Monday, February 3, 2014

Lovable Giraffe



Jen asked me to be a Guest Designer for the CAS challenge #258 on Splitcoaststampers today and I am happy to do it.  The challenge is to use a tag or tab on your CAS card. I splurged with three tabs, small ones.

I've decided this will be my husband's valentine card. He has seen all the others I have made and I thought this one was a bit masculine using "long neck".

I'm entering these challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge-use twine or string  The heart is hanging from twine.
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #75-Hearts
Come and Get It Challenges-Clean and Simple (CAS)


Recipe:
Stamps-PTI/Heart Prints stamp set (includes the heart, X & O, and Be Mine), Print Works Collection/It Had to be You, Art Impression/U-2284 (Giraffe)
Paper-PTI white cardstock,Stampin'Up! Chocolate Chip
Ink-SU Cherry Cobbler, Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories-Copics, Stampin'Up! modern label punch, twine, copper brad, PTI Heart Prints matching die



33 comments:

Irish Cherokee said...

Benzi, I think it is just perfect. It says it in a cute way. I'm smiling from east to west so it will do the job.

Carla S. said...

Love this one, Brenda! Such a great image and terrific clean design!

Lin said...

I LOVE your card, Benzi! Perfect hubby card, not too gushy, but gets the point across beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Saw this at Simon Says Stamp this morning and it caught my eye from the gallery! I love how whimsical this is, Benzi.

Congrats on your guesting gig, too. :)

Marisa said...

Too cute! Made me smile this morning :)

Barb said...

Absolutely charming card, very nice layout, loving the look on that character's face. Thank you for joining us a the Come and Get It challenge.

Cathy said...

This is so AWESOME Benzi!
I love that image and the tabs at the top are perfect! Your Hubby should love it! I'm telling you, you make CAS look so easy!

jimlynn said...

Congrats on being the guest designer!!!
Love this card - the tags are perfect and love this little "long neck" holding the heart! Precious card and I know your husband will love it (especially when he sees the "long neck"! They're much better than out of the can anyway! LOL)
Lynn

JD/ Jill said...

Adorable card...You will love this card!

Donna Hanley said...

I'm sure Hubby will be delighted with this one. I love it. The red heart really makes everything pop which is a good thing. Love the three pieces to your sentiment. Enjoy the week ahead.

Beebeebabs said...

Your card made me smile - love the sentiment - way tooooo cute tfs!!!

MaryH said...

Loving your cutie giraffe. His little heart sentiment is adorable, just as his expression is. Clever you to meet the tag theme like you did..super effective. Congrats on being given this assignment. I think you did A+ on this one. TFS & Big Hugs. We have pretty sunshine this morning after early rain. If one is out of the wind, it is most pleasant outside. Hope Alabam has similar.

Sue said...

I love this Benzi what a fab image and so great for a man's card! huggles Sue xx

Time to be creativ said...

Was für eine schöne Idee, Brenda. Schlicht und einfach aber gerade deshalb auch so ausdruckstark.
Ganz liebe Grüße und einen schönen Abend, Anja

Evie said...

Fabulous card. Love the sentiment and layout.

Carol L said...

The hubs will surely get a kick out of this giraffe! I love how he's holding the heart in his mouth! Cute Valentine and congrats on your guest design spot!

Pam~ said...

Love your idea of having the heart on a string from the giraffe's mouth! Another perfect Valentine's card!

Becky said...

Love the design of this card, that giraffe is beautiful and even more fun with the dangling heart.

Anonymous said...

Adorable!! I love how hes holding a heart!!

NanaConnie said...

Awwww, this is delightful. Fab coloring! Love the way the sentiments are attached. Wonder why I never think of using brads that way? Thanks for the inspiration.

Darnell said...

This is going to be a perfect card for your DH, Brenda! I love the fun dimension from the hanging heart and the three tabs fanned like that! Great design!! (Of course, it goes without saying how adorable the giraffe is!) Hugs, Darnell

Marlies said...

A gorgeous card!! A fab design, very stylish! I Love this! Thanks for joining us at ATSC, Marlied

Maria said...

How CUTE! That is one loveable giraffe! He's so cute holding that heart!

Jo Grason said...

fab CAS card, I love the image it's fab! Thanks for sharing with us at CAGI this week, good luck! Jo x

Desire Fourie said...

Lol a lovely fresh take on a valentines card. Hope someone really tall is getting this.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Emily Keaton said...

So super sweet! I just love that long-necked giraffe image. So fun for Valentine's Day!

Shirley said...

I have to tell you, I am in love with your giraffe!!! How very fun and lovable at the same time, Brenda!!

Donna Ellis said...

lovable is RIGHT! While your giraff is darling, my favorite part are the punched out sayings used in the corner like that! What a fabulous idea to say a lot in a small space (I need to learn to do that LOL). Wonderful card, Miss Benzi! hugs, de

Carmen S. said...

How cute!!!! I love it.♥♥♥

Hugs, Carmen

Lynne in NI said...

Oooh I LOVE this card, and may have to CASE you if you don't mind! I've just used a giraffe stamp today, and reckon I could adapt him for Greg's Valentine!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

Oh that is so cute

Ellen Taylor said...

So creative..as always! you hubby will love it!!
Hugs!

Sassy Raggedy said...

Call me crazy but I thought I had already commented on this. lol It is just awesome. I love that wonderful giraffe....Hugs, joann