Wanted In The Old West

Here's the other card that I made for the Yesteryear contest. I instantly thought of floral teapots and porch swings when I heard yesteryear but I wanted to go a different route. A cowboy may not be as pretty as those things but the old west is definitely a part of yesteryear. I picked up the adorable cowboy paper a week or so ago not knowing what I'd use it for but it turned out to be perfect for this card. I colored Slim with watercolor pencils and his chaps are "pleather" that I stamped and cut out. I just love the combination of the stamps... the hay bails, the barrel, Slim and the wagon wheel. The cute wanted saying is actually just the name of the paper that I cut of the end! Hey, waste not, want not. The ribbon slide is from the leather section at Michael's and I thought our guy needed a fiber lasso. A little stitching around the edges and my card was ready to upload. The judges will notify the winners at the end of the month. I can hardly wait. The only problem with posting these and letting you know that I entered is now you'll know if I don't win too! Oh well, I had fun making the cards even if I don't win. It sure would be nice though!

Chick Magnet

When I saw this Rooster & phrase I just had to have it. (thanks Art Impressions) It's tough for me to find masculine stamps that I like. I have 5 nephews and 4 brothers-in-law so these stamps should get lots of use. I used my copics to color it and sponged the background with chalk ink. The barrel and hay bail are also AI. The backgrounder is yet another from Cornish Heritage Farms... 'Chicken Wire . I'm not sure yet who will end up with this card but I think they'll like this cool dude.