Good Morning…Happy HUMP DAY and I have a funny for you to make your day start with a chuckle. I will get to that at the end of this sweet card…. if you have the time – read it as you will understand why I am late today!
I loved reading the comments from the post yesterday….about Mr. Elmer (I think Elmer would be a good animal name….just sayin’) and I wanted to share this card today and some thoughts about using Elmer with this type of project. (I am envisioning that a bunch of you went out and bought Elmer and are ready to SPRAY AWAY….but I want to share more thoughts/tips with you so you do not get frustrated.)
Today’s card is a note card size, 5″ X 3 1/2″ and I cut my own card stock because I wanted a vertical card. I I envisioned that covering the whole front panel with Pacific Blue would be perfect for this sweet card but I also knew that it needed something a bit more.
In the picture below you will see the faint white lines….where did that come from???? Well, 2 products – the whisper white craft ink and the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set.
Before I adhered the blue to the front panel I stamped it. Please remember that the craft ink takes a bit longer to dry so you will have to be patient or use your heat tool to set it up but the end result is fun.
I sponged the outer edges of the clouds in soft sky and popped some up and then adhered some flat. I think be doing both it gives more interest to your project.
Now HERE are the thoughts I have about Elmer on this kind of card….SIMPLE – be careful and know that the “stick factor for your fingers” is there are spaces on the outside of the cardstock that you are placing.
Darn, I love this bundle and I love that the framelits fit this perfectly with no worries of fussy cutting but you can see that there is an edge of white – no worries if you start with the 2nd piece first (the green one)….
WHEW…..I hope that this all made sense and at the end of the day that you can say – THIS IS ONE CUTE CARD. In my eyes it is…but the reality of it is…..it is all about this amazing bundle and the dies are so well thought out.
This weekend I will be able to see the NEW Catalog and I am really, really hoping that this is carried over…but remember, if it is – it probably will not be at the bundled price (saving 10%)….trust me, when I know and see….I will communicate as IF this is carried over…..I would HOP on it to get the 10% discount!
There you go…..I hope that this card “LIFTED” your day and this sentiment…..priceless and one that I think we all would use over and over because in life – we always have people that “lift us up”
Now to my saga……if you wish to skip it….I get it but you will find the products used at the way bottom to help you navigate. Thanks for your time and GO LIFT SOMEONE UP TODAY….as you all always lift me up!
Yesterday I was having some computer problems that my You Tube was not working correctly and I was super frustrated as I needed to get some links out for videos of my kits…..now picture this – it was about 5 pm my time and I am on the phone with fellow PAL, friend and my blog gu-ru Nicloe Watt.
We did a screen share and she was saying “they are working fine on my end – I can see them”.….they still were buffering…buffering on my end and while figuring it all out (REMEMBER – it is ME….the one that says that she is computer challenged) Nicole says, let’s update your browsers to Google Chrome…..I thought sounds good to me – (she’s the pro)…
Naturally I was all ears as we were doing a screen share and I believe anything that Nicole and her dear hubby tell me to do…..so I was clicking away and having a good old time…..then she said – let’s update this….now we’ll do this…..and I was feeling like an assistant to an Apple Executive and inside laughing because I thought – this is kind of like how we believe what a GPS tells us….turn here – you have reached your destination.
While we were waiting for chrome to download Nicole said, let’s remove this….then the question was, “When was the last time you cleaned your cookies?” – Well….well – I said: that is what you do at 350 for 10-12 minutes 😀 …then I said – Nicole – I have no clue how to do that…..well we did that and then removed some more…..then PRESTO CHROME was installed and it was time to get ride of the FOX… FIREFOX that I have used for years…..this was making me sad as I liked that little fox.
Nicole then said, to keep all of your familiar places that you go to regularly….we will click this before we delete the whole thing. THAT IS THE PART THAT IS ALWAYS SCARY…..it is that finale that scares me. WHEW…..we did it BUT one thing happened….and this is why I was LATE today…..
