Never one to be early to the challenges, I humbly present my Ode to Mutnik (Mootnik) in honour of her Queen for the Day and Featured Stamper titles - a tad late but that's my style. (I intend to do another - I have the card I want to CASE picked out - but for now will have to combine the two into one card until I finish a few 'must-do' projects on my plate.)
In wandering through Mutnik's gallery it is impossible not to notice that she likes cows. Or at least she likes making cards with cows on them. I grew up on a dairy farm so it was only natural that I choose a cow card to CASE. Her cow by a tree card caught my attention. I shall call mine "2 cows by trees".
The sky and grass are digital papers printed on watercolour paper - these papers turned out so cool I will do this more often! The cows are digital images from the Diamonds Rubber Stamps Graphics Collection #1 CD purchased on eBay.
Next time I'd print them a bit bigger since they were a bit nervous as I was cutting them out with all those little appendages of theirs. They are wearing dazzling diamond necklaces and the gal on the right has just come from her spring makeover where she had her hooves and horns done. She isn't happy about the dye job she had done on her hair - it's a bit splotchy so don't look too close. I haven't added a sentiment. Figured you can use your imagination to decide what these Cow-Girls are talking about.
Things I changed from the FS card:
- doubled her herd and the number of trees
- trees are in spring colours
- added some Mutnikky doodles (since I forgot to pierce the corners) and some little black highlights around the outside border
- changed the 1st place ribbon to fancy cowbells
Thanks Mutnik for all the laughs and chuckles in your wonderful gallery. Hope you've enjoyed your reign as QFTD and FS.
Date: Friday, March 26, 2010 GMT Views: 534
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 @ 5:12 PM
Thank heavens, you didnt screw up those very important appendages! I'm psyched you and Peggy-Sue will be meeting up! Oh how fun. She's a delightful person, so I know you'll enjoy her, but the question is: will she enjoy you? You had to know that one was coming after that comment about ... your card looks exactly like Pats. And Just when, may I ask, do my cased cards not look like the cards I've cased? Okay, I know, I do tend to cheat at every opportunity. If I didnt , I would be able to case anyone my talent is so lacking. I'm so unlike you: id dont intentionally dig holes for gophers to get in. I guess I must have more to do than dig holes!
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 @ 5:14 PM
Yikes, I realized I didnt really comment on your mootnik card. Oh boy she'll love seeing she's got yet another new name! I love your checkered border; very fun even I must say. Your cows are pretty darn saweet too. BTW, I'm saddened you changed your avatar back to the flower. You were so stunning behind those pink glasses!
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Art Neko and Prickley Pear DTs
Former DT Dolce Designs, Rubbernecker, StampItCrazy,
I Brake For Stamps
DO U KNOW?
BRAK members love to send SCSers cards on their birthdays? Come join us.
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there
is no path and leave a trail." ... Ralph Waldo Emerson
Registered: June 23, 2008 Location: da U.P. - Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula Posts: 14987
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 @ 7:35 PM
Love your CASE of Mootnik's card. From your checkered border and doodles to your humorous story, you've done Cathy proud. Such sweet bovine images... I'd say the spring makeover was an udder success!
Hope you had a great birthday too, and thanks for the chuckle.
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 @ 8:38 PM
SOOOOO Perfect Heather - what a really fun and cute case of Mootnik's card. You are hysterical my friend. Those are some mighty fine lookin' cows you got there. I like the one that got all gussied up with those pink hooves!! You are always there to give me a good laugh Heather and I know Mootnik will fall in LOVE with this one. Love your Mootnik signature details too and great sky and grass!! TFS!
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 @ 8:39 PM
P.S. I'm turning you into Prez Benz of The Punchkateerz as I don't see not a one punch or spellbinder. What will our newest member think if she sees this. You know Gingerbeary is our 5th member now. Have you seen the spellbinders and punches she uses? It will knock your socks off. In fact, she's going to do a video tutorial on how to exercise with your punches whilst crafting. Don't miss that one now, ya 'hear????? LOL! HUGS xxoo
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74727
Sun, Mar 28, 2010 @ 11:52 AM
For sure, Mootnik/Mutnik is going to get a chuckle from this one. That spring makeover is to die for. Great grass and just a wonderful scene. Yes, Pam has alerted me to your card with no punches or die cuts. We'll talk. Izzy is in a bit of trouble. Or, as Pam calls you now, Dizzy. :rolleyes:
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11567
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 @ 1:22 PM
Hey, Heather, I'm just up from my afternoon nap!!!!! Not really, but I am feeling like I could use one!! Had to pop in and see what you've been up to after your visit in my little gallery. It is not hard to spot a Mootnik style scene and you have definitely caught the essence of her artwork with this chuckles and grins scene of your own. Perfect border and doodling (glad you forgot to pierce your corners). And what a wonderful outcome of those digi papers. Your gals have that outdoorsy, "winter coat shedding out to spring sheen" feel with your watercoloring technique (sorta shabby chic, cow chicks!!) Thanks for the fun in my afternoon; was lovely coming in for a viewing....
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 @ 4:57 PM
How's that saying go "ROTFLMBO"! hehe This is just so dang cute! I love it! ...and yes I LOVE COWS! They just have the sweetest faces ever. This card you have done is just darling. I love those necklaces and hoofs all prettied up and all. Boy, you are mighty good with the scissors on those appendages. hehe Love your doodles in the corners and of course the black and white checkered border. Such a sweet wonderful card. Thanks soooo much for playing and saying such sweet words about my gallery. WOW! TFS :0)
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Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 @ 10:13 PM
This is over the top cute, adorable, crazy and awesome....just like Mutnik's cards. You captured the essence of her work perfectly. Love the cows!!!!! I see they do have jewelry and your sky is a WOW!!! What an absolutely awesome card to honor my sis' special day. Thank you. tfs.
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