Thursday, November 12, 2009

I lost my "train" of thought...lol!

Hello everyone! And yes, what you read above is true. As I approach 38 (again, I thought I was 38 this year already) I seem to start an idea and then forget what I was going to do with it. haha! So before I forget,
my Blog Candy giveaway ends on Sunday, November 15th. This is the day my mommy and daddy welcomed me into their world, and my siblings groaned in silence. HAHA! Just kidding. But be sure to enter your name for the random drawing by clicking on this pic in my sidebar. ----------->

And before I lose this train, I better show it to you!



Ever since I released this set from my Inktegrity line, I kept wanting to turn it into a happy Christmas train. I finally had the chance to do it last night! It was so much easier than I thought it would be, I hand drew the little tree and cany cane in the car, added lots of liquid app, made a little wreath, and then drew in the curvy lines for the Christmas "lights" (really just dots of stickles and glitter). Here is a closer look:



I had a small circle punch that I used for the wreath, then I did an inverted scallop with deco scissors for the outside. I also finally got to use my MS train border punch, it's so sweet IRL.





Here are the list of challenges for this little card:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday's current layout
One Stop Craft challenge of Cards for Kids
Die Cuts R Us Emboss Something
Digi Kitty Punch it
Papertake Weekly's Digi Sparkle

I piled it on quite a bit today didn't I? haha! I am so happy to finally jump back into challenges again, it's so much fun to see all these wonderful and creative blogs. :D
Have an incredible Thursday everyone, thank you so much for your visit.
*Love and Aloha*

33 comments:

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Very cute! What an adorable lil train! My boys would love this card! Looks like Santa's train :)
Thanks for playing along with us at DCRU!
~ margie

Jennifer said...

I love your train, Joni. I've been playing with the train too. I think you are going to like it.

Sparkplug17 said...

This is just adorable! Love the snow!

Annie said...

Just fantastic Joni - really really love what you have done with the train.

Ann xxx

Melissa Craig said...

Awww - what a great train! I love it!! Is this what you were working on when we were chatting that you had to go cuz you needed to liquid applique something? I love when I finally see what we were chatting about over the phone. Haha!!! This is really adorable and wow all those challenges. Good Job!

Sheri Gilson said...

This is adorable Joni!! I just love your holiday train and all the details you added!! Thanks for playing along with us at SSW!!

Tammy said...

A Christmas Train how fantastic!!

Sammye Jo said...

I adore this little card!!!! How super cute!!! Thanks for joining us at DCRU DT Blog!!- Sammye Jo- DCRU DTC

Yvette said...

I LOVE your Christmas train! It's so adorable and festive!

My Creative Time said...

OMG Joni, your card is absolutely ADORABLE!!! All of your detail is amazing!! Thank you so much for playing with us @ Digi Kitty!
xxx
Emma:)

LORi said...

Joni Girl...I am so happy to see you playing along with DCRU!!! Your card is SUPER wow, totally CUTE!! Love all you details!!

Big Hugs - LORi

Anonymous said...

Girl--this is AWESOME!!! I absolutely love your story about losing your train of thought--makes me feel loads better! This happens to me all the time--after I had kids--my brain rode off on a train for sure!
You are so incredibly talented--this paper piece train is just so adorable! You were so thoughtful in your use of punches--I'm in awe!
Thank you for taking the time to make such a creative card and playing along with us at Digi Kitty! We can't wait to see what you create next week!

Purrs & Kisses,
Digi Kitty
www.thedigikitty.blogspot.com
Freebies, Challenges, Friends, & Fun!

mulberry station said...

Joni, Judi and I are here at Arlana's this weekend...We are just adoring your Christmas train. We love the snow and all the embellishment you have done on it. It is so sweet. We absolutely love it!!! Thanks for joining us!!!

Mary Giles said...

What a cute train card! Love the touches of snow and fabulous layout. I wouldn't have guessed a day over 28...maybe you need to switch to that. LOL.

Maylee said...

This is so cute! Love the added liquid applique and the MS punch!

Arlana 11426 said...

Joni, Im so gald you played along this week with your adorable christmas train. That got to be the cutest. I love it alot make me feel the christmas spirit.

Lisa T said...

What a sweet card! I love the snow texture and the train border. Thanks so much for playing along with the SSW team!

Heather said...

What a gorgeous train, love this card. Heather

Cara said...

Your card is adorable! Love the train and all the details! Thanks for joining the DCRU DT challenge this week!!
Cara DCRU DT

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Love this card Joni!!!

Shelley said...

Sorry a quick visit, I have been ill all week. But many thanks for joining in with the OSCC. Shelley xx

Amber said...

What an adorable train!!! Love the colors and the embossing!
Hugs
Amber *DCRU DT*

Geneviève aka Muscade said...

Wow! It is your beautiful card. I love your paper piecing. The use of punch is obvious ... and so thoughtful!

Thanks for playing along with us @ Digi-Kitty!

Ann said...

Sooooo cute, Joni!

Michelle B said...

Absolutely Adorable! I love it! Thanks for playing along with us this week.

Hugs,
Michelle B

Sharon Caudle said...

Oh my gosh, this is soooo cute! I love Christmas trains, and your's is just adorable! Thanks for joining us at PTW! hugs!

Sammye Jo said...

Congrats on your DCRU DT Award!!!! Hope you will play again soon!!

Donna said...

Beautiful card Joni, such a sweet little train image and beautiful colours! Thanks for playing along with us at SSW this week :) Donna x

Teri said...

Great take on this weeks sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Teri xx

Gwen's Busy Little Hands said...

What a wonderful little card. The train is too cute and the die cut train border...how adorable! Nice embossing too.

Smiles!
Gwen

Jeannie said...

What a fun card Joni! Great job with all of the challenges and thanks for joining us at SSW!

Peace and Luv,
Jeannie

Rose said...

Your card is super cute Joni! I love all the detail you added. Really awesome! Thanks for joining us at SSW this week!

Anonymous said...

That is one superduper card, I just love the train and all that you did to give it that christmas feel, just wonderful!!!