Well, I just got in from all the Oscar parties. Let me tell you, winning an Oscar is wonderful, but the press conferences, the endless congratulations, being pawed on by George Clooney and Jon Stewart, and so on? It's a little exhausting, to be honest.
Oh? You didn't know I won an Oscar? Did you go to bed early? You know they always save the best for last; mine was announced right after "No Country For Old Men" was named best picture. Holly McMillen (aka Toy) presented me with the award for "Complete Stamping Mayhem and Best Sense of Humor" Oscar. (Note: I have no idea why I was nominated in that category as I am very shy and quite demure, but who am I to question the Academy?) Anyway, I don't want to bore you by repeating my very lengthy acceptance speech, but I do want to thank you -- the little people -- who have made me the HUGE star I am today. And here's a glimpse of my award:
It's so much heavier than it looks! Thanks again, Holly -- being presented this major award by one of my stamping idols makes it especially gratifying, and the fact that you curtsied to me as you did so, well, that's a moment I won't soon forget...
And, even though I have now made Oscar history, I'm going to get back to the business of stamping. Because I'm so down-to-earth (that's one of the things my throngs of fans like best about me). 
This may look like a sweet little Bella card but don't be fooled: it's a killer. In fact, it's killed four -- count 'em -- four birds already, and when it makes it's way to a certain stamper whose birthday is the 27th, it will kill a fifth. Which four birds have been snuffed out by this innocent-looking creation? Well, first, there's the Bella Reveal sketch challenge, then there's the Bella challenge to use something unusual as an embellishment (I used a key chain tag), the third was the Bella challenge to add bling to a Bella card, and last but not least, it knocked out today's Technique Lovers Challenge to mix at least two different patterns of paper. (The Bella Challenges can be found in the Stamping Bella Member Forum on SCS.) So be careful as you check her out -- she's lethal!
Supplies used -- Stamps: Dogwalkabella by Stamping Bella, sentiment by MFT; Paper: Brilliant Blue, Georgia Pacific White, polka dot paper by Doodlebug Designs, flower paper by Imaginesce; Ink: Brilliant Archival Graphite Black, Pink Passion; Accessories: Copic Sketch Markers, ribbon, key chain tag, CTMH photo hanger, Itty Bitty Bling flowers by Imaginesce.
CAROLE!!! I almost blew tea all over my screen! You are SO sweet!! (Seriously...thank you!!!! Wow!)
I'm so glad you got your Oscar! You deserve it! (How was McDreamy???? Did you touch his hair?)
And since you got all that killing out of your system so early in the week, I hope you have a super one! Thank you so much for the compliment, the ADORABLE card and the laughs! Hugs!
Posted by: Shel9999 | February 25, 2008 at 06:31 AM
LOL Congrats on your Oscar! How was George?
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | February 25, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Hilarious!!! Awesome bird killin card!!! Congrats on your oscar, you so deserve it!!
Posted by: Jessie/Knightrone | February 25, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Carole darlink... you look ma-a-a-rvelous. hehe
Congrats on you award. Darling fun card... just like you!
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | February 25, 2008 at 07:17 PM
It was so nice to see you last night...too bad you didn't get to sit up close at the important people table with me....just the same---I squinted and I think I saw you.
Kudos to you!!! (snort!)
love the card girl...and your sense of humor that i always can count on!
Posted by: Carolyn King | February 25, 2008 at 10:05 PM
I saw you on the Red Carpet with Regis -- your gown was GORGEOUS!! Who is the designer?!? I laughed when George Clooney planted that kiss on you right in front of the camera!
Love the card -- all the bling is terrific! :)
Posted by: christina fischer | February 26, 2008 at 06:27 AM
You are too frigging funny!!!
Posted by: SueD | February 26, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Carole~
You crack me up. One of these days, I hope to meet you. YOu always have me in stiches through your blog, or one of the release parties (pole dancing episode with carolyn)...My coffee went all over my keyboard...You should be here to help clean it up..lol
Love the Bella card!!
Posted by: chris mott | February 26, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Oh my goodness, you CRACK me UP!! LOL (had to love the first comment too by Shel) . . . LMBO did you touch McDreamy's hair. Who would have gotten up that far?! Bwahhahhah, okay, now really I am a good girl, but he is HOT! This Bella is totally cool (oops felt like a teenager again saying that one), but IT IS! Love the new stamp with the dogs, but you really made that keychain work girl! Great job. Your cards keep me lookin' but your sense of humor keeps me laughin! Thanks so much! :) Kel
Posted by: Kelly L | February 26, 2008 at 10:47 PM