Yesterday I mentioned having had a Eureka moment. But I have to reassure you now that I was not in the bath and I was fully clothed, but I was out in the street when it happened. Friday afternoon it was so hot and stuffy in the office that my head was getting thicker than usual so I stepped outside for a breath of air. It's funny the things you think about when you aren't really thinking ..... thoughts just seem to waft around in your mind.
Anyhoo, I was thinking about a sheet of paper. A specific piece of paper. From the Basic Grey Oxford pad. Yes, I know, my mind works in weird and wonderful ways. And I was wondering what possessed BG to put that particular sheet in the pad as I couldn't see anyone ever finding a use for it. And then KAPPOW! I had "the moment". I was feeling so gleeful that our Receptionist asked me why I was grinning when I came back indoors.
Stamp: Penny Black - Here's Looking At You
Painted with Distress Inks (ReInkers)
Papers are all from the Basic Grey Oxford pad
(it was the sheet with the specs that had been worrying me)
Sentiment is a Little Claire Postcard stamp
The letter U was brought to you today by Memory Box Parker Uppercase die set
And that's pretty much it. I am not sure how I made a story from a random piece of paper but I guess I kinda did.
Told you I was odd.
Hugs all
Squirrel xx
What a fabulous paper for this adorable image Squirrel..I love eureka moments and usually while I'm hoovering a clients house and talking to myself..[and you think you have problems..lol..]fantastic colouring...love your card.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Such a cute card hun, lovely image and fab papers. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteYour KAPPOW! moment certainly reaped rewards this is fabulous, LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about papers...there is always one or two you wonder how you are going to use them...but you had the perfect image for it...you just had to wait for that 'light bulb' moment...lol...
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Jan...xxx
Totally fabulous - perfect DP's for that perfectly adorable image.
ReplyDeleteDebs xx
You are not odd at all Squirrel, you are wonderful! That paper was definitely made for that cute image. Wonderful colouring and I love the postcard sentiment.
ReplyDeletehugs Sue xx
Great story sweetie, but then your posting are always full,of interest. Fab creation and very inventive use of that paper.
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Cathyxxx
Ok, firstly, I do my best thinking in the bath, so don't ridicule it!
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I know EXACTLY what you mean about some papers in pads. I look at them and my mind goes blank wondering what on earth I'm going to do with them. I've found a few pads lately that I've loved all of the pages, (the Papermania Lucy Cromwell and First Edition Silent Night immediately ones come to mind), so I'm with you there.
Thirdly, this is a perfect example of where a paper that stumps you can suddenly come into focus (excuse the pun, I couldn't resist!!! LOL).
Love the image too. Penny Black were my first stamping obsession, and (don't tell the hedgies) I especially love the mice.
I like the 'outside the frame' style you've used too. Fab colouring of the meeces. So cute and you can even see the glass with the little blue flecks.
Finally, I love the mental image of you with the secret 'knowing' smile when you came back into reception from your inspiration moment.
I'll be off for my bath shortly to see if I get any similar inspiration! :0)
Hugs
Annette
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Wonderful card Squirrel, very cute image and gorgeous design.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
And what an absolutely super piece of paper it is too - i have those moments too, when i'm walking Whisper usually !!, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteI love visiting you, it's never boring in here- and I find a lot of inspiration together with my laugh. Thank you for beeing you,
ReplyDeletehugs Dorte
I sometimes get a Eureka moment like that too and yours is fab. I adore that image, not seen it before I don't think.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Squirrel, I like the adorable image and the papers.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
I really like this card. The paper and image are just made for each other
ReplyDeleteGreat card and story. Love the way you have stamped off the card. Very clever.
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Carol
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those papers are just perfect for the stunning pb image and i love your layers :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Perfect paper for the perfect image.
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Debby
Your papers work so well this this fabulous image Squirrel....a great ureka moment....
ReplyDeleteAnne
Brilliant card, love your little story :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Well I totally got your idea :-) card is fabulous, playing catch up so hope you are well x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Squirrel, what led you to your use of paper made me smile. Joey x
ReplyDeleteI love the weird twists and turns our brains make. I love your card and I think this is exactly why that piece of paper existed. It can't be for any other reason.
ReplyDeleteAnd how is Vince doing??! I hope well.
Not odd...pure genius!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBug hugs,
Jennifer. x