Happy Weekend Hello!
I whooshed right past Friday and into Saturday! How's it coming for you? How's it going? That busy, huh? Me, too, so I'll be short and ducky today.
I whooshed right past Friday and into Saturday! How's it coming for you? How's it going? That busy, huh? Me, too, so I'll be short and ducky today.
This is another card born at the Lake House so I don't have the NBUS ingredients. I do know, however, that the adorable duckie started life holding something else. I can't remember what it was, but I think it was a flower. In order to turn her into a Christmas card duckie, I masked her little, um, ginfers to have her hold a sprig of festive evergreen. Pretty ducky idea, if I do say so myself.
I made this card more than five minutes ago so I can't remember where I got the layout inspiration from, but I know I CASEd it from someone. Please let me know if it's you, so I can give you proper credit!
I made this card more than five minutes ago so I can't remember where I got the layout inspiration from, but I know I CASEd it from someone. Please let me know if it's you, so I can give you proper credit!
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Challenges:
- Addicted to CAS, where the challenge is DOTS. There is also a DT call, so head's up about that. And I want to say to Marie, "Me, too. I love you, too. I'm pulling for you, girl!"
- Christmas Card Challenges, where the theme is "Anything Goes!"
- Merry Monday Christmas Challenge, where Deanne has chosen the theme of "Birds."
- Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, where the theme is "Holiday Cards."
The challenge links will provide you with information on the rules, sponsors, and prizes.
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I'm also entering my card in a new challenge that our friend Kylie has put together to spread the word about her new watermark design business. The theme is "Christmas Cards" and the winner will receive a free watermark and a free signature design!! Thank you for the fun challenge and the opportunity to win your generous prize, Kylie!
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I'm also entering my card in a new challenge that our friend Kylie has put together to spread the word about her new watermark design business. The theme is "Christmas Cards" and the winner will receive a free watermark and a free signature design!! Thank you for the fun challenge and the opportunity to win your generous prize, Kylie!
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Bwahahaha! Too cute and funny Darnell :-) Great card.
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Di xx
Such a cute and adorable Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! LOVE the expression on his face :) Cute Christmas card Dolly ... thanks for joining us at ATCAS. Lolly xx
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! Love the duckie, very sweet card! Xx
ReplyDeleteWhen a ducky card Darnell so adorable I hope you have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteA super SCCAS (so cute clean and simple) card!
ReplyDeleteWell Darnell, if it this was ducky, I would've been holding either a pack of cheese snacks or glass of wine in my ginfers, lol!
ReplyDeleteOf course I love the card but then it does look like my Aunt Edna!
Have a great day.
Ang x
What a fab image Darnell, To me he looks a little suprized, perhaps he woke up and wondered where the greenery had come from!
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this card Darnell, what a great expression ducky has and the placement of the dots is perfection! Xx
ReplyDeleteSo very clever! Love how you transformed your stamp to reflect the festive season! Thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS and in my Christmas Card Challenge! xx
ReplyDeleteSo cute Darnell! I wonder if he is softening you up so he doesn't end up on the Christmas dinner table. Bringing me flowers would do it for me!
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Carol
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Fab card.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely weekend. Sue
Brilliant card today he's just so cute love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteClean, crisp stamping and a whole lot of white space....my kind of card!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and fun CAS card, and I'm glad to know ducks have ginfers :)
ReplyDeleteDarnell, always a fun read and a super card to share . Great alternative use for this cute image .Thanks for sharing on Christmas card Challenge Blog
ReplyDeleteGreat card design, Darnell. I like the look of the thirds. Fun image with a cute expression. Very clever to mask off what you didn't want to add the sprigs. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and layout! The ducky makes me smile. Have a great weeekend, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable card. Love that you made the duckie hold the evergreen sprig instead of the flowers. Awesome masking :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and so adorable!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card..love it.
ReplyDeleteLovely clean layout and a great example of how to stretch your stamps! Love those red dots, too - whose idea were they? lol!
ReplyDeleteCute as can be and a fun card. I love the split look you did and the red pop of color.
ReplyDeleteThis is just soooo cute!!! Great job with the masking, I love it when stamps can be used for just about anything. Have a great weekend hun ...... Linda xx
ReplyDeleteYour sentiment pairs perfectly with the expression on the duck's face! Totally delightful! My apologies for falling behind in commenting, but do know that I have gazed at, admired, drooled over, and all around LOVED all your recent creations! As for you posts, well, you already know how much I adore those!
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Brilliant card Darnell!! xx
ReplyDeleteClever girl... using the Turkey That Survived Thanksgiving. Nice job of masking... The card makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteDo you know how I know something is a Darnell card? It just makes my little face unconsciously break into a big giant GRIN! Thanks for sharing your warm spirit, I definitely needed it this week.
ReplyDeleteTotally fun.....and adorable!
ReplyDeleteJust "ducking" in for a quick view, as GDs are on their way for a "play" weekend with Gma!
ReplyDeleteBusy?????? I will be shortly....LOL
Love all of the white space that lets this fun fella have the spotlight!! Super CUTE and perfect for the rainy dreary duck weather we're having!
ReplyDeleteCute! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges. Marsha (DT)
ReplyDeleteThat image is just priceless - thank sfor my morning smile :)
ReplyDeleteA really cute and fun card Darnell
ReplyDeleteAnne
Fabulous card!!! The duck is so cute and I love how you made him into a Christmas card - so creative!
