Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Basket of wishes to cheer you...

Hello there my friends!

Wow, it's Wednesday.  How in the world did that happen, and who stole Monday and Tuesday?  My mom always said that the older I got, the faster time would fly by.  I'm thinking she was right!

I have a 'shaped' card to share with you today.  This was made for the Stampendous March Challenge, which is, shaped cards.  I only have a couple of Stampendous stamps, so you will just have to bear with me as I use them over and over!


Supplies: A Muse CS, Kraft CS, Copic Sketch &21 & Y28, Stampendous "Narcissus" Stamps, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Recollections Dimensional Squares


Last year, when I went to the stamp show at Collinsville, Ill., I bought the template for this sweet basket from Rubber Cottage.  I altered their pattern a bit, by putting two drop down basket handles on it, where the template called for just one single handle in the middle.  Some teensy brads (from my stash), were added, and the image was stamped twice on the yellow A Muse ginham, so flower in the center could be fussy cut and popped up for dimension.

Hope you like it!  Thanks in measures of OODLES for stopping by today!

Smiles,
Patti J.

Food for thought: 
 "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."  ~Scott Adams

36 comments:

Dawnll said...

Patti
This is wonderful-I love the basket and the gingham-you did a great job with altering!
You always inspire me with your projects sweetie
Enjoy this beautiful weather
hugs

Carole said...

Hi Patti, I love what you did, that basket is awesome! Great idea and can you just imagine the basket filled with all kinds of goodies for a summer's eve picnic! Thanks for dropping by. Love your visits ... Carole xox

Lorie said...

That is SO adorable Patti! Love it!

CraftinGranny said...

This is so cute Patti and what a fun shape with those fantastic flowers. Your mom is right on as was my granny. Who would have thought we'd be saying that.....LOL I have been fine, just too busy and not enough blogging time lately. Also trying to get the yard cleaned up while the weather is so beautiful and then it's on to spring cleaning (yuck). "Hugs"

Pat (mspfd) said...

Oh wow, this is spectacular Patti! I absolutely adore your fresh and creative design. The basket with flowers is gorgeous! Way to go. Hope you win the challenge, cause this creation is a winner!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Oh wow, this is spectacular Patti! I absolutely adore your fresh and creative design. The basket with flowers is gorgeous! Way to go. Hope you win the challenge, cause this creation is a winner!

Amanda Mertz said...

Love your basket of posies! Perfect for spring. I like the fussy cutting on the flowers too! TFS!

Netty said...

wow this is terrific Patti, such a fab design. Annette x

Stef H said...

always wanted to know how do to one of these cards. i'll leave it to you. it's gorgeous!

mom was right. sheesh. it's MARCH already for crying out loud.

lots of xmas die cuts and ribbons with some stamps in dawn's box. without her, i'd have no product - LOL.

hope u are well.

hugs :)

Glittered Paws said...

Pretty - and love the "AMuse" cs you used - the green bow is just perfect for the basket. May have to make that basket next time we get together to craft.

The Other Patti Sue said...

This reminds me of the baskets of flowers we used to deliver on the first of May! We would put them on elderly peoples doorsteps, knock and run! Such a fun thing to do! Great card GF!

Susie said...

Oh, I adore this. Beautiful job.

Bonnie Weiss said...

OMG ... this is just too sweet, Patti! It's always refreshing to see something new and different.

Joan Ervin said...

What a fabulous design, Patti....your basket is sooo cute and I love the flowers!!! You did an awesome job of altering the template!!

Betty Benton said...

Adorable basket card! And can you believe that March is half over already -- glad we're enjoying each day!

Jifo Birdy Loo said...

Oo! Love the basket, the dimension and patterns are just great and makes it even more adorable! Great job!

Melissa said...

So cute!

Thank you for posting links to my blog in your sidebar, Mom. Love you!

Glenda Atkins said...

Fabulous job Patti! Its so fun and clever and wonderful all at the same time. I love the flowers!

yup time sure does speed up as you get older, the days whiz by...:O)

Sue from Oregon said...

This is very fun Patti. Love the pull out flowers...sure to make the recipient happy!

A Consuming Passion said...

Oh this is one very clever card Patti! Love it!

Maria Matter said...

I heard the same thing about time Patti...but I'm thinking that with the speed its flying by lately...I must be REALLY old!
Gorgeous creation!! I like the hanging handles, great job!
Enjoy your day Sweets!
hugs & blessings

Mau xx said...

This is totally gorgeous Patti, what a lovely Spring basket to brighten the day. I love it xxxxx
Thanks for lovely comments you always leave me, you are one special lady xx

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

Lovely project, very beautiful!
Hugs, Helena

redwasher1 said...

What gorgeous basket and so spring looking!!!!

Angelica Turner said...

Patti, this is just darling.

AmethystCat said...

how cute!!! I love how the card comes out of the basket - so clever! You are such a talented lady!!!

Jessie said...

Wow, that is beautiful!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Their basket templates are quite fun. Dee and I have one that we share (also from a show). Love how you placed all of the daffy's. Mine just started to open 2 days ago.

Beate said...

Patti, what a great pocket card. I absolutely love it!
Have a great weekend!
Hugs and smiles

Patti P. said...

Hi Patti, Love this, I have one of their templates and love them. Your flowers are so pretty in this! Miss you at DP...have a great weekend.
hugs...

Pam Sparks said...

this is really lovely Patti! love the gingham w/kraft creativity you have going! Two handles... yep, better than one!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow Patti!!! This is such a gorgeous design!! I love your basket image and the flowers look amazing as well!! :)

Sorry I've been MIA for a while...just catching up friend!! HUGS

Melisa Waldorf said...

Your killin' me! I want that basket / flowers so bad! and I can't have it : (
LOVE it chick!

Auntie Em said...

This is gorgeous! I love the basket and handles you added. Great effect! And the gingham flowers and bow are the sweetest.
Thanks for sharing! :)

Jingle said...

This is so totally adorable! Thank you for joining us for the Stampendous! Shaped Cards Challenge!

StampendousGraphics said...

This card is just gorgeous. Thanks so much for entering it in our Shaped Card challenge!! Love what you've done with our narcissus!