Friday, February 7, 2014

Cupid draw back your bow

     Hello all!  If you missed my earlier post for my Guest Spot at My Craft Spot you can click here.
     Several of you have inquired about my earlier health problems and I really appreciate your concern.  I have improved in some ways, but still have days that I am just totally out of commission.  This week has been a rough one and you might have noticed that I didn't have a card posted yesterday for Mo's.  I just couldn't do it.  It's the first time I have missed my Mo post and it felt so wrong but I just couldn't craft.  Thank goodness I was ahead on all the other projects that got posted this week including this card which will be going to my sweet hubby this year.
    This fun Cupid is from Art Impression Stamps.  Gotta love them Steve Urkle style pants now. 
    Those of you who are closer to my age might have picked up on the song lyric in the title.  I haven't zapped you with a "stick in your head" lyric title in a while so enjoy.  hee hee


     I hand cut the large hearts and did a lot of distressing.  For embellishments I used the two heart dies from the My Craft Spot Small Alphabet dies set.  One was covered in red Stickles.  I also cut out two sets of "XO" using the same die set and added them to the largest heart.  They are covered with Glossy Accents for some shine.  I used some die cut and punched floral elements and a paper rose with a couple of stick pins from Maya Road.  At the bottom of the card I used a matching pair of the large and small die shapes from the Tiny Banners and Toppers die set to create some hinges.
     Couldn't you just pinch those chubby rosy cheeks on this lover boy!


Copics Used:
skin--E000, E00, E11, E13, R20, R30
wings--C00, C2
clothing--R35, R37, R39, R43, C00, C2
arrow and quiver--R27, R46, R59, E53, E55, N3, N5, N7

     Hope you're all staying safe and warm.  This was the third week in a row that this crazy weather brought us sleet on the Gulf Coast.  I am sooooooooo ready for spring!
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

A Creative Romance--show us some love
Crafty Catz--love is in the air
Fussy and Fancy--be my Valentine
4 Krafty Girls--anything goes
Aud Sentiments--loving inspiration
Milk and Coffee--Valentines/Love
Little Red Wagon--love
Simon Says Stamp--have a heart
Loves Rubber Stamps--anything goes
Make It Monday--anything goes
The Pink Elephant--photo inspiration
Addicted to Stamps--hearts

     Have an amazing weekend!

Supplies for Cupid card:
Paper--Recollections "Valentine", Recollections red cardstock, The Paper Studio vellum, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Art Impressions "Val Set", sentiment from SugarPea Designs "Gopher-it"
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools--My Craft Spot Small Alphabet Metal Dies and Tiny Banners and Toppers dies, Martha Stewart Rose leaf punch and Lace edge die
Miscellaneous--Recollections pearls and flower, Glossy Accents, Xmas Red Stickles, Maya Road Stick pin, Offray lace

51 comments:

Nonni said...

What a cute and fun card! Your cupid is adorable. :) I hope you feel well each and every day soon! Hugs!

Amanda R said...

This is hysterically adorable! I hope your husband appreciates your sense of humor! Hope you feel better soon, will send you an email shortly.

Ivonne said...

Wow Tracy, beautiful Valentine card! I am sure your husband will looove it! Cupic looks so cute with those pants. Love it! I hope your health keeps improving and you feel better every day. I'll keep praying for you. Hugs, Ivonne

Ivonne said...

Wow Tracy, beautiful Valentine card! I am sure your husband will looove it! Cupic looks so cute with those pants. Love it! I hope your health keeps improving and you feel better every day. I'll keep praying for you. Hugs, Ivonne

Audrey Pettit said...

OMGOsh, this is seriously just the cutest thing ever! Love those distressed layered hearts and LOVE your sweet image. Totally beautiful detailing here, too. Your hubby is going to smile so big over this. And yes, now that song is stuck in my head! ;)
Really sorry to hear this has been a rough week for you. Sending hugs your way!

Sarah said...

What an adorable card; that image just cracked me up, LOL! So many wonderful details! Hope you're feeling better soon! Hugs!

Geri said...

Oh, Tracy...he is perfectly adorable!!! That little 'be mine' is all he needs with the way you've brought him to life! Seriously amazing...your hubby will have to love it! Big warm hugs to you, my friend!

Sassy Raggedy said...

Hi Tracy, first let me say I do hope you will have many better days than bad. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Your card is just adorable. I love the tear look you are using. And by the way....thanks for making me hum that tune all day lol...Much love to you hun...joann

Nancy said...

LOL!! He is just too cute! All the distressing is fabulous, as is all the details! Yes, thank you for the fun song...although I think it was out even BEFORE our time, wasn't it? You must continue to take care of yourself...that needs to come first! :o)

Sue said...

Fabulous card Tracy, such a fabulous image, wonderful colouring and another fantastic layout.
Sorry to hear that you haven't had a good week with your health. I hope you are feeling better soon.
hugs Sue xx

Sukie said...

Adorable card, the image is so fun and your coloring is amazing! I'm sure your husband will love this!

Kathlene said...

First, so so sorry you're feeling poorly, Tracy. I hope you're taking care and feeling better soon. Second, yes you've zapped that song into my head (funny how often those contagious songs are Motown, isn't it?), and thirdly, omigosh--I LOVE your card....every single little bit and piece of it. Genius. He'll love it! Fun fun card.

Mau xx said...