ReplyDeleteO, what a cute chicken! :-) I like your card very much, Darnell.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend, Sonja
Yet another ROFL card! He's just too darned cute & I'm loving that layout. Glad you have found Kylie, and if I can get my act together anytime soon, I'll jump in the waters too. She is pretty special. TFS & Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute and funny! I am still chuckling!
ReplyDeleteLove how you altered the image and left the duck uncolored for an ultra CAS look!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and cute card Darnell, love it! Hugs Carole Z xx
ReplyDeleteClever AND comical . . . just like you darnell! LOVE it, great CAS card! Hazel x
ReplyDeleteThis duck is just too cute Auntie! I love that he is holding some pine and he looks like he is ready to get his Christmas one. lol And speaking of Christmas, I need to get my butt off of here and work on getting my own Christmas on, or done or whatever! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteYou have the cutest stamps Darnell!! I LOVE that duck. Totally cute!! Great CAS!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning, cute, funny and a perfect CAS card.
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Dinkie ducky, Darnell ... dashing and dapper! Hmmm, Mmmm ... happy Lake House memories! Bisous, bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeletePretty ducky creative........and a super cute card!
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I like this quirky and fun christmas card. Clever change of use for the stamp and the red dots add a nice festive look.
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Love this critter, the look on his/her face is classic. I dont know how you managed to mask and then add and still keep the stamp looking perfect. Your so clever. Brilliant card
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute, Darnell! I love that ducky! Great CAS card design and perfectly placed red enamel dots!!! Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute duckie! Great idea to mask the bit you didn't need to put something else in his hand. Glad to see you didn't put a bottle in his hand instead. We wouldn't want a drunk duckie! ;-) xx
ReplyDeleteA cute duck Darnell and such a lovely expression on his face. Clever idea to change what he was holding to make it Christmas themed and achieved so neatly. Such pretty enamel dots too. x
ReplyDeleteDarnell your Christmas ducky is just 'ducky'--<3
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card and an equally entertaining write-up! Being a total lit nerd, don't think I didn't appreciate your literary wit here! Fun to read and fun to look at. I love the simplicity of the color palette, which allows the duck to steal the show. I thought it was so clever of you to change out his handful/wingful of flowers (?) for the festive sprigs instead. I always like to see how clever people re-purpose their stamps. This card made me smile and I'm so glad you shared this fantastic post with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThat bird just makes me giggle. About the layout. No it's not mine but so many people use it anyone could lay claim.
ReplyDeleteLove the layout and the fun little duck! Makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteYour cute little Christmas duck qwacks me up Darnell!!
ReplyDeleteYour festive duck us so much fun! Great CAS card!
ReplyDeleteJust adorable, Darnell! This will bring a smile for sure!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, super ducky and super sweet!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card, so perfectly Cas, have a fun day x
ReplyDeleteSuper fun card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute card - love your cheeky duck and the little pops of red. Congrats on your LIM win too - your glittery rows of bells were fab :)
ReplyDeleteWhy can't I make something like this?? It's a fabulous card and more than that it makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteA brilliant card Darnell, fabulous CAS design and such a fun image and sentiment - I always know that visiting your blog will bring a smile to my face!
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Aww what a cute duckie Dee, love the whole card too, just fabulous! Up to my neck in Christmas 'stuff' too.I have so many lists made....maybe it's an age thing but my lists are taking over my desk arghhh! have a lovely weekend my luverly friend ;) Vee xx
ReplyDeletevery cute, very clever and a neat layout
ReplyDeleteYou quack me up! "I made it more than 5 minutes ago so I don't remember who makes what." I'm the same way, so nice to know that I'm in great company. Great, happy card design!
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable little duck Darnell and you have made such a cute christmas card - love it! Hope you have a great week - hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOh, this is too CUTE!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable image, Darnell! Thanks so much for playing with us at Merry Monday this week!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute Christmas card, I love it!!
ReplyDeleteSo funny! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, positively ADORABLE card, Darnell! Great masking, and I love your CAS design! Your cards are either gorgeous or fun, so it's always a blast to visit your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the info about Marie. She will surely be missed, so I'm off to let her know that, and to wish her well...aren't 'Blog Friends' the bestest???
Have a great week, Darnell...Barb xx
Hmmmn! I guess you have been on the egg nog already then hey!
ReplyDeleteGreat card though Duckey! So is this Dr Mallard out of NCIS then?
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Your card is just ducky!What a fun card to open for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSweet sweet card and I love your adorable little birdie...so festive.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card using the most gorgeous of image...x
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Sweet little card!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so darn cute!!!
ReplyDeletethat's very clever masking and switching...a darling duck
ReplyDeleteHahahhahhha :-D Your card is so sweet and fun, Darnell :-D Can´t stop laugh... great job :-D Have a lovely week.
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Milka
Adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow cute to use the duck as a Christmas duck! Very creative as usual Darnell! Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteNot only your post are fun to read; some of your cards are so funny! This is a great one! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteStill in awe of how you turned this lucky 'originally four leave clover holding duck' into a sweet wee deciduous evergreen bearing quacker!
ReplyDeleteAh....the memories!
What a quaking card. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with that duck. And the three panels is a great design.
ReplyDeleteLove your ducky and the great expression on its face. Thanks so much Darnell for joining us at ATCAS and i feel sad because is the last time that I will be commenting as DT member for ATCAS. Thank you so much for all of your support and for your beautiful card that I received this week you really lifted my spirits.
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Too darn cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know I am a little late but the duck needs to be recognized! So cute, I love him!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx