Kay’s Blog Week Takeover – Day 3

Sitting in our kitchen. Like most people my age, there are a few other places I’d like to be. Like riding a roller coaster, attempting to train a scorpion to sit, etc… But it’s okay, because I’m writing this blog post, which makes the kitchen more exciting! It almost makes me feel poetic.

Ode To Kitchen:
The sound of a Wii game in the other room
Colin is playing, his racecar goes “ZOOM!”
I sit at my laptop, the blog post and I –
But as dinner is cooking, I will soon say “BYE!”

On another note, the latest card that I’ve created is not as cute as the others, but has rhinestones. So I’m sure that you’ll forgive me. Anyway, here it is!

Kay 3
Supplies: Scraps of Mum's papers; Green card; 12 green rhinestones from Hero Arts; Corner rounder; Hero Arts “Thinking Of You” stamp

See? It’s a good card. Decent, or as mum phrased it “a good card for a guy." It’s also pretty simple to make. (Aren’t they all?) I started with cutting my dark green paper into three 1 1/4” X 2 1/2” pieces and adhering them to the paper. Then I cut my brown strips so 5” X 1/4” and adhered them. Finally, I cut a piece of white paper, stamped it with my greeting, rounded the corners, and pop-dotted it to the card. This, my friends, is a fabulous way to use up yummy scraps of papers.

Oh, and just add rhinestones 🙂

Kay’s Daily Words of Wisdom: Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.

Off to train my scorpion,

Kay

(PS from Mum: There is no scorpion. 🙂


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68 thoughts on “Kay’s Blog Week Takeover – Day 3”

  1. Kelsey says:

    Kay, I love your daily words of wisdom!

  2. Kay you’re AWESOME!!! I love your card but more than that….i love your words of wisdom. It’s been a rough day…..you are the sunshine I needed in it.

  3. cher says:

    lolol now those are some darn good words of wisdom lady! I needed that giggle tonite! Actually, I like the card…for a guy! Was thinking of repeating it with the strips being embossed …or not…and the card being embossed…just to flip it up…and u know some days…are just harder than others to get your creative juices flowin…but…I like it!

  4. JanaMillen says:

    You are too cute. Love the card.

  5. arlyn says:

    cute card, kay. keep up the good work 🙂

  6. Natalie says:

    HAHA! I love your signoffs (and your P.S. made me laugh out loud!)

  7. Sara Rossi says:

    Great card! I love when scraps can be put to good use. Your words of wisdom are great…can’t wait to hear more! Good luck with your scorpion training! 😉

  8. Lisa H. says:

    This card actually gave me a great inspiration for a guy’s card… I have some brad’s that are made to look like screws that I think I may replace instead of the bling! Thanks for the great idea!

  9. Lynne Phelps says:

    GREAT guy-card layout – just imagine swapping that bling for screw-head brads! And you have already learned the ability of bling to elevate any layout – good job! Now have fun with your scorpion!

  10. Sheri K says:

    Great card for a guy Kay–and since I’m here in scorpion land in AZ, I’d be happy to send you a few–if you could train ’em to behave–I’ll send ’em!

  11. NanaBeth W says:

    I love the card-it’s my kind of card. I’ve got some of the same brads above has-I’ll have to give it a try. We have some huge 6″ banana spiders I could send you-they’re big enough to learn to fetch.

  12. RuthAnn W says:

    Kay, you are the wisest young person I’ve met in a long time. Love your words of wisdom , sense of humor and talent! Really like the card, you did good! Now about that scorpion…NO..they can’t be trusted lol..Have a Great Day and looking forward to your next project.

  13. Barb :) says:

    Fun card, Kay! I need to do this a few hundred times to get through my pile of scraps! Love the added gems! I also love reading your posts late at night. Makes the end of my day better! Thanks for always being so cheerful (and funny too!)

  14. cindy says:

    Kay I admire your bravery for posting a card that your not completly in love with. I sometimes put on my brave tights and leap into the land of uncertainity but usually end up deleting the post. Keep leaping. You do it well.

  15. Christiana says:

    This is fantastic, Kay! I love the layout, and the greens with the kraft. And of course, the bling! Great job!

  16. Pandora says:

    I was looking forward to a video on how to train a scorpion to sit… Oh well, I’ll make do with the beautiful card instead. 🙂

  17. Sandi N. says:

    Kay

    train a scorpion???? you are so funny:) i like the design of your card.

