I couldn't resist playing in the MMTPT335 challenge again this week, today's Family Circus comic made me do it! The little girl of the family hears 'AULD LANG SYNE on the radio and since Faith our hostess challenged us to use this song as EPEC (extra points, extra cookies), I simply could NOT let this funny go to our newspaper recycle!
Ally's sketch played nicely into my card, I just moved the main elements down to the bottom corner. I used a piece of vintage sheet music that I embossed with the Cuttlebug Allegro folder. Cut a piece of shiny black
paper in a circle (a record base), UTEE'ed the comic. I cut the sentiment from the original and added it as a flag. The 7 Gypsies number tape is counting down the seconds till 2015 begins...
Hopefully, you can read what Dolly is saying:
Above the radio the words ...we'll take a cup of kindness yet for ALUD LANG SYNE. below, she
asks: "Mommy, can I have a cup of kindness before
I go to bed tonight?"
May all of our vessels be filled to overflowing with
kindness. May this new year be full of good health, and the realization that our greatest wealth is in our
families and friends we choose for ourselves!
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 GMT Views: 950
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Wed, Dec 31, 2014 @ 3:08 PM
What a beautiful sentiment wish Susan!! Your card is so very nice also. It took me a minute to realize you used today's sketch. Sneaky!! I love when what you are looking at becomes more interesting that the main sketch. Very clever girl!! I wish too for kindness all around, or may we be able to focus on it anyway. :>)
Registered: April 19, 2006 Location: Waterford, WI Posts: 20540
Wed, Dec 31, 2014 @ 3:33 PM
Would you believe I "got" the countdown. I usually miss that stuff. I think this is wonderful - especially the comic and the gold rick rack. We all need a cup of kindness.
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Wed, Dec 31, 2014 @ 3:57 PM
I need to get back to reading the comic - this is so perfect! The elements are fabulous - the countdown, the music, and I love how you framed Dolly! The gold ric rac is so festive; just a super fun card!
What a beautiful toast you closed with - I'll raise my cup!
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31192
Wed, Dec 31, 2014 @ 7:07 PM
I read that comic in the paper today, Susan. So cute, isn't it? Pretty gold flecked paper and the count down is so right on! Have a beautiful New Year, Susan~
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Thu, Jan 01, 2015 @ 4:26 PM
I havent seen that comic for years, I really liked them, so what a perfect way to recycle her...super idea and great job at combining all the challenges. even a countdown....TFS..:0)
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.