Sunday, March 6, 2011

This Little Piggy


I have missed playing along with some challenge blogs and I have been determined to get a card made this weekend.

At Jitterbuggin' Sheri asked us to celebrate National Pig Day (March 1) by making a card with a pig on it. I was unaware of the holiday, but it sounded like a good reason to make a card! Also we are to use 2 different patterned papers, add some buttons, and we can use any sketch. I just received Cricut Country Life cartridge and was happy to see a pig image on it! Hope it is Ok to have two pigs!! This image is on page 40 and was cut at 2 1/2 inches using the regular, layer 1, and layer 2 features. Lots of inking and for a little embellishment bling, I added two gemstones on the bows. The sentiment is also on the same page and was cut at 1 3/4 inches using the phrase and shadow features. I handcut the small banner piece and pop-dotted the sentiment on it. Two tiny matching buttons are from my stash of goodies.
For the papers, I was able to incorporate 4 patterned papers. I used 5 solid papers on the card which include the pink for the pig noses and darker pink for the mouth. This does not show too well in photo. The double-sided papers are from a Martha Stewart Playful Pink paper pad. Brown and black are Colorbok.
Martha Stewart edge punch was used on the lavendar gingham paper.

I love it when I can enter a card in more than one challenge. I was so excited that Cooking with Cricut Challenge 19 is Double Take! We are to use 2 pieces of patterned papers (perferably different patterns), 2 pieces of solid papers (perferably 2 different colors), 2 embellishements and a Cricut or other die cut machine cut. I believe I have all that covered...and I have 2 Pigs!! Will that count extra!
You still have time to join in the fun for both these great challenges! So head over to the blogs and enter your project!

Thanks for visiting! Your comments are always appreciated!


25 comments:

  1. Who knew pigs could be so cute? This card is adorable! Love all the pink and green (one of my favorite combos). Also love the corner pieces...nice touch! Lots of details to take it ...perfect!
    Tanya

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  2. Hi Glenda and Oh so Cute, Cute, Cute this is! I just Love Country Life, it's one of my favorite carts! This card is great and boy, do I sure know how not being able to keep up with everything that I want to keep up with with my blog and challenges, heck even with life, lol! I've really been AWOL more then I've wanted to be and even tho I don't leave a comment on your blog all the time (I'm so so sorry about that, as you can see I seem to always write a book when I comment, LOL!) I do always look and boy you've been on a roll with some really amazing cards you've been making. Love all of them, I really like your style. Well keep up the Great work and hopefully I'll be able to "chat" a bit more, things aren't as hectic as they were.
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  3. Cute card. Love the little pigs. Thanks for playing along with us at Cooking with Cricut.

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  4. What is not to love about your card Glenda? This is so awesome. I love, love, love the colors:) So, so cute:) TFS and thanks for joining us this week at Cooking With Cricut:) Happy you are back and made the deadline!!
    ~Madison CWCDT funkycards.blogspot.com

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  5. What a great card, Glenda! I love the layout and the little pigs. Cute!

    Hugs,
    Saundra :)

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  6. Oh, Miss Glenda..You did it again! I left an award for you over on my blog! Check it out!

    Jen

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  7. What a cute card. I haven't been able to participate in challenges for a couple of weeks and I was going into withdrawal, too. :)

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  8. What an awesome card! Love the shading! Thanks for hanging out with us this week at Cricut Cardz Challenge! Anita

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  9. Oh this is just so cute Glenda!!! I love all the patterns!!! :)

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  10. Super cute!! National Pig Day? Huh lol

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  11. What a cute little pig card...Love it! Please stop by my blog as I have a Stylish Blogger Award waiting for you to pick up:) Congrats!!

    Kim at frenziedfabrications.blogspot.com

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  12. Adorable card, Glenda! Thanks for doing a "double take" this week with us at Cooking With Cricut.

    ~ Jen, CWC Design Team
    www.gator-4-life.blogspot.com

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  13. Hey Glenda, This is just so adorable. I just love the way you put things together.

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  14. Oh my gosh! This is adorable! :) Janis

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  15. Glenda this is adorable! I love it!
    Hugs
    Carley

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  16. Way too cute Glenda! I love these little piggies.

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  17. Aren't those piggies adorable! I loved them since day 1. Great take on the challenges, and yes, in my opinion 2 piggies should give you double points.LOL
    Hugs,
    Vivi

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  18. Lovely piggies... super cute !
    Thanks for playing this week at CWC
    Have a great Monday ;-)
    Maria Elena.- CWC DT
    http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/

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  19. You piggies are adorable. I saw you won the creative siters callenge. Congrats on that!!!

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  20. This is so cute! Thanks for playing along this week at Cooking with Cricut!
    ~Nicole CWC DT

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  21. How cute are those little piggies.....a wonderful spring card~

    Thanks for Jitterbuggin'!

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  22. I love your piggy card.

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  23. I love your little Piggys! Cute and pretty at the same Time! Hugs Dina

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