Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #31

Alright, here I am, back with my card! :D I actually have two cards to share with you because I couldn't quite get the sketch right. Actually, I never did quite get it how I wanted it, but it's not horrible so I quit. I had a horrible stomach ache last night when I was making these cards so I decided that I needed to stop and get some much needed rest! Anyway, here is the first attempt at the sketch. Of course I can't get the picture to turn out like I want.

I forgot to leave room for the ovals! Yikes! I probably could have made it work but I didn't want it to look overly crowded so I just stuck the stamped sentiment and oval on the inside. I just love this image though and had to share it with you! The first time I saw it at Hobby Lobby I just knew I had to have it! I then bought it, brought it home, showed it to my husband and he laughed because he thought it was so funny! :D Anyway, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share it with you!

So, onto the real card. I actually do not like this card NEAR as much as the first one but it actually fits the sketch. I do not have the great SU! oval punches yet so I have to make due with my old (can't remember the brand) punches. Again, horrible picture. The lighting is just awful this morning.

Well, I may try and do this sketch again so that I have a card I actually like but we will see what happens. Sorry for the disappointing cards girls. I have just been struggling to find my creativity after a LONG and STRESSFUL week. This new group of kids is extremely challenging so every afternoon when I come home all I want to do is crawl in bed and sleep. I really hope things start to get better because if they don't, it's going to be one long year.

Ok, before you leave, you MUST head over to Taylor's blog to see her card! It is just adorable! You also need to check out this week's featured cupcake sampler! This week she picked Nancy who has such a neat style! Be sure to check out Nancy's blog, Paper Smiles!

Want to see more??? Sure you do! :D You should also check out the other girls' cards as well! You won't want to miss them!

Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme
Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Jami Sibley: More is More
Mary Jo Albright: Beauty Lies Within
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper
Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity
Ana Wohlfahrt: Ink A Stamp

That's all for now! Check back later because I guarantee I will be stamping today! My hubby just left on a camping trip and I have all weekend to stamp and clean! Woohoo! I am looking forward to it, although I will miss him dearly! Actually, I already miss him a lot and he just left two hours ago! Ok, enough of that, take care ladies!

Recipe for Animal Card:
Stamps: Penny Black
Paper: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa
Ink: Black StazOn
Accessories: SU! Markers, Ribbon, Horizontal Slot punch, Brads, Dimensionals

Recipe for Sweet Thing Card:
Stamps: Inkadinkado, Unity Stamps
Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Almost Amethyst
Ink: Black StazOn, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Blender Pens, SU! Markers, Ribbon, Horizontal Punch, Dew Drops, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects