Patio Party Cupcake

Hi Everyone.  Happy Wednesday.  I don't know about you, but I am so looking forward to the weekend!

You may remember that I made a card for my friend the baker in this post.  Well, I had forgotten that I had made a card that was the absolute opposite of this clean and simple card.

I really do try, occasionally, to get outside of my CAS comfort zone, especially when I try a challenge that does exactly that!  This card came from a challenge, I can't remember what sketch challenge it was, but it had more layers than I would normally use and thought it would be a good thing to stretch my wings a little.

Well, I don't know.  Sometimes I think I should just stick with my usual style.  It's not that there is anything wrong with the sketch, it's just that I didn't do as Coco Chanel advised.  "Look in the mirror before you leave the house and remove at least 3 accessories!"  errrrr... in this case... she was so right!

Here's my card anyway... just in case it spurs any creative thoughts for you on any of the elements - or if you just like the layout!

I REALLY do love this DSP, btw.  If you haven't looked at the Patio Party DSP, you really should go check it out again.  I did have fun coloring this digital image and thought it was great that it matched the DSP!

On a personal note:

Cherie, thank you for reminding me about the cashmere sweater, snapping turtle episode!  I had forgotten all about that! 

Well, our mattress arrived today.  I think it is a hit.  It arrived whilst I was on one of my interminable conference calls, so wasn't really able to do much except look at it and sign the paperwork.  So, after I finished work tonight, I went upstairs to get a better look.  Er.  Ummmm... There were 4 cats sprawled out across the bed and it was just one big purr fest!  So, I think it must be comfortable!

I wanted to share a picture of Gilberta with you tonight!

She discovered some bread that Lou had put out.  She sniffed around and decided that there might be something there that she was interested in.  

So, she settled down on her haunches and decided to investigate further!

Nope... she didn't eat the bread.  She was actually picking out the raisins from inside the slices!  Very smart.

Ooooo... furniture arrives tomorrow.  However, the furniture delivery has, honestly, been like a Buster Keaton meets the Three Stooges meets the Keystone Cops routine.  It has been a disaster.  It would take me an hour, and a bottle of wine, to tell you all the things that have gone wrong with these furniture orders.  It's gotten to the point now where all I can do is laugh.  Laughing is the only way I maintain my temper :-)

So... tomorrow... something is arriving.  However, 3 different people have told me 3 different things about what is actually being delivered.  I checked all three lists and tried to find the commonalities.  So far, the only thing that is common across the 3 lists is the cupboard for Lou's office and a mirror!   I'll let you know what really does arrive when I know :-)

As always, thank you for spending a little time in my area of the stamping blogosphere.  Your visits and your comments do mean a great deal to me.  Also, just a reminder, it is your comments that drive what you see on my blog.  Without feedback I don't know that you are getting what you want from my posts :-)

Warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

Have a beautiful Thursday

Jaydee

Comments

[Anne Marie Hile]

That is one super sweet cupcake creation, Jaydee! The colors are o fun and those pretty pearls are a beautiful touch. Little Gilberta is SO cute! How funny that she just picked the raisins out of the bread. Smart little lady! I hope your furniture was delivered without further complication. Although, from the sounds of it it sounds doubtful that might be the case. :( Hugs!

[Beth Rigden]

The card is wonderful-but it is not your usual style and no offense-but I like your usual style better! But there is a lot to look at on today's card!
The pictures of Gilberta are so funny and adorable! Picking out the raisins-smart little cookie!
Hope your furniture arrives safely and soon!

[Rach]

I like the card, Jaydee, but it's *definitely* not your usual CAS style. :oP

I'm so glad the bed is perfect! We went mattress shopping two years ago and it was just like you said, a real Goldilocks experience. By the time the new mattress arrived, I was afraid we might have picked the wrong one because I was on mattress overload. :oS It worked out to be perfect, but my goodness...

Oh your groundhog. Oh, she's ADORABLE! I've never seen one sit quite like she is in that last photo, but I LOVE it! She brought such a smile to my face with her cuteness and ingenuity. :o)

I'm still elevating the frankenankle (see what I meant about a doozie of a scar??) but Lissie has to go home today so I'm wondering how long that's going to last...

Hugs!

P.S. Hola Lou! :o)

[Suzanne]

I love your card and I enjoy the variety of your posts, it's just hard to find the time to read and comment so I usually just read and run.

[Kelly Wentling]

Hi Jaydee! I like your card, layers and all. The dsp is pretty and the pearls on the cupcake are a special treat! Gilberta is so cute. You know, she sits like my yellow lab. It's the funniest thing, as he weighs 97 pounds with his legs out front just like hers. She is smart to pick out the fruit. I would have thought she would have eaten the entire thing. Oh, wishing you luck with your delivery Thursday. I'm glad to hear you are keeping a sense of humor about it all. It must be frustrating to say the least. The four kitties on your new mattress sounds so cozy. Guess they give their approval, huh. ; )