I finally inked up my Paper Smooches stamps to play along with the current Sparks Challenge, which is to make a card inspired by this photo.
I started by pulling in the Orange color & woodgrain from the photo by doing lots of paper piecing for my Spiffy Scooter with Basic Grey Woodgrain papers from Basic Grey's Life of the Party Collection & brown cardstock (for the wheels & seat).
As I played around with my scene, I decided I needed someone to drive the Scooter ... so I added the fun little paper-pieced bat from Falling for You (although I'm guessing it's a bit hard to steer with those wings). I cut apart several of the sentiments from that set to get what I wanted (one of the pluses of unmounted stamps).
I finished with a several layers of Washi Tape for my road and a few puffs of smoke ... this card makes me smile (as does another Cardinal victory in the World Series Game).
He he... what a fun card Stef! I love all the woodgrain and the little bat going for a ride :) Thanks so much for linking this up to Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge.
Posted by: Judith Gowdy | October 23, 2011 at 03:54 AM
I can comment! I don't know why, but most of the time I can't. I love the batty driver, and the flames on the scooter (awesome!), and I also love that you're brave enough to cut your stamps. Me too :)
Posted by: Jessi | October 23, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Thanks for the smile on my face, your card looks wonderful. And thanks for sharing the photo - so cool.
Posted by: Silvia | October 23, 2011 at 04:12 PM
What a cute card, inspired by that great photo! Kim seems to be such a sweet, lovely person and that seems to "show" in her darling stamp designs. :)
Posted by: Gabby | October 23, 2011 at 04:56 PM
really stinkin' FUN!!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | October 23, 2011 at 07:59 PM
So cute and clever!! Thanks for playing along with the SPARKS challenge! :)
Posted by: Kelley Eubanks | October 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM
OH Steph!! This is sooooo fun! LOVE the bat on the scooter!! So glad you inked up your stamps!!! THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge!!!
Posted by: Sav O'G | November 02, 2011 at 01:04 PM
This is beautiful! I love the bold colours. Thanks so much for playing along in the SPARKS Challenge!
Posted by: Emily Leiphart | November 06, 2011 at 09:27 AM