Let's Hug It Out!

Greetings!

Aaaannnd we've whooshed through another week to Friday! I know some of you thought it would never get here, but at my place, Wednesday was entirely stolen!

So, BTW, Bloggergeddon hasn't seemed to have happened yet, except for minor adjustments, but there has been a lot of conversation between us bloggie friends about how all of a sudden the Captcha-prove-you're-not-a-robot button has been activated on nearly every Blogger blog. 

Whatever. 

I know we don't own our blogs and we should be are grateful to have them, but don't you wish we could all go to the Big Room where these people constantly fuss about with bloggie schtuff and teach them how to make cards instead? Now wouldn't that be a better world?!

Which segues to my card. Between wars and pestilence, dramatic drops in stock markets, hurricanes, tornadoes, and epic rainfalls, icefalls, and snowfalls, not to mention, more importantly, personal physical and emotional upset, I made this huggie card to bring you cyber hugs and smiles:

and inside ...

What you see here are a whole lot of companies hugging it out.

• The paper is either from Stampin Up or K and Company.
• The taller giraffe is NBUS by Avery Elle.
• The smaller giraffe is by Paper Smooches.
• The "sending" is NBUS by Simon Says Stamps.
• The "hugs" are by Lawn Fawn.
• The heart embellies are by Doodlebug.

And all these companies feel good about it. Everybody was kind and got along. Nobody threw their toys on the floor and stomped off. All my other competing craft company products who weren't able to appear on the card watched with approval and cheered me on from the desk top, drawers, cupboards, and floor.

And that's why I love this hobby!

I stamped both images onto a portion of the giraffe-patterned DSP. I don't have dies for either of the giraffes (if they are any), so I used my old-timey contraption called skizzors, cut them both out, and attached them to the card. I was quite tickled that I was able to line up both giraffes perfectly with the underlying DSP.

I'm entering the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge "Create With Critters" featuring Lawn Fawn products.

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Okay, one sec.

As much as I love playing the role of Polly Anna in my life's production, I have to be honest on occasion. Even in my idyllic crafting paradise, as in the real world, there's always someone who isn't a good sport and I feel I must call them out for bad behavior. It's the sequints.

Yes, they went into quite a snit since I didn't use them on my card and they threw themselves off the desk. It's okay. Life is sometimes hard for little shiny objects. Because they now come in every color of the rainbow and they are all the rage, sequints struggle with their egos being larger than their circumference. A Sequint Support System has been set up on Splitcoast Stampers. You can find the SSSSS tab on their website if your sequints are acting out and needing help, too.

Actually, I got quite a kick out of how they fell and I wish I had a slomo video of it happening! Check out how the container landed face up with sequints still inside! I think it must have dropped straight down and all the sequints on the floor flew out as the container rapidly descended. I'll have to have Hammy keep a close eye on them now so they don't keep doing that for the adrenaline rush!

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New Friends Corner

I'd like you to meet some new friends who have been waiting in the wings for far too long to be introduced to you!

Zeljka of Creative World by Zeljka. Zeljka began blogging last June of 2015! She shares creations of fabric and paper. As you wander through her blog, you'll see that she makes wonderful 3D card art and she has pictutorials for you. Zeljka is already a challenge winner and design team member, which recognition is well-deserved! Please make an extra effort to visit Keljka and welcome her to our supportive and caring community!

Lindsey of Doodlings. Lindsey started sharing her fantastic card art back in July of 2011. She does marvelous things with color, texture, ribbons, and patterned paper, so there is lots of inspiration to be found on her blog! (And if you live anywhere near Derby UK, you may be fortunate enough to take advantage of Lindsey's monthly craft sessions!)

Daga of Daget-Art. Daga has been blogging since 2010! You will find marvelous works of card art, including 3D art, and other beautiful items on Daga's blog. You will also find tutorials and a purchase tab. Daga has often been a designer and received recognition throughout Blogland for her fresh and delightful creations!

Aileen Ryan of Colour and Sparkle. Aileen shared her cards on Flickr for quite a while and then started her blog in 2015. You will often see her in the winning galleries at card challenges we all love. Her coloring is so sensational! Aileen is prolific and talented which means she has loads of wonderful ideas and inspiration for you! Please make an extra effort to visit Aileen and welcome her, as well!

Margaret of Em's Paperdaze. Margaret is from Tasmania, Australia and she has been blogging since 2010! She is the mother of three and grandmother of six. She enjoys entering challenges and she has received many well-deserved wins over the years. \

Babs of A Place to Stamp. Babs has been blogging since January 2015, so Happy First Birthaversary of your blog, Babs, and may you have many more delightful years! Babs writes a happy blog and illustrates it with her fabulous card art which is also happy and often whimsical. It's a fun and inspirational place to visit!

Thank you for joining, ladies, and welcome to the Playhouse!

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Reminder

Sending hamster hugs!

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