Here's the first card I made as a member of the My Sketch World Card Design Team. I'd like to tell you how much fun I had making this card, but I'd be lying.
Ever had one of those days when you knew - just knew - that you were jinxed? Well, if an inanimate object like . . . oh. . . say, a card can be jinxed, this one was it.
I got four paper cuts while making this thing, and one of them was in that grandaddyofallhurtypapercutplaces - between my thumb and index finger. And I'll just confess up front that I used language unbecoming of Mrs. Baker's daughter.
I don't have a die cut machine, so cutting three ovals next to each other with the hope that they'd all look alike was a real treat, let me tell you. Especially when the only "template" I could find of the right size was my stick of Degree deodorant. I may have uttered some things under my breath a couple of times in frustration.
My solution for the oval problem was to glue a string of beads around the ragged edge of each opening. Somehow, I managed to glue both hands to the card. At the same time. I loosed some salty language while I tried to unstick myself without destroying the entire card.
By now, The Card weighed about five pounds thanks to the beads, metal leaf embelliies and a ton of hot glue.
As it's final act, it took a nosedive off the shelf while I was trying to photograph it. Charlie, one of my nosy chihuahuas, was sitting right below it so I tried to catch it before it beaned him in the noggin'. I knocked over my tripod, which fell into a table lamp which spilled my cup of coffee into my purse.
I said many not nice things. Charlie ran for cover.
So enjoy the picture. The actual Demon Card is now tucked safely away where it can't do anyone harm.
I stuck it in my Bible.
Do It Yourself Christmas Card
1 year ago
Oh Lori!
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh out loud, literally - again!
Sorry about the card difficulties. It is cute though! Glad it is tucked away safely where it can not hurt another soul.
Sherri
I am rolling on the floor! The coffee into the purse is just too hysterical. I am sorry you had such a horrible time with this card because it did turn out to be just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI also love where you have put....it will make the perfect book mark in your Bible.
Oh dear what a series of events. But how it made me laugh.But on the bright side the card looks fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh what a FUNNY story!!!!!!!! I'm so hoarse no one can hear me but DH heard my squeaking which was supposed to be laughter. ;) TFS! BTW - I LOVE the card!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this card, it was truly made with LOVE, blood, guts & animal fur.
ReplyDeleteI hope those small, tiny, insignificant little series of events don't scare you away.
You do great work!
I just came across this story. As I was ready it my son came running into the living room to see if I was ok. I had tears running down my face and apparently sound like I was crying hysterically! Thank you for sharing.
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