I Solemnly Swear...

... this is my last partisan/political stamping post for at least the rest of this calendar year, and quite possibly 2013, too.  Truly, I think ALL of us in the USA are sick, sick, sick unto death of this year's presidential campaign.  And yet, I have a super cute (to me - probably not to some/many of you) Donkey image by Gourmet Rubber Stamps from i {heart} papers that I want to use before Tuesday's election.  So bear with me, readers. 

 

Alrighty! Shall I get down to business and show you this week's Mojo Monday sketch?  Okay, then, here it is:

It's a goodie, don't you think?  Here's what I came up with for it, using the abovementioned Donkey image and Paper Smooches' Alphadot set for the sentiment.

GOTV is 'campaign' speak for 'Get Out The Vote' - the effort campaigns make to ensure registered voters actually take the time and make the effort to go and vote on election day.  This card represents my personal cyber GOTV to make sure you do the same, whether you're a member of the GOP or prefer to stamp the rooster (more campaign speak: to 'stamp the rooster' is to vote straight Democrat).  And if you're still undecided?  I really can't fathom that, but just in case, take this card as a sign of what the Universe/your conscience/the Force intends you to do.  {hee - I'm sure my stamping and blogging has influenced MILLIONS to see the world my way...}

I shall now talk about the above card on its artistic merits.  Ahem!  First I stamped out the top half of the donkey with VersaMark, then heat embossed it using Stampendous Blue Tinsel embossing powder.  Then, I followed with the bottom half, stamping it out in VersaMark and heat embossing Stampendous Red Tinsel embossing powder.  It's really pretty shiny...

It was only after all this stamping and embossing (which you know is kind of messy and a PITA, though I love the results of heat embossing) that I looked for my patterned paper.  I found suitable coordinating papers in Basic Grey's 'Life of the Party' 6"x6" pad.  Alas, they were kind of vintage/not-white, and I had stamped the image on Neenah Solar White cardstock, which is a very bright white.  I didn't want to go through the whole heat embossing hassle again, so I pulled out my Pumice Stone Distress Ink, some Distress Ink Blending Solution (to lighten the ink), and set about trying to make the white cardstock shabby-chic-ish.  I think it worked, but I was definitely out of my comfort zone.

This card, by the way, is dedicated to my stampy friend Libby (<--- actually short for 'Elizabeth' but might as well be short for 'Liberal,' in her case.  She's one of my closest cyber-friends I have yet to meet.  I vow to remedy that BEFORE the next presidential election! :) ).

Not only is this the Monday before tomorrow's big election, it's also the first Monday of the month, which means it's PRIZE WEEK for Mojo Monday participants; winners get to select a free Verve Stamps set!  Be sure to visit the Mojo Monday blog to see how to play along, and you'll also want to check out what the rest of the Mojo Makers have created to inspire you:

• Julee Tilman
• Debbie Carriere
• Marisa Ritzen
• Mary Fish
• Sarah Bigelow
• Teresa Kline
• Stephanie Kraft
• Wanda Cullen

May the best candidate win!  It's a tight race, and though - optimist that I am - I am CERTAIN that my preferred candidate will win, I promise you that I will neither gloat nor lick my wounds on this blog.  Got too many irons in the fire - including a blog hop tomorrow morning! - for that sort of stuff.  But, because this is my last shot, I will leave you with the following, just in case it sways you... ;)

 

Supplies - Stamps: Donkey by Gourmet Rubber Stamps from i {heart} Papers; Alphadots by Paper Smooches; Ink: VersaMark, Pacific Point (SU!), Red Pepper (Adirondack) Pumice Stone (Distress Ink); Paper: Basic Grey "Life of the Party" 6"x6" pad, Neenah Solar White, Pacific Point (SU!); Accessories: Fishtail Stax Die-Namics from MFT, Blue & Red Tinsel embossing powder by Stampendous; Linen thread from The Cat's Pajamas; Circle and Pinking Circle Nestabilities; Jody's Foam Boosters; Dots embossing folder from Cuttlebug; Ribbon from Ribbon Carousel.

Comments

[Dawn Easton]

Carole, this is fantastic! I love how you've embossed that donkey!! He's so cute now ;)

[richard]

Oh, how you do ROCK!!!!
I plan on rocking the vote, and I will be so happy when the President is reelected! (see,I'm an optimist, TOO!)
Cheers!

