Happy March! It's a sunny CHILLY and WINDY 30 degrees here right now, but I'm not complaining! It sure beats the 86 degree day we had last Thursday. That was WAAAAY too hot for this time of year!
The challenge on the High Hopes blog today is hosted by the amazing Jeanne. The theme is "That Fuzzy Feeling", and what a perfect time to use some Fun Flock! And, by the looks of the other designer cards, I'm not the only one who thought of using Fun Flock on their card for the week.
I stamped the image on a really light cream colored cardstock and colored the image with various markers. Then, with a Quickie Glue Pen, I added a thin layer of adhesive to the sheep's wool and added a layer of Fun Flock. Even though the Fun Flock I used is brown, I colored the wool first so that the color was more pronounced -- you can see the color peeks through nicely through the flock.
And how about that orange paper and ribbon! I'm really liking the color orange right now, and when I saw this cute orange paper at the scrap shop yesterday I had to pick up a sheet. The paper is by Pink Paisley. Cute stuff! The orange ribbon is seam binding from the Martha Stewart line at Michael's. I found this particular roll in the clearance area, before Christmas. I knew it would come in handy this spring! If you haven't tried any of the Martha seam binding ribbons before, you should! They come in beautiful colors, and they're so silky and smooth. And, since they're a bit thinner than typical ribbons, they tie nicely and don't add a lot of extra bulk to your projects. *Love them!*
I also used a vintage (real vintage, not new "vintage") shell button. In January I made a couple of fun button purchases on ebay. This is one of the buttons I received in a lot...and I got a good deal, too! Gotta love that!
How cute and springy! This little gal has wintered well, hasn't she?! Lots of 'fluff'! Thanks for giving us a close-up . . . your coloring is so inspiring.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | March 07, 2009 at 06:20 PM
This lamb is so cute! I love the bright orange-so fun! Great idea to use seam binding...I am gonna give it a try. I love to use flocking but I haven't touched it since Christmas! It's perfect for all the adorable spring animals! Great card!
Posted by: Danielle | March 06, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Oh my Anna! This is adorable! That sweet little lamb looks so fuzzy! I didn't have any Fun Flock for the challenge, but now it looks like I'm going to have to invest in some! Thanks for describing how you apply it! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | March 04, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Ewe are so talented! What an adorable card!
Posted by: Nicole | March 04, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Oh no, another item I need to put on my wish list, lol. That looks like a great product to use on animal images!
Posted by: Elaine | March 02, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Oh my goodness is this cute! Love the coloring, colors, layout, and the flocking! Adorable.
Posted by: Beth M | March 02, 2009 at 01:34 PM
What an adorable fuzzy lamb!
Posted by: Shel9999 | March 02, 2009 at 12:44 PM
How funny, I was reading a few of the comments about this card and laughed out loud at one of the comments. Orange is one of my least favorite colors but it is just perfect for this cutie! I am a total sucker for gingham and checks. I of course love your coloring, as usual. I've only used flock a few times but it does add a really cool touch and texture to your design.
Great job!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | March 02, 2009 at 10:11 AM
So cute... love the added dimension that fun flock gives cards.
Posted by: Kerry from PA | March 02, 2009 at 07:54 AM
I'm a flocker lover too!! I flocked on Friday -- I used white on Santa's beard. I can't stop petting my card :)
Love your wooly lamb -- and the orange looks great!
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | March 02, 2009 at 07:11 AM
i've never used fun flock. . . . but i think i might go have to buy some for my easter cards!!!
Posted by: Dawn Liedtka | March 02, 2009 at 06:20 AM
Totally adorable!! I guess I missed the article that said orange is in this year, lol, but I'm seeing it everywhere! It's not my favorite color but I'm beginning to like it a little...especially after seeing this absolutely sweet card!!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | March 02, 2009 at 05:23 AM
Adorable! I don't usually like orange, but love it here!
