love this card! I love all the details! I really got to start exploring my cameo more!

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  25. What a great card! Many thanks for sharing at One Stitch at a Time and good luck with the Challenge. Judy DT

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  26. Cute card! I love the tennis ball. Your class was a blast and I learned so much. Thanks! I hope to practice this weekend, because I definitely need it. Good luck at the border! I wondered myself why we have so many more issues trying to come home!!!

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  27. Totally rocking card! I love the ball shaped card; it is just fantastic.

    I would love to take one of your classes!

    Good luck on your trips:0)

    Hugs;
    Janette

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  28. Awesome, awesome card! Hugs! Leah Ann

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  29. What a fabulous card! I love everything about it!

    missstamper (at) yahoo.com

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  30. This is really cute. Very neat idea!

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  31. Your card really stood out. Amazing idea and layout :)

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  32. I love your card. Its so so cool. its very eye catching

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  33. I love your card. Its so so cool. its very eye catching

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  34. What a great card Suzanne!

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  35. Aaaamaazzzinggg of course, it's so awesome looking love it :)
    YAY welcome to Canada (again) on Fri. I know isn't it crazy at the border, good grief LOL (I just heard my grandfather say "how can grief be good) LOL he always used to say that, god love him

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  36. I feel exhausted sometimes just reading your posts Suzanne. It's like you never stop to draw breath! You do make me smile though. I love your Edwin card. Fabulous card. Thanks for the blog hop.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  37. This is adorable!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  38. This is such an adorable card. Love the green tennis ball. My grandparents had trouble getting back into the US during the prohibition because they were bringing back in empty beer bottles - a case of them. lol

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  39. fab card i love this stamp sue xxxx

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  40. Such a fun card, love your layout and colours, hugs, Sarah x

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  41. Just brilliant! LOVE the tennis ball card shape!! Thank you for joining us at OSAAT this week. Good luck. Hugs. NIKKI DT

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  42. Thank you for joining us at OSAAT this week. Good luck. Hugs Nataliya

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  43. What a beautiful card, your texture and your coloring are just stunning! Thanks for joining us @ SAS 4 kids for the "Anything Goes" challenge :)

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  44. A great card! Cute image and great colouring. The embossing is a lovely touch. Great layout too.

    Thank you for joining Little Claire blog challenge.

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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