10.14.2011

Friends are just plain Cuckoo and other odd associations.

That's what happens when I have two cards to share in one day. You get one seriously weird title out of the deal. Oh, well. Such is. But seriously... it will all make sense in a moment...I assure you, my dear friends!

Friendship? Yes, please!


Ummmm...is that not one of the cutest quotes, like, ever? Let me answer that for you. Yes. It, indeed, IS one of the cutest quotes ever! AND...to make it even BETTER, the ever fabulous Samantha Walker has included it in her Ornate Artisan Stackers set for Unity in pure, beautiful rubber form! *LOVE!*
"BUT WAIT!" you exclaim! "That flower isn't in the Ornate Artisan Stackers set???!"

Friendship? Yes, please! (detail)


Wow! You are on the ball today, my friends! And you are absolutely correct! You see...shhhhh! Don't tell anyone, but *sometimes* I use more than one stamp set on a single card. *GASP!* I KNOW, right?! You know....like when the sentiments from one aren't really working with where you want to go, but the images are...THAT my friends is when it happens! I reach for another stamp set. WOW! The power of two! HA!!!!

Cuckoo


Both the flower and the clock are from the seriously adorable Cuckoo Clocks set. Ummm...*HEART!* And yes, I did painstakingly hand cut each and every one of those little pieces. And yes, I genuinely enjoyed doing it. WHAT? SORRY!!! I can't help it if I'm a little crazy! What do you want from me, really? HOWEVER, in the event that you have no desire whatsoever to do that, I can help you out with the clock. You can thank Samantha Walker and Spellbinders for that one. As for the flower, buck up and cut the daggum thing out, people! HA!

Cuckoo (detail)


Oh...and I mentioned associations, so here you go! It's kind of funny that we associate these gorgeous colors with fall. I mean, yes, her in New England they are everywhere, but have you ever seen Orlando in October? How about Dallas? New Orleans? Ummm...no orange, yellow, or red. Well, that's not true. The colors are entirely present, but not on leaves of deciduous trees. Heck...good luck even FINDING a deciduous tree in some places! Curious. Very Curious. BUT, that doesn't stop me from being head over heals in love with this amazing Orchard Harvest collection from Samantha Walker for Creative Imaginations! I used the 6x6 paper pad and I LOVE IT!!!!! The twine is from The Twinery and knotted for some adorable texture!

And that, my friends is my Friends With Flair post for today! I hope you have a super fantastic Friday!!!!

50 comments:

  1. Mary Pat SiehlOctober 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    love these--i love cuckoo too cute!!

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  2. Valerie-JaelOctober 14, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Beautiful cards, and the friendship quote is seriously cool! Valerie

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  3. Houses Built of CardsOctober 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    SOOO cute!!! Both of them!!! LOVE the papers you used!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  4. Marjie KemperOctober 14, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    That's such a sweet image. Love how you've popped the bird out a bit!

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  5. KaiOctober 14, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    That friendship quote should be my constant tagline or my email signature. LOVE IT!!!! And I have a confession. Sigh. Here goes.
    Hello. My name is Kai and I am a CUCKOO CLOCK ADDICT.

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  6. DebOctober 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    they are just gorgeous, love the cuckoo clock!
    have a great day! Debxx

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  7. 3treescreations@gmail.comOctober 14, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Love these!!

    Deanne :)

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  8. CrystalOctober 14, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    These are both such cute and cheery cards, great job!

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  9. Sue AlthouseOctober 14, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Cute, cute, cute. Love the colors and whimsy! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.

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  10. Jamie Lane DesignsOctober 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    These are just adorable! Love the layering with paper and those images are just too cute!

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  11. Annette Witherspoon ♥October 14, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I love both of them!! Love your posts too! I look forward to reading them.

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  12. Connie MercerOctober 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    super cute!!! love it jingle!!!

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  13. jayneOctober 14, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Great cards - love the colors!

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  14. BeckyOctober 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I think your post title sounds like tyre title of a fancy new self help book for which you should be paid handsomely for! Your cards are SO cute!!! Those little knots of twine are adorable and I'm loving the cuckoo clock!

