9.30.2011

Sometimes My Daddy Calls just to tell me I'm the Gold at the End of the Rainbow

After I got home from work yesterday my Daddy called. You see, he works in the same city in which I live and he was looking at a GORGEOUS double rainbow that was absolutely brilliant in color and perfect in shape. You know how when you are looking at a rainbow it always seems like you can see where it begins and where it ends....well, from the spot he was looking, the end of that rainbow looked like it landed right on my house! So...he called me and asked if I could see it! I went outside and right there in my backyard was a GORGEOUS, brilliant rainbow! The top one (of the double) had started to fade, but the bottom one was perfect! It was so gorgeous! And...it DID actually look like it was super close! It was really neat. And that, my friends, is what inspired this card that I created for Friends with Flair Friday over at Unity Stamp Co!

smile


Isn't it fun?! I actually had created another card...if I'm feeling brave I'll tack it on at the end of this post, but I just wasn't loving it, so I was so excited when the inspiration hit for this one! I love it! It is a happy, happy rainbow card! I used the Sunny Happy Skies set and the Heartfelt Sentiments set. I inked the rubber with Momento ink (Tuxedo Black and Tangelo) and the gem stones are some Teresa Collins ones that I got in a goodie package I won from Scrap Street magazine!

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So, I pretty much love it! As for the other one. Well, I'll show you, as some of you might like it. It just wasn't doing anything for me for some reason. I started with the Less is More sketch and it went all haywire from there! LOL!

A Little Birdie Told me


So...I LOVE the clean and simple rainbow card and it makes me happy so I'm focusing on that one today! HA! I hope you all have a SUPER HAPPY Friday! We are going to a Hawaiian themed party tonight, so that ought to be interesting! Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!!!! I KNOW, RIGHT?! I'm totally excited! It's gonna be pretty much awesome and stuff. Just say'n.

Jingle Out.

46 comments:

  1. Mary Pat SiehlSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I love the rainbow card!!!!

    have a great weekend!

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  2. Valerie-JaelSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    The cards are wonderful, but not nearly so great as having such a wonderful Dad! Valerie

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  3. richardbreaksSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Totally dig the rainbow! (Especially the limited palette!)
    What a nice Dad you have! Cheers!

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  4. KaiSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    What a terrific dad you have! Think he may want to adopt a round, 61-year-old Comanche? (Hope, hope!) LOL! Your rainbow card is straight to the point and makes me smile! But I also like the other card a LOT! The colors are peaceful & they appeal to me! Have fun at the Hawaiian themed party! PICTURES, PLEASE!!!

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  5. KarySeptember 30, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Love the rainbow card!! Love the story about your dad, he is really sweet!! Your second card is cute too!

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  6. Shauna KSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    fun cards- the smile one is fabulous!! sooo CAS just great!

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  7. Emily (stampingout on SCS)September 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love both of your cards, but the rainbow really caught my eye! Great OLC! :)

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  8. Jen MSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Love that rainbow!!!

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  9. Jackie SSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    How sweet of your dad. Lovely cards

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  10. JohannaSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Well, I wish I could make cards like the one you don't like!

    As for the other one, it is also really really nice! So simple and yet gorgeous :)

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  11. JPScrapsSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Great cards and I love the story. Hubby called my daughter to tell her about the double rainbow he saw. Your story reminded me of it.

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  12. Karin ÅkesdotterSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Reading your post made me smile! THANKS! LOVE your rainbow card!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:29 AM

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    (wrong comment 1st time, sorry, hehe!)
    OK, BOTH of these cards are FABULOUS!
    and happy Friday ;)

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  15. BeckySeptember 30, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    How fun is that rainbow? That would make anyone smile! I think the second card is a great fall card :) Will you be sporting a coconut bra and grass skirt tonight??? :)

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  16. Karin ÅkesdotterSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    ...and you are really awesome yourself! (-:

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  17. MiamiKelSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    What a positively UPLIFTING and fabby post, Jingle! I'm SMILING HUGE!!! x0x0

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  18. Emily KeatonSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Your clean and simple rainbow card is absolutely perfect. And I just loved your rainbow story to go with it!! Have a great weekend!

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  19. chickadee3357September 30, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    CUTE cute CUTE rainbow card and the story that goes with it! Awesome! I really like your other card. It has many fun elements. The problem you might be having is that you have two focal points, the doily with buttons and the clock. They are competing with each other. Still love the card!

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  20. RubySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I love the rainbow card.

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  21. michibSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    love the rainbow card - very cheery and bright.

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  22. MartinaSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Love the rainbow card!
    Beautifully created.

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  23. ~Tammy~September 30, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Both are fabulous creations!

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  24. Marjie KemperSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    A rainbow in your backyard is a VERY good thing! Love the bright fun card.

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  25. CharkSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    You lucky girl--what a great dad! Does that mean you have a pot of gold at your house?! Love the rainbow card btw!

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  26. AmySeptember 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I absolutely love the rainbow card.....it could be on the shelf in Hallmark!! Sweet story as well.

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  27. TerrySeptember 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Both cards are wonderful! Sweet thing for you dad to say! Have fun!

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  28. MarleneSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Two cards for one stop today! YAY!

    We saw that double rainbow here yesterday, too!

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  29. RoslynSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I love the rainbow card and the story of the inspiration behind it!

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  30. LindaSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    what a happy bright and cheer card. it makes me smile.

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  31. DebSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    totally love the rainbow story and that it inspired you to create this beautiful card, have fun at the Hawaiian party!
    have a fabulous weekend, Debxx

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  32. Debbie CarriereSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Wonderful cards - so different!! Love your rainbow story, too!!!

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  33. trisha tooSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    They're both delightful, thank you for sharing!

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  34. LindseySeptember 30, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I love your rainbow card, too! I like your also-ran card, too. And how wonderful to have such a sweet dad! :)

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  35. JaspereSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    simple is lookin' good.

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  36. SarahSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Love the rainbow--soooo fun!

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  37. Annette Witherspoon ♥September 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I love the very clean and simple look of your rainbow card!! I'm so glad you had some fun with the goody package you got at Scrapstreet!!

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  38. AleksSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Goodness, your dad is so super sweet! I *love* that rainbow card. I love cards like this but never think I could pull one off myself!

    The other card is also very nice!

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  39. shuggyOctober 1, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    love the rainbow card!

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  40. LaurelOctober 1, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Oh I love these, especially the rainbow one!

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  41. sharon gOctober 1, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    We saw SO many rainbow flags, etc on our trip up the coast to Oregon. It is nice to get back to seeing a rainbow and thinking happy thoughts. :)

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  42. Anne TussingOctober 1, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Adorable cards!

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  43. SHartlOctober 1, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    The simplicity of your rainbow card just speaks to me! Somedays simple is best!

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  44. lisa aranaOctober 1, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    LOVE the rainbow card big time. Fabulous.

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  45. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 1, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    CAS perfection!

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  46. CanadianScraps43October 4, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I so love this story. You sound like your maybe a Daddy's Girl! He sounds like such a great guy. Love your card. So simple but yet such a wonderful and powerful statement. Love the punch of colour.

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