3.14.2011

It's Mardi Gras Time at Gingersnap Creations! {aka: The card that nearly killed me.)

If you are here to check out my Butterfly Post click here or scroll to the post below!

The Gingersnappers are celebrating Mardi Gras and it's all about the party! You know you want to make a mask, so come join in the fun!!!

Mardi Gras


Here is the fun little card I created for the challenge. Well, it would appear to be a fun little card, however, I have to say, it nearly killed me. No. For reals, people. You see those perfect Mardis Gras feathers? You know...the ones with purple, green, and gold coloring that simply HAD to be used. Well, as it turns out, they are real and I am horribly allergic to them. Contact with them set my allergies into full force and then that led straight into the cold that I've had for over a week now. Yup. This card nearly killed me. Just say'n. HA!!! I honestly find the entire thing, rather amusing. I really do.

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I suppose that is what I get for buying random bags of real feathers from sweet little old ladies at yard sales. Just say'n.

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Those fabulous mask stamps? Yup. Those are totally Scrolls Work stamps. I love that stamp!

Also, I want to say a BIG Happy Birthday to my fabulous little Sister, Sarah!!!!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

23 comments:

  1. 1CardCreatorMarch 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Cute card, sorry to hear about your allergic reaction.

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  2. Jamie Lane DesignsMarch 14, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Love those little masks!!

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  3. Jan HenningsMarch 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    So festive and fun!

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  4. KaiMarch 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Poor lil' Jen! Tho' I love the naughty card which gave you so much trouble, I also feel sad that you had to suffer. But you made me laugh with your cute lil' Jingly way of telling the story! And I SOOOOO have to get one of those mask stamps! AWESOME!

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  5. 3treescreations@gmail.comMarch 14, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Now that is a party card. I hope you put the card away or sent it off to someone!

    Deanne :)

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  6. TerryMarch 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Very festive and cute! Happy Monday!

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  7. Valerie-JaelMarch 14, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Lovely card, but sorry about the allergy! Hope you feel better now!

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  8. Gerri HerbstMarch 14, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    So sweet, love the masks!

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  9. Mary Pat SiehlMarch 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    oh what a fun card! hope you are feeling better!

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  10. sassypackratMarch 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I'm sooooo allergic to feathers too!
    The card turned out great but perhaps passing along the rest of the feathers to another crafty friend is best. ;0)

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  11. CharkMarch 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Bad feathers!

    I was thinking how perfect for mardi gras--including those naughty feathers!Maybe a nice feather stamp next time to keep you healthy!! :)

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  12. byondbzrMarch 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Sorry about your allergies, but the card turned out great!

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  13. ElectraMarch 14, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Out of suffering comes the most creativity. Hah! (I just made that up.)

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  14. BeckyMarch 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Um, Jen, you do remember those "sweet little old ladies" from "Arsenic and Old Lace," right?

    Your card is WOW! by the way.

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  15. TammyMarch 14, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Super cute card! Sorry you had to suffer for it though...ah, the sacrifices we make for our crafting! :)

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  16. SusieMarch 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Neat project!

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  17. MarleneMarch 14, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Fun card! Sorry you had to endure feather allergies, though!!!

    Stop by my blog for a couple of freebie sentiments if you feel like it.

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  18. TracyMarch 14, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Cute card, but I think you may have to ditch the flowers.
    I remember you mentioning these feathers before.
    Crazy lady, our craft isn't worth not breathing over, teehee.

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  19. KristinMarch 14, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    How fun! This is so cool and I love your Theodora below too - and I loved your tutorial last week too - that altered cover was just beautiful - thanks for sharing, xo

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  20. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    That's a fun carnival card making you happy just to look at it! I love it! :)

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  21. LesleyMarch 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Hi Jingle, Wow what a lot of loveliness here. I have a suggestion for your feather problem, throw them out and stay tuned for a tutorial on paper feathers. I made a few for my matchbox as you know and once I show you you will want to make your own. Never know what is in those dies they use from China. Beware be very aware.
    Hope you feel better soon girl.
    Stay creative and Jingle all the way!!! :)

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  22. 2amscrapperMarch 16, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Love those little masks--this is so festive. I hope you've recuperated from the feather fiasco.

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  23. Theresa MacNaughtonMarch 16, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    SO fun and festive! So sorry to learn you had an allergy to the feathers! Theresa

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