Tuesday 17 December 2013

Enchanted Turkeys

Today the house gnomes were busy getting the menu prepared for the quickly approaching Winter Festival. Olga was preparing a turkey when suddenly she shrieked and ran out of the kitchens. I looked at her in confusion as she ran past me and poked my head in to see what had happened. I was surprised to see a live turkey running around the kitchen, with bits of stuffing come from its rear end. 

I started this card by stamping the Kraftin’ Kimmie “Merry” image and colouring her with Prismacolor pencils. I cut the lattice looking background part out using the Artbooking cartridge, earning myself +33 holey exp points...not really sure what I will do with those. The sentiment is a Unity stamp, and just fits so perfectly with this image - lol.

On the inside I used another Unity stamp for the sentiment and frame and then stamped the oven mitts that came with “Merry” onto patterned paper and cut them out.

The envelope was stamped using the Dylusions “Christmas Borders” set and coloured in with Distress Markers.

This tasty card will cook up a storm in the following challenges:
Desert Island Crafters Challenge #68 (2-die cuts 4-twine 10-red/green)

“Where did you get this turkey!?” I called to Olga.
She poked her head around the corner. “From the market, mi’lady. There was a travelling caravan selling them for a very good deal.”
“I am fairly certain these are enchanted,” I said struggling to catch the wild bird, slipping on bits of stuffing.
I suppose I’ll have to cast some detect magic spells on the rest of the food now, lest it come alive during Christmas dinner!

~ Guild Master Crystal ~

24 comments:

Jennifer's Vintage Paperie said...

What a great card. Love the sentiment! Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas Challenges.

Janine said...

Adorable and such great sentiments

Corrie Herriman said...

Cute !
Corrie x

Gail said...

Thank you for linking up your lovely Christmas card in the challenge at FOSTV - I wish you the best on the draw ! Gail FOSTV DT

Sandra H said...

Oooooh wow this is gorgeous what a feast!! just perfect for our challenge at Sparkles Christmas challenge "Christmas Feast and Treats thank you for joining in and good luck hope to see you again next time Dt Member Sandra H xx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card, I like the image and the design, Thanks for joining in with us at Desert Island Craft Challenge, Good Luck.
Kevin xx

Ruby said...

Very cute card. Merry Christmas

Shirley said...

A lovely fun Christmas card that put a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing with us at Penny Black and More and we hope you will join us again next year.

Shirley

Kris said...

Just a lovely card. Been looking for a way to use that sentiment. Merry Christmas.

LauraEva said...

Gorgeous card! Great coloring! And thanks for the chuckle...I was a little shocked at first..wasn't sure if I was reading it right! :)

Unknown said...

You are too funny. Love the story. Your card is really cute with great sentiments. Thanks for sharing. Great card.

Gaylynn said...

OMG this is TOO FUNNY. Love the humor. Have a fabulous holiday and cheers a great 2014.

Julie Odil said...

Great card AND post! Merry Christmas!

Dawn Fields said...

Very cute card! Merry Christmas!

Angeline Choo said...

haha. what a cute card!! Love it..

Merry Christmas to you :)

Karen (karey2005) said...

Tee hee, perfect sentiments! Love the card!

Cynthia said...

Ha Ha! Thanks for the chuckle this morning. What a cute card.

Sue D said...

Very cute card and funny sentiment.

Andrea Ockey Parr said...

This card was so clever! You are always so expert at combining great art with whimsicality that makes me smile. I loved the sentiment and the way it perfectly reflected how we often feel at the holidays! And, as always, I thoroughly enjoyed your write-up, too! Thanks for sharing this with us here at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog!

Miwa said...

What an awesome and funny card! Love it! Merry Christmas! :)

Marcy said...

Super cute card! Great design and fun image. Thanks so much for joining our challenge over at Loves Rubberstamps! :)

Sandra H said...

Oh wow this is absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing your creation and entering our challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenge good luck and hope to see you again next time Dt Member Sandra H xx

Indah Permata Sari said...

This is so gorgeous! Love the way you color the inside too! Thanks for joining Loves Rubberstamps Challenge :)

susiestacey said...

Another lovely card and great fun sentiment.
Thank you for joining the Penny Black & More 'Traditional Colours' challenge and good luck x Susan x

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