SC Product Spotlight- High Hopes Mer-Cat

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

SC Product Spotlight- High Hopes Mer-Cat

7:44 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Tuesday Everyone!! I hope you are all having a great beginning to the week!!

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Today I have a Stamp and Create Product Spotlight to share with you. Normally I post these on Monday's but due to a debilitating migraine headache I was unable to post it yesterday or visit any of your blogs. I am so sorry!! While my migraine is still not gone, I hope I will have some blogging time later....and this migraine will disappear.

This post may be a little shorter than normal and for that I am sorry too. If there is something I miss and you want to know, please feel free to email me.

The product spotlight at Stamp and Create this week is High Hopes Distin Pike images. Stamp & Create will be offering the Dustin Pike stamps at 25% off. What a great time to add the couple that have been on your wish-list! Please check the challenge blog to see the other wonderful creations made by the other DT members. They are sure to bring a smile to your face!

For my creation I used the High Hopes Image Mer-cat (illustrated by Dustin Pike) to create a card with a gift pocket. She also used Cosmo Cricket Cosmo Cricket Material Girl paper. The inside sentiment is from the Penny Black Bubbly clear stamp set.
The front of my card uses the sketch and challenge from Pixie Cottage challenges this week.

I have taken photos of the steps to create this type of card, so stay tuned it the coming weeks for a tutorial here or on the Stamp and Create blog.

challenges:
The Pixie Cottage: challenge #31 - sketch and/or fancy fold
Sew Many Challenges: #20 - stitching
Pollycraft Monday- in stitches
The Pink Elephant: TPE79 - summer fun!
Whoopsy Daisy: blue & green
Papertake Weekly: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
Allsorts Challenge: week 65 - paper piercing
Simon Says Challenge: summertime blues
Little Red Wagon: challenge #41 - summer theme
Fab 'n' Funky: challenge #35 - simply colour-rific
Totally Gorjuss: challenge 43 - aqua
If the shoe fits... Scrap it!: challenge #43 - diecuts
ATS Wednesday Challenge: die cuts
Bee Crafty: challenge 36 - ribbons n bows
Fab N Funky Challenges 35: Simply Colourrific Use Favorite Color.(I have many but pink, blue, and green are my real faves)
Crafty Cardmakers - Birthdays
Stempel Magie - Birthday
I Did It - Anything Goes
Paper Pretties - Ribbon
Stampin B's - Create a Scene
Practical Scrappers- Stitching
Tuesday Throwdown - more than one fold

I hope you enjoyed my creation!! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments. They are greatly appreciated.

blessings,

Labels: Dustin PIke, High Hopes, stamp and create, Stamp and Create Product Spotlight

45 comments:

Jeanette said...: I love it...a kitty mermaid. OMG, you did wonderful stitching on this card and lots of it. It turned out beautiful. Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations.; August 17, 2010 at 9:40 AM
Jane said...: This is stunning Chris! Perfect details inside and out and the image is so cute! thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp, hugs, Jane xxx; August 17, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Lori said...: Sure is pretty! The image is adorable. I hope your migraine goes away, ASAP.; August 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Unknown said...: Your card is very cute, love the colors.
Cheers.. hope you are feeling better soon.; August 17, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Benzi said...: Just an adorable image AND card. Love the inside made to hold 'goodies'. Glad you joined the Stampin B this week.; August 17, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Cor* said...: Oh this is so great! the inside of the card is fab! As is the outside! Great coloring and layout. Love that cute image. thanks for celebrating our birthday challenge with us at Crafty Cardmakers!; August 17, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Nannieflash said...: Hi Chris, what a gorgeous folder, and your image on the front always makes me smile, a cat mermaid, Ive a feeling it would be a bit rare to see as they dont like water particularly. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx; August 17, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Kimberly S said...: Beautiful coloring Chris, and what a fabulous gift idea! You're so wonderfully creative! :); August 17, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Random Acts of Krafting said...: Sigh, so inventive and ispiring.

Hugs
Tanya; August 17, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Danni said...: Oh my! This made me giggle, a mer-cat...hehehe!! Awesome card!; August 17, 2010 at 12:17 PM
~Jeri~ said...: Beautiful work! Love the image and your stitching is great!!! Love the folder on the inside and all the goodies are awesome!! Amazing detail!

Thanks for joining us this week at Sew Many Challenges!; August 17, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Vicki G said...: What a gorgeous Creation! Inside AND out!!! Superdeeduper!!!!

have a great day Chris!

Hugs

Vicki; August 17, 2010 at 2:30 PM
email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...: You know...I don't think I've ever seen a cat mermaid!! What a fun image! The stitching on the card is fabulous too!

Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!!!

