Saturday, October 20, 2007

"Ugly Bird" inspiration

So...the story goes like this....my friend Rochelle was in Minnesota this summer and was shopping with a friend at the LSS. Her friend picked up this bird stamp by Hero Arts and told Rochelle that she should buy it. Rochelle looked at her and asked, "Why would I buy that ugly bird stamp? It's UGLY!" So, like a true friend, her friend bought the stamp for her. Rochelle had fun making funny cards with her "ugly bird stamp" and sharing them with our Yahoo group.

Then she decided to have an "ugly bird card contest". She sent 8 of us 6 stamped images of the "ugly bird" and gave us a deadline to send in the cards. I made three cards and sent them in to her. The prize was your very own "ugly bird" stamp.








The top card uses basic grey DP and the sentiment is by Cornish Heritage Farms.



The second card uses Heidi Grace DP and the same sentiment.










This last card uses SU's Gable Green, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Pink Passion, and Summer Sun as well as that good 'ole cuttlebug.


Who won the contest?

EVERYONE! Yep, Rochelle didn't want to have to choose a winner, and having seen all the entries, it would have been tough....so she sent each of the participants our very own "ugly bird" stamp!!! So...lucky you...there will be more "ugly bird" cards in future blog posts!

Added on Saturday night:
I just saw that Rochelle posted all the ugly bird contest cards on her blog. Go check them out here!

11 comments:

Rachel V. said...

I absolutely love the last one with the colorblocked cuttlebugged background! And btw, I don't think it's an ugly bird. LOL

Alhambra Club said...

Love your "ugly bird" cards, I don't think that bird is ugly at all. Love it and your cards.

Rochelle W said...

Love the "Ugly Bird" It was fun seeing all the cards you all made for the contest. I think I should post them on my blog so everyone can see all the Cute "Ugly Bird" cards that everyone made. Glad you enjoyed the contest. Can't wait to see more "Ugly Bird" cards from you.

Theresa said...

What fun!! I love it when everyone wins!!!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Well these cards are ADORABLE for such an ugly bird! LOL

Anonymous said...

These are great! I love all of them and the stamp is so cute. Birds are really popular right now, I wonder why...

Lisa's Blessed A Latte said...

I actully like this Bird.....Love what you did with ti!!!

HUgs,
Lisa B <><

Sadie said...

Great ugly birds, they are just so ugly!!! lol

Anonymous said...

I'm laughing so hard at those ugly bird cards! LOL It's so much fun to see how people create with a theme in mind - and this was hilarious! I love your color blocking card using the cuttlebug, and I cracked up over the ones that are wearing boots, shoes, and leggings! Just too darned funny! LOL TFS!

Michelle B said...

Too Funny! Poor bird...reminds me of the ugly duckling! Super Cute cards Kristine!

Inky Hugs,
Michelle

Anne said...

LOVE all of your UGLY BIRD creations! Rochelle's just the sweetest and it sounds as though a fun time was had by all!

Ugly Bird... *snicker*