Friday, April 27, 2012

One ringy dingy, two ringy dingy

     If you know what my title is talking about then you're old as dirt like me.  LOL  Just kidding.  :-)  I was just a little kid when Laugh In used to be on television, but I have no trouble at all remembering Lily Tomlin doing the switchboard lady Ernestine with her lips pouched and that nasally voice and snort.  There was no way I couldn't remember that when I saw this image.
     This is "How May I Direct Your Call" from this weeks new release from A Day For Daisies.  There are some really cool antique phones in there too.  This also marks the beginning of a new challenge for us at the ADFD blog.  This time we want to see calico on your creations.  We'd love to have you pay along  We had some amazing entries in the last challenge.  You can see all the DT projects there as well as all the challenge details.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Polka Doodles--shabby chic/vintage
Paper Crafting Journey--vintage
Tuesday Morning Sketches--sketch

     Have an amazing Friday!


Supplies
  • Paper:  Crate paper "Farmhouse", Kraft Outlet Light Kraft, Recollections
  • Stamp:  A Day For Daisies "How May I Direct your Call"
  • Ink:  Copics, Micron pen
  • Tools:  Nestabilities Standard Circles, Classic Ovals, and Scalloped Classic Ovals
  • Miscellaneous:  Offray ribbon, Michaels gemstones

36 comments:

Seahorse Creations said...

Very cute, I love it.

Catherine said...

Gorgeous card and am loving that image.....

Dorcas said...

THis is way cool Tracy! So perfect for a catching up/ thnking of you card. Perfection!

Jennifer Scull said...

oh Tracy, this is so beautiful! I love the image and it's way to take me back to years of watching 'Laugh in'..... thank you for the trip down memory lane!
have a wonderful weekend!

Audrey Pettit said...

Oh, yes, I remember!! Guess I am old as dirt, like you! ;) What a fun card, Tracy! I love that print and really love your design with the circles in the corner. Such a fun image and fabulous coloring. Really love how you did the sentiment, too!

Carla S. said...

Fantastic card, Tracy! Love the image and design! Your coloring is awesome, as always! And I knew just what your title meant - lol!

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

This is great image and I love how you've brought it to life - such great colouring :)

Nancy said...

Old as dirt, huh? haha Tracy, didn't we just watch it in reruns? We were just babies when that show was on, weren't we? It's so funny that Ernestine came to mind as soon as I read your post title! I loved that character...*snort, snort*! What a beautiful card you've created! :o)

KimCreate said...

hahah Tracy, of course I remember Lily Tomlin doing that. Laugh In was a weekly family event in our house. You've made a great card here! Love the paper, layout and coloring!

heidy said...

Gorgeous Tracy!!!
Hugs Heidy

Heidi said...

Beautiful card!
Lovely image:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Babs said...

Love it! and yes, I remember it well, sooo funny!

Daria said...

Beautiful card!!!

Unknown said...

Oh this is fun Tracy! I remember my aunt used to work the switchboard, too, back in the early 70-ies when I was walking this earth without wrinkles, LOL! (now I have them from laughing too much :-) Your card is beautiful, lovely colours and wonderfully coloured as always. Have a great weekend, hugs, Ira

Broni said...

LOL!! That's exactly what I thought about when I saw this image!! LOVED Lily as Ernestine! Your card is just perfect!!

♥Jan♥ said...

Yup, Ernestine for certain ! I think it is the angle of the arm and finger that look EXACTLY like her ! snort snort Needed a really good laugh today, and so often I find it in your incredible cards. Hugs ! -J-

Danni said...

I first thought of Little House when Mrs. Olsen ran the switchboard and listened in..hehe!!
Great card, love the doodles along all the edges!

Cheryl said...

What a fab card! I knew exactly what your title meant. Wish there were still shows like that today. Great coloring and I love your doodles around the die cuts. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

Ivonne said...

Beautiful card Tracy. Love the papers and your coloring is amazing as always! Hugs, Ivonne

Renee B. said...

Guess I'm old as dirt cuz I remember Lily doing Ernestine like it was just yesterday! My favorite Lily character was Edith Ann...remember her?

Tracy said...

This is such a great card.
Never did see laugh in.....I must be to young, lol.

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

lol great image Tracy! Gorgeous colouring and blending and those papers go perfectly :)

Melissa Craig said...

Great card! Laugh In was little bit before my time but I still know what you're talking about. I love how you colored the image. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Jinny Newlin said...

What a fabulous image! You're making me want to color ;)!

Unknown said...

Oh no.. I do remember Laugh in.. We used to watch it all the time. I am getting pretty old! Oh well.. It's better than the alternative. Hee Hee.

Your card is so cute.. Love the design my friend..

Hugs~

Ashley Lydia Durand said...

adorable card! I am loving those colors and your patterned paper too ! Thanks for joining in on the fun over at Polka Doodles
Hugs
Ashley

Lisa Minckler said...

Hahahaha...ringy dingy....I love that! Those were the good ol' days before we had to push 1 for English. :)
LOVE your card OH and the Saturday post too. The banner pieces look wonderful folded like that on foam squares!
Hugs to you,
T

Theresa said...

What an amazing card. Fabulous image!! Thanks for joining us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Marie said...

Whoa...holy flashback. Loved laugh- in. Your card is a perfect depiction of Ernestine. Thanks for sharing with us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

happyglitzygirl said...

Just gorgeous, love the dp and the colouring is awesome, thanks for playing with us at the Papercrafting Journey, blessings Hilde

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Oh Ernestine Ernestine! LOL Don't you just love her snorts! LOL I can hear her now. LOL I always got a big kick out of Laugh In. (Although I was a bit older than "a little kid" in the late 60's. LOL sssshhhhh)

Love your coloring, Girlie. I love how you always 'ground' your images with shading in varying shades. Looks great.

See ya on the flipside. LOL

Huggies & Blessings ~
Sharron♥

Pia S said...

Love the image you have used and the stitching is a really nice detail. Great card!

Anne said...

Beautiful, perfect for our challenge.
Thanks for playing along with Polka Doodles and good luck
Anne x

KristyLee said...

Tracy,
This is a great card, your coloring is awesome! (as usual) I just love all your stuff! I too remembering Lily Tomlin doing the switchboard lady now that you said it. I saw them as re-runs. Very pretty!
Peace,
Kristy

Claire Phillips said...

Thanks for playing along in our Shabby Chic/Vintage challenge this week at Polka Doodles! Really gorgeous card - beautiful image! Cheers Claire x

Geri said...

Love the simple look of this (although nothing about your colored image looks simple)and I LOVE that background paper every time I see it!! STILL want some! Just beautiful!!