When I went to log in to type up my blog post for you…..I couldn’t remember my PASSWORD – I had 4 attempts….I tried, nope…I tried…nope – finally I was blocked out and had to reset it. When I went through that whole thing it said that I needed to wait 20 minutes before attempting to log back into the site….
Being impatient and really testing it…..it said I had 11 minutes left and I thought – this is crazy, I am just going to try again…..NOPE – it reset the damn thing to 20 minutes….so I thought – GOOD NIGHT COMPUTER.
I was able to go in and type responses from the post yesterday and I will say…..Chris R. from Iowa’s made me go to sleep with a smile on my face….it you did not see/read it – and you need a pick me up…..please go back and do so as I can just see her face with the guy waving to her and then I bet after he drove past she told Teddy something funny!
The moral of the story is LIFE HAPPENS….it is about how we deal with it that counts. I adore Integrant Services and they keep me up and running for you…..I know that I drive them nuts and they probably laugh at my silly questions…..and I have been known to call them back after 5 minutes of hanging up and saying…..ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ME…..they really are the best and I am grateful for their help!
So that’s my SAGA for the tardiness of your inbox fix….I sure hope that you still had your coffee without my post and that you have a FABULOUS day….see you tomorrow…..Mr Bunny is in the house!!!
wow . . . brilliant idea for the background with the grunge stamp!
Mary took the words right outta my keyboard! Love your card, and your blog. Thanks for always sharing a giggle! One thought on the 2nd round of spray glue … maybe spray the fun foam rather than the back of the diecut?
Great idea….I will try that….I do love the FUN FOAM!
Every time I use this stamp I think of you…..as I can remember on a PALS Catalog Party how everyone was goo-goo over it and I just simply could not “get it” – BUT….I took the wonderful PALS advice and bought it and YES – I find it so helpful for many fun touches….another example of how great it is to be a PAL!
Cute card, Susan. This bundle is my latest acquisition and I need to find time to use it. Thanks for all your tips. Oh my, your story is one that all of us computer challenged people dread when we have to make big changes like you did. I’m so glad it all worked out for you. Have a great day. Our weather is gorgeous before the rain comes.
You are ONE SMART STAMPER as this is a perfect bundle. I am hoping that this is carried over but if it isn’t, it would be a “no worries” for me as this is a classic….one that will always be a good “tool” to have in your shed! We too had a BEAUTIFUL day…..
Yep! I was one of those who ran right out to JoAnn’s and bought Elmer’s…and I love it! Thanks of the tip!
I am smiling that Elmer is in your house……it is amazing how many years Elmer has been a true blue for so many years!
I saw your title and thought, “Elmer? Who’s Elmer?! Is Elmer the donkey’s name?” LOL! Oh Mister Elmer Glue! Okay, I’m on it. Don’t hit me with these things first thing in the morning. Love your card and that background. So cool! I’m pretty sure no one should entrust me with spray glue. I’m the one that picks up the mister bottle, presses the top down and gets misted in my face because I had it turned the wrong way.
That is too funny!
Ok ladies – you are crackin’ me up…..
Been there and done that with other sprays, trust me – it is easy to do! Or, the spray nozzle gets clogged and then the stuff runs down your hand and arm!
Now Chris my dear….YOU always make me laugh. Here is a tip – make sure that you keep the spray area clean, if you have to clean it – use an alcohol swap and you should be good to go.
You are too funny…..PLEASE make sure that you have ELMER the way he needs to behave…..and he will be your friend…
Love the background with the grunge–what a wonderful difference it makes. Very cute card, lots of dimension.
I took Mama to a dr appt yesterday so missed the post, so when I saw today’s title, I thought, oh she got the new Itell and rushed back to read it. Loved the pics of the animals but am still waiting on the new friend. (I’ve used “Mr. Elmer” for long time…thought I was cheating and shouldn’t be doing it but it is easy for intricate die cuts!)
You are such a good daughter to take your Mom to a Doctors appt……we all do these things out of love and I know we never regret them….
Now for Elmer…I am glad that you went back and saw the post – I do find it helpful for unusual projects….BUT – IF the newbie that was to happen now almost 2 weeks ago….it is a Male and Elmer would be a good name!
