Sunday, January 15, 2012

The Little Things

There is just one moon and one golden sun

And a smile means friendship to everyone.

Though the mountains divide

And the oceans are wide

It's a small small world.



It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all

It's a small, small world.



Perhaps you're wondering why I posted the words to the famous Disney song. If you were here with me, you'd even hear me humming the tune. I just want you to know... it's all Melina's and Joan's fault! (snickering)

Who are Melina and Joan, you ask? They are two of the Dueling Darlings, and this is the day for the Dueling Darling post. In case you're new to my blog, there is one day each month (the 15th) that the Dueling Darlings post their kit cards. This month the hostess for the Divas is none other than Joan and the Dazzlers hostess is Melina. They put their heads together and came up the with the theme The Little Things! And their instruction to us was to not only create with the kits they sent us, but to also put onn our blogs the first thing we thought of when we saw the theme for this month's duel. For me, when I saw the theme, I immediately thought of the song "It's a Small, Small World."



Now that that's out of the way, here is my card:






The kit Melina sent was wonderful, so I had no trouble making a card... well, except for the sentiment. EEK! Melina's instruction was to "think of some witty sentiment for your card." I tried, really I did, but I came up with ZILCH!!! So finally I gave up and came up with something quite silly/dorky! Sorry, Melina!










Now it's time to hurry off to the other Darling's blogs and see what they made.



DAZZLERS













DIVAS


















Images: Crab (Stampin' UP!), Turtle (Stampin' UP!), and Snail (Inkadinkado)

Ink: Copic Markers

Cardstock: Stampin' UP! Early Espresso and Marina Mist

Designer Paper: DCWV, My Mind's Eye, and Stampin' UP!

Embellishments: Twine and Ribbon (Stampin' UP!), Button and Paper Clip (Walmart), and Pearls (Queen & Co.)

16 comments:

Darlene said...

Lovely as usual, Jeanette! It's a stroke of genius to have the Dr. Suess quote on the inside! Big points for that touch. Of course the layout, coloring and finishing touches are great too. Another wonderful creation!

April said...

Dorky or not, I love it! Actually, I love the whole package ~ including you! I love how you show us the 'little rhings' each and every day and how to make them count!

MiamiKel said...

I'm totally ROFL when I saw the Dr. Suess quote together with It's a small world - my mind instanly went to Island of Adventure where they have the Dr. Suess rides, lol! Your an original!

Your card is just beautiful! Such a delightful layout - like Terry's - I like the crispness and cleanliness of it. Pure elegance!

Blessings my friend!

jimlynn said...

Just precious! LOVE how you used all those cute images on this pretty card. Really like the DP too!
Lynn

dweatter said...

Absolutely outstanding! I love the various layers and as usual, you did a great job using everything in the kit!!! Way to go...you should get a prize. HA HA!!! Great coloring on the little images. Well done my frirend. And now, I will have that tune in my head all day. ;)

Judy McMullen said...

Wonderful card, Jeanette! Love those darling mini animal images!! You and I must have been thinking alike 'cause we used the same layout only you went way beyond me by including the design inside your card as well. I think your sentiment is just perfect!! Beautiful!!!!

paige said...

Inside and out, your card is delightful! What a fun challenge you had!

Jamie Sanchez said...

Such cute animals!! That is not a dorky sentiment either! I love it and personally I do think it applies to animals too! :)

Terry Ladwig said...

What a cute card Jeanette! Great layout and great sentiment on the inside! I couldn't think of anything clever either for my card, so don't feel bad!!

Thank you for getting this great group of ladies together for the monthly challeges! I really look forward to the 15th of every month!!

Barb said...

Wonderful Card Jeanette!

I love the layout and the colors are perfect! As usual, the inside has as much attention to detail as the front of the card.

Thanks so much for setting up this wonderful group of ladies--now great friends!

~Paola~ said...

what a great looking card!
I love the crisp,classic look to it and how you layered both the front and the inside too...great take on the blue lil circles too..it sure makes the inside pop.
This card is a true delight my friend!♥♥♥

Carol W said...

Oh my goodness Jeanette...what an awesome creation...I absolutely love your card...it is simply amazing and you do such an awesome job on the insides as well...now I too am humming that song...(your stinker)....I love your layout and how each of your little animals hold their own on with this layout and your coloring...Well done my friend...♥

Melina said...

I love how our theme title made that song stick in your head!!! giggle
Your card is AWESOME! I love the sentiment, it is NOT dorky! Beautiful, beautiful :)

:: BlueInks :: said...

Great card this round!

I swear the interior of the card is like a whole nother card - fabulous!

Your sentiments are very clever and go with the card perfectly.

kadie said...

I ADORE this card!! Such a cute and clever layout!! Love it! Love you!! :)

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