Saturday, 27 August 2011

Rainbow Fun...

Hey!

Happy Saturday! I did warn you that I'd been very inky recently, trying to make the most of my last days off work so the good (or bad) news for you is that I'm bloggin' like crazy and posting nearly everyday! :)

Today I'm sharing a couple of cards I made to join in the celebrations of Rainbow Week on Lucy's fabby blog (I'm so happy she's up and crafting again - I've missed her creations!)

As y'know I'm a *huge* fan of rainbow themes on cards (you can check out my fun with rainbow cards here and here) so this wasn't really a challenge for me, but just some really fun inky therapy!

You'll have to forgive me but I'm still grasping on to those last few days of summer with the theme of this card and still have a bit of a fixation with googly eyes:

So Sweet!

Each lolly is also smothered in Glossy Accents too for extra shine but my photo doesn't pick that up. I love how a couple of those lollies (Mr Yellow and Mr Green in particular - no it's not Reservoir Dogs but Reservoir Lollies in this case - ha!) decided to pull a face when I was taking my pic! Naughty li'l things :)

And for those of you who just can't do cute or googly eyes here's a super CAS take on the rainbow theme (totally inspired by my past Gallery Idol Card)

you color my world

I was having more digi fun with this card for those stitches. After making this, I think I may even blow the dust of Machiney (my sewing machine) to recreate this card with real stitches when I'm feeling brave enough...

That's all the rainbow fun from me today - thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget I have a little giveaway open for the software used to create the stitches on my final card so why not try your luck?

Catch ya later!

Card Deets
{So Sweet}
Stamps: Sweet Kawaii (My Cute Stamps)/So Sweet (Hero Arts)/Polka Dot Basics II (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)/(Versamark)/Antique Linen, Vintage Photo (Distress Inks - Ranger)
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Accessories: Glossy Accents (Ranger)/Googly Eyes/Promarkers


{You Colour my World}
Stamps: Tiny Treats: Valentine (Papertrey Ink)
Digital Element: Stitches (My Memories Suite)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, True Black (Papertrey Ink)




33 comments:

  1. Super super fun Aimes! I LOVE those popsicles, so cute!!

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  2. You do rainbow so well, and so clean and simple!

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  3. hee hee - naughty lollies! love those popsicles! so fun :)

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  4. Oh Aimes, you don't know how these guys make me smile. LOVE the googly eyes on them too - genius :D

    Match that with your uber stylish color my world card - gorgeous. Hope the next few days are super long for you - have a fabby bank holiday weekend with your BF.

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  5. The popsicles are so sweet...and I'm thinking Machiney could use some love from you Aimes! Both of these would have been fabulous for the PC call too!!! Enjoy your last week of freedom for the summer!

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  6. love your cards, I do love a good googly eye every now and then and the digi stitches are fab!!!

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  7. hey hey sista...these are:

    rainbow-tastic!

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  8. Love both! And no forgiveness required for the googly eyes. They're adorable!

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  9. I think one of the fun things when you come to visit will be to have each other translate certain words and phrases :) We calll lollies, popsicles and if they have ice cream in them, they are creamsicles :) Either way they look delicious!! I like that the tart flavours are being cheeky!! LOL What a gorgeous second card, too....LOVE the coloured stitching...right up my ally!! Hugs!

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  10. Love them both. The bright lollies look fab with the Kraft, such a fun card. And your rainbow stitched one is so stylish :o) Lisa x

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  11. what fun popsicles!

    love both the cards!

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  12. Wow! This is the cutest! I just love the bright colors, especially the popsicles!

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  13. How cute are those lollies (aka popsicles)!! And I love the rainbow stitches!

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  14. Oh my goodness, talk about adorable! I so want one!
    Enjoy the weekend Aimes.
    Hugs, Katie x

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  15. Two totally different but fantastic cards Aimes!

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  16. Love both the cards...especially the lollies! :) Post away, I love to see your work! Enjoy the rest of your time off.

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  17. Both gorgeous cards Aimes - love em both!!

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  18. Both these cards are wonderful but I gotta say those Googlie Eyed Popcicles just stole my heart!

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  19. What a fun and sweet card Amy. Love the colors and the eyes. :o)

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  20. These are GENIUS!! I especially love the first one - so FUN and adorable!!

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  21. You SO rock rainbows, Aimes!! Save that talent for the current PPC call, girlie!
    xoxo

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  22. You're back to the 'ooglies' again in which case they probably are cheeky lollies!
    Fab card, love the rainbow colour scheme too :)
    Get inky to your hearts content, I love seeing the results :)
    Jenny x

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  23. ACK! How cute!!! I love them both so much I don't know which is my favorite! The polka dots on the kraft....love! The stitching...love!

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  24. Love rainbows! These are both fabulous but the lollies are just SO cute!

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  25. Oh goodness these are cute. Those lollies are WONDERFUL Aimes. I want one...

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  26. Super cute cards, Aimes! Just love those lollies! Enjoy the bank holiday xx

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  27. Reservoir lollies? I'm still giggling :)!
    This is adorable - the googly eyes just make this even sweeter!

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  28. omg Popsicle card is soooo cute!

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  29. Your popsicle card reminds me so much of Lucy's style - it's gorgeous!

    I also love the simplistic stitches of the second card.

    Fantastic work here Aimes! :)

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