Hi sweet Friend, Do hope you soon feel better and this spell of health probs are well behind you. Continue to pray for you tracy.
Your card is fabulous! what a great fun image, I just love those pants..
lol
Take Care ...and rest!
I had to take my own advice last week....it works ;o)
Hugs Mau xx

Anita said...

Adorable card Tracy and I'm sure your hubby will love it. I do hope you feel better soon :)

Karen Schroeder said...

Awesome cupid! Love your card...great coloring!

Jane said...

Oh that image is just adorable, I love it
Jane xx

Kim said...

fabulous card and love that cute cupid - but no thanks for getting that song stuck in my head!
Kim x

Mary J said...

He he - so much fun, Tracy! You should enter it into the Naughty or Nice challenge!

http://naughtyornicechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/naughty-or-nice-challenge-1.html

Pam said...

So fun! I love your Cupid!

Davi said...

Beautiful and fun all rolled into one! Great card for your hubby! Hope you feel better soon :)

Marlies said...

A beautiful card Tracy! I love the cupid, he is adorable!! I realy admire your colouring, fab work! hugs, Marlies

Heidi said...

Your card is gorgeous as always!
Your hubby will love it:)
Your colouring is fantastic.
I do hope you feel better soon.
Hugs, Heidi:)

Unknown said...

Your health aways comes first Tracy, don't worry about missing out on a post, your faithful followers will always be here waiting for you and your latest creation! ;-) Aaaww, this might be the funniest cupid I've seen in a long time! He's gorgeous as is your card! Hugs and take care, Ira x
Ira’s Crea Corner

Melissa @ M Miranda Creations said...

I just love the distressed edges on this card, especially around the hearts. The whole design has such great eye appeal!!! Just a sweet card!!!

Unknown said...

This is awesome - love him! :) He - he - great one!
Have a nice day...

chrilvian said...

funny

Céline said...

so fab card, love the image and papers
thanks for playing with us at addicted to stamps
hugs
céline

Linda Breedlove said...

I was going through some of the projects at MIM and saw your name... had to stop over for a visit. I'm so sorry to hear you still are not doing well. Please keep us posted. Your card is as cute as a button... love the papers, love the flower and the image is darling!
I'm not able to get around to everyone every day since I'm taking care of my granddaughter, but I think of you often and will be praying for you.
Big hugs!!!

Becky said...

This is awesome. Love the image and great design.

jonim52 said...

Love the image, fun fun fun card. Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps.

Camille Short said...

Fun stuff!

Unknown said...

Your card couldn't be any cuter. I Have missed seeing your cards my friend.

Hugs~

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Sorry to hear that, I hope you feeling better soon!
Absolutely beautiful card!

Sending love from Singapore!

tilly said...

love this really funny image, fab card, thank you for joining us at Crafty Catz
Tilly x

Ros Crawford said...

Funny ... that guy looks like my DH ... but it can't be him ... he doesn't smile that much Lol!
Terrific card my friend ... I'm really hoping that you get your health issues cleared up ... Sending healing thoughts your way

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

Lovely work :) You do the whole distressed. layering look so well and your amazing colouring sets the whole thing off perfectly!

Shanna Shands said...

Really sweet card. I love this guy. So glad you could joining us this month at Loves Rubberstamps.

Shanna Shands said...

Really sweet card. I love this guy. So glad you could joining us this month at Loves Rubberstamps.

Jodi said...

This card made me giggle! Love the old man cupid!! Perfect job! Thanks for playing along with us at the Little Red Wagon!

Jodi said...

This card made me giggle! Love the old man cupid!! Perfect job! Thanks for playing along with us at the Little Red Wagon!

Anonymous said...

Too sweet & so super fun!! :))
He's a charmer !! I really like how you have used the banners & toppers @ the bottom !! I must try that!!
It's such a great set of dies -- I love 'em!!

Sorry to hear that you've been doing poorly again... :( :(
That's so awful !! :(
I hope you will be better this week!!

Sending hugs!!
Xo

Nance said...

A very fun card! Love that image! And love the distressed hearts! Thanks for playing with us at The Pink Elephant Challenge.

Nance, DT

verybellemakes said...

Great card, love all the distressing! Thanks for joining the Crafty Girls Challenge, hope to see you again soon.

Victoria DT

Sandy said...

Such a wonderful card and a fabulous fun image. Thanks for sharing with us at Aud Sentiments this week.
Hugs,
Sandy

Melissa Bove said...

Gorgeous card Tracy!! Love that sweet Cupid!!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

hugs...
Melissa

Sheri Gilson said...

What a FUN valentine! Love it! Thanks so much for playing along with The Pink Elephant!

Sammy said...

Fab papers, love the distressing and the layers! Thank you for playing along at Milk Coffee this challenge. Sammy-x

Bimba said...

Adorable card, great design, love it :)

Unknown said...

OMG, this is the most hilarious cupid ever! LOVE this card, so awesome with lovely papers and colors. Thank you for joining our challenge at Crafty Catz and I hope you will come back again.
Hugs,
Anna xxx

Lisa Minckler said...

See, this is what I get. I'm late to blogging, Valentine's Day has passed and now I have this silly song clanking around in my head! I DO love those pants though...LOL. Those are the bomb...hahahaha. Awesome card for the hubster chica :)

Mary Lou said...

OMWord Tracy---I Love This!!! I am sure hubby loved it also:) Thanks for joining us at F&F and hope you can join in the Sketch challenge going on now!!
Hugs