It's Friday. And it's April 20th. Or so the calendar has to tell me because the weather sure ain't. We still have snow, like enough of it that there's a drift in our backyard. Temps have been consistently below freezing too.....as I type this it's -7ºC, but it feels like -11ºC. That's not April weather. It's Make Me Grumpy weather. Forecast says the temperature is going to hit the teens tomorrow and for most of next week, so, there's hope that spring will actually come. Right now I'd just be happy to be able to go outside without mitts on.
But, enough whining about the weather! Let's talk about my card. And how I keep trying to make Wryn a cowgirl.....well....better show you the card and then I can explain further....
This is a fairly new digi called Wryn & Her Horse. Originally, I had a sentiment/quote on the left side of the card there. Had it all stuck down and everything. Took photos of it like that too. It said, "You can't tame a cowgirl." Was just about to put the card away when I realized.....Wryn is not dressed for Western riding, she's dressed for English riding. I won't claim I really know anything about horses, but I do know that. I tried for a "Who cares? No one is actually going to care" attitude....but I wasn't having it. So, I pulled off the sentiment and added the burlap flower and bling instead. Looks better like this anyway. Then, when I was thinking up a blog post, I was going to go with Giddy-Up!, which, as you know, is also a more Western riding word. So, that's why I had to add the subtitle. Because apparently I feel the need to be completely authentic when it comes to cardmaking.....well, until I decide to use an image of a duck holding an umbrella or a bear dressed in clothes or the like. Because, to my brain, I guess those stamps will make more sense than a English riding dressed girl yelling "Yee-Haw!"
Do make sure you go check out the other fabulous Fabby Friday makes the rest of the DT has come up with. You can see 'em all right here.
Also for:
Double D Challenges: friendship
Always Fun: use kraft
Cutie Pie: delightful digis
Animal Friends: on the farm
Just Add Ink: inspirational photo
Wow, wundervoll! Danke für deine Teilnahme bei den Animal Friends.
ReplyDeleteLG Dreja
Super cute and fun image and I love the added burlap flower, a good save!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D and I hope you get some nice 'Spring' weather soon!!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD DT {Nellies Nest}
What a sweet image and I love the mutted colors! Perfect! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Friendship’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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HA!!! You crack me up, Jan. I get what you mean on authenticity. I kind of overthink my cards sometimes, too. This is a super cute ENGLISH riding card and I love it. Your coloring is great, love the paper choices and how you've placed the focal point off to the right, just slightly tilted (makes for a great design and draws the eye in).
ReplyDeleteP.S. Hope it warms up over your way, soon!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute image, Jan and so beautiful coloured too! I love how you’ve framed it with the wood background papers and burlap touches. A fabulous take on our Inspiration Photo. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink this week.
ReplyDeleteLOL I applaud your attempt to be "correct" with the horse terminology. Great papers and a nice layout too. The subtle coloring is very effective.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Perfect display of the friendship between a girl and her horse. Thanks for joining the Double D, "Friends" Challenge.
ReplyDeleteYour delicate colouring is just lovely Jan! I love the contrast to all the woodgrain texture and burlap rosette. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.
ReplyDeleteLovely image and I love how you have coloured it so softly. Great textured embellishment. Chantell Just Add Ink
ReplyDeleteLOL, maybe you need a 'Tally-Ho!' sentiment to go with the English riding! Your card is amazing just as it is though, my daughter would go nuts for this stamp! Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink.
ReplyDeleteOMG, deine Karte ist der absolute Hammer! Soo genial! Vielen Dank für die Teilnahme bei der Animal Friends Challenge. LG Karina
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and adorable card! Love the colors and it has such a warm feel to it. Thanks for sharing with us at Double "D" Challenges.
ReplyDeleteAmelia (DT Double "D" Challenges)
Great card, thanks for sharing with us at the Cutie Pie challenge xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, thanks for sharing with us at the Cutie Pie challenge xx
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