[Libby]

LOVE this card!!! And love your dedication. I nearly choked on my water, laughing when I read it. :-) I really hope your campaign promise to meet me before the next election can be kept!

[Stephanie Kraft]

Wonderful, Carole! Love the embossed donkey!

[Bonnie aka raduse]

Carole!!! I so wish all of the negative campaigning in our area was infused with your humor. Awesome card too. Oh BTW, DH & I already voted early ..... just in case you know. ;)

[Wanda Cullen]

Carole, your card is great with so much sparkle and subtlety - lol! I love your fun spirit in the midst of so much contention nationwide!

[Tina Lisenby]

Love your card, Carole. It brought me some hope since I apparently live in "elephant country" and get discouraged by the fact that that my views are not supported by so many around me. I certainly plan to do my civic duty and look forward to casting my vote even though my state will more than likely be going "red". I anxiously await the results of this election and hope for the best! Thanks for sharing your card - I love the papers you used.

[Evelyn Santiago]

I love your creativity...very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[Michelle Woerner]

Cute card and I am with you on GET OUT AND VOTE LADIES. So many women fought and some died to secure OUR right to vote. Don't squander that right cause we're tired. I love your card and love your message!!!!!

I don't live in a swing state, so we barely see a Presidential ad on the TV (yes, unfathomable for those who are inundated by them). I am also lucky enough to live in the state which pioneered Vote By Mail (no polling booths or lines for us Oregonians). We are solid Democratic, so it's a happy place for me here in Portland.

[chris v - easily amused]

your card reminded me of my old job, in local government. one of my bosses had a cabinet filled with donkeys she had collected over many years - it was quite a sight to see - hidden amongst them there was one forlorn elephant - I never asked why that was in there.
anyway, great card, the embossing looks really good.

[Julee]

Love all your red white and blue, Carole! Fabulous card!

[Karolyn Loncon]

Hahaha!! This is a bundle of uber cuteness that is all part of your evil scheme to manipulate me into voting for your guy - ain't gonna happen, sistah! LOL But I gotta tell you, your evil plan almost worked - how could I resist that darling little donkey? But I have, and I did, and I will! LOL Already voted, even though I live in a state that doesn't seem to make much difference in the final outcome. It was still my duty to do so. So, I obeyed your sentiment - just didn't pull the lever for the other guys! Nice try though - smooches!! ;-)

[Marisa]

Your two toned donkey is great. Love the sentiment - it's one people need to take to heart as it is SO important to get out and vote for your candidate! So many countries in the world people don't have that freedom or right.

[Kate - i {heart} papers]

I love this card, the sketch and the message. :) GO TEAM! And I love Libby too. :)

[Chris R. from Iowa]

Wonderful card! I had to laugh, just as I clicked on your E-mail the phone rang and it was the Obama people reminding me of the "bash" for a better term tonight with both the Obamas and Beuce Springsteen in Des Moines. I have already voted but I think this card is wonderful and I think I need this stamp for the next election to get people to vote. So cute!!!!!

[kathleen barrett]

Great card - love your optimism, hope you are correct! We recently moved to a small rural town so I am actually going to the polls tomorrow at the volunteer fire dept. With a population of 1490, I figure the lines won't be all that long compared to those in Little Rock!

[Lea Lawson]

Such a fun election day card!! It's super cute!! I'll be heading out a little bit later to cast my vote!!

[Susie Rostad]

Cast my vote and I agree with your statement "May the best candidate win!" but we differ on choice: I'm backing Romney all the way to the White House!

[Kristy]

This card is so fun! Love it, and of course the colors are great!!

[Jenny Martin]

Oh wow, your card is amazing - love that donkey!
Believe it or not, we in Australia are sick of your election too! Its's been all over the news here for months as well. The general feeling amongst most people I speak to, is relief that Obama got back in.

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This card makes me feel like a document of government. Quite solemn except the donkey which relax the whole atmosphere. Love this card!!

[Queen Mary]

Well, I'm late to view my emails -- I volunteered as a voter advocate and was at the polls from opening to closing! I have a new appreciation for the poll workers, I can you that! I was beat at the end of the day!

[Marianne]

Love your card AND your message. It appears that a lot of people did follow your advice LOL. I'm so relieved Obama got reelected. The election campaigns have also been followed closely on the Dutch news.

[M.Akram]

love your card.great color combination