6.09.2011

Driving Toy Cars on the Beach

Or something like that. HA! Actually, what I was trying to do there was come up with a cute little creative way to combine BOTH of the projects I am showing you today in my title. I'm not sure it worked.....OKAY, it TOTALLY did. Just say'n. HA!

Let's begin with the fun little card I created for the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger this week. Can I even TELL you how much I love this trigger?! If I have time, you may see another card based on this photo because, quite frankly, it's fabulous.


*sigh* Sweet, happy, Neapolitan goodness. *love!*

I reached into my scrap bin for some strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate papers to create this card, so it's a mish-mash of manufacturers and I can't tell you ENOUGH how much I love how well they work together. For reals.


You Did It!


The strawberry layer is Cosmo Cricket cuteness, the vanilla layer is classic Basic Grey, and the chocolate layer is scrumptious Studio Calico. I stamped the toy car from 100 Proof Press in Sorbet ink (CTMH) on the vanilla layer and then added some yummy May Arts crinkle ribbon for a bit of texture.


You did it (detail)


AND...I also wanted to share this necklace I created with you! Now, understand, I'm not usually a jewelry making kind of girl. I don't even have a lot of the basic supplies you need (like crimp beads and jump rings, and, well, you know...the basics of jewelry making and such), however, every once in awhile I get a bug and I just have to jump in! I created this one for the May Arts Beach Theme challenge. Since I became a Ribbonista, I'm no longer eligible for the prize, but I still get to show you the necklace in all it's collage pendant glory!


Mixed Media collage beach pendant


I collaged many types of May Arts ribbon in small bits to create this piece. The glass bottle is filled with sand and then covered with liquid glass to create a water-like look. I intentionally added bubbles to enhance the effect. (P.S. Yes, that did take three weeks to dry. For reals. A FULL three weeks. No joke. Thanks for asking. Just say'n.)


Beach Collage Pendant


I rolled a small piece of vintage paper and tied it with ribbon and tucked that in along with a Tim Holtz safety pin. I just love the texture and beach feel of this piece! It takes me straight to my favorite beach! Oh...and yes, the sand in the bottle is ACTUAL beach sand from Wells Beach, ME. I would use no other. Just say'n.


Beach Collage pendant


Have a super duper Happy Thursday! I'm so happy you are here!



28 comments:

  1. Love your masculine card and the necklace is wonderful!

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  2. oh your card is so pretty! i love the color combo!

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  3. Love your card and necklace. BUT...who ate all that icecream? Valerie

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  4. You know one thing (of the about fifty MILLION) that I 'specially LOVE about you? The detail and care you add to each of your creations! WONDERFUL!!! That necklace is just to die for! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! And your card DEFINITELY captures that neopolitan spirit! And it's JUST as YUMMY! Hugs to you, lil' friend!

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  5. Love love love these beautiful creations!!!!

    HUGS Jingle Bells!

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  6. That is an awesome trigger. I want one! :) Love your card.

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  7. you can always make me giggle when I come to your blog, and there is always something new that you are sharing, love the card and the necklace is to die for.

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  8. Love the colour combination on your card and cute image too. Your necklace is fab, love all the layers of goodness. Tracy x

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  9. Great take on that color sketch! And that collage necklace? Get outta here ... how fabulous is that??!!

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  10. So fun! Love how you used the inspiration!

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  11. Great card! Love the crinkle ribbon and the beaded pin!

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  12. Love 'em! Your card looks just as yummy as that ice cream!

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  13. Fabulosity!! How cool is that necklace?! And that card is such a perfectl "inspired by the photo" card:) Lovely:)

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  14. Great colours on that card but boy is it making me hungry LOL.
    What a fab mixed media necklace - very inspirational.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  15. Ok, the card is stinkin' cute, but that pendant is to die for! Every time I look at it, I see a different detail. I don't know how much it weighs but I'd wear it everyday!

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  16. A terrific and original pendant Jingle you should be proud of yourself and love the creamy colours of the card....yummy, Annette x

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  17. I'm afraid if I had that inspiration photo to work with, I'd say to heck with the card, and go shopping for some ice cream. YUM. (Great job on the card, though!)

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  18. when I saw the inspiration photo, I was hoping you were sharing a recipe. I don't know what they are but they look good.
    You card is a perfect take on those colours and layers.
    These colours remind my of laffy taffy :)
    fun necklace.

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  19. Love that card!! Great necklace too girlie!

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  20. I love how you made that colour combo so successfully masculine - and it even has ribbon? And a stick pin? And yet totally appropriate for a guy...crazy!
    And your necklace - wow! - love that teeny bottle, even if it took 3 weeks to dry. It looks like it was worth it :)

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  21. what a great take on the trigger!

    lisa a.

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  22. That necklace is REALLY cool. You did a great job with it. And that card is so sweet. Love the use of the neopolitan colors. :)

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  23. I love that necklace! It's really original. All the little touches from the bottle to the paper make it so cute. Did that stuff seriously take three weeks to dry?! I admire your patience!

    Kei
    http://unfortunatelyoh.blogspot.com

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  24. Fantastic card! Love the soft colors combo and the great design!

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  25. Hey Jennifer! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  26. The card was dreamy and creamy... but you know I love the necklace ...jewelry and beach themed, just my style. Youve given me a few ideas...UMMMM. take care, gerri

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