    Sandi N.

  18. Linda B says:

    Great guy card for sure!!! I love making cards that use up some of my scraps and this would be a perfect one!

  19. Ruth Bonser says:

    LOL, you crack me up, great card to mass reproducing after each scrapbook page with the leftovers, thanks!

  20. Spardha says:

    Wow!.. i like the card!.. its simple and elegant!.. and a nyc poem along with it! :))

  21. Isha says:

    Nice card Kay, it is so good for a boys B’day. Loved your sense of humor 🙂

  22. So simple, yet such a great idea (and look). I will borrow this one, and possible you scorpion joke.

  23. Suzzi says:

    Great blog post. I can see that “arts” as in theatre in you.
    Thanks for sharing the card and any successful tips on the scorpion training you achieve let us know.

  24. Ha, you proofed that it is possible to create a card for a male with bling! Great one, I have problems making masculine cards. Love reading your posts 🙂

  25. Samantha says:

    Great posts, great cards, great sense of humor!

  26. Kathy Martin says:

    You’re a poet too! LOL! Yes, I agree with mum, that is a great guy’s card!

  27. Kelly says:

    I am sure there’s SOME kind of string in J’s craft room to train the scorpion to walk! Good luck. (; A little bling goes a long way!

  28. Barb M. says:

    Wow, poetry and a card. Thank you!

  29. Remember: Scorpions are just like people. So, train them with kind words or they’ll sting you.

  30. Janet says:

    Well Kay, I know you’re great at card-making and blogging but a part of me thinks that “comedy” is definitely one of your talents too. Hope you are enjoying your week as much as I. Thank you 🙂

  31. Sherry Bullard says:

    Kay, what a nice card and gotta love the bling! You crack me up, love the poem!! Glad to hear there is no scorpion lol : )

  32. Lindsey says:

    Kay, I love the Bling! Great card and a great way to use those massive amounts of scraps we all have. Good luck training the scorpion! Let us know how that goes.. 😉

  33. Chris Dukes says:

    Kay, this is a great simple card for a guy. Your mum is right! Love the huor i nyour posts

  34. marla H. says:

    This card is a great way to use up scraps of paper!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

  35. Ann I. says:

    Love the simplicity! Really enjoying reading your posts!!

  36. tammy g says:

    So glad you are back again!

  37. Leslie R says:

    You are a very talented young lady and thanks for the words to live by 🙂

  38. Tona says:

    A card making poet…does it get any better then that! 😉
    I agree, that is a great guy card.

  39. Brenda says:

    Love your words of wisdom and love your card! It inspired me to try it with some fun birthday patterned paper for a guy birthday card.

  40. Rhonda Miller says:

    Oh, I love your card. It’s so clean and simple. Just my style. TFS.

  41. Froggietalks says:

    I love the card Kay. Simple, but effective. However, I am wondering if you really cut the green cardstock to 2 1/2 inches.. it looks more like 3 1/2 inches long to me, but maybe my eyes are going. The greens are nice, and I’m not even a green fan.

  42. jan says:

    I would call those rhinestones “Studs” since it is a ‘masculine’ card! 🙂

  43. Ann Purdy says:

    Kay, you’re doing a FABULOUS job taking our your mum’s blog! You are a natural! Your mum is SOOO lucky to have you in her life.

    Keep up with the good work!
    Blessings,
    Ann

  44. Sandra says:

    nice job Kay!
    Sandra

  45. Julie in Edmonds says:

    I have a hard time with guy cards. Nicely done.

  46. Josiane says:

    Cute card for a guy! If you don’t mind, I will scraplift it.

    Thanks!

  47. christina b~indiana says:

    FABULOUS Kay!!! Love the card, the poem, and your “scorpion”…LOL

    CUTE! Keep up the great work…

  48. Sheila says:

    I love how you have such a bright view on life…and can describe it in word making me feel the same way. Thanx for the happy outlook on life, I’m off to train my gecko to jump on command =) LOL

  49. Kelley says:

    Kay, you are a hoot! And your mum is lucky to have you! Loved the poem and the card is perfect. Keep up the digressing and let us know about the scorpion training. Your mum just thinks you don’t have one, right! 🙂

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