I haven't entered any challenges for the past two weeks, but I did want to enter a card in the Create blog challenge. Paige challenged designers to create a card with toothpick flags. I've never made them with a toothpick before, but I love how they look. Here's my card:
First I started by misting the kraft background with Mr. Huey's cream mist to make it look starry. Then I used a combination of October Afternoon Rocket Age and Ruby Rock-It Paper Boy papers for the circles (totally loving these papers for boys!). I colored the little astronaut from Technique Tuesday with Copics. Here's a close-up:
To make the flag, I used border paper...the width worked well. I finished the card off with a sentiment from Technique Tuesday.
On a totally different note, I wanted to thank Jen Wills for passing on the Liebster award. I'll be passing it on in a few weeks. Thanks, Jen! If you haven't checked out her blog, she makes the most fun cards and her posts are always a hoot!
I also wanted to announce the winners of my blog candy. It was awesome re-reading the comments...I definitely felt the love. Anyhoo, the winners were Erin and Heather. Woo hoo! Erin and Heather, please contact me at redballooncards at yahoo dot com.
Thanks for looking! Have a great day!
Wow... this is the cutest card!!! I love it Jocelyn.... Perfect for boys!!!.... Thanks for the inspo... miss ya... hugs...xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour card is totally 'out of this world'! LOVE your background and that cute little astronaut! I have also been MIA, lots of visitors and holidays (nice things) I also hope to be back on track soon!
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back, Miss Jocelyn - I missed you! This card rocks. I love the misted background - it really does look starry and those planetary papers are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI just love toothpick flags and your interpretation is perfect! The spray in the background of the card really ties it all in! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat little flag is entirely way too cute, as is your card in general. Hope things are ok!
ReplyDeleteYour card is super CUTE and the toothpick flag is the perfect way to top it off!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super boy card! Love that sentiment :)
ReplyDeleteHopefully life is keeping you busy in a good way, and not a stressful way.
And congrats to your winners!
What I'm a WINNER?! YAY, thanks so much my bloggy friend :)
ReplyDeletePS This card is adorable, silly and just AWESOME!!! I love the starry backgrtound and the circle layout, I never use enough circles...
THANKS AGAIN!!! *HUGS*
such a cutie. Love the misted starry backgound too. Glad to have you back!
ReplyDeleteYou're back! This is a great card! I love it and my boys would love it too. The misted background is so cool.
ReplyDeleteI think everybody deserves the occasional blog holiday! I'm glad you're back, though -- and with a super-cute card! The circles, the misting, the flag... love it!
ReplyDeleteTee hee, this is SUCH a cute card!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteJocelyn, I saw this card on the Create Blog and LOVED it. Such a creative idea.
ReplyDeleteWe flew into Sioux Falls and went over to Brookings and Howard (where my family is from). I hope to make it back for a longer trip next time, we should make a coffee date! :)
WOW! I love this--saw it over on the Create: CARDS blog! LOVE those planets --so so cute! And so is your astronaut! LOVE:)
ReplyDeletegreat card! that stamp is adorable and you're right, those papers are perfect for boys! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just too cute! Love what you did with the challenge! Hope all is well, and I totally get absent and crazy from blogland! I am barely able to keep up these day with all that life is bringing plus plugging away at working on a "new" older home!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me? This is so fun! I love it - so creative and fantastic! The science geek in me thinks this is so brilliant!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that card?! I also love those Ruby Rock It papers -- so cheerful.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see we're both getting back on the blogging wagon! Good to be back ;)
Adorable card! What a perfect way to use a toothpick flag!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!! So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutest!!! I love the little astronaut!
ReplyDeleteReally?!?! REALLY!??! You think you can just throw out the cutest little astronaut card without any prior warning?!?! Love the circles, the dotted background, the speckled background, the toothpick flag, and of course the CLA!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is OUT OF THIS WORLD!! I love it so much - way too fun!! The banner is awesome - something about them just always makes me smile! I can't believe I won your blog candy! Amazable - THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I'll be emailing you soon! Wow, I just love this card!
ReplyDeleteOh my this is too cute! I love that little spaceman holding the flag. Fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteCuteness!! I love the papers you used for the planets!
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