Friday, August 2, 2013

Jellypark Friends Spotlight - Toy Giraffe

For our spotlight this week we are using the Toy Giraffe image for a baby card to celebrate the new prince. I just felt like paper-piecing this week. I may not look like paper-piecing, but I felt like it. OK, that made no sense, but that's OK. I attribute that to getting my house cleaned today. GASP!

Yeah, all that bending and lifting and pushing and pulling and dusting and scrubbing just about annihilated me. This happens at least once a year. Perhaps less. Maybe more. Ah, my mother is probably turning over in her grave right now. She was a very good housekeeper: you could eat off her floors. Well, you can eat off my floors, too. You'd just get a little extra something for your trouble. With whatever. This conversation is going nowhere fast, isn't it?

So I finished reading two good books this week. And one was not science fiction--amazing, I know, right? It was When I Found You, by Catherine Ryan Hyde. It was an interesting, fast read. I am really anxious to start another book, but I should wait until next week. Our granddaughters will be coming over today for the weekend. And I have a birthday card to get done for our friend, Ellie--hey, El! She will be another year better on Tuesday. Ergo, I have no time for reading at the moment. 'k.

My sister, Merrilyn, came out yesterday to have lunch. And to see my new bedroom set-up. She couldn't find my house. She knocked on the wrong door--fortunately, no one was home at that house. I realize my neighborhood is all built up now, and she hadn't yet seen it that way. But still. Really? (Sorry, Merrilyn. I just couldn't resist tattling on you.) Merrilyn hasn't been out here for over a year. A year, People. Ridiculous, isn't it? She lives in Scottsdale, about 30 miles away. And she hasn't been to my home for over a year. I hate to think how many times I have driven to her house during the past year. Many, many. Many! At least many. Of course, she did have two major knee-replacement surgeries during the past year. But, no excuse. She promised to come out more often. Of course, I could be withered away to nothing by the time that happens. (Probably not. Wishful thinking.) Anyway, she liked our new furniture and accessories and thought my bed was very comfortable. She took a nap in it.

Just kidding. She did lay down on it, though, and let out a big sigh. It does feel that good. Honestly. After she "awakened" we went to The Deli for lunch--mostly so I could take Blake's birthday card to him, as yesterday was his birthday. He was really busy, which is a good thing! I had a filet of beef half sandwich and cup of potato soup. Yummy! Merrilyn had a veggie lavosh pizza, which I tasted--it was really good, too. So our lunch was a success.

Last night Gary wanted to go out to eat and we couldn't agree on a place until he suggested trying Geno's, a little place in Gilbert that makes Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches. And after I agreed to that, I realized that I already had beef for lunch. So I wasn't sure what I would order, but they offer chicken cheese steak sandwiches, too. I ordered a half one, and my word. It was delicious! I liked it better than the beef one Gary had. So I will definitely go back there and get the chicken again. Try it, you'll like it.

OK, time for my card. Like I said, I just wasn't in the mood for coloring, so I paper-pieced the toy giraffe image with some paper from the Basic Grey Oliver collection. My CS is Stampin' Up. I used a bit of while gel pen, some SU ink, and made die cuts using Cheery Lynn French Flair Stackers and French Flair Doily Stackers dies. My sentiment is from Jellypark Friends as well, and I just fussy-cut it. That's it.

Hope you all have a really wonderful weekend. I expect to enjoy mine with the grand-girls. I'll be back next week with our new challenge--in the meantime, be sure to enter our current one, here.


17 comments:

  1. Oh Penny,
    your giraffe is soooo cute!! I love the colors you used on your card!!

    Hugs,
    Conny

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  2. so cute, love the image and gorgeous dies
    hugs
    céline

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  3. This card is so awesome Penny! I love the plaid background and the brighter boy colors! That giraffe is precious for the new Prince! Big hugs to you, and thanks for leaving me some love!

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  4. Darling card- hehehe glad you got to visit with your sister! My 2 sisters and I have dry spells in visiting too- it all evens out in the long run....it is always such a great day to see either of them!

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  5. It doesn't matter if it is paper pieced or colored he is adorable. Love all the layers to your card and love the colors. Perfect baby card. Love it!

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  6. This is gorgeous Penny. I love the cute paper pieced giraffe. The colours and design are fabulous.
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend
    hugs Sue xx

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  7. What a very cute card, I love the giraff! I have visited you at least twice in the last year and I live in Wisconsin!! What the hey!

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  8. Adorable!! I enjoy a spot of paper piecing every now and then too - gives such a great effect and this looks fabulous :)

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  9. Oh, I just love these colours and papers, Penny. The plaid is perfect for a little boy and the giraffe is darling. Great design, too.
    Blessing hugs,
    Teresa

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  10. Penny, this is super adorable. I always love your layouts.

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  11. Coloured by hand or not, it is still terrific! Like the paper piecing idea better as it blends into the beautiful papers beautifully, very unique layout!
    :)S

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  12. This is such a "cutie patootie"! I love your color palette, that fabulous plaid and your giraffe really rocks! Great job of putting these patterns together. You rock girlfriend!
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  13. Hi sweetie, this is just gorgeous, such gorgeous colours too, huggles Pops x x x

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  14. Penny, Your giraffe is soooo cute!! Super job with the paper piecing, the papers and your awesome layout.
    Hugs, Pat

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  15. Fabulous card Penny, I love the LO :0)
    I hope you're having a great week.
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  16. Awesome little card Penny. Adore the paper pieced giraffe. It seems like we are on the same trend with our giraffes lol. I know what you mean with not seeing family as often as we would like, but hey life do sometimes get in the way. I am sure if Merrilyn should read this post, she will be popping over every month lol. All that eating out sounds yummylicious. Enjoy your grand bambinos this weekend.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  17. Wow. Fabulous job paper piecing that ever-so-cute giraffe! I love the color palette and papers you used. And the die cuts. Of course!

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