Lucky You!

You may have thought that after my last cowboy post, I would have gotten them out of my system. Not so!

In fact I ordered a new set, Afterthoughts (which is actually a hostess set) simply because it has this "Lucky You" greeting in it. It's perfect for the cowboy stuff! Yay!!!! Look how well it works together! Oh, and before anyone asks about the knot, I have no idea what it is or how to do it again!

This card was SO simple an fun to make. I'm not sure when I'll send it to someone, but I'm really digging it right now anyway.

What else am I digging right now?

Yep.

Hugh.

Drover!!!!!!

Moving on,

Here is the inside of the card,  which reads "And lucky me for knowing you." Its actually part of the image for the "Lucky You" stamp except I cut it off and made two stamps out of it.

And because one card is never enough, I made another, WAY FUSSIER version of it here. Somehow I like the simpler version above better but I didn't want all that work to go to waste so I'm posting this one too.

I used:

*Out West and Lucky You stamp sets

* Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla

*Square Lattice impressions folder,

 * Hemp Twine

* Stampin' Sponges

* Blender Pen and Stampin' Pastels (bottom card)

COWBOYS!!! (Take time to savor them!)

You remember how a couple years ago everything was pirates? Well, that's how I'm feeling about cowboys lately. The last two movies I've seen are True Grit and Rango (loved both!), the last couple books I've been crazy about are set in Yellowstone (more to come on that!) and I've just moved into a neighborhood that is all western themed from street names and architecture to the elementary school my son goes to. I'm sort of obsessed and here are the products of my obsession:

I got the idea for this first card from a talented card maker named Michelle Pollard.

I am totally crushing on the little cowboy! He's so cute!!! OK OK I'm actually imagining him as Hugh Jackman in Australia. DROVER!!!!

 Need a closer look at that rope?

Who knew hemp twine could look so good? Not as good as THIS, but still, pretty good.  

Because I loved the rope idea so much, I thought I'd try it again but this time without any water coloring.  I'd like to dedicate this next card to Matt Damon. I know he isn't quite his typical self here, but COME ON!!!

Am I right?

And because I liked the boots so much, I had to make yet another card. And, if you hadn't caught on by now, this to is going to be dedicated to a special cowboy out there. This movie (Cowboys and Aliens!) hasn't actually come out yet, but let me just say that when it does, I'll be the first in line!!!

This one's for you Daniel Craig!!!

Is anyone even looking at the cards anymore?

I know I'm not.

So who wants to get your shiny cowgirl boots on and "Celebrate" Cowboys with me this summer at the movies???

Anyone? Anyone?

In case you were wondering, this card is a lot shinier in person. Darn Camera.

* I used (abbreviated list for first 3 cards)

* Out West and On Your Birthday stamp sets

* Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Naturals Ivory, Crumb Cake

* Hemp Twine, Jumbo Eyelets

* Blender Pen and Stampin' Pastels

* Antique Wallpaper and Square Lattice embossing folders

I used (for the pink card)

* Rose Red, Basic Black (with Stayz On ink), and Whisper White

*Basic Rhinestones

* Silver Smooch Accent Ink