Posted by: Toni K | March 02, 2009 at 03:53 AM
your card is too cute, Anna, how clever you used fun flock and I love the vintage button too. May I know where did you buy it?hugs, ying
Posted by: ying | March 02, 2009 at 01:34 AM
What a cutie patootie! I love it when you see the flocking and it feels like you could just hug something! Adorable.
Posted by: Shae | March 01, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Oh, that plump little lamb is just toooo cute! And the orange adds such a burst of freshness! LOVE it!!!
Posted by: hb | March 01, 2009 at 04:26 PM
Hey Anna ... thanks for the FANTASTIC pic of your card, detailing the flock effect :) It looks brilliant and will certainly make me try it again [I didn't have a great outcome the first time I used it ].
Thanks for the idea about the buttons ~ if you have a realiable site, you know where you can forward it :0)
Posted by: Robb_eeie | March 01, 2009 at 03:51 PM
too cute & too creative!
Posted by: Linda C. | March 01, 2009 at 03:43 PM
oh my goodness! this is too too cute! love the orange feels sunny!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | March 01, 2009 at 03:42 PM
This is just adorable! Love the orange!
Posted by: Tracey | March 01, 2009 at 03:37 PM
How adorable! Love your flocking and the curved edge. I haven't had much luck with flocking so I'll have to give the Quickie glue pen a try.
Posted by: Jessica Canham | March 01, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Isn't she cute??? And I LOVE the vintage button!!! You rock Anna! ;0)
Posted by: Michelle Adams | March 01, 2009 at 02:50 PM
The orange is great...has that nice warm feeling! The little sheep is cute and love his fuzz!! Isn't fun to get button lots from eBay...you never know what you'll get! Love Martha's seam binding ribbon too! Comes in some luscious colors, too!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 01, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Totally love this card! I find such wonderful inspiration here!
Posted by: Erika M | March 01, 2009 at 02:06 PM
adorable! I love that flocking! It look like it wool flock!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | March 01, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Anna, This is just so sweet and cute. Love, Love, Love the pretty bright, cheery orange color. Gorgeous ribbon, button and coloring.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | March 01, 2009 at 11:06 AM
super cute love the orange
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | March 01, 2009 at 11:03 AM
This is the sweetest thing, Anna! Love your fresh spring colors!
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | March 01, 2009 at 10:57 AM
This is just too precious! I love it! Leave it to you to think of something this precious!
Posted by: Brook | March 01, 2009 at 10:44 AM
This is the cutest thing! I just have to get some flock...wait! I have some pink! I can change the colors. Now to just do it! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Linda Crowder | March 01, 2009 at 10:38 AM
I love your card. The bright orange is awesome! I'm going to have to give the seam binding a try. The fun flock is fabulous! It adds the perfect touch to the little lamb!
Posted by: Michelle | March 01, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Oooh! This is just too cute! I love your perfectly colored and flocked little critter! And I agree! Orange is HOT now! Love it all! :)
Posted by: Julie Campbell | March 01, 2009 at 10:01 AM
So very cute Anna, love the fun flock!!
Posted by: Candy aka cwilliams | March 01, 2009 at 09:40 AM
OMG, that is the cutest flocked lamb (that is a lamb right? I don't live on a farm :) Such a great Spring card and yes thank goodness it's not in the high 80's again. That was horrible!
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | March 01, 2009 at 09:18 AM
OH way cute Anna way cute..Love the Orange!!! Where can one get the fun flock? Just love the Lamb way cute..I can't say Cute enough..
Posted by: KellyinID | March 01, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Oh, Anna, this is great! I agree, the orange is fun and fresh. Love it! That lamb never looked so good with his flocked coat. Darn it, now I think I'm going to have to find my coupon and stop in at Michaels when I go to Target today. Just to look, mind you.
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | March 01, 2009 at 08:53 AM
What a sweet card! I love that layout, do you mind if I case it??? :)
Posted by: Karrie Baker | March 01, 2009 at 08:01 AM
LOOOVE orange, and I especially like the layout. The way the panel is rounded and go across the bottom left is a GREAT idea. Awesome ribbon treatment too!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | March 01, 2009 at 07:56 AM