-Sarah; August 17, 2010 at 2:39 PM
chris said...: Well Chris this is certainly different, and its got us all talking!
the way you have used it is fabulous, have a great week love chris xx; August 17, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Angelwood said...: Oh how cute, Chris! Beautiful card, wonderful sentiment! Love your stitching GF! hugs, Angela; August 17, 2010 at 3:19 PM
pinky said...: What a purrfect image Chris, makes a lovely fun card and those papers are so gorgeous. Thanks for playing along at Whoopsidaisy this month.
Pinky; August 17, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Sharon Traynor Designs said...: Hi Chris. What another stunner you've out together here. Beautiful papers, image and your sewing is 'wow'.
Thanks for joining us at the Pixie Cottage Challenge.
Hugs,
Sharon xx; August 17, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Lindsey said...: Great card!This is stunning! Thanks for joining us at Fab and Funky this week x; August 17, 2010 at 4:12 PM
Anne said...: A beautiful card in a great design! Thanks for playing with us at the Pixie Cottage!

Hugs, Anne; August 17, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Ceal said...: Super cute Chris! how in the world do you find all those challenges without spending half the day looking for them. Thanks for playing with us at TT; August 17, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Crystal said...: SOOO super SWEEET Chris LOVE this design and that image is sooo fun!!!!! EEEEK!!! ADORABLE!!! OOO you have my addy right?? look at those goodies inside..LOL!!!! You rock sweetie this is fantastic!; August 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
sallysbitz2 said...: What a sweet card,made me smile xx; August 17, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Unknown said...: om-gosh! a cat mermaid! so cute! thanks for joining us at the Pixie Cottage this week!; August 17, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Joy said...: such a lovely card you made! this really turned out sweet! love the stitching and its such a cute holder for those goodies! cute image you used from that line of High Hopes =); August 17, 2010 at 7:35 PM
coldwaters2 said...: This is fabulous Chris that image along with your colours and design is superb and what a brilliant idea on the inside I am loving the look of this can't wait for your tutorial thank you for sharing this with us at both SMC and Whoopsie Daisy
Hugs
Lorraine x; August 17, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Holly Young said...: Chris, your card is just so cute! I love your stitching and that wavy border at the bottom really fits the theme of the card! Fantastic how you finished the inside as well!; August 17, 2010 at 8:15 PM
dolcreations said...: This is so cute Chris...I have never seen a kitty mermaid before...but I love it! I love the little pocket card! I am looking forward to you sharing your tutorial with us. I would love to make this!; August 17, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Jodi Collins said...: This is SO super cute Chris!! GORGEOUS coloring!; August 17, 2010 at 9:04 PM
Lisa Hjulberg said...: Adorable project Chris! The stitching really adds a lot of interest.

So sorry you're struggling with a migraine! I hope you feel better soon!

Hugs,
Lisa; August 17, 2010 at 10:55 PM
Christine Riley said...: This has got to be the cutest kitty image ever, love it! :)
Hugs, Christine; August 17, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Unknown said...: Such a cool image! Very cute card!; August 17, 2010 at 11:31 PM
kim.mom said...: Another BEAUTIFUL creation!!! TFS with us at SMC!; August 18, 2010 at 4:42 AM
LORi said...: Hi Chris...I have 2 words for you...YOU ROCK!!!
Love the stitching!!

Thanks for sharing with TPE!!

Pink Hugs - LORi; August 18, 2010 at 9:15 AM
artish said...: what a lucky cat if fish is for dinner! :)
super cute & love the inside pocket! thank you for playing at the pixie cottage!; August 18, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Melodie said...: Fabolous card with great colours.
Hugs
Melodie; August 19, 2010 at 2:30 AM
Squirrel x said...: Gorgeous card and a lovely use of the aqua theme. Thanks so much for playing along at TG this week. Hugs, Sxx; August 19, 2010 at 3:35 AM
Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...: I love your creation! Very pretty! Incredible job!

Thank you for stitching with SMC this week!; August 19, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Kirsten...x said...: Fabulous card great choice of image, and the papers you have choosen are adorable.

Thanks for joining us at allsorts this week hugs Kirsten...x; August 19, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Rleen said...: WOW Cris, your card is stunning! I love all the details! You did a fabulous job!
Thank you so much for joining us at the Whoopsi Daisy challenge this month. Hope to see you again in our next challenge.
Hugs, Rleen; August 19, 2010 at 4:32 PM
scotspanda said...: gorgeous card, I love the image it is soo cute, love the colours you've used too

thanks for joining in with the Allsorts fun this week

Amanda xx; August 20, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Unknown said...: Wooooow! Awesome card! Thanks for playing with us at Practical Scrappers! /Pia; August 21, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Sassy Scrapper said...: Precious!!!!!Love the image. I love the pocked you created with goodies. Awesome paper. Thank you for joining us for this months challenge at Whoopsi Daisy.
Hugs Bonnie; August 22, 2010 at 10:44 AM
MauMau88 said...: A wonderful birthday card!

Inken
Alphabet Challenge; August 24, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Marushy said...: This is really an awesome card. I like the backgroundpaper you've choosen.

Thanks for joining Stempel-Magie this week.

Hugs
Marushy; August 26, 2010 at 4:31 PM
3treescreations@gmail.com said...: How cute! I love that image - a kitty mermaid, who knew there was such a thing! Thanks so much for playing at Bee Crafty.

Deanne :); August 28, 2010 at 3:32 PM