Saturday, April 30, 2011

Wilford Brimley, Here I Come!

Happy weekend!  I decided to join the fun in this week's Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger:


Looking at the trigger, I wanted to do something graphic, a little retro, and use my new Bella Blvd. Mr. Boy paper. Here's what I came up with:


First, I scalloped-punched the Mr. Boy paper (this punch has small holes below the scallops). The digital stamp is from Bows and Berries--love the funny retro vibe. Since the stamp is digital, I was able to color the moustache and eyebrows grey on the computer, and I ended up coloring in the glasses with a Copic. I played around with the card design for about an hour and tried various elements to finish the card. Then it hit me--SUSPENDERS! I've had these loops in my stash for a few years, and I was able to pair them with some red ribbon. Of course I couldn't end the suspenders in a "normal" place, so I took them all the way to the top (and over-the-top!). When I was done, he reminded me of Wilford Brimley!

I feel a little funny about what I'm about to post, but I wanted to share my good card news from the past couple of days. First, my card was included in the last CREATE challenge (see here), and then I got an honorable mention from the Lawnscaping Challenge (see here), and at the end of yesterday I found out I had 2 projects picked up by Paper Crafts for the Holiday Cards & More call. I was so ecstatic by all three, and I still can't believe it! (Little ole' me!) When I found out about the PC acceptances, I felt like one of those people on American Idol when they get a golden ticket (you know how they run around screaming and flailing). Okay, that was me.  I actually had another card picked up by PC last month (for the Go-To Sketches), but since it had been my first time submitting, I think I was more shocked than anything. This time I think I appreciated the acceptances even more. :) I am so grateful and honored by the recognition!

Thanks for looking, and thanks for your encouragement!!

25 comments:

  1. Jocelyn, I LOVE the awesome suspenders! I didn't notice them at first 'cause I was too busy looking at those tiny holes in the border. LOL!!! The digi is way too cute and I really love it. Congrats on the CARDS feature and the PC acceptances! Time to start a page with all your accolades. ;)

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  2. This is hilarious and a great translation of the Tuesday Trigger!

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  3. First of all CONGRATULATIONS! I told you to keep submitting, because your cards are ACTUALLY magazine worthy!!!! I am glad someone took notice! It just takes the right looker at the time! I am not sure I will ever get my act together and ever do it, but I am glad you did and rightfully so! Yay you! Now on to the card! This is so right on the $ honey! I love everything about it, and I saw those suspenders as soon as my blogger opened up and I chuckled out loud! Awesome job my dear! :-)

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  4. CONGRATULATIONS my friend... Sorry I wasnt well.... but I really like your card...in fact all your cards... are beautifully done as always.... hugs...xoxo

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  5. What a lovely Bright & fun card love what you have do with the image, thanks for joining in at B&B. Janet

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  6. Love the suspenders! They make the card.

    Congratulations on your publications. I knew your cards were great.

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  7. This is such a fun card, Jocelyn. And those suspenders along with the mustache do remind me of Wilford Brimley. Glad you gave his name because it would have driven me crazy.

    Congratulations on ALL of your incredible news. So glad that you shared it.

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  8. Love this card! The suspenders are brilliant and it is SO Wilford Brimley! LOL!
    Congrats on all your great card news this week! How exciting! Don't feel funny about sharing it with everyone - you should be proud of yourself and we are too! Go girl! :)

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  9. I just adore this card. I hope you win because it is so original!!!

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  10. love love love this.... this little guy made me laugh out loud!

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  11. Woot! Woot! on the acceptances and the feature on Create! Congrats!!!!!
    Cute card too...love the suspenders. A winner for sure!

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  12. Jocelyn, I couldn't find your email so I had to come back and say that I had a big 'slap my forehead' moment when you asked why I didn't resubmit my clown owl card. I was so busy working on the Nov/Dec call that I totally forgot about the other one. Doh! ;)

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  13. Hee hee hee! What a clever card, Jocelyn! And HUGE MONSTER CONGRATS on all of your GREAT card news!!! Be proud!

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  14. Tee hee! I love your Brimley reference! And what an awesome card -- those suspenders are perfect.
    Congratulations on all the well-deserved recognition for your creations.

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  15. What a cute card Jocelyn!!!

    And congrats on your fabulous news...kaching!!! *LOL*

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  16. What a FABULOUS card!! Such a great take on the Trigger. The paper is perfect and I just love that face wrapped in those suspenders.
    Congrats on your PC pubs and on your wins, what wonderful news!

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  17. I love this card. It is sooooo fun!! I have been wanting to get some mustache stamps. Now, I really want some. Congrats, also, on your cards getting picked up by Holiday Cards and More. I am now one of your followers. :-)

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  18. What a COOL take on the Trigger! Love the play of graphic design and the image is so fun! HUGE congrats on your acceptance of the pub by PC! That is super exciting!!

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  19. How fun and unique! Just love the suspenders.

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  20. This made me LOL! How fun is this card? Love it!!!

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  21. Congrats on having cards & projects picked up! I can't wait to see them. :)

    I absolutely ADORE this card! Those suspenders are hilarious. And totally Wilford Brimley. I remember watching "our house" when I was a kid.

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  22. That is just brilliant news!! Super excited to see the stash and glasses digi on your card... you did such a fab job with it!!!!! Thanks so much for playing along with the Bows and Berries digital stamps 'bold and bright' challenge!
    Robin

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  23. Hey Jocelyn! What a fun approach 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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  24. This is adorable! Congratulations on the recognition...you worked hard for it and deserve it! :)

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