Update: Thank you to everyone who shared their favorite stressbuster :) The randomly drawn winner of the ribbon is Chrissy L!! I've an email on the way to you to get your mailing address.
Hello there! How are you doing? Miss me? I've missed you. I've been sleeping a lot lately...sleeping off some stress. Heck - did you think I'd work it off by exercising??!!!? *Gasp* Never! A freshly-washed quilt and a pint of swiss chocolate ice cream usually make everything all better for me :) But there are those times when I'm tempted to reach for something a bit stronger than ice cream...hence this card! Believe it or not I made a square card and I enjoyed it! And check it out - I inked edges, layered, used punches, got tricky with ribbon and even added bling.
When was the last time I did all of that on one card? Here's a closeup to show you how I used a clear glaze pen on the eyes and glasses. Don't look too closely at my coloring as I'm still getting the hang of blending my Copics!
Ok - it's been forever and a day since I've offered any blog candy. And I'm in need of some stress-busting ideas...you see where I'm going with this, right? Leave a comment on this post sharing your best stressbuster and you'll be entered to win a little bit of happiness from me: five yards of May Arts ribbon in springy colors! I'm smiling just looking at the pile of them.
The drawing is open to individuals in the US and Canada and I'll randomly select the winner at 7pm EST tomorrow, 2/16/09. (A quick contest...the best kind!) I'll email the winner for their address and will hopefully have the package out in the mail on Tuesday afternoon :) Thanks so much for stopping by!
Until next time...M
Supplies:
Ink: Papertrey dark chocolate and Ranger antique linen distress ink
Cardstock: Papertrey kraft and select white, SU cranberry crisp
Stamps: Inkadinkado
Other: MME paper, May Arts ribbon, SU ticket corner and slot punches, Nestie labels, Copic markers, clear glaze pen and Nicole rhinestones
This card is so cute!! My favorite stress buster is yoga, it's great for your mind and body, I love it. When that fails I try cinnamon rolls. I've had three this last week so I feel your pain :)
Posted by: Maria | February 15, 2009 at 07:33 PM
Alcohol... I kid! Chocolate! LOL :) Love ya!
Posted by: Deanna | February 15, 2009 at 08:03 PM
dont include me friend!!
I find if I physically asault my husband I feel sooo much better...lol just kidding....retail therapy all the way!!
Love this card
Posted by: Regan | February 15, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Chocolate, of course! :-)
Posted by: Chrissy L | February 15, 2009 at 10:59 PM
My stress buster is reading. It calms me down because I have to focus on what I'm reading.
Posted by: t. phillips | February 16, 2009 at 06:04 AM
My stressbuster is stamping!! I absolutely love to get away in my craft room and stamp my little heart out. If the stamping becomes a little stressful, I then eat chocolate!!! Have a great day, Maria, and BTW, the cocktail card is friggin' cute!!
Posted by: Jolene | February 16, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Listen, a bottle of Tequila will fix that up but you need your friends to drink it with you! We so wish we were closer to you! That beach house is sounding better and better! Love ya!
the card rocks by the way!
Posted by: Wendy Bond | February 16, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Well Cocka-doodle-doo! I would share cocktails with you anyday!! Great card!
Posted by: Jewels | February 16, 2009 at 03:39 PM