Comic Relief

I had the idea to create a comic strip to showcase this fabulous Kaboom which I stamped and die cut using the WMS Kaboom die set and matching die. So I drew up some rectangles using the Silhouette Studio software and cut this panel with the Cameo.  I embossed it with black embossing powder for extra wow.  I've used the opening lines from the old Superman television series as the story line and I used Wordart in Word to create the text passages using a fabulous font called SF Comic Strip.

I have to admit the WMS Kaboom and Halftone Backgrounds sets are so much fun to play with that I got a little carried away with the background.  The story finishes more simply inside.  It could be either a Father's Day card or a birthday card for a super dad (such as mine who turns 91 next month).

As I was catching up on some blogs the other day, I came across the CAS-ology Week 148 cue card which is story and I thought I'd enter this card in the challenge there even though that background is a little busy.

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Kate

Stitched Up

I love the WMS stitched tags die and have probably used them more than any die in my stash.  However there are times when a simple rectangle shape is better and in the last Waltzing Mouse PJ Party I saw a card that made me look at my stitched tags differently.  Anya made this stunning card using a cropped tag.   

And instead of using my guillotine to cut a boring rectangle, it made me think of using the medium stitched tag to carry the sentiment on this card of mine.  

Not only did the sentiment fit perfectly on the tag, but I have an awesome stitched detail along 3 edges.

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Kate

Twice Blessed

I've been lucky enough to be involved in the early stages of a new group of women who are trying to make a difference.  We're starting a new group of market stall holders and by selling our unique products collectively, we hope to improve the life of others less fortunate than ourselves.  

Our charity - Niche Market - was registered yesterday so we are on our way now.  I'm donating this set of cards as a prize for the raffle on the evening of our first event.

The sentiment is a mix of computer generated and selective stamping from the Waltzing Mouse Country Labels 4 and the labels 4 frame is also from this set.  I tried to continue the country theme with some lovely papers in earthy tones, fabulous chunky buttons, twine and a little faux lace.  

On the inside I used a punched grass border along the bottom.

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Kate