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  15. Jen W.October 14, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Gorgeous paper piecing and I love your twine knots. :)

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  16. Rachel BOctober 14, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Your paper piecing is awesome! So much detail!

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  17. Samantha Walker's Imaginary worldOctober 14, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    These cards are delightful! Your writing is so clever too...love how your personality just ooooozes through!

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  18. MarshaOctober 14, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Cute Cards ! Love the paper piecing and those little knots are great.

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  19. JPScrapsOctober 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    love the cards and the post :-)

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  20. Joni MOctober 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love how you stamped those on PP and cut them out! It must have taken you a long time, but the results are GORGEOUS!

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  21. LindseyOctober 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Eek! Another stamp set I MUST own, based entirely on it having a Dickens quote! So glad you pointed it out, I might never have known, otherwise. :) These CAS cards are both so sweet! The little twine knots are a perfect embellishment.

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  22. GwenOctober 14, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Super cute CAS!!!

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  23. Mary Jo October 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Those stamps are so cute!!
    And I love them on your cards.
    So nice and simple but adorable :)

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  24. byondbzrOctober 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    love the cuckoo clock stamp!

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  25. PrynOctober 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Gorgeous cards!!! The fussy cutting was so worth it and produced a fantastic look!

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  26. RubyOctober 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    These are gorgeous and I love the cuckoo.

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  27. LindaOctober 14, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    thoses so cute and fun. I love your cards, and the super pretty colors.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Love these cards, espeically the knots of twine. Becky x

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  29. BeejayOctober 14, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Sunny cards from a sunny crafter! Love them and your blog!!!

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  30. Anne TussingOctober 14, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Great cards! LOVE the paper piecing! I enjoy doing it too:)

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  31. Jocelyn OlsonOctober 14, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    These are both such cute cards! I LOVE those stamps and the SW papers. The twine knots look so cool!!

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  32. lisa aranaOctober 14, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    oooooh adorable. I love that you mixed sets, not crazy at all!

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  33. Theresa MacNaughtonOctober 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Oh, they are BOTH so fun!!! That is indeed such a wonderful quote. :) And that cuckoo clock is great. I wish we had one...my grandparents had one when I was young...and I would just LOVE when the little birdie would come out and say "cuckoo cuckoo!"

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  34. TammyOctober 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    LOVE your cards! The knots on the first card are so cute. Gotta love the twine! :)

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  35. Gerri HerbstOctober 14, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    LOve the simplicity of these cards with the little knots!

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  36. Glenda JOctober 14, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Both of these are simply fantastic. Great work!

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  37. ddazzled71October 14, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I believe everyone needs at least one crazy friend......your CAS designs are devine. I particularly love the cuckoo clock - totally cute and I too love fussy cutting....its quite therapeutic.

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  38. Karen B.October 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Super cute cards, and awesome fussy cutting.

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  39. jennifer mittenOctober 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Wow! These are fabulous and I am so jealous you have those cuckoo clocks!

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  40. Jan HenningsOctober 14, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    adorable!

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  41. Noelle ReeseOctober 14, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    LOVE the clock! Both cards are fantastic!

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  42. Emily KeatonOctober 14, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Beautiful CAS cards here, Jingle!!

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  43. TracyOctober 15, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Both your cards are so adorable :)

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  44. RoslynOctober 15, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Most awesome cards!

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  45. angie/shuggyOctober 15, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    i love the baker's twine!!

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  46. KaryOctober 15, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Such CUTE cards!! Love them both! Great colours, awesome paper piecing and love the twines. Great job!!

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  47. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 15, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Being a CAS girl, love love love these cards, the color just goes POP!

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  48. sharon gOctober 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    You crack me up! I also love your cards. I've always loved cuckoo clocks, so that card is my favorite!!!!!

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  49. Jen MOctober 16, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    That cuckoo clock is super cute!

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  50. KehkshanOctober 21, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Too simple cards:), decent I like these specially the friendship card ...
    Plastic Cards Monster
    Plastic Cards

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