Hi! Happy Weekend! Today I got scrambled! Hahaha. I was sitting around in my pajamas this morning playing Words with Friends on my iPhone and I decided to check Twitter while I was at it... I saw a tweet describing a "90 Minute Scramble" from Hero Arts. What is that?? I wondered too! It's a fun event on the Hero Arts Flickr group!
At a specific time (11am PST) they post a theme/challenge. You then have 90 minutes to make your card and post a photo of it! Well...I needed something to share with you all today so I thought...why not?! I'm in. I was trying to think of how I could prepare. So I got out all my Hero Arts stamps and set them on my counter. I got my Copics ready and a big stack of scraps! And then I waited to find out what the challenge was. Here's what we were given:
"Today’s theme is “The Little Things.” I want you to create a card/project using those “little” pieces that come on a sheet of clear stamps or Clings that are kind of like a “fill-in” or are not the main image in the set. Create something with the smaller pieces. Also, the project should include at least one Hero Arts stamp."
Here is my finished project:
I used ALLLL the little pieces from the Just A Note set and then used the typewritten sentiment from another cling set. I made background paper using the scissors, thumb tack and paper clips! I used the pencil for my main image accent. I kept the color scheme nice and bright. The whole back-to-school thing is everywhere right now. I think that's why it popped in my head. No time for Copic shading either!
Here is the after effect of being scrambled! I had stuff everywhere! I kind of got in a panic when it came time to cut out all the tiny images...one hour had already gone by!
I managed to get my card assembled and photographed with about 12 minutes to spare! Yikes! I was sweatin' there for a bit. I'm happy with how it came out. It was really fun to participate and to see what everyone else came up with. If you'd like to see the post CLICK HERE. Maybe you'll want to do it next time??!! I will definitely do it again.
I think this would be a nice card to send your college kid or to leave in a lunch box for your special tyke. I always love red, yellow and blue together. The Scramble has a random drawing for a prize package...but that didn't happen yet. Have to check back in and see if I won or not. {Update - Nope! Didn't win this time around}
And now, for something tasty and delicious! Yesterday was a particularly bad day at work. My computer crashed with a virus at around 9:30 in the morning while I was working on a giant and important spreadsheet. UGH. Black screen of death. The awesome IT guy and I tried for over two hours to fix it but couldn't. It's in surgery on his desk right now still. I had to go work in a conference room on a really old computer and try to re-create my work. NOT HAPPY. After work I stopped at the Paper Garden for a chit chat to cheer me and then I had the hubs meet me over at Starbucks for a Mocha Coconut Frappuccino. OH EM GEE. Much better.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend lovely bloggy friends! Thanks for visiting!
Here from a tweet by @myheroarts about your card. Adorable! Sorry about your computer crash. That yummy drink must have eased the pain a bit. *smile*
@scrapcollectr
Posted by: Cindy (aka Scrapcollectr) | 08/23/2011 at 09:42 PM
Just popped over from May's blog as well. You both have great blog names :) Cute card!! I'll look around at the rest on the blog. Hope your computer's doing better. Don't know about the rest of the frappuccino, but the top sure looks good :) Have a great day :)
Posted by: Dana B. | 08/22/2011 at 02:07 PM
Oh my this card is great so bright and fun. I am so sorry about your computer the dreaded black screen is the kiss of death, glad the Starbucks helped.
Posted by: Katrina | 08/22/2011 at 08:57 AM
Lordie Girl, I don't think I could handle all the stress. Not the computer crash work stress, or the Hero Arts Scramble stress. Think I might need more than a Starbucks pick-me-up after all that. ;)
Actually, I think the scramble sounds like a lot of fun, and I really like the challenge they came up with. I think you knocked it out of the ballpark. Perfect project for this time of year, and an awesome use of all those little stamps. This is absolutely adorable. :)
Wish I could say that I had all sorts of things to share with you after my crop last night.......but I was too busy flapping my yap to get anything done. Sooooo embarrassing!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 08/21/2011 at 08:19 PM
Wanda;
Sorry about your rough day at work. I know how you feel! You are such a woman after my own heart. . . I think a Starbucks treat can fix most things also!
Love, Judy
Posted by: Judy Gudeman | 08/21/2011 at 05:12 PM
I really love your blog and found my way here from May Flaum who did a post about your blog, you can find her here: http://mayflaum.com
I see someone else also found their way here from May's blog!
I went back in time on your blog and really love the cupcake card you did. I am passionate about cupcakes (printed, stamped or the real deal) and you will always find me at the kids table at birthday parties!
Posted by: Belinda Basson | 08/21/2011 at 12:07 PM
Love the colors!! You're so talented.
Posted by: Erna | 08/21/2011 at 10:28 AM
You have a lovely blog, Wanda! I arrived here via May Flaum's blog...who just made a post describing your blog and your inspirational cards :)
Posted by: Kelly Klapstein | 08/21/2011 at 10:02 AM
Cute card! You are funny (computer crash..not but I love how you handled it afterward! We would be great friends!!
PS I was raised in the SAME town your brother went to school at - it's a small world!
Posted by: Natalie H | 08/21/2011 at 08:28 AM
Very cute card! i have both those sets so i may CASE it.
Posted by: Louise | 08/21/2011 at 07:07 AM
Very awesome job of using the :little ones" -- Actually, I like that challenge! Your end result is fabulous -- and thanks for supporting Starbucks -- you are the reason I get my paycheck :)
Posted by: vicki dutcher | 08/21/2011 at 07:00 AM
SUPER card ..great job..love it!
Such a fun idea from Hero Arts.
Sorry you didn't win to me it looked like a winner!
Terrible the virus at work were you able to re do the spreadsheet?
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 08/21/2011 at 03:05 AM
Love this card Wanda! So cute and perfect for back to school :) Great job on the challenge!
Posted by: Gia | 08/20/2011 at 10:16 PM
Cute card....if I were still teaching school you could send it to me...lol LC
Posted by: LindaC | 08/20/2011 at 09:41 PM
What a delightful card, Wanda, and such a fun challenge! You are so creative! This is perfect for the first day of school! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 08/20/2011 at 07:12 PM
this is very cute. and i think i have at least the clear hero set. and i think i will have to steal this idea from you and make one for my son's kindergarten teacher. love it!
Posted by: holly* | 08/20/2011 at 05:00 PM
Yay...a super fun and bright card! I soooo love it since I LOOOVVE school supply stuff! Wow...I can imagine you sweatin' it during the scramble!
Posted by: TeaDub! | 08/20/2011 at 03:01 PM