Whew ! So glad I `m not the only one that thought I had missed Mr. Elmer in the EQUINE group yesterday ! SNICKER ! Then we get to the glue/spray and instructions and I`m saying DO WHAT ??? By the time I got to the computer adventure (believe me I right there with you especially when I got asked the same question about my COOKIES ) I was in full giggle …..then you mentioned Chris and the funeral car guy …..I lost it !! You know I come back every night to see if you have had time to comment and I READ EVERY one of the comments that are left . The thing I can`t figure out is HOW Mary FISH can get in and out with a ONE LINER !!
Love this set ,but have not gotten it yet . I like my Grunge stamps too !. BUT what made me go oooooo is that adorable little Soft Sky cloud behind the sentiment ! SO SWEET !!!
FUN visit today !!
I drove rather rapidly by the funeral home today, just in case it was my time. There is a stop sign there and I really thought about rolling through it like this one old guy does but then I thought I might get hit and then need the funeral home. Yes, Ted and I had a little talk about that incident the guy from the funeral home usually is so somber it just really took me by surprise. Maybe my FIL had coffee with him recently and told him where we live. By the way, only my in-laws would go from Iowa to Houston to visit us but the first day out they went to a mortuary museum! Honest, who knew there was even such a thing let alone in the Houston area. They had a casket like Elvis had and I have no idea of what else they saw they even had lunch with the keeper of the museum. I guess we see how we rated!
Yeah how does Mary get by with one liners. I know I need to get a life so I have some time to ramble but still!
Computer – I do know we have some cloud thing or chrome thing. If you all are expecting me to get a blog going, I am sure going to need help! One would thing cookies would be a good thing but I think it is to not let some things happen or whatever… I come back to read the comments and especially if Susan makes a comment too.
First….please, please never stop humoring us as we love it. I am thrilled that you and Teddy had a chat. You needed that – I just cannot tell you how many times I have BUSTED OUT LOUD about the “driver” to wave to you……
When you go past – keep your hands on 10 and 2 and drive right by!
Sonny…..you are soooooooo bad but I love you all the same…I bet that you had Gwen’s outfit on when you typed that! Why in the world do people think of Horses….Glue….these are just BAD THOUGHTS…and I do not try to think of THAT FACTOR….
You need to USE this stamp set…. I think that it is raining – so go ink it up!
Grunge is perfect for a background and your card is beautifully done! Ah, yes….the computer…..many funny stories there.
Love that grunge…I still laugh when I thought that is was the PITS – I see things as “images” not the accents….but I am getting better to look through the forest of being not closed minded on “stamp sets”
Love the card and that grunge stamp was a great idea! I love the little clouds especially the two together. The polka dot paper looks great on there too. I can’t wait for my bundle to arrive so I can play. I think I will try to do without the spray adhesive – I have enough problems as it is without getting my fingers stuck together, spray in my face or using it and Ted walk by and shake fur or drool on it. Honestly, the boy is a bigger mess than me! Gee, if we all end up buying this product they might decide to keep it behind lock and key like they do spray paints in some stores! I think I now know why my brother is the way he is – too much model airplane glue!
Thank goodness it quit raining, we had the leak again in the roof and then Ted carrying on about drove me crazy. I boxed up my charity cards and went to the post office and did some errands just to get away from him. So then everyone wanted to know where Ted was.
When will your bundle come???? I wish that you were with us this weekend…
It is on the way. I figured about the time I checked on the UPS status – Ted would get wind of it and go hang out at the door and wail and howl waiting for it. Today, the UPS truck stopped and he delivered a box to my neighbor and none to us. Ted actually made a snort sound when he drove away but maybe he was congested as he was trying to clear his sinuses later. But, you could tell he was not happy. He was standing on the couch so he could see him. At least we had a substitute mail carrier and she petted him which made up for it, almost!
Susan your background stamping on this is genius! I love how you always think outside the box and bring us gorgeous creations time after time. You were one of the reasons I started blogging my projects. Thank you so much for always bringing such news-filled posts and beautiful stampin ideas.