Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Things are Jumping around here....

Although I am not creating too much these days, I do have a few more cards to post from the last Gina K release and then I have a few things created to show you next week for the My Favorite Things release.

I will be posting blog candy tomorrow for 100,000 hits....my dh took my digital camera today to take some pictures of our new house so I can't do it today.

A few updates on family life: My sweet daughter turns 12 on Friday. The fish is still alive. My other sweet daughter turns 3 next week. The fish is still alive. My husband graduates residency next week. The fish is still alive. My son graduates Pre-school next week. The fish is still alive. Add that all in with getting ready to move--and yep....I would say things are jumping around here....

And speaking of jumping.......This card features the new set from Melanie--Jumping for Joy. I love the adorable images in this set. For this card I created a rounded side opening using my Creative Memories cutting system. (The striped paper is on the inside of the card!) The motion of the juggling balls is conveyed with the paper piercing.

Materials used: Jumping for Joy (Gina K Designs); ink-brilliance black, pumpkin pie (SU!); cardstock-white, green; SU! Designer paper pack; paper piercing tool (SU!); Copic markers; ribbon (Oriental Trading); Creative Memories cutting system.

Thanks for stopping by!

57 comments:

Christina Fischer said...

Glad to see that the fish is still alive... oh, and I'm glad to see that you are surviving all that is going on in your life! It made me tired just reading it! :)

Your card is fantastic!! I love the colors and the paper -- so striking!

Shelly said...

Yep, I am tired reading this too. But it did bring back too many memories about replacing fish on the sly... Cute card Carolyn, hope the move is fast and painless.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous job on this card...too adorable! Congrats to your husband. Good luck with the fish!
SueD

Kathleen said...

I LOVE this card....I don't have the seal, but I will have to adapt it to make one of these! I love the paper on the inside of the card---it looks so festive! LOTS of changes in your world these days---thanks for filling us in on things~

Lorie said...

Absolutely adorable! The fish is still alive! I love your blog! The fish is still alive! You are so funny! The fish is still alive! LOL!

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Amy said...

Jumping for sure! Glad to hear that the fish is surviving it all as well! Life should get even more interesting with a pre-teen in the house...if it hasn't already! Darling card...I like the idea of using the circle cutter and the paper piercing. Again...best wishes!

Angie said...

This is the most adorable seal card I've seen yet! I love the bright colors, the white seal and those juggling beach balls too! I'm glad things are going well for you and the fam (and the fishy too!). Looking forward to seeing your other creations.

Erin... said...

What a fun card! Love the bright colors and the shape. Aaahhh the fish that just keeps swimming....

Chris Scrappin and Stampin in Texas said...

Good to hear from you...glad the fish is still alive..we don't have luck with fish or turtles. Can't wait to see the new house.

Love the card, and how you did the half circle opening...Fabulous!

Susan (susiestampalot) said...

the fish lives!! woOHooOOO! slow down a bit though, breathe. one thing at a time, friend!! hugs, sus

Carolina said...

Just darlin' Cammie! I had this image in my head with this set, but didn't know how quite to pull it off...thanks for making it real for me...you rock!

Congrats on the 100,000 hits - WOO HOO!!!

Wow, talk about an exciting week you have coming up - just remember to breathe in deeply and take it all in because those are all wonderful events to celebrate! Keeping my fingers crossed for you for a painless move - Hugs!

Louise said...

Oh Carolyn you are one funny lady! Glad that the fish is still alive!!! Are you? LOL Glad to hear everyone is doing well.

Your card is amazing! You make me want to buy the set! Love the pierced circle - really conveys the motion feeling.

Looking forward to seeing more of your cards before the move!

Cindy Haffner said...

Darling card Cammie, and glad the fish is still alive.

Anonymous said...

Wow! How do you find the time to stamp, and such amazing cards at that! Glad things are going great. I just love your card! The colors are nice and that seal is sooo cute.
TFS your beautiful creations,
-Lori
Oh, btw, how is the fish?
Smiles

specialcraftmom4 said...

Good luck with the move! We moved three years ago with our four children all 5 and under (: STRESS!
The card you created was really cute (:

Whimsey said...

WOW; that rocks!!! Love it!

Fish still alive?

Molly B said...

Hey how is the fish doing? he-he I hope everything goes well the next few weeks. Wow busy family! I love the card. The way you showed the motion is awesome. Love the colors too. -Molly B

Anonymous said...

Cammie, you are so funny! I am glad your fish is still alive!
Your card is wonderful! I love the fun look of it. Everything goes together so well.
Hugs and smiles

Ila said...

I love your card Cammie!! the stamps and design is Fabulous!! Glad the fish is still alive....I've never had good luck with fish or indoor plants.

Maria said...

Awesome card. Sounds like you are super busy with lots of great things! Glad to see you are still jumping in blogland. I'm sure it's crazy, but hopefully you will have some time to keep us posted! You put me over the edge on one of your last posts using the cute little kids beach scene stamp! I had seen it before but didn't jump as fast as I wanted to, then you basically said I had to get it by posting that great card! LOLOL!!

Good Luck and all the best!

Lee said...

Holy cannoli Cammie!!! You have kept a fabulous sense of humor in all the craziness!!! I LOVE IT!!! And so happy your fish is still alive!! I'm lovin' that card design with the striped dp inside......I'm totally CASEing that!!! Congrats on the new house and hope you get to slow down a bit enjoy those fun birthdays coming up!!!

Anonymous said...

I too am glad the fish is still alive (lol). Love your card. Can't figure out when you have time to make them - but its adorable!!

Pinky Roth said...

Cammie, I love this card and yes, indeed, it sounds like your household is very busy for sure! Yoohoo for the fish, too!

Pinky

stampmonkey said...

That is too funny...the fish is still alive. Glad to hear it though. Are you? lol

Love the card -- really cute! tfs

Hang in there with your crazy week. ;)

Denise Marzec said...

Awesome in every way...love that striped paper, the rounded opening, and how you pierced the motion of the balls he's twirling. Adorable image too!

...and the fish is STILL alive, YAY!

Mandy said...

I love the card! Too cute! And here's hoping all continues to go well with the move, birthdays, etc.!!

Anonymous said...

Great card and congrats on 100000hits!

Denise said...

Card is so adorable, I love the colors you used.

Jessie/knightrone said...

Super cute card!! Happy to hear the fish is well!!LOL

Dawn Easton said...

LOL well I'm happy to hear the fish is still alive...lol...I'm sure the kids are thrilled too ;)
You are smokin' busy eh?! Wow...how do you do it?...lol
Your card is TOTALLY ADORABLE! Love the design and layout...so fun!

Anonymous said...

You are too funny....I'm still chucklin' and I'm glad the fish is still alive! The card is too cute, I think I'll head over to Gina's and place an order.
Wow you have such a busy week next week. Remember to live in the 'Now' and enjoy each day as they come. Don't stress yourself out about tomorrow, it will always be today :)

Rose Ann said...

Great news, and I love the fun way you tell it!! Your card is sooooo cute, Carolyn!! I love the whole style of it!! Awesome, girl!!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic card, Carolyn! I was wondering how many ways I could use that set! I love the paper piercing that shows the movement...very clever!

Jennifer Love said...

Too cute! Love this. :)

Oh, how is the fish doing? LOL!

Nancy said...

Hi Cammie!

I laughed at you getting a fish I thought it was hilarious, well my daughters B-Day was on the 17th and guess what one of her friends brought to her...YEP! a fish (then it wasn't funny) and like yours is still alive. Happy B-Day to your daughter my B-Day is on friday too so cool!

Anonymous said...

Awesome card and design. Perfect for the new stamps. Good luck with the move!

Allison said...

Gorgeous card - as always!
Glad to hear the fish is alive and you are surviving all the business in your life right now.

Debbie Olson said...

Glad that your fish is alive, Cammie! this is the PERFECT card! I love that bold stripe, the coloring of the seal, the shape of the flap--every single detail!

Diane said...

Love the paper piercing with the ball! Wonderful and cheerful card!!

Maryann said...

Great Card Cammie, Lovely crisp colours. Thanks for sharing.
Maryann

retiredheather said...

Hi. I am new to your blog but I just spent 30 minutes reading your back posts to learn the significance of the fish. I laughed so hard...men do amaze ua all sometimes. Your cards are also great so...good dialogue and great cards means see you daily.
Retired Heather

Melanie said...
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Melanie said...

this was one of the best cards of the release, the pierced circle is amazing!! way better than my juggler!

Michele Kovack said...

You certainly are one busy gal! I love the card! Love the added piercing!

Janine said...

Love it!! and I am glad the fish is still alive!!

Deb Wood said...

This is adorable, love the layout and the piercing!! Wow sounds like a very busy time. Glad the fish is still alive!

Stampinsilvia said...

WOw what a super cute card! I lvoe the colors! Wow you are busy these days...glad the fish is still alive! Happy early Birthday to your kiddos!

Anonymous said...

This is such a wonderful way to use that adorable image! I love the idea of motion with the piercing, that's just so clever! It's a great card with great colors and just makes me happy to look at it!
I wish you well with your new home and I'm so happy for you (and your fish) :)

dpkennedy said...

This is fantastic!! You are so creative! I love the piercing and peicing and colors and design...totally fab!!

Yea for the fish!

Sharon Harnist said...

Adorable card, Carolyn -- great use of the circle paper piercer!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Oh this is fabulous! I LOVE the white seal! Awesome! The colors of the card are just perfect! WOW, you are busy. . .so much going on. Hope you're enjoying it all and not stressing too much! :)

Anonymous said...

I love this card! TFS!

Lisa H.

Bethany Paull said...

This is so fabulous!

Rita said...

I'm jumping for joy, did you say your new house? So glad you found a house! Glad the fish is still alive!!!
Fantastic adorable card, love how you did the piercing!

jjcreations said...

I haven't been blogging for a couple of days so I missed this INCREDIBLY cute card. I love the colours you used and that seal is too cute. Love it. I also like how you pierced the rotation of the balls. Joan

Laura lok said...

stunning and awesome. I feel like I say that everytime with your posts but they truely are

Anonymous said...

Oh this is adorable. congrats on all the movin and graduating and fishy stuff!