Sunday, October 25, 2015

Fa La La La La...MUSE #138

Hello,

Wait for me, wonderful MUSE team...I'm a-coming!

We're just home from a 3 1/2 hour road trip (each direction) for my husband to compete in a cyclo-cross race. A long drive but the weather was fabulous, the road conditions fine, the wind non-existent (a real treat for us), the company (my husband is such a cutie-pie) pretty darn good and the race...well, that was a challenge!  Good thing he brought both his cyclo-cross bikes, as a flat mid-way saw him in need of bike #2.  He's tired from racing and I, from being cheerleader #1.

While he's putting his bikes back in the stable with the rest of his two-legged steads, I'm quickly posting my card for MUSE #138, where Anita delighted us with this lovely floral-and-polka-dots gem...


Anticipating a Halloween card from me, 'prhaps?  Let's see....Nope!  Christmas card!  On stage, my LF Winter Sparrows, nestled in a wintry wonderland of 'snowy' Let's Bokeh patterned paper AND my brand-spanking new sentiment from Happy Little Stampers: Mixed Christmas Sentiments.  Awesome set...you'll be seeing more from this collection very soon!


NOTE:  Thrilled and honoured to be one of three favourites at Muse #138. THANK YOU!!

Off to make dinner...

Hope your weekend was fabulous; your Monday even better!

Hugs



33 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh, this is so CUTE! Great background for your carolling birdies - they're gorgeous!

Carole said...

Hello my friend...your escapades sound very tiring....I am exhausted imagining your venture.Hope hubby did well in his race. On to your card....wow... well how super cute is that and a fantastic design...such clever people in blogland and you are one of them.Thank you for your wonderful comments to spur me on...I hope to make a Christmas card this week...watch that space...you have spurred me on again...now how can I let you beat me?....easy!! lol hugs xxxxx (oh so wish you were round the corner)

Jeanne said...

Sounds like you had a busy and engaging day. You are very dedicated to your sweetie's sport and that has to be a good thing. So glad you weren't too tired to create for this card is absolutely charming and delightful. Your little birdies are singing their hearts out and look great while doing so. Your coloring is wonderful. I really like that cutaway circle shape. So unique and fun. Thanks so much for sharing Ms. C. Have a great week. :)

Ardyth said...

Oh my , that's so cute, Carol! Love this take on the Muse. And yes, the things we do for our family - I feel like I live in my car most days due kids having to be at different events at different times all the time!

Anonymous said...

SO adorable!!!!! Iove those adorable birds! Great design!

RitaR said...

Couldn't be sweeter! Wonderful design.

foleysfriend said...

Love how you interpreted Anita's MUSE card; keeping "true" to the sketch of her card; LOVE the bokeh background - more random and varied than the polka dots. Of course, the Lawn Fawn birds are so cute.

Barb Ghig said...

Absolutely darling take on Anita's card, Carol! Beautiful coloring, and I love the Bokeh papers in the background...so charming!

Marisa said...

You little trio of birds is adorable :) Great card. That is a lot of driving but sure it is part of the sport as you have to go where the competitions are. Yeah for no wind and decent weather, not to mention a second bike to sub in for the one with the flat.

Neets B said...

Squeeeee!!!! Total cuteness overload right there! Love this Carol and that patterned paper is perfect behind your cute little birdies (I'm soo after that paper pad...on my wishlist with a trillion other items!)
Thanks so much for joining us at Muse this week, Anita xx

Taunya Butler said...

I LOVE THIS CARD - what an absolutely delightful take on Anita's card!! What a fun background and I totally love the way this cad is designed!! You are amazing!! So glad to hear the trip went well!!

Kay Miller said...

Oh a Christmas card!! I've been waiting for you to make the switcheroo from Halloween to Christmas, as I did that long ago! heheh! Your card is darling! I have always loved those cute little LF birds! So glad you hear you had a great trip with the hubby and the weather was good! ((Hugs))

Anita in France said...

Oh, these carolling birds are just so cute, Carol ... and your shading is awesome ... such an adorable (and harmonious!) trio! Hugs, Anita :)

I Card Everyone said...

So up my alley, c .... fa la la indeed!! LOve them!
=]

Jeanne J. said...

What a nice peek into your life Carol! Loved reading about your knight and his steed's LOL! NO wind would have to be a treat for him and thank goodness for bringing a plan b! Your card is so fun - great take on the challenge - you made it all your own! Wonderful snowy background and super cute birdies!!

Bobby said...

Loved this when I saw it in the Muse gallery, Carol. I love birds and even more when they sing to me.

Unknown said...

your birds are so adorable! i love your take on the MUSE card!

Susanne Vargas said...

A very, very cute and brilliant take on the Muse, Carol! Love it! Great background paper and beautiful coloring on the birdies!

Pam said...

Love this little beauty, Carol! That pp is so cool and your birdies are cuties. Hope your hubby is rested by now. xo

Darnell said...

Falalalove your take on the Muse card, Carol! It is so adorable! You amaze me with your energy and ability to pack, travel, unpack, create, work, and then do the whole thing all over again and again and again!! Hugs, Darnell

Kylie said...

LOVE your FA LA LA LA LA!!! Such a gorgeous card, Carol! xx

Petra Swart said...

Love your very sweet singing birds, Carol!!!! Such a cute card!!!
Have a great day!!!

Kim S said...

I love those little guys framed in your circle with a little bokeh in the background - it's charming! Sounds like you had a great trip, except for maybe the race itself!

Shelly said...

Oh, this is soooo cute!! Love those little birdies!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This is so so sweet. Love those little birdies singing... Need that PP. I love your translation of the inspiration.

Geri said...

"Fa la la la la"....this is the 'tweet-est" card I ever saw"....

Okay, a tad bit lame, but it's true! These little feathered minstrels are beyond cute, 'specially so when featured in this fabulous design layout!

Joyce said...

Awwww--this is so very cute. Love the way you have nested that branch and those perfectly colored birds in your cut away. And, you picked the perfect sentiment to go with them.

Vicki Dutcher said...

I've been missing your posts for some reason! [along with a few others ;(] -- Your Fa LaLa card is over the top adorable~

Peanut said...

Two super adorable cards, Carol. The Christmas card is simply adorable. I might just be forced into stealing the idea! :)
hugs, Asha

Kelly Szafron said...

I love your birdy card so cute!

Marybeth said...

You sure go on a lot of road trips with your dh job! We happen to love road trips whenever we have the chance.
Gorgeous card and beautiful take on the sketch, I sure miss playing along, I just need more time or need to spend it more wisely.

Kylie said...

I totally admire how much you cram into your days and still find time to whip up awesome cards like this one. Super cute, Miss C!

Greta said...

Oh so sweet